Street Fighter X Tekken

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"Street Fighter X Tekken" is a tag team fighting game that brings together iconic characters from both the Street Fighter and Tekken franchises. The game features a gem system for power-ups, simultaneous 4-player fighting, and strategic character switching. With a robust roster of characters and refined gameplay, it offers a dream match-up for fans of both series.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,238 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

The game features a diverse roster of characters from both Street Fighter and Tekken, providing a lot of variety and fun gameplay.
The graphics and art style are vibrant and engaging, capturing the essence of both franchises.
The tag-team mechanics allow for dynamic combos and team strategies, making battles exciting.

The game is plagued by issues related to Games for Windows Live, making it unplayable for many users and requiring complicated workarounds.
The gem system is overly complicated and can create imbalances in matches, detracting from the core fighting mechanics.
The online matchmaking experience is criticized for lag and connectivity issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

gameplay
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
60%
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The gameplay of Street Fighter X Tekken is characterized by a blend of mechanics from both franchises, offering fast-paced action and a unique tag team system that allows for creative combos. However, players have noted inconsistencies in controls and mechanics, as well as issues with the gem system and online connectivity, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay enjoyable and fun, especially in multiplayer settings, making it a worthwhile option for fans of the genre.
- “Street Fighter X Tekken aimed to bring two of the most iconic fighting game franchises together in a crossover that promised exciting gameplay and a unique roster of characters.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting, with plenty of opportunities for epic comebacks and flashy combos.”
- “The gameplay is great with even a bit more action than SSF IV, but all in all I would say SSF IV (AE) is the better game because it's more balanced and more natural.”
- “This system often detracts from the core mechanics of fighting, making it feel like a distraction rather than an enhancement.”
- “Some players reported that the controls felt unresponsive or that certain mechanics didn’t always work as intended, leading to moments of frustration during intense matches.”
- “The amount of available gems is way too large leading to a multitude of confusing combinations that discourage users from looking into this mechanic altogether.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
6%
The graphics of "Street Fighter x Tekken" are generally praised for their vibrant art style and detailed character designs, capturing the essence of both franchises. While many reviewers appreciate the colorful visuals and smooth animations, some note that the graphics can feel dated or less polished in certain areas, with occasional issues like character model inconsistencies. Overall, the game is recognized for its appealing aesthetics, though opinions vary on how well it holds up compared to other titles in the genre.
- “One of the standout features of Street Fighter X Tekken is its vibrant art style and character design.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and detailed, with each character faithfully recreated in stunning 3D.”
- “Great graphics style, smooth fighting animations, and a blast to play.”
- “Online no longer works out of the box thanks to GFWL being defunct now and the art style has aged pretty poorly.”
- “The game's graphics, like other SF versions, are cartoonish.”
- “It reuses most of the USF4 assets and characters, of course, has worse music and somehow worse graphics.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
10%
The story in the game is generally viewed as underwhelming and simplistic, with many reviewers noting its blandness and lack of depth, despite the presence of cinematic cutscenes. While some appreciate the humor in character interactions and the novelty of a crossover narrative, the overall consensus is that the storyline fails to deliver a compelling experience, often feeling like an afterthought. Despite these criticisms, the game is still praised for its gameplay mechanics and character roster, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “In SF x Tekken, the story is based on the fact that the legendary Pandora's Box enters the earth from nowhere and connects the two worlds, Street Fighter and Tekken.”
- “But just the fact this game has a story, complete with cinematic cutscenes, is really cool.”
- “With its awesome music, a good character roster, and good maps, and to top it off, a good story in my opinion.”
- “The main negative is it's a bland storyline.”
- “I'm not trying to say the story is good, because it really is not that great.”
- “But Capcom skipped on the story mode.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting severe issues such as complete system freezes, installation errors, and persistent bugs that prevent gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's reliance on outdated systems like Windows Live, which exacerbates the instability. While some users note that the game can run well after overcoming initial hurdles, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by significant stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “The game works fine after that; sure, it takes a minuscule amount of effort to get it working, but after that, it runs great!”
- “The game is a lot of fun and looks/runs great on PC.”
- “Otherwise, the game runs great in 1080p even.”
- “Doesn't work and freezes the whole PC.”
- “Just purchased this game in sale but I am getting an error message and it won't start + freezes my entire PC :(”
