fighting game
Street Fighter X Tekken
By Dimps, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Vita
- crossover fiction
- video game with LGBT character
What it is
Street Fighter X Tekken is a crossover fighting game developed by Dimps and published by Capcom U.S.A., Inc. It brings characters from the Street Fighter and Tekken series together, with a roster that includes fighters such as Ryu, Chun-Li, Heihachi and Kazuya. Teams of two can tag between characters during real-time battles. The game also includes a Gem system, which lets players equip three Gems from a standard set of 57 to support strengths or address weaknesses. Its modes and features include four-player Scramble Mode, online training in the Briefing Room, and multiplayer, co-op and shared or split-screen play. Steam lists single-player, partial controller support and Remote Play Together as well. Platforms listed are Windows, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, while the Steam release is for Windows. Its Steam genre is Action.
What players like, and what they don't
- Two-character teams can tag in real time.
- Roster draws from Street Fighter and Tekken.
- Includes four-player Scramble Mode.
- Co-op and split-screen are listed.
- Steam controller support is partial.
- The Steam version is listed for Windows.
Who it suits
It suits fighting-game players interested in team battles, character switching and a crossover roster. Its co-op, split-screen and Remote Play Together features also suit groups who want to play together.
Street Fighter X Tekken centers on tag-team battles and a crossover roster. Its mix of multiplayer options and character customization may appeal to players who want tactical team fights.
