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Okay, so Tekken’s always had this thing with combos, right? Those insane, flashy moves that make you go “Wow!” but also kinda make you wanna throw your controller across the room. Especially with Tekken 7 and 8—combo lengths just got ridiculous. Like, it’s not about showing off skill anymore; it’s more about, “Hey, let’s see how long I can keep you from playing while I do my thing.” Honestly, that’s gotta change for Tekken 9.
Now, don’t get me wrong. Lowering damage isn’t the answer. No way. That would totally mess with the competitive vibe. The real fix? Keep those high stakes but shrink the number of hits. Imagine hitting like a truck but in half the time. It’d be like, all the thrill with none of the awkward pauses. And yeah, those combos? Way shorter but still just as deadly. It’d keep the suspense real and players engaged, not snoozing through another long sequence.
Here’s a curveball—shorter combos require mad skill to pull off. You’d need laser focus to come up with those tight-knit combos that pack a punch. You can’t just mess around and hope for the best. Nah, you gotta plan, execute, and improvise like a jazz musician. Every match would be a new symphony, with less memorized composition and more on-the-fly creativity.
And speaking of engagement, the game shouldn’t just be eye candy with those long, drawn-out sequences. Sure, they look cool once. Maybe twice. But the magic? It’s in those quick momentum shifts. Rapid-fire exchanges that keep everyone, including spectators, at the edge of their seats. That’s where the real magic happens, and that’s what Tekken needs.
Plus, think about new players! They’re getting bogged down trying to remember these monster chains of attacks. Let’s make it simpler. A few powerful hits, a sneaky grab here and there, that surprise move that makes everyone gasp. That’s the stuff, right? It’ll make picking up the game way less daunting for newcomers, letting them dive in without stress.
And oh, the defense game? Yep, it’s coming back! Back in those glory days of Tekken 3, defense was king. Shorten those combos, keep that damage, and suddenly defense isn’t just an afterthought. It’s an art form. Reading your opponent, making those real-time decisions, not just riding out some endless combo train. That’s Tekken’s heart and soul.
So, whatever Tekken 9 ends up doing, it needs to find that sweet spot. The kind where you can play casually with pals or go hardcore in tournaments. Those forever combos? They’ve gotta go. Keep the game fast, keep it fierce, and let every round be an adrenaline rush from start to finish. Here’s to hoping Tekken 9 returns to that legendary status, one punch at a time.