- “Game won't load up, Windows online play engine glitches - not worth the purchase in 2018.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the energetic soundtrack that features alternative rock and rock & roll, enhancing the overall excitement and nostalgia. However, some players noted a lack of variety, particularly missing the "exile group," and criticized certain aspects of the sound design as being overwhelming or distracting. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, opinions vary on its execution and impact on the gaming experience.
- “The sound design is equally impressive, with iconic music and sound effects that will transport you back to the arcade days.”
- “This game has the most hype character selection music I have ever heard.”
- “With its awesome music, a good character roster, and good maps, and to top it off, a good story in my opinion.”
- “Of course, the lack of the Exile group has slightly damaged the soundtrack of this game, but there is still no protest against the music of this game!”
- “Music and voice acting is also pretty bad.”
- “It reuses most of the USF4 assets and characters, of course, has worse music and somehow worse graphics.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game on PC has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant performance issues, including stutters and a 10-15 fps drop due to poor control optimization and DRM restrictions that hinder modding. However, others have found that community patches can greatly improve performance, and some praise the game for its extensive graphics options that allow it to run on lower-end systems. Overall, while there are notable optimization challenges, solutions exist that can enhance the experience.
- “Game works fine, downloaded the offline community patch and it works perfectly and runs smoothly.”
- “For anyone complaining about issues with DLC, performance, or even bugs, just get the patch available on the community, and everything's okay.”
- “The PC port is marvelously optimized with tons of graphics options that even allow it to run on 'toasters'.”
- “Capcom ports also tend to have awful optimizations for controls on PC.”
- “Prevents modding and reduces performance by up to 10-15 fps with stutters.”
- “Crapcom adding DRM to their games to make them unmoddable and ruining performance is unacceptable.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its silly storylines and quirky character interactions, with familiar mascots like Mega Man and Pac-Man presented in a comical light. Players appreciate the game's humorous art style and voice acting, noting that it adds a unique charm, even amidst the grotesque character designs. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor into its fighting mechanics and environments, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The story is silly, but a lot of the interactions between characters are pretty funny.”
- “Both Mega Man and Pac-Man are not the Capcom and Namco mascots you remember, but jokey versions of them with a humorous twist.”
- “I really love the art style of this game; the characters are so hilarious with their quirky senses of humor, even their Japanese voice acting.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a cash grab due to the prevalence of microtransactions and locked content behind paywalls. Players express frustration over the reliance on DLC and in-game purchases, which detracts from the overall experience and nostalgia of the original game.
- “Oh, and in-game purchases?”
- “The main problem, though, is the game's monetization.”
- “This game was great back in the day; however, this version on Steam just seems to me like a cash grab.”
- “DLC cash grab; almost all the characters you could want are displayed on the character select screen, but they are locked behind cash walls.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the potential for modding costumes and the decent story/arcade mode, others find the lack of multiplayer activity and limited replay value to be significant drawbacks. If available at a discount, it may still offer enough content for a worthwhile experience.
- “Mind you, there are not a lot of people playing online these days, but if you see this on sale, I recommend this game due to the replayability and decent story/arcade mode. 7.5/10 (would be 8 but lacking in people in multiplayer).”
- “You can also mod the costumes, which are available on the internet, or you can simply make your own by using a certain program, so the replay value is there.”
- “Not much replayability value.”
- “The main problem lies in the game's lack of replayability.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in Street Fighter x Tekken is highlighted by its vibrant art style and distinct character designs, though opinions vary, with some players appreciating the crisp graphics while others find the character designs overly comical and absurd.
- “One of the standout features of Street Fighter X Tekken is its vibrant art style and character design.”
- “Character designs are impressive and add a unique flair to the game.”
- “The graphics are crisp, enhancing the overall appeal of the character design.”
- “Graphics are crisp, but I'm not into the comically absurd character design.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players note that while the game has aged well, the initial setup can be tedious and may lead to errors, which some find frustrating. However, many agree that the effort put into overcoming these challenges is ultimately rewarded by enjoyable gameplay.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be a major chore, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and feels more like a job than a game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is universally praised, with many reviewers giving it a perfect score of 10/10. Players highlight its immersive environments, compelling sound design, and overall mood that effectively enhances the gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world like no other game.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The game's atmosphere is so rich and layered that it feels like a character in its own right.”