Some fans might not know this, but the Tekken <\/em>series holds the world record for longest-running video game storyline. The storytelling method can shift slightly with every game, with Tekken 8\u2019s story feeling like it’s been crafted by a director who wanted to blend the gravitas of Final Fantasy<\/em> with an arcade beat-em-up.<\/p>
During a preview event hosted by Bandai Namco earlier this month, I played a near-final build of T8 <\/em>and experienced part of the game\u2019s offline offerings. That included playing through the first four chapters of the story, which set the stage for the next chapter of the Mishima Family drama. <\/p>
As soon as the story begins, you are tossed in with Jin Kazama driving up the side of a skyscraper and launching his motorcycle into a helicopter that Kazuya isi n. The ensuing explosion does little to hamper his father, leading to the first clash and showcasing what both fighters are capable of with and without their Devil powers. Not only does this kick things off with instant action, but it also establishes part of the dramatic tone that will lend itself to the battles and exposition between Tekken 8<\/em>\u2019s key moments. <\/p>
