Tekken 7 is a complex game, A controller is highly recommended. It is easy for the beginner by having the left trigger remove the complex movements of "special moves". It also has an arcade mode and VS mode which is great with others. The music and graphics separate this game from traditional fighters that use generic orchestra and bland boring maps that don't have depths. Tekken 7 being a 3D fighter is surprisingly simple to learn and many advanced techniques can be learned to up your gaming level such as the Korean Backdash.

A fighter to remember

Campy story and side stories, characters ranging from absurd to fun to embodiments of the rule of cool. There's a little something for everyone in this cast and that is bleeding out in how each member plays as well. Tekken 7 as a content rich game for casual gaming is not what Tekken 7 exists as. This is a game that has individual characters ranging from incredibly technical to easy to figure out. And that range allows for newcomers like me to pick up a character and find content in learning my character.I have not enjoyed learning combo strings as much as I have until Tekken 7. Hits feel visceral, the passing of blows feels kinetic, and there is simply something masterful in how well movesets play into each other. The diversity of this cast is staggering, and ... MoreCampy story and side stories, characters ranging from absurd to fun to embodiments of the rule of cool. There's a little something for everyone in this cast and that is bleeding out in how each member plays as well. Tekken 7 as a content rich game for casual gaming is not what Tekken 7 exists as. This is a game that has individual characters ranging from incredibly technical to easy to figure out. And that range allows for newcomers like me to pick up a character and find content in learning my character.I have not enjoyed learning combo strings as much as I have until Tekken 7. Hits feel visceral, the passing of blows feels kinetic, and there is simply something masterful in how well movesets play into each other. The diversity of this cast is staggering, and more than that is how much there is to learn. That cycle of learning combos, perfecting them and learning something new to perfect. Learning your move list and feeling out what moves are worth utilizing.. There's so much depth that the 1v1 experience in my opinion is all that's needed.A generous amount of customization options to unlock as well to make your Josie stand out from other Josies.

Essential title to own

Tekken 7 ticks most boxes for fans and is great for those new to the series as it sums up the war between the Mishima legacy well. It's refreshing to see some new blood in the cast but there are a few staple characters missing from the roster at launch. The music is superb and some of the best on the series, apart from the music in the customisation screens. Many reviews boast of an extensive list of customisation options, apparently more than previous titles. This is not the case. While there are a lot of different options, they are far less diverse than what has been offered in previous installments. There aren't many display options or sound options available, which I found quite odd and I noticed that some of the models faces looked blurry and dated on certain ... MoreTekken 7 ticks most boxes for fans and is great for those new to the series as it sums up the war between the Mishima legacy well. It's refreshing to see some new blood in the cast but there are a few staple characters missing from the roster at launch. The music is superb and some of the best on the series, apart from the music in the customisation screens. Many reviews boast of an extensive list of customisation options, apparently more than previous titles. This is not the case. While there are a lot of different options, they are far less diverse than what has been offered in previous installments. There aren't many display options or sound options available, which I found quite odd and I noticed that some of the models faces looked blurry and dated on certain stages. This does not detract from the experience that is Tekken. The story mode is decent enough and the cimematics are integrated well into gameplay. The character stories are a bit cheesy but somewhat expected from some of the cast. I'm not sold on the new rage art system and would have liked this to be a feature that could be turned on or off depending on your preference. All that aside, you should stop reading and order it!

Great if your focus is on online multiplayer

As someone who started playing the Tekken games in the PS2 era, Tekken 7 might be the best feeling game in the series from a control perspective, and I would definitely recommend this game if your focus is on online multiplayer, and improving your skills from a competitive standpoint. If you are someone like me who grew up playing the Tekken games on the PS2 and haven't played the series since Tekken 5 then you will probably be disappointed with the lack of single player content. There is no Tekken Force (Tekken 4), or The Devil Within (Tekken 5). The arcade mode is also much shorter than previous entries which was also very disappointing.

