Tekken 7 is coming to consoles. It’s been a good couple of years since we’ve seen a proper Tekken game. Bandai Namco’s premier fighting game franchise has always been one of my favourites in the genre, one of the few games out there that really understands how to make the best use of three-dimensional fighting game mechanics. This year, Tekken 7 hits back with a new console chapter, but you’ll be seeing more than just the familiar faces of Leopard-mask dude, Bruce Lee chef and bad hairday granddad throwing down to see who the real iron-fisted king really is.
2016 also sees a certain Street Fighter regular join the roster, as Akuma was revealed back in December for Tekken 7. Not only will he be playable, he’ll also play a key role in the narrative for Tekken 7 and add to the mythos of the series. Just don;t expect to see any other Street Fighter characters to pummel their way into the world of Tekken.
“As far as more characters goes, right now, Akuma is the only one we have planned,” Senior game designer Michael Murray explained to PlayStation Lifestyle.
[Producer Katsuhiro Harada] and I have always been against guest characters because it kinda throws off the Tekken world and setting. But Akuma fits the bill, and we wanted to tie him into the story so that the crossover is not some cheesy gimmick. The feedback is really positive.
Fully understandable. A character like Akuma, a martial artist obsessed with sharpening the power of his killing fist techniques and who possesses demonic might, fits perfectly into the Tekken world. A character like M Bison, what with his psycho power, doesn’t really add much to the world of Tekken when you really look at his character.
Plus, the logistics of adding Psycho Crushers, Sonic Booms and rolling claw attacks must be a nightmare. How Bandai Namco is planning to mix in Hadoukens and the Demon Armageddon finishing move is something that I’m curious to see applied to the 3D structure of Tekken.
Last Updated: January 7, 2016
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 7, 2016 at 12:05
Akuma is the best of Ken, Ryu and mother fruiten.. DAN! Who needs more Street Fighters when the best will do?
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 7, 2016 at 12:07
I can’t wait to hadoken Heihachi in his smug face! #BeadPower #Ginger #PowerLevel #Potato
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 12:32
Heihachi > than all. But I do love Akuma. Will be a tough decision who to use most.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 7, 2016 at 15:33
That’s me the day, my 12 year old cousin selected Eddy (in Tekken 3) and beat my ass by button mashing….
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Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:05
LOL only other guy maybe as cheap as Eddy is Bryan Fury or Hwoarang
Dresden
January 8, 2016 at 01:38
Don’t forget Marshall Law with those damn repetitive somersault kicks!
oVg
January 7, 2016 at 12:10
Why has Capcom not Included Asura into the SF franchise. He owns.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 7, 2016 at 12:12
Dude… Capcom has no self-awareness. Asura is the missing piece of awesome that Street Fighter so desperately deserves.
oVg
January 7, 2016 at 12:08
DIE 1000 DEATHS!!!
I loved pulling that move off.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 12:32
It’s so cheap, but fun
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 7, 2016 at 12:16
I still think Tekken is the better fighting game, but I will concede that Tekken’s convoluted story line is a bit like a Mexican telenovella.
Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 12:31
Not that convoluted, basically it’s different members of the same family trying to throw each other down mountains and into volcanoes.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 7, 2016 at 15:29
In other words… telenovella! All it needs is the dirty uncle who’s extremely superstitious, and the dodgy granny with the lazy eye!
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Hammersteyn
January 7, 2016 at 16:06
LAZOR EYE
iusedtobe(a)regular
January 7, 2016 at 14:40
Ever tried Urban Reign, one of the best fighting games Iv played after Tekken and SC, just a pity they never made a second.
iusedtobe(a)regular
January 7, 2016 at 14:47
Lei Wulong all the way baby, the best and one of the most vast skill set.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 7, 2016 at 15:30
Lei Wulong made me the man I am today!