For Tekken 8<\/em>, Bandai Namco\u2019s core message is simply \u201caggression.\u201d That concept is what the gameplay is designed around, what the systems lend themselves to, and where all the new visual elements truly stand out. <\/p>
Compared to Tekken 7\u2019s <\/em>somewhat more composed and defensive style, T8 <\/em>gives players more ways to go on the offensive in a way that can be rewarding or devastatingly punishing, depending on how you approach a situation. There are so many new features and tools the developers have integrated into the very core of Tekken<\/em> that change so much but keep everything fans have come to love about the franchise over the years.\u00a0<\/p>
During our hands-on sessions, which took place at a preview event with travel expenses provided by Bandai Namco, many fights had that signature defensive and paced movement in the middle of matches. But, often, rounds would start and end with an explosive exchange as players tried to remain on the front foot of an interaction. More so than ever, one wrong move can lead to a decisive defeat in a matter of seconds, and the mental games you can play with your opponent using things like the new Heat System only enhance<\/a> that element.\u00a0<\/p>