My experience with the game

There are two things to evaluate her, the first one is the item (box, disc, delivery, price) the second one is the game.1- About the itemThe box, the dis, and the delivery process were excellent. I got an excellent deal for physical PS4 games. If you are a collector of games and you like Tekken you should get this definitely.2- About the gameIt is a usual Tekken game. They barely change anything over the year. The disc is the basic game so you do not contain any extra character. You can see all those characters but to unlock them you have to use the "Arcade mode $$$" (basically, you have to pay over 60 dollars to get classical characters like Anna or new like Noctis FFXV).Unfortunately, two days after buying the physical copy, PS made an offer to get some of ... MoreThere are two things to evaluate her, the first one is the item (box, disc, delivery, price) the second one is the game.1- About the itemThe box, the dis, and the delivery process were excellent. I got an excellent deal for physical PS4 games. If you are a collector of games and you like Tekken you should get this definitely.2- About the gameIt is a usual Tekken game. They barely change anything over the year. The disc is the basic game so you do not contain any extra character. You can see all those characters but to unlock them you have to use the "Arcade mode $$$" (basically, you have to pay over 60 dollars to get classical characters like Anna or new like Noctis FFXV).Unfortunately, two days after buying the physical copy, PS made an offer to get some of the "Season passes" and the digital copy of the game for 20 dollars, so now I have the physical copy for a friend.

Not sure if it's Worth it

There seems to be TONS of content here, and the characters are very very very diverse, but at the moment I'm all but betrothed to "Dragon Ball Fighterz", and in comparison this is lacking a little bit of "umph", and it lacks the kind of fluidic cinema-like action that the DOA series -- despite it's ridiculousness and exploitativeness -- actually has a really great handle on. Tekken has always felt "slower" and seems like it's more technical, but it also has wacky characters like a half-cheetah and a panda bear and a samurai-ninja robot. There's tons and tons of cosmetic add-ons and so far they all seem like they're actually earnable -- unlike the DOA moneypit or the Street Fighter faux variety -- but again, that stuff's just all about more kookiness. ... and I don't ... MoreThere seems to be TONS of content here, and the characters are very very very diverse, but at the moment I'm all but betrothed to "Dragon Ball Fighterz", and in comparison this is lacking a little bit of "umph", and it lacks the kind of fluidic cinema-like action that the DOA series -- despite it's ridiculousness and exploitativeness -- actually has a really great handle on. Tekken has always felt "slower" and seems like it's more technical, but it also has wacky characters like a half-cheetah and a panda bear and a samurai-ninja robot. There's tons and tons of cosmetic add-ons and so far they all seem like they're actually earnable -- unlike the DOA moneypit or the Street Fighter faux variety -- but again, that stuff's just all about more kookiness. ... and I don't really get why those things are seen as like a revenue stream. This takes that microtransaction approach, but without the microtransaction option of buying your way out of earning all the in-game currency needed to get all the items. It's kinda neat, but it's also this thing that I don't really understand in general.As a very very casual game-player, I get the rewarding nature of unlocking things, but it also means that there's a required investment. It means that by buying the thing, you don't get the whole thing. If I wanna hang out with friends and dress up a pandabear like a super soldier and fight robot ninja in a wedding gown ... I'd have to pre-invest days or weeks of effort, just to have a silly and memorable game night experience.If you buy legos, you don't have to build an airplane to unlock the ability to make a spaceship ... so I just don't get it.Buying more characters and getting more customizations with those more characters, that makes sense to me, that's like buying more lego sets, that's like buying new boardgames. But buying hats and getting no new moves or characters or anything ... what are you buying? Playing the game for hours or days is basically spending money. It's effort, it's time that could be spent doing other things.I dunno, I feel like you'd wanna make something fun, put everything into it, unlocked, and if you want to make achievements or goals or fancy titles or make it so that complicated moves or combos or special attacks get unlocked, you're trading effort and skill for earned skills, it's an actual progression.If this had everything it has, all unlocked, this would be so fun and wacky and it'd be great for a game night. It'd be fun and memorable to try everything out, and it'd make me wanna keep investing in other things the team / company puts out. It's an inherently multiplayer experience, so I just don't get this contrived limitation.Am I really supposed to invest 72 full hours as a panda bear punching ninja demons just so I can dress up as a panda bear in a wedding dress and continue to go back and continue punching the same ninja demons i was just punching for the last 72 hours? How many days or weeks of my life is it going to take to carve out 72 hours? And what about the other 20 characters? Do I get all their stuff too, or do I have to do this for each character?If everyone has the same cowboy hat, how come I have to pay the fake "game money" to unlock the same cowboy hat for every character?What's up with that???

