Tekken 8 Review: New Advantages and Captivating Gameplay Experience

SUNDABET - Nearly 30 years since it was first released in 1995, TEKKEN has colored the fighting game scene and even the gaming world at large. Together with its community, TEKKEN has succeeded in becoming a franchise that is loved by gamers. Through the esports tournaments they often hold such as CEO, TWT, and of course EVO, TEKKEN has become an important pillar in the gaming industry.

King of the Fighting Game, maybe that's a term you often hear when talking about TEKKEN. Seven since TEKKEN 7 was released, TEKKEN finally reappears like king in this eighth entry with Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima returning to the spotlight in a game about their family drama.

TEKKEN 8 comes with more features than before and of course very stunning graphics. Story Mode is really presented in a mature way so that you will have a very enjoyable experience when playing it. This mode is also one of the old features that has finally received a good response from its fans, and it is true that TEKKEN Ball is a breath of fresh air for those of you who want to play TEKKEN 8 while experiencing new things.

BECOME THE KING OF THE IRON FIST

By presenting 32 characters as a base roster, TEKKEN 8 is certainly not messing around with the roster they provide.

This is also an advantage that TEKKEN has compared to several other fighting games, Bandai Namco Entertainment always provides a roster that is larger than several fighting game entries in the current era. And don't forget the new TEKKEN 8 characters which are complexly designed. Even old characters are given a new look.

A fighting game cannot be separated from the gameplay it provides, this gameplay will become the identity of the fighting game, and TEKKEN 8 in this case is experiencing very good development. By not abandoning the essence of the TEKKEN franchise, TEKKEN 8 has succeeded in making its players experience new things in the game through the gameplay they provide.

Several new mechanical features present in TEKKEN 8 are able to provide new experiences for players so they can create new combos. And sure enough, Harada's promise to make TEKKEN more aggressive was truly fulfilled in TEKKEN 8. TEKKEN 8 comes with a Heat System, Special Style, even a low parry mechanism which is made more challenging and I think in TEKKEN 8, the fight feels faster than previous series.

BECOME STRONGER WITH THE HEAT SYSTEM

The TEKKEN 8 Heat System mechanism is one of the developments that in my opinion has really brought positive changes. How could it not be, with this Heat System your choices as a player will increase very significantly. Through the Heat System, you can activate it in various ways according to your wishes.

For example, when in defense mode, you can activate Heat Burst which, like Power Crush, will make you immune to several attacks and then provide a counterattack that can free you from your opponent's attacks. You can also use Heat Burst as part of your combo so that your combo can last longer. There is also a Heat Engager which can be activated automatically through certain attacks.

When you activate Heat, you will be in Heat State where your attacks will be stronger and you can access several moves that you cannot do if you are not in Heat State. Your attacks will also produce damage to your opponent if they decide to defend against the attacks you launch. You could say that when entering Heat State it is a good idea for you to use it to attack your opponent as aggressively as possible to produce maximum damage.

Meanwhile, in Heat State you are also given 2 new mechanisms, namely Heat Dash and Heat Smash. Heat Dash is a movement where you can get closer to the opponent who is thrown after you have carried out a certain attack so that you can continue the combo for greater damage.

Then there is also Heat Smash which may be similar to the Rage Drive in TEKKEN 7, where this attack is a number of attacks that can be released and produce large damage which is suitable for you to use to end your combo. However, this is different from Rage Drive which can release Heat Smash just by pressing 1 button, this is certainly good considering that more and more new TEKKEN players want to enter this arena. And speaking of Rage Drive, the Rage Arts mechanism is still maintained in this game by making it easier to use for all characters.

COMPETE WITH A SPECIAL STYLE

In TEKKEN 7 you are given an assist mode where you can carry out attacks or movements just by pressing one button. So, this time TEKKEN 8 is back with this feature, but even better, this feature is called Special Style. To activate a Special Style, players only need to press 1 button and they can unleash a series of underlying combo combinations. The combo that is released is also a combo that is capable of dealing quite a lot of damage, not to mention that in this Special Style you can also more easily carry out low attacks, throws and even Power Crush...

Special Style might be a shortcut for those of you who want to play TEKKEN 8 more relaxed when fighting other players or in Story Mode, but in my opinion you can also use this Special Style to learn combos that you can later use without using this feature. , and Special Style are also suitable for those of you who are new to playing TEKKEN but want to play against friends or those who are already familiar with TEKKEN.

