Marvel Tokon Brawls Its Way to Evo: First Hands-On and a Deep Dive Incoming!
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is bringing its first playable build to Evo, along with a gameplay deep dive panel, promising a closer look at this intriguing 4v4 fighter and it's Arc System Works style.
Right, buckle up, fighting game fans! Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, that intriguing 4v4 tag fighter cooked up by Arc System Works (the blokes behind Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ) and Sony, is heading to Evo next month. And fair dinkum, they’re bringing a playable build with them! That means if you’re lucky enough to be in Vegas, you can actually get your mitts on it.
But what's really got me buzzing is the gameplay deep-dive panel. Scheduled for August 1st at 8pm ET (that's a painful 1am BST for us Brits, so strong coffee is a must!), this panel promises to spill the beans on all things Tokon. Even if you're not at Evo, fear not! They'll be streaming it online, so you won't miss a beat. Think of it as a masterclass in Marvel mayhem. Eurogamer reckons this panel is the main event, and I’m inclined to agree.
So, what can we expect? Well, this early build boasts six characters, ready to be mixed and matched into your dream team. We saw in the announcement trailer (which dropped during Sony's State of Play in June) that Arc Sys is going full-on Japanese aesthetic, ditching the typical comic book look for something a bit more…stylish, yeah? Reminds me a bit of when they did *Dragon Ball FighterZ*, they really nailed the look there.
And for those braving the Vegas heat, there's a shiny little bonus: a Marvel Tokon collectable pin! I mean, who *doesn't* love a pin? (Okay, maybe some people, but let's pretend everyone does.) It's a nice little trinket to remember the experience by, like finding a rare potion after a particularly tough boss battle.
Now, I'm cautiously optimistic about this one. Four-character tag teams sound hectic (in a good way!), and Arc System Works has a pedigree that’s hard to ignore. But let’s be honest, Marvel games can be a bit hit or miss. This is something different though, something with a clear artistic vision. And that's what gets me excited.
Bottom line: if you're at Evo, get your hands on this! If not, mark your calendars for that panel. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls could be something special. Or it could be another licensed game that fades into obscurity. Either way, it’s gonna be fun to watch it unfold, and Eurogamer is doing a great job keeping us up to date. I reckon it has potential, let's see if it delivers.
Tags: Marvel Tokon, Evo, Fighting Games, Arc System Works, Sony
Original article: Eurogamer