![]() I have fond memories of playing with my granda, and it became my go-to mode in the franchise from then on when playing with other people. As a child playing Tekken 2, that was pretty much the only mode I ever played. I miss being able to form a team of eight characters in an elimination game. If the offline mode could have remained untouched by this then I would have been okay with it.Īs for online modes, I do hope they could restore Team Battle Mode. ![]() The offline modes also use pre-loaded bot versions of the characters that have also been customised, usually in a similar zany (but also often tiresome) fashion. Sure, that is online mode and is to be expected. But then I'd load up online mode and I'd be confronted with characters with fairy wings, tutus, sunglasses, and hairstyles that make them completely unrecognisable.Īnd while that is fine-since people want to use the mode differently and there's no harm in it if that's what they want-I very rarely encountered a player using a character that looked anything like the character themselves. I put effort into making the characters remain true to themselves whilst wearing either unique costumes to that character, or a collection of shared items that can still be customised to look cool. Some of the costumes that you can purchase with your in-game currency and customise can be great. Timing your blocks and mastering your combos is the way to go and feels like more.I've found the customisation for the past handful of Tekken games (if not all of them since customisation became a thing) to be more of a distraction than anything, despite being a fantastic idea with a lot of potential. Learning the strength and weaknesses of your character is crucial and although I only played as Hwoarang, I saw my chances of winning go up with every new fight. Yes, both moves can inflict a deadly amount of damage but if you time your defenses right or if you keep the offensive as high as possible, you can easily win the round. I had my doubts about the new Heat mechanic, certainly in combination with the returning Rage mechanic, which allows you to perform a killer move if your health reaches below 30% but after playing the Closed Network Test, I can only conclude that everything feels balanced out. If you don’t allow time for your opponent to use the newly introduced Heat or returning Rage mechanic, you’ll always keep the upper hand. After more than a dozen of online matches it’s clear to see that offense is the best way to go in Tekken. Gone are the days of needless blocking and keeping a safe distance from your opponent. What I like most about the Heat attacks is the way it forces players to be more aggressive. Heat moves can be blocked but when they land, they deliver some massive damage. New in Tekken 8 is the Heat mechanic, an interesting new attack that can be activated once in each round and if timed correctly, it deals a lot of damage. Playing Tekken 8 instantly took me back to those long evenings filled with Tekken matches and I loved it! It’s fantastic to see that the foundations of Tekken are still there and still impress compared to other, more modern, fighting games. It felt like welcoming an old friend as I was able to block and string combos together just like in the early PlayStation days. I won 60% of my online matches which was most likely thanks to the years of playing as Hwoarang in the past. The combos feel as tight as ever and using the stage to your favor is still a decent way to win your rounds. Gameplay-wise it’s Tekken as I know and love it. Visually speaking, Tekken 8 is here to impress and left a great first impression. Expect the classic flashy Tekken moves in better graphics. Tekken 8 really looks like a modern fighter but keeps true to its aesthetics of the past. The designs are massively improved and the love for details in the stages is notable, to say the least. I love how the visuals got improved and every character feels familiar yet modern. I didn’t really play as other characters but I faced a lot of different characters in the online battles. I went with my classic Hwoarang main to dust off my skills. Of course, a test like this is limited in options so I was only able to play on a couple of stages with a limited character roster. It all fitted perfectly in the Tekken atmosphere while still taking things to the next level. ![]() When I started the Closed Network Test, I was welcomed by some modern beats and a flashy-looking character roster. It’s been eight years since we had a new Tekken but after spending the weekend dusting off my Hwoarang skills I can only conclude that Tekken is back at full force! I’ve been playing the Tekken franchise since the PlayStation One era so needless to say, I was curious to see how a new entry would play. Last weekend I got my hands on the Closed Network Test of Tekken 8 on my Xbox Series X.
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