ATekkenfan creates Batman Beyond, Cyclops, and other popular characters from comics and gaming by using the character customization feature inTekken Tag Tournament 2. Character customization made its return in theTekkentitle, and fans hope the feature becomes a mainstay with the upcoming release ofTekken 8.
In 2012,Tekken Tag Tournament 2reintroduced an extensive character customization suite intothe long-runningTekkenfranchisewith vast improvements fromTekken 5andTekken 6. Players could fully customize the appearance of playable characters including hair, outfits, accessories, tattoos, decals, and much more. Character customization would return inTekken 7, but the feature itself was somewhat limited when compared to its predecessor. For example, custom decals were no longer available inTekken 7.
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Tekkenfan NovaSeiken reminisces aboutTekken Tag Tournament 2’scharacter customization suite after creating characters such as Nightwing, Batman Beyond, Cyclops, Strider Hiryu, and much more. Since the game allowed players to create custom decals, NovaSeiken was able to create decals such as Nightwing’s signature logo and Cyclops’X-Mensymbol. These custom decals would also allow the user to create intricate patterns for outfits. After creating several custom decals and patterns, NovaSeiken would use these creations to design impressive character outfits for characters such as Jin Kazama and Lars Alexanderrson.
NovaSeiken wishes decal customization would return inTekken 8, but the user believes it’s unlikely to return with the new game’s customization suite. Additionally, several users in theTekkencommunity believeTekken 7’scharacter customization suite is subpar and may not receive substantial changes inTekken 8. Others believe thatTekken 6had the superior customization suite despite some of the improvements made inTekken Tag Tournament 2.
These custom character designs are impressive for their time inTekken Tag Tournament 2, and the return of custom decals inTekken 8would allow players to customize the roster to their liking once more. However,Tekken Tag Tournament 2’scustom decal feature is unlikely to return due to possible restrictions regarding online play. At the very least,Tekken 8may benefit from having a customization features just likeTekken 7andCapcom’sStreet Fighter 6.
Tekken 8includes multiple returning characters fromTekken 7including Asuka Kazama, Leroy Smith, and Lili. Bandai Namco has not revealed any new details regarding the game’s customization, single-player, and multiplayer content, but producer Katsuhiro Harada did confirmTekken 8features cross-play and rollback netcode. Combo Breaker attendees will be able to learn 8through on-site closed alpha tests later this month as well.
Tekken Tag Tournament 2is available in Arcades and on PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360.
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