Tekken 7 delivers a mass amount of content

As a fan of the series since Tekken 3 in the arcades (remember those?) I was looking much forward to Tekken 7 as it's been several years since the last installment in the series.I was please to see it was more than just a simple fighter. It has a Story mode, robust Treasure hunting mode that allows you to unlock a endless amount of accessories for your characters to customize.There's only play for ranked, quick matches, and even set up Tournaments with a bracket of players.The game is well balanced, and the controls are precise. Graphics and sound effects are what you would expect from Tekken.I was most impressed and addicted to Treasure hunting as it reminds me of Soul Calibur on Sega Dreamcast.Bandai Namco delivered. This is the best fighter thus far for ... MoreAs a fan of the series since Tekken 3 in the arcades (remember those?) I was looking much forward to Tekken 7 as it's been several years since the last installment in the series.I was please to see it was more than just a simple fighter. It has a Story mode, robust Treasure hunting mode that allows you to unlock a endless amount of accessories for your characters to customize.There's only play for ranked, quick matches, and even set up Tournaments with a bracket of players.The game is well balanced, and the controls are precise. Graphics and sound effects are what you would expect from Tekken.I was most impressed and addicted to Treasure hunting as it reminds me of Soul Calibur on Sega Dreamcast.Bandai Namco delivered. This is the best fighter thus far for 2017 in my opinion.I purchased the Collectors Edition with the statue. In the photo I provided on the left is the Best Buy exclusive Steelbook that was for pre-orders. It's nothing in it, but a single disc holder. On the right is the CE steelbook that comes with the CE edition that includes two disc placements and a soundtrack CD. Which btw, the track in the game is badass.The statue is really nice, though I haven't removed it from it's plastic holder just yet.I would recommend to any Tekken fan or fan of fighters. They have customized options for those new to the game/genre to help you along. So no need to get intimated.Enjoy!

Tekken is back in full force

Tekken 7 is the best entry in the Tekken series since Tekken 5.Unlike most fighting games, Tekken is a 3D fighter where each button corresponds to one of your character's limbs. The level of control and tightness of the gameplay mesh for a very unique fighting game experience that you can only find in Tekken.A myriad of new additions make this particular entry feel very fresh makes the game more accessable to newcomers, such as the new Rage Arts, that are similar to super moves you'd find in most 2D fighting games such as Street Fighter.For the first time, there is a cinematic story mode that creates unique situations you would otherwise never experience during normal gameplay. And thankfully much beloved features such as character customization have returned, ... MoreTekken 7 is the best entry in the Tekken series since Tekken 5.Unlike most fighting games, Tekken is a 3D fighter where each button corresponds to one of your character's limbs. The level of control and tightness of the gameplay mesh for a very unique fighting game experience that you can only find in Tekken.A myriad of new additions make this particular entry feel very fresh makes the game more accessable to newcomers, such as the new Rage Arts, that are similar to super moves you'd find in most 2D fighting games such as Street Fighter.For the first time, there is a cinematic story mode that creates unique situations you would otherwise never experience during normal gameplay. And thankfully much beloved features such as character customization have returned, allowing you to completely change the appearance of your favorite characters and customize them to your liking.Tekken takes a bit of time to become proficient at, but it's well worth it. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is amazing, and the online matches can provide endless hours of entertainment.I would highly recommend this game to all fighting game fans.

Thee best Tekken yet in the franchise.

