Just a little while ago, Bandai Namco uploaded another in a recent string of character trailers forthe upcomingTekken 8. This trailer specifically showcases Jin Kazama, who awoke from his long slumber inTekken 7to finish off his father, Kazuya Mishima, once and for all. Those who have followedTekken 8since its announcementwill know that its gameplay emphasizes aggression, much more than past titles. Additionally, it embellishes the classicTekkenformula with more flashy attacks and visual effects than usual. LongtimeTekkenfans will definitely want to check out this trailer and see howTekken 8translates Jin Kazama’s playstyle into this revamped gameplay system.
Tekken 8Jin Kazama gameplay is on point in the trailer
Although the trailer does show off moves that fans will recognize, it spends much more time depicting Jin’s explosive new tricks. Unlike in past games, Jin appears fully in control of his devil powers this time around. Previously, players could only make use of Jin’s devil powers when controlling his alter ego, Devil Jin. But inTekken 8, Jin can seamlessly incorporate devil-based attacks into his standard moveset.
Is Devil Jin making a return?
Of course, this brings up the question of whether or notTekken 8still features Devil Jin as a separate, playable character. Notably, theKazuya trailerthat Bandai Namco revealed last week showed that he retains his on-the-fly devil transformation fromTekken Tag Tournament 2andTekken 7. On the other hand, the Jin trailer does not feature a dedicated devil transformation, so it remains possible that Devil Jin will remain playable. However, I wouldn’t count on it, as it seems that the developers want to sell Jin’s newfound synergy with his devil side.
Either way, the newTekken 8trailer should appeal to Jin fans who have waited to see some kind of progression for the character ever sinceTekken 6‘s controversial portrayal of him. Hopefully, we will know if Jin truly has changed for the better in whichever story modeTekken 8chooses to adopt.
Daniel Pinheiro
Daniel is a Contributing Writer who has been with PC Invasion since June 2021. A recipient of a master’s degree in Community Journalism from the University of Alabama, he holds a deep passion for the gaming medium and the impact it can have on our lives. He is open to all kinds of genres, but has a particular affinity for platformers and beat ‘em ups (or brawlers, or hack and slash, or character action, or whatever else you prefer to call them). In his spare time, he loves playing franchises like Mario, Kirby, Zelda, Tekken, and Devil May Cry. He also loves to travel and listen to multiple hours-long video essays back-to-back.
