Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Build a 4v4 tag-team from 20 Marvel icons, then chain assists and supers in ArcSys's anime-brushed brawler.
Arc System Works' 4v4 tag chaos dethrones Marvel vs. Capcom's throne — but a dog-shit input buffer and broken assist spam keep it from being the clean kill.
For you if
- You main ArcSys fighters and want Marvel on their engine
- You have a local scene that'll stick past month two
- You grew up on MvC3 and want the modern successor
Not for you if
- You rage at input buffering eating your combos
- You want a balanced tier list at launch
- Spending 40 hours in training mode sounds like a job
Latest patch
Patched 3 weeks agoMedia
What critics say
- 9/10GameSpew
It combines stunning visuals, an excellent roster of fighters, a strong selection of modes, and some of the most exciting action in the genre.
- 90/100Kakuchopurei
The PC port of Marvel Tokon is unoptimized, filled to the brim with anti-cheat and anti-DRM loaders that affect the game's performance, and stutters like crazy.
Before You Play
Refreshed monthlyHow does the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls roster compare to its predecessors and rivals?
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches with 20 characters as a $59.99 4v4 tag fighter on PS5 and PC, versus Marvel Rivals' 53 heroes in a free-to-play 6v6 shooter format. Neither source breaks down the Tōkon roster hero-by-hero or stacks it against Mortal Kombat, Tekken, or Street Fighter lineups, so a direct size comparison to those games isn't available here.
Source: ComicBookCo Comparison
Is Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls' netcode good enough for ranked play?
The sources do not provide a specific verdict on ranked-play netcode: GamingBolt notes Arc System Works scores on presentation and gameplay but says online is a different story, while TechRadar flags technical issues in the PC version that need addressing and PC Gamer says the PC version isn't up to par with console. PC Gamer's review was conducted on an Nvidia setup, so check those PC performance impressions before committing to ranked.
Source: PC Gamer Review
Is Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beginner-friendly, or does it require tight execution?
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is easy to pick up, with flashy attacks and team combos that newcomers can pull off quickly. Getting genuinely good at those 4v4 tag mechanics takes real effort, so the skill ceiling is high even though the entry point is low. Arc System Works balanced the game so it appeals to both casual and hardcore players, and the official beginner's guide covers character choice, controls, combos, and team mechanics.
Is the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls community welcoming to new players?
The sources don't directly describe how the community treats newcomers. What they do show is a mixed picture: the Steam Community discussions are dominated by complaints about crashes, freezing, hackers, and player counts dropping to 11k, while IGN's review calls the game's teaching tools excellent and its characters satisfying to mash buttons with for players of all skill levels. TechRadar's reviewer also notes the tag fighter appeals to both casual and hardcore players, but warns PC technical issues could undermine it. If you're worried about hostility, the more visible risk in the sources is frustration aimed at the PC version's performance rather than at new players themselves.
Source: Steam Community Discussions
Does Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls have enough single-player content if you never play online?
Yes — Arc System Works packed a healthy amount of solo content into the game, including a Story Mode, Arena, and other single-player modes, so you can skip online entirely. TheGamer's completion guide breaks down how long each of those modes takes, while GamingBolt's review notes the solo offerings are substantial even though online play is a different story.
Source: GamingBolt Review
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