Month: June 2017

Those who breached Story Mode in Tekken 7 accessed a special fight where you battle Shin Akuma, a powered up, much cheaper version of Akuma. How to beat this annoyingly powerful opponent? Just Frame has a video with an overview of the fight and some strategies.

Shin Akuma has a slew of powerful abilities: Hadoukens that combo easily, an improved teleport, a comboable, stronger Raging Demon, and a parry. There are several things you shouldn’t bother trying: throws, unblockable attacks, and attacking first. Here’s what Devil Kazuya should do: focus on using the eye beams. The air version is safer, but does less damage. The grounded version is more rewarding, but Akuma can sidestep and punish with fireballs. Using a simple combo to get Akuma away is recommended.

Check out the video below to see how this looks in action.

Looking for a newcomer’s perspective on the game? Check out our Tekken 7: Fated Retribution newcomer review.

Source: Just Frame

Ever wondered how long does it exactly take to create a character in a fighting game? If you’re curious for a little bit of insight into fighting game development, Bandai Namco developers answer the question and share some behind-the-scenes knowledge.

Veteran Tekken 7 developers, Michael Murray (Senior Game Designer) and Katsuhiro Harada (Game Director/Chief Producer) tackle the question. Murray explains that the process can take anywhere from at least six months to a full year, depending on the character in question. Balancing, training, and customization aspects all can extend the process. Another challenge is making the changes interesting, and this version has the most changes out of any Tekken game, Harada said in the video.

Check it out below to learn something about behind-the-scenes development of Tekken 7.

Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe