This is an objectively fantastic game. It looks way better than its predecessor and plays smoothly (Even on steam deck?!). Great roster and customization options.
So why only 3.5 stars? It's just not for me is the simple answer. I've tried to play Tekken a few times over the years and I always enjoy it for a few hours then bounce off. Part of it is being a decade behind the meta, and part of it is that I want it to be more like Soul Calibur (Which isn't fair). I can't pin down exactly why I always bounce off Tekken but I'm accepting now that maybe this franchise isn't for me.
So why only 3.5 stars? It's just not for me is the simple answer. I've tried to play Tekken a few times over the years and I always enjoy it for a few hours then bounce off. Part of it is being a decade behind the meta, and part of it is that I want it to be more like Soul Calibur (Which isn't fair). I can't pin down exactly why I always bounce off Tekken but I'm accepting now that maybe this franchise isn't for me.