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ActionFighting3D FighterMultiplayerLocal MultiplayerPvP

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Game description

TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!

Basic info

DeveloperBandai Namco Studios Inc.
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
PlatformsWindows
Steam DeckPlayable
Release dateJan 25, 2024
Price

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Minimum specs

OSWindows 10 64-Bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6600K/AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory8 GB
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti/AMD Radeon R9 380X
Storage100 GB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 396 reviews from the past 1 year

55.4/ 100
Bottom 5%

Steam rating: Mixed (57%)

Metacritic: 91 /100

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 22, 2026)

Reviewers of this 3D fighting game like its core but are worn down by balance and pricing, leaving a score of 55.4.

👍 Strengths

51 reviews say the game is fun and fantastic at its core, and some admit they keep coming back for the combos and close calls. 48 praise the visuals, with flashy hits, stylish character designs and a memorable soundtrack, and Visuals & Sound ranks 362nd of 1249. 14 value the strategic depth of the fighting, such as stance switching and reading matchups, though a few add that it is less rewarding than before. Story & World ranks 784th of 1096, and some like the roster and character customization.

👎 Where it falls short

141 reviews say the balance favors offense too heavily, with patches adding stronger attacks instead of better defense and characters losing their identity. Pricing & Fairness ranks 1370th of 1399; 49 object to the price of characters sold as paid DLC on top of a full priced game, plus a battle pass and an expensive shop. 24 feel the developers ignore player feedback and patch slowly. Others mention matchmaking getting harder as players leave. Gameplay ranks 1100th of 1396, and Tech & Support ranks 1109th of 1399.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“fantastic game at its core” · 51 reviews
“every punch is an explosion, visuals are breathtaking” · 48 reviews
“stance switching adds strategy layer that keeps encounters satisfying” · 14 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 51% of reviews · Bottom 30% of the games we've analyzed

Strategy -0.65 · Depth of builds, tactics, and meaningful choices
Negative “forced aggression and flowchart strings bury skill expression and neutral play” · 10 reviews
Positive “stance switching adds strategy layer that keeps encounters satisfying” · 14 reviews

Progression 2% · Difficulty 13% · Onboarding 21% · Freedom 1% · Controls & feel 9%

Plot, characters and the world
Mentioned in 15% of reviews · Bottom 30% of the games we've analyzed

Characters +2.44 · How memorable the characters and their relationships are
Positive “character design and personality are amazing” · 3 reviews

Story 7% · World 2%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 11% of reviews · Bottom 50% of the games we've analyzed

Variety -1.44 · Fresh content and situations versus repetition
Negative “customization overshadows actual fighting game content” · 3 reviews

Volume 5% · Replayability 1%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 22% of reviews · Top 30% of the games we've analyzed

Visuals +3.51 · Graphics, art style, and animation
Positive “every punch is an explosion, visuals are breathtaking” · 48 reviews
Negative “lost underground aesthetic for generic triple-A anime fighter” · 1 review

Audio 3%

Playing with others, the community and servers
Mentioned in 27% of reviews · Bottom 20% of the games we've analyzed

Community -2.29 · Who you play with — how many, and how friendly
Negative “most toxic corner of the FGC” · 5 reviews
Positive “active community, crossplay, detailed training mode” · 1 review

Playing together 12% · Servers & Connection 6%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 57% of reviews · Bottom 5% of the games we've analyzed

Balance -1.50 · Whether classes, weapons, and builds are evenly matched
Negative “offensive buffs every patch instead of defensive balance” · 141 reviews
Positive “recent patch nerfs bring balance in the right direction” · 5 reviews

Anti-cheat 3% · Pricing 25% · Matchmaking 11%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 27% of reviews · Bottom 30% of the games we've analyzed

Developer support -0.49 · Updates, patches, and how devs respond to players
Negative “devs lied repeatedly and ignored feedback since launch” · 24 reviews
Positive “latest patch taking game in right direction, devs listening” · 6 reviews

Stability 5% · Performance 3%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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