Tekken 7 Reviews

Tekken 7 is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
No Recommendation / Blank
Jun 2, 2017

Fun fighting marred by an underwhelming package.

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IGN
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Jun 3, 2017

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 can at times seem a bit cliche, the fact that it never takes itself too seriously lets it bring in a tremendous amount of flexible character customization. Its dedication to the details helps push it into the position of my favorite fighting game of 2017 so far.

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79 / 100
Jun 5, 2017

A smart, blisteringly fun experience at its core, Tekken 7's limited singleplayer campaign and poor tutorials marr an otherwise resounding win.

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May 31, 2017

Despite some narrative missteps, Tekken 7 is still a compelling, exhilarating experience. Find the right sparring partner and it will entertain you indefinitely.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
May 31, 2017

Tekken with better graphics is not exactly a new pitch for the series, but there's no denying the gameplay and characters are still a huge amount of fun.

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Jun 24, 2017
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8 / 10.0
May 31, 2017

New players may have issues diving into deeper intricacies of the fighting system, but this is still a fun fighter that balances absurd fun and technical mastery

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jun 5, 2017

Despite some faults outside of the ring, Tekken 7's diverse cast and time-honored fighting system make it one of the best 3D fighting games around.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 20, 2017

Tekken 7 is a sweet reward for anyone who's been following along for more than two decades, but it could do a lot more to onboard new fans — especially considering the uneven story and lack of a strong tutorial. Still, if you want to spend the time (and look for help on YouTube), Tekken 7's unforgettable characters and fluid fights are worth the work.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Unscored
Jun 6, 2017

If you're ready to hit and kick other players until they stop moving, whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newbie just getting your feet wet, Tekken 7 is the real deal.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Jun 2, 2017

Tekken 7 is a fantastic fighting game when taken on its sheer fundamentals. People who are already well-versed in the genre will find a lot to chew on here: nuanced gameplay mechanics to learn, lots of characters to try out, and lots of neat cosmetic upgrades and historical extras to unlock. But if you're coming at this game fresh-faced -- or even as a 2D fighting game player making the jump to a 3D game -- you won't find a lot of in-game aid to explore its complex mechanics, and you're not likely to learn anything beyond button-smashing to get through the game's short and thoroughly underwhelming story mode, either.

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8 / 10.0
May 31, 2017

I was pleasantly surprised with Tekken 7: Fated Retribution, and will be keeping up with the meta and pro scene for the first time in years. While Harada and his crew could have easily given us a little more to do long term other than chase more treasure, it doesn't feel like grinding in the slightest given how fun it is to play.

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86 / 100
May 31, 2017

The franchise offer a more tan correct update and this game becomes one of the most appealing offers in the genre, altough some rivals seem to surpass it technichally.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 2, 2017

Tekken has returned and now it is better than ever. Its gameplay is still fresh and features new elements like the Rage Arts, which increases the excitement of evey match. The customization is fun, entertaining and has thousands of possibilities. A must-buy for the genre fans.

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9 / 10
Jun 5, 2017

Tekken 7 is a phenomenal fighting game experience and one I'd highly recommend. It's by no means perfect, as the game is not without a few technical issues online, some long loading times, and minor continuity errors, yet as far as most people will be concerned, it delivers a stunning, up-to-date fighting game experience from one of the masters of arcade fighting games. A solid return to form.

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8 / 10
Jun 6, 2017

While Tekken 7 doesn't offer a lot of varied game modes, it excels with the ones that it does feature. The fighting features enough new additions and familiarity to appease experts, while remaining as accessible as ever for newcomers. On top of that, the numerous customization options ensure that there's always something worth fighting for, in-between trying to prove dominance online. The Mishima Saga carries on the series legacy in the sense that it's a mess of a story, but even that spotlights how well Tekken's visuals have adapted to the new generation of hardware. With an iron fist, Tekken 7 proves that it deserves to stand with the best in the genre.

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8.6 / 10.0
May 31, 2017

One of the best games in the series gameplay-wise, a little short in terms of single player modes.

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Unscored
Jun 3, 2017

Does super-smooth Tekken on PC sound good to you? If so, buy. If not, try.

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9 / 10
May 31, 2017

New engine, new characters, new combat techniques and new game modes. Tekken 7 is still the king of 3D fighting games, but there would have been some more risk and evolution of the franchise after so many years of waiting. The story of the Mishima is the central mode, but it fails to satisfy us as much as it promised to the core fans.

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Alex Donaldson
Top Critic
Unscored
May 31, 2017

The king of 3D fighters makes a triumphant return.

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