Tekken 8 review: "We're in the Golden Age for fighting games, and Tekken is the king"

GamesRadar Editor's Choice
Tekken 8 screenshot PS5
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GamesRadar+ Verdict

The best Tekken to date proves that plenty of depth makes for a vibrant fighter, justifying its current-gen exclusivity to deliver a skull-thrasher that really feels like an ♛evolution rather than a simple update.

Pros

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    An incredibly deep fighter in the ring

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    Simply stunning to look at

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    Arcade Quest is a cute and lovely surprise

Cons

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    New player onboarding could be better

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    Glacial main story mode

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    Huge movelists can feel intimidating