Closing Comments
Tao Feng will make you scream and curse at times, but it's a great fighter. As much as the Quest Mode drove me nuts, I didn't want to stop playing it. The blocking and the camera issues are the only real problems with the game. I can deal with the framerate drops, but man, don't screw me over with the camera. And the blocking, oy... But the game is gorgeous, the Quest Mode voice overs are surprising and the story is deep, and it's fun. The grabs are devastating, the Chi attacks look cool, and the strategy involved in compelling. Definitely worth your $50.
-- Hilary Goldstein
Presentation 8.0
The story is great, the voice acting superb. But only two costumes per character and the unlockable extras suck.
Graphics 9.0
A stunning fighter with a great visual look, amazing character models, and some devastating grabs and Chi attacks. The framerate problems are the only real issue here.
Sound 9.0
The narration through Quest Mode is fantastic and the characters are all well-voiced. The score is top notch as well. But no customizable soundtracks?
Gameplay 8.0
Easy to learn, tough to master. An incredible challenging AI. The game is fun, but the combo-heavy gameplay comes off as a bit unfair and the camera can be a nightmare.
Lasting Appeal 8.0
The Quest Mode is a tough challenge and this is certainly a fighter you'll enjoy playing with your buddies. But this one may be forgotten the moment the next good fighter is released.
OVERALL SCORE (not an average) 8.7
Sauber!
Tao Feng will make you scream and curse at times, but it's a great fighter. As much as the Quest Mode drove me nuts, I didn't want to stop playing it. The blocking and the camera issues are the only real problems with the game. I can deal with the framerate drops, but man, don't screw me over with the camera. And the blocking, oy... But the game is gorgeous, the Quest Mode voice overs are surprising and the story is deep, and it's fun. The grabs are devastating, the Chi attacks look cool, and the strategy involved in compelling. Definitely worth your $50.
-- Hilary Goldstein
Presentation 8.0
The story is great, the voice acting superb. But only two costumes per character and the unlockable extras suck.
Graphics 9.0
A stunning fighter with a great visual look, amazing character models, and some devastating grabs and Chi attacks. The framerate problems are the only real issue here.
Sound 9.0
The narration through Quest Mode is fantastic and the characters are all well-voiced. The score is top notch as well. But no customizable soundtracks?
Gameplay 8.0
Easy to learn, tough to master. An incredible challenging AI. The game is fun, but the combo-heavy gameplay comes off as a bit unfair and the camera can be a nightmare.
Lasting Appeal 8.0
The Quest Mode is a tough challenge and this is certainly a fighter you'll enjoy playing with your buddies. But this one may be forgotten the moment the next good fighter is released.
OVERALL SCORE (not an average) 8.7
Sauber!
