TheMainManSWE recently released a video reviewing the balance patch for Tekken 8, titled ‘Today Is A Good Day For TEKKEN 8… Balance 1.04 Patch Review’. In this video, he discusses the changes made to different characters and shares his thoughts on the patch. Let’s take a closer look at the key takeaways from his review.
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Key Takeaways:
- The patch aims to address the imbalance between top-tier and mid-tier characters in Tekken 8.
- TheMainManSWE hopes to see nerfs to the top-tier characters rather than buffs to the lower tiers.
- Adjustments have been made to throw escapes, replenishing recoverable health, and launching throws.
- Character-specific changes have been made to improve the usability and performance of certain moves.
Dragonov:
Dragonov has received significant nerfs in this patch, particularly to his down back 3,4 move and launching throws. These changes aim to address the imbalance caused by his exceptionally favorable situation after a hit.
Asuka:
Asuka has received character-specific changes to enhance her offensive options and improve her overall performance. These changes include adjustments to her while running 1+2 move and tornado properties.
Bryan:
Bryan has received adjustments to his heat smash move and certain attacks to improve his offensive options and enhance his gameplay. These changes aim to expand the range of offensive strategies available to Bryan players.
Lars:
Lars has undergone minimal changes in this patch, with adjustments made to his heat smash and certain attacks. These changes aim to address any unintended behavior and improve his overall performance.
Leroy:
Leroy has received significant buffs to his techniques and moves, particularly in his Wing Chun style rapid strikes and parrying techniques. These changes aim to enhance his offense and defense capabilities and make him more effective in combat.
Shaheen:
Shaheen has received adjustments to his heat smash and heat up for 3,4 moves, enhancing their performance and making them more effective offensive tools. These changes aim to improve Shaheen’s overall gameplay and allow players to maintain pressure on their opponents.
Other Characters:
Other characters such as Paul, Raven, and Steve Fox have undergone minor adjustments to improve their performance and address any unintended behavior. These changes aim to enhance their offensive and defensive capabilities.
TheMainManSWE’s review of the Tekken 8 balance patch highlights the changes made to various characters and provides insights into the impact of these changes on gameplay. The patch aims to address the imbalance between top-tier and mid-tier characters, and TheMainManSWE hopes to see more nerfs to top-tier characters in future patches. Overall, the patch has made significant adjustments to improve the performance and usability of different characters, enhancing their offensive and defensive capabilities.
