Summary
A dream match-up comes to life in Street Fighter X Tekken, combining iconic characters and gameplay elements from both series. Despite some controversies, it stands as a bold crossover that enriched the fighting game community.
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Arcade, Fighting
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360
- Developers: Capcom, Dimps
- Publishers: Capcom, CE Europe Ltd.
Introduction
Experience the ultimate showdown in Street Fighter X Tekken, where worlds collide in this legendary crossover. Join the fray with a roster filled with heroes and villains from both franchises, each bringing their unique styles to the battleground.
Synopsis
“Street Fighter X Tekken” is a crossover fighting game that was developed and published by Capcom in 2012. The game features characters from both the Street Fighter franchise and Namco’s Tekken series.
The game is set in a world where the Street Fighter and Tekken universes collide due to a mysterious cubical object that crash-lands in Antarctica. This object, of unknown origin, becomes the center of conflict between the two universes.
In the game, players select two characters each and face off in tag team fighting matches. The objective is to knock out one of the members from the opposing team by depleting their health. The game also features a single-player Story mode with a plot revolving around the mysterious object, known as the ‘Pandora’.
The gameplay of “Street Fighter X Tekken” is based on the 2D gameplay of Street Fighter, incorporating elements such as Super Combos and EX Attacks. It includes unique features like the Gem System, which allows players to equip special gems to power-up various character attributes, and Pandora Mode, where a character’s strength and abilities are temporarily augmented.
The game was the product of a partnership between Namco and Capcom that previously produced the role-playing game Namco × Capcom. Namco was also set to produce their own take on the crossover, Tekken X Street Fighter, which would follow their 3D style of gameplay; however, development has been on hold since 2016.
Despite being well received by critics, who complimented the roster and deep game mechanics, the game fell short of Capcom’s sales expectations. Capcom’s release of downloadable content (DLC) for the game was met with criticism when it was revealed that the company was charging for access to characters that were already on the game disc.
The game’s tagline, ‘Choose your fighters. Challenge your rivals. Will you cross the line?’2, encapsulates the essence of the game. It invites players to step into the shoes of the greatest fighters from the world’s two heavyweight fighting games and collide in the ultimate tag team match-up.
The game poses a philosophical question: ‘Is the quest for power just when the cost is your own humanity?’. This question plagues the heroes of the Tekken and Street Fighter universes, who are driven by unrelenting powers that hide in the depths of their souls. The discovery of each other’s existence changes the fate of many warriors from both worlds.
Characters
The game features a diverse cast from both Street Fighter and Tekken series, including Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Kazuya, Nina, and King, among others, each with their original moves plus new techniques.
Gameplay
Combining Street Fighter’s 2D gameplay with Tekken’s character roster, the game introduces tag team battles, the strategic Gem System, and Pandora Mode. It supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, offering various challenges and tournaments.
Conclusion
Street Fighter X Tekken is a monumental title that successfully merges the best of both worlds, creating a unique and thrilling fighting game experience. Its legacy is defined by its ability to unite fans and introduce innovative mechanics to the genre.
Review Score
8/10
Art
Cover Art
Screenshots
Fan Art
Fan Art Style: Normal
Fan Art Style: Retro
Fan Art Style: Modern
