So, fellow Tekken aficionados, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of what Tekken 8 brings to the table beyond the adrenaline-pumping Ranked Matches. Trust me, there’s a whole buffet of content waiting for you in the game. We’ve got Arcade Modes for each character, character side-stories, Arcade Quest, the Tekken Lounge, Tekken Ball, and the main story mode called The Dark Awakens. This mode is like the full saga meal deal, expanding on the Tekken 7 plot, introducing new characters, and continuing the epic tale of the Mishimas.
Now, when you strap in for Tekken 8’s Story Mode, you’re faced with a dilemma—Easy, Medium, or Hard opponents? Does the difficulty level actually matter, or are we just masochists seeking a challenge?
The Rewards For Beating The Dark Awakens On Hard
It’s Not Much, Honestly
If you’re knee-deep in the hardships of facing True Devil Kazuya in Story: The Dark Awakens on Hard, you’re probably pondering if it’s worth the struggle. I get it; facing off against this form of Kazuya multiple times can be a real pain. And the kicker? The rewards for this epic battle are, well, not much to write home about.
The extra loot for conquering Story: The Dark Awakens on Hard (excluding the alternate ending) boils down to some gold-themed player customization:
- Devil Health Gauge (Gold)
- Devil Panel (Gold)
- Devil Plate (Gold)
It’s a bit underwhelming, right? No dazzling cosmetics, no character skins, not even a bag of Fight Money for your troubles. But hey, Tekken 8 has plenty of other goodies waiting in its arsenal.
All Other Rewards
At Least There Are A Lot Of Those
Now, let’s talk about the rewards you rake in for finishing Story: The Dark Awakens in general. And I must say, these are the rewards you’ve been looking for—Fight Money and character skins galore!
- Soul Chain (Jin Kazama)
- TK8 Style (Story Version) (Kazuya Mishima)
- TK8 Style (Story Version) (Jin Kazama)
- Hope (Title)
- Devil Health Gauge (Bronze)
- Devil Health Gauge (Silver)
- Plate (Gold)
- Devil Panel (Bronze)
- Devil Panel (Silver)
- Devil Plate (Bronze)
- Devil Plate (Silver)
- 10 Million G (In-Game Currency)
These are the treats you’ve been craving, my friends! Character cosmetics, Fight Money, and more. So, yes, playing and completing the Story Mode of Tekken 8 is absolutely worth it for the experience and these sweet rewards. But the real conundrum? Whether to brave it on Hard or not. Well, that’s a call you’ll have to make based on your thirst for challenges and the kind of rewards you’re aiming to snag.
If you’re just after the bling, maybe stick to a more forgiving difficulty. But if you’re up for a real challenge and want to squeeze every drop of fulfillment from the Story Mode, then Hard mode might just be your jam.
