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The Tekken series has concluded with Tekken 7, where Jin Kazama admitted to needing to take out Kazuya once and for all, making it likely that Tekken 8 will finish up the entire Mishima story, and as for the anime Tekken: Bloodline, it ended with Jin succumbing to the Devil Gene and transforming, pummeling Heihachi before flying off into the night. The ending of Tekken is a complex and intriguing one, with many characters and storylines intertwined, and it will be interesting to see how Tekken 8 wraps up the saga.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What happened to Kazuya in Tekken?: Kazuya was thrown into the mouth of a volcano by Heihachi, dying in the process, but was later brought back to life by a biotech firm known as G Corporation.
- What happened to Jin in Tekken?: Jin was killed by Heihachi’s forces after defeating True Ogre in Heihachi’s tournament, but was later revived when his body mutated into a devil.
- Will Tekken 8 be the last one?: The saga within Tekken has been ongoing since the first Tekken game released, with an end to it all seemingly about to be reached in Tekken 8.
Character-Specific Questions
- Is Heihachi dead in Tekken 8?: Heihachi is finally killed by Kazuya at the site of a volcano, and his corpse is subsequently thrown into a river of molten lava.
- Who is stronger, Jin or Kazuya?: According to the lore, Devil Jin is supposed to be more powerful than regular Kazuya, but Devil Kazuya would be a match for Devil Jin.
- Why did Kazuya turn evil?: Kazuya seeks revenge against his father Heihachi for throwing him off a cliff years earlier, and becomes corrupted in later games, seeking to obtain more power.
Game-Specific Questions
- What happened to the original King in Tekken?: The original King was killed by Ogre, the God of Fighting, who was awakened from an ancient ruin in Mexico by Heihachi Mishima’s Tekken Force.
- Who killed Jin in Tekken?: Jin was killed by Heihachi’s forces after defeating True Ogre in Heihachi’s tournament.
- Is Tekken being discontinued?: Tekken X Street Fighter, a crossover fighting game, appears to be finally, truly, and officially dead, according to Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada.
Storyline Questions
- Why did Heihachi turn evil?: Heihachi was turned evil by his wife Kazumi, who carried the Devil Gene, and he had to kill her to protect himself and his son Kazuya.
- Why did Jin start a war?: Jin started a war after taking over the Mishima Zaibatsu, becoming a ruthless leader and plunging the world into a warzone.
- Who is the good guy in Tekken?: Jin Kazama is the central character of the series and is often considered the good guy, but his personality changes throughout the series.
Comparison Questions
- Which is better, Mortal Kombat or Tekken?: Tekken is more of a competitive title, featuring a higher difficulty level, balanced mechanics, challenging multiplayer, and many powerful or hilarious characters.
- Is Tekken or Street Fighter better?: Tekken 8 will serve hardcore, competitive players better than Street Fighter 6, while the latter game will be more accessible to those unfamiliar with fighting games.
Miscellaneous Questions
- Why did Tekken 4 flop?: Tekken 4 changed the combo system and gameplay plane, rendering it weaker than in previous games, and making the sidestep feature essentially useless.