Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is the best tag fighter out there right now
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a new tag-based fighting game developed by Arc System Works. The game features a story mode inspired by Mortal Kombat and includes a wide roster of Marvel characters.
Why it matters
It represents a significant entry in the competitive fighting game genre, blending classic Marvel IP with modern Japanese game design sensibilities.
For years, fighting game fans have been waiting for an arcade fighter such as Marvel vs Capcom. In the ‘90s, it was known for its screen-filling special effects as a variety of X-men and Marvel characters beat each other up. It was fun to both play and watch, as you crowded around the arcade machine.
For the longest time it seemed to be a pipe dream and the first reveal of Marvel Tōkon seemed too good to be true. Arc System Works not only brought in signature spectator spectacle aspects, but also made it a surprisingly accessible, technically proficient and challenging tag-based fighter that packs an enormous punch. Enough to punch up and beyond the already crowded market for fighting games.
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