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 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!

What do you get when you cross a strong, stubborn old father and an angry, vengeful son with the powers of a devil? The answer is a grudge match that has spanned over twenty years, and been the main driving point of Tekken's story.

Tekken 7 is a hallmark fighting game that's both accessible and highly technical, with great customization options.

Aside from some perplexing omissions, Tekken 7 is a roaring success where it truly matters; in its mechanics, its dynamism, and its ability to engage the player through its concise presentation. Make no mistake, the King is back.

Have not been able to put down the controller since I got home from work. The graphics are simply amazing and the gameplay is superb. The character moves have changed slightly to add something extra to well loved characters.

Tekken is a fighting game franchise that's been around for quite some time. With its first installment back in 1994, it's been around for more than 20 years and is home to one of the most diverse cast of characters and peculiar stories.

Great looking visuals; Tons of awesome music; Accessible for newbies; Admirable and diverse cast; Endless customization

Lack of a tutorial mode; Fairly heavy on self-research

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

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

In short, Tekken 7 is a phenomenal fighting game, but it's not without issues. Players have hundreds if not thousands of exciting matches to look forward to. Grasping the complexities of movement and learning characters is an involved process that'll cause anyone to lose track of time.

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.

If you look at the numbered entries into the Tekken franchise, it has been a decade since we last had a Tekken game. That is a long time. Since then we have moved from the PlayStation 3 to the PS4 and some have even moved to the PS4 Pro.

Large roster; Fun new characters spice things up; Solid netcode; Solid character customisation

Not enough singleplayer modes; No Lei; Doesn't offer training for new players; Multiplayer UI needs improvements