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Tekken 8 - GameCompass Health Rating: 29/100 | GameCompass

Tekken 8

Tekken 8

Game images by RAWG

Tekken 8

Tekken 8

Bandai Namco Entertainment

PC; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X|SPremium purchase + DLC fighters and cosmetics

Health Score

29

RISKY

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About This Game

3D arena fighting game focused on aggressive combos, juggles and stage interaction. Tekken 8 continues the Mishima family saga while offering robust online modes, arcade ladders, story content and practice tools. Monetization revolves around extra fighters, costumes and season passes.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

4/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

4/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Competitive ladder plus DLC cadence create pressure to keep up
•story and character designs can be intense for younger kids.

Positives

•Deep combat system that rewards patience
•practice and matchup knowledge
•online and local modes support social play.

Gameplay Videos

Tekken 8 Gameplay PS5 4K 60FPS

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Official Ratings

T (Teen)

ESRB

ViolenceMild Language

Users Interact; In-Game Purchases

PEGI 16

PEGI

ViolenceIn-Game PurchasesOnline Play

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Probably too complex and intense.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Could be okay as a local-only fighter with adults supervising.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Strong fit for fighting-game fans who can handle online losses and DLC pacing.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Excellent for older teens who enjoy technical fighting games.