Tekken 7 features an amazing story mode that concludes the Mishima storyline for those who have been following the franchise. Even if this is your FIRST Tekken game you can purchase ALL of the past Tekken endings and a slew of other past content via in-game currency that you acquire by just playing the game.The customization options for each character are very expansive as it will be rare to come across 2 players with the same look. Personally, I am a former and soon to be again, tournament player for this game and for those who like to compete, the Tekken scene is great and there are numerous events all over America. Check out www.tekkenworldtour.com for more details.If you are not interested in competing, you will still find joy in this game via playing with ... MoreTekken 7 features an amazing story mode that concludes the Mishima storyline for those who have been following the franchise. Even if this is your FIRST Tekken game you can purchase ALL of the past Tekken endings and a slew of other past content via in-game currency that you acquire by just playing the game.The customization options for each character are very expansive as it will be rare to come across 2 players with the same look. Personally, I am a former and soon to be again, tournament player for this game and for those who like to compete, the Tekken scene is great and there are numerous events all over America. Check out www.tekkenworldtour.com for more details.If you are not interested in competing, you will still find joy in this game via playing with your friends offline and/or online where you have the additional option of setting up your own 8 man, single/double elim tournaments online at your leisure and inviting who you wish to compete in it. So you really can't go wrong with this purchase. If you are just interested in playing the game by yourself, then: Practice and Arcade modes will be great for you. There is also the Treasure mode which is similar to Arcade but through playing and winning matches you will unlock new and exciting customization parts for your character of choice. So there is options for everyone here. So go out and buy this game now.Graphically it is amazing in terms of visuals and the music is top notch. I have this game for the Xbox One and Im sure that you will enjoy this game. My advice, don't be so quick to jump into online ranked matches, spend some time in practice mode, learn a character, get confident and then try playing other ppl. If you just don't care then have at it then lol!

Very disappointing

One would think after 7 incarnations, Bandai/Namco would at least take advantage of next gen hardware and get it right, but Tekken 7 still falls short in almost every way.Full disclosure, I've never been a true Tekken fan. The combo system has never been very intuitive or newcomer friendly, so it never drew me in like other more satisfying fighting games have (Street Fighter, Killer Instinct, Injustice, to name a few favorite franchises). That said, I gave this one a shot for 2 reasons: 1) because Soul Calibur was a great fighting franchise that Namco took to an excellent level by part 5, and 2) because I had really hoped that by now they would have at least tried to invite new fans by opening up or improving the fight system, but it seems maybe you just have to ... MoreOne would think after 7 incarnations, Bandai/Namco would at least take advantage of next gen hardware and get it right, but Tekken 7 still falls short in almost every way.Full disclosure, I've never been a true Tekken fan. The combo system has never been very intuitive or newcomer friendly, so it never drew me in like other more satisfying fighting games have (Street Fighter, Killer Instinct, Injustice, to name a few favorite franchises). That said, I gave this one a shot for 2 reasons: 1) because Soul Calibur was a great fighting franchise that Namco took to an excellent level by part 5, and 2) because I had really hoped that by now they would have at least tried to invite new fans by opening up or improving the fight system, but it seems maybe you just have to be a die hard Tekken fan from the start to enjoy this.But that doesn't excuse the cause for my next major complaint: presentation. The graphics are honestly quite sub par, especially for such a current fighter. The characters lack definition and look pasted on the backgrounds, and have a very plastic look to them. There's nearly no dynamic lighting on them to help them truly feel like they are part of their environment. Overall it looks like poorly composited visual FX from an old movie. There's no room for that anymore when there are already several top notch titles out there (see top 3 series above, for example). Even last gen's Soul Calibur 5 looked better! The sound is ok, but it doesn't impress enough to make up for the weak graphics and gameplay, nor should it have to. Bottom line, it's just... not fun. I gave 1 star for effort, and 1 star for a healthy roster of fighters to choose from. Thankfully for once I bought the disc, a wise move in this case so I can sell it, and get back to Injustice 2 and Killer Instinct.