It seems that Marshall Law's return to the Tekken franchise in the upcoming Tekken 8 is a tribute to martial arts movie star Bruce Lee. At first glance in Paul Phoenix's gameplay trailer, it's obvious Bandai Namco Entertainment is leaning toward the iconic inspiration.
New Look for Iconic Character Marshall Law Gives Fans a Taste of Bruce Lee-Inspired Martial Arts Action
With the introduction of Tekken 8, Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new gameplay trailer focused on the popular American fighter Paul Phoenix, as seen on YouTube. Fans also got to take a peek at the highly anticipated return of Marshall Law, an iconic character famously inspired by martial arts movie star Bruce Lee.
According to the story by Hype Beast, the new look for the character is stunningly true to the martial arts legend, complete with nunchucks and exciting mannerisms ranging from fight stance hops, hand taunts, nose flicks, finger-pointing, and high-pitched battle cries.
Unreal Engine-Powered Cinematic Fighting Experience: Tekken 8
The most impressive part of the new movie set for Marshall Law is the Rage Art which recreates Bruce Lee's famous stomp from the classic movie Enter the Dragon. Developed for the current-gen consoles, Tekken 8 is powered by Unreal Engine and promises a cinematic fighting experience.
Fans can expect from the sequel game to 2017's Tekken 7: a vast array of returning characters such as Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Jun Kazama, Nina Williams, Paul Phoenix, King, Lars Alexandersson, and Jack-8.
High Attention to Detail and Legendary Performance: The Making of Marshall Law
It is expected that the full release date and the game's launch trailer will be released soon, with more details on the characters and their gameplay possibilities. With a lot of hype surrounding the game, it will be interesting to see just how accurately it captures the legendary Bruce Lee.
Marshall Law is a beloved and highly requested character, and with the attention to detail given by the developers, players are sure to enjoy the experience this time.
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Unlock the Power of Bruce Lee with Tekken 8's Marshall Law
The vibrant visuals of Tekken 8 are powered by Unreal Engine, giving the game an upgraded aesthetic style that easily distinguishes it from its predecessors. Featuring Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Jun Kazama, Nina Williams, Paul Phoenix, Marshall Law, King, Lars Alexandersson, and Jack-8 as the playable character.
Tekken 8 is slated for release on the Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It's yet to be revealed when the game will debut, but the excitement surrounding Law's return and the obvious inspiration from Bruce Lee make this a game to watch.
It's time to follow in the footsteps of Bruce Lee and get ready to experience the fighting game genre in a whole new way. With Tekken 8 releasing soon, gamers everywhere can explore the new upgraded aesthetic style and move set of Marshall Law. Watch for the official release date and get your fingers ready for this upcoming fighting game.
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