Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 Surpasses Two Million Units Sold in Two Weeks
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Bandai Namco’s latest addition to the Tekken series, Tekken 8, has achieved an impressive sales milestone within just two weeks of its release. According to the company’s latest earning calls, the fighting game has sold over two million units. This figure represents a significant increase in sales compared to the initial expectations of the game’s developers.
Although the sales figures for each platform have not been disclosed, an estimate of the PC sales can be obtained by analyzing data from SteamSpy. Based on the available data, the PC version of Tekken 8 has sold at least 500,000 units.
John Papadopoulos, the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming, has been enjoying the game since its launch and considers it one of the best Tekken games to date. He particularly appreciates the improvements in the story mode, which features stunning graphics and impressive real-time cut-scenes. However, he has also identified some balance issues and bugs that need to be addressed by the developers.
One of the most notable issues is the inconsistent behavior of certain characters when hit by specific moves. For instance, Hwoarang’s full combo can sometimes fail to register hits on characters like Jin, King, and Kazuya, while other characters like Reina are consistently hit. This inconsistency can lead to frustration for players and disrupt the gameplay experience.
Bandai Namco should either allow players to punish all characters with this move or none of them. If they decide to nerf the move, they should ensure that the change is consistent across all characters. This will help maintain fairness and consistency in the game.
John Papadopoulos is a PC gaming enthusiast and has written a higher degree thesis on the evolution of PC graphics cards. He has also worked on numerous gaming websites before creating DSOGaming. Despite his love for consoles, particularly the SNES, the PC platform eventually won him over due to its advanced graphics capabilities, specifically the 3DFX Voodoo 2 graphics card.
Tekken 8’s impressive sales milestone is a testament to the game’s popularity and the enduring appeal of the Tekken series. The game’s engaging gameplay, improved story mode, and stunning graphics have resonated with players, leading to strong sales figures in a short period.
As Bandai Namco continues to address the balance issues and bugs, players can look forward to an even better Tekken 8 experience. The game’s success also bodes well for the future of the Tekken series and the fighting game genre as a whole.
In conclusion, Tekken 8’s sales milestone of over two million units in just two weeks is a remarkable achievement for Bandai Namco and the Tekken series. The game’s engaging gameplay, improved story mode, and stunning graphics have resonated with players, leading to strong sales figures. As the developers continue to address the balance issues and bugs, players can look forward to an even better Tekken 8 experience. The game’s success is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Tekken series and the fighting game genre as a whole.
