Tekken 7 truly is a hallmark, a fighting game crafted with obvious affection. It strikes a fine balance between accessibility to series newcomers and retaining much of its technical traditions. The soundtrack is an electronic treat, and while the story ca...
Abstract: Tekken 7 is the first mainline entry in the long-running fighting game franchise to see a release on Windows PCs. With its debut on the PS1 in 1995, developer Bandai Namco has kept the PC gaming community waiting almost 22 years. Has the wait been worth i...
Abstract: A girl in a cutesy cat outfit, replete with a tail and ears, has just been powerbombed by a shirtless man with the head of a leopard. Tekken 7 is a lot of things, but you could never accuse it of being boring.That's one of the best things I can say about...
Abstract: Let's get straight into it: Tekken 7 does a lot right. The core fighting system is as rewarding to master as ever and new mechanics benefit the game in useful ways. But it's what Tekken 7 doesn't do that drags the overall package down.Tekken 7 retains the...
Published: 2017-06-02, Author: Dom , review by: pocket-lint.com
Satisfying fighting, gorgeous visual effects, captivating narrative, deep mechanics, genius comeback system
A lighter single-player offering, occasionally poor image quality on console
Tekken 7 recaptures all the fun of the PlayStation era of fighting games without getting bogged down in useless mechanics and slapping contrived, over-the-top meters and bars all over the place. It's a high-damaging, high-impact fighting game that offers...
Published: 2017-05-31, Author: Thomas , review by: alphr.com
Tekken 7's story plays out like a steroid-pumped episode of Eastenders, but the lighthearted approach to combat is a lot of funTekken 7's story plays out like a steroid-pumped episode of Eastenders, but the game's lighthearted approach to combat is a lot...
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Published: 2017-05-31, Author: Matt , review by: gamesradar.com
Gorgeous, immediate brawling that will make you feel amazing, Fine selection of characterful, varied fighters, It hasn't changed much in 20 years
The story mode is disappointing, It hasn't changed much in 20 years
Despite some narrative missteps, Tekken 7 is still a compelling, exhilarating experience. Find the right sparring partner and it will entertain you indefinitely...
Published: 2017-04-28, Author: Ryan , review by: stuff.tv
Fighting fundamentals as good as ever, Robust online and offline multiplayer, Looks absolutely gorgeous
No zany bonus modes, Story mode is basic, the story itself is bonkers, Boss characters are beyond cheap
The 2D fighting genre has had little innovation in the past decade, and Tekken 7 does little to change that. It's happy doing what it does best: letting you pummel the hell out of your opponents. Sticking to its roots might not convert fighting sim scepti...