MAIN RELAXING BEACH

For those of you who are familiar with this mode, maybe you could say that you are a TEKKEN veteran, that mode is TEKKEN Ball. First presented at TEKKEN 3, TEKKEN Ball is back for those of you who want to get a breath of fresh air after fighting with your opponent. Even though in this mode you will also fight with your opponent, but in a different way.

To win you have to use up your opponent's HP with attacks that you normally use in normal battle mode, but the difference is that in TEKKEN Ball you launch attacks using a beach ball which will later become your means for buying and selling attacks such as SLOT Dana like in beach volleyball games. generally. TEKKEN Ball can be said to be a breath of fresh air for those of you who want to get out of the habit of fighting.

FIGHT GHOSTS AND BECOME A PRO PLAYER

Arcade Quest is a new mode in TEKKEN 8 that will give you an experience like a real-world player. In this mode you will create your own character according to your wishes which will later become your avatar in this mode. In this mode you will be an ordinary person who wants to join the TEKKEN 8 scene, so you will fight several people to increase your rank and continue your progress.

You will get lots of items for customization in this mode, and apart from that, this mode is also suitable for those of you who want to learn TEKKEN 8 from scratch or just new mechanisms such as low parry which are now a little more extensive. difficult because it requires precision compared to its predecessor.

So, by playing Arcade Quest you will be given a tutorial regarding the fighting mechanisms in TEKKEN 8. It is very suitable for starting the game if you are still unsure about your ability to play Story Mode or against other players.

Apart from that, there is also a Super Ghost Battle feature, where this feature uses AI which is able to learn your game to produce "Ghosts" that you or even other players can later face. Apart from that, the Bandai Namco Entertainment team also provides its own Ghost that you can fight. To be honest, this Ghost feels more difficult than the opponents you'll find in Player vs CPU or Arcade Battle mode, which is probably because the AI ​​is constantly learning from the moves you make.

Arcade Battle is of course present in TEKKEN 8. In this mode you will face 8 fighters and each battle will be more difficult than the previous one. This mode is suitable for those of you who want to fight against a series of characters without having to choose an opponent and also apply the results of your training to more serious battles.

SHOW YOUR SKILLS AND FASHION ONLINE

For those of you who are bored of fighting the CPU or AI, TEKKEN 8 again provides an online battle feature where you can fight to increase your rank through Rank Match or maybe play casually through Quick Match and Player Match. You also create your own battle session with the rules you determine and then invite other players to join, this of course adds to your options in playing online.

The Character Customization feature is back in TEKKEN, where you can dress up existing TEKKEN 8 characters according to your wishes, starting from clothes, footwear, to accessories. You can also change some body parts such as hair and eyes.

You can also change your HUD in Player Customization, you can get assets from this feature after completing certain challenges. Finally, there is Avatar Customization which is here for those of you who want to create your own character as I said when starting Arcade Quest mode.

GOOD DRAMA JIN VS KAZUYA

The story mode in TEKKEN 8, called The Dark Awakens, is one of the most eagerly awaited by fans and is always widely discussed among gamers. Many of them want to know how the story of Jin Kazama and his father Kazuya Mishima continues after the end of TEKKEN 7. I won't talk much about the storyline here because I want to give you the best experience when playing it. However, in this part the Bandai Namco Entertainment team succeeded in providing an extraordinary experience in gameplay and story.

Of course this is not easy for a fighting game, while maintaining the quality of the story provided, TEKKEN 8 is able to provide intense gameplay in its Story Mode so that it can make me engrossed in this father and son drama. Not to mention the appearance of Reina, who is claimed by many in the gamer community as Heihachi Mishima's daughter, which certainly makes people even more curious. And also like its predecessor, the characters in TEKKEN 8 will still speak their own language and understand each other. One thing I want to say again is that TEKKEN 8's Story Mode could possibly become a new standard in the fighting game scene.

Apart from that, there are also Character Episodes which will present stories for your favorite characters. In this mode you can choose what character you want to use.

CONCLUSION

7 years after its predecessor, TEKKEN 8 provides many exciting new features for fans and newcomers alike. The fighting mechanism of this game is also an upgrade that was really executed perfectly by the Bandai Namco Entertainment team. Heat System, Special Style, and Rage Arts can be combined well for new and old players. TEKKEN 8's Story Mode also feels more intense and slick so you will be amazed by this mode. Not to mention Arcade Quest, Super Ghost Battle, and also TEKKEN Ball which can be a new color in this fighting game.

The quality of TEKKEN 8 strengthens its status as a fighting game powerhouse and will always be a fighting game that is loved and remembered by many people, starting from SUNDABET Login, fighting game enthusiasts or those who love the lore of this game. Yes, after almost a decade the king finally returned.