Issues started with the Heat System, a universal gameplay mechanic that works for all characters.
You are rewarded for attacking in Tekken 8, rather than being defensive or waiting for your opponent.
50 percent of your health bar is gone.
Guess wrong twice, and get ready for the next battle.
Getting good at the game and starting to climb up the rank system was never easy.
These changes were mostly welcome, but the problem started when the stream showed big changes for many characters.
Characters who were strong but had clear weaknesses received buffs.
Perhaps one of the most absurd changes came with a King demonstration.
The game was going to punish you for correctly using a defensive option just because you werent attacking.
There was a light at the end of the tunnel.
It turns out that almost every character received significant buffs, resulting in many of the roster becoming overpowered.
Characters that were already strongreceived new routes and wall combos, like Hwoarang.
Changes to how Ki Charge works now allow Lidia and Paul players todeal 127 damage with only one move.
These are only a small fraction of all the ridiculous things that players are finding.
This adds more and more offensive tools while diminishing what players can do to defend themselves.
Its oppressive, making the game more frustrating than anything else.
What about the buffs to sidestepping that Nakatsu mentioned earlier?
Can We Expect A Better Future For Tekken 8?
The backlash on social media didnt take long.
Many relevant figures, such asRaef,Speedkicks, and world championArslan Ash, have shown their disapproval.
Some well-known players and creators arealso being blocked by the devsfor voicing their opinions respectfully.
I have a go at remain optimistic.
Im not gonna lie.
For now, Season 2 paints a terrible future for the game.
