Finally. A competent quick and hype af story mode. Finally roll back. Oh damn another metre??? Replays that allow you to learn what you could've done better and the game will allow you to relive moment you could've done better and captialise on??? Also thank god finally quick load times again. Like ps2 era. This game finally gets that generational leap I think we've been waiting for since t6 really and it's astonishing how eye catching it is. The ground tears up and explodes on impact and dragging. The hit effects are delightfully over the top and exceptionally crunchy(with the option to turn down the saturation if u so wish) 32 character base roster which is rather generous like Tekken use to be. Customisation is back and while still not as many options as previous entrys. Like those last games no doubt will get more assets in the form of both free and paid DLC. Training mode is better than any Tekken has ever had although I'd say sf6 has the better teaching tools with character quire's and combo challenges being more plentiful. The replay system Tekken has is legendary. The game makes each fight feel like a cinematic last fight with how hit effects work with zooms on crush counter. Small little pauses on moment like attacks colliding or a low parry. The slowmo at the critical last hit for either opponent always is a showpiece. And holy shit unique intros and some outros as well with dialogue for a lot of characters. This game has a wealth of content offline with its 32 character endings and the tutorial campaign arcade quest. Also Tekken ball is back baby. It's really good like basically any issue Tekken has had as been addressed. Online use to be Tekkens funny bone now has actual roll back. While no sf6 it feels like you can actually play and not be tilted off as much. Replays tell you where you went wrong. Loads used to kill so much motivation to rematch now it's super fast. Don't like a characters design? Make your own. It's just astonishing how much is here and isn't extra DLC or something. This game is very generous with its content and features and is worth full price honestly

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2024


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