How Marvel Tokon’s Roster Compares to Big Fighting Games Like Mortal Kombat

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The action-packed game, titled “Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls“, is stepping up its promotional strategies. A playable demo of the game is being readied for this year’s Evo USA competition. Although just six characters are available in this preliminary version, a leaked screenshot hints at a potential 35 playable characters in the full game—a quite impressive lineup.

It’s important to note that while eight Marvel characters have been officially revealed for the game, it’s uncertain if there will be 35 characters in total. The image doesn’t definitively show 35 character icons, and it might not represent the game at launch, as it could have a different character selection screen. Therefore, we should view with skepticism any speculation about the exact number of characters in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. However, it’s likely that the game will feature a good variety of superheroes and villains to play with, making it intriguing to compare this potential roster to other popular fighting games.

How Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ Roster Measures Up Against the Competition

Marvel Tokon vs. Injustice 2

  • Base game: 30 fighters
  • Base game plus DLC: 38 fighters

It’s reasonable to consider Marvel Tokon similar to Injustice 2, given that both are well-known, high-quality AAA fighting games based on comic book characters. However, while the characters in Injustice 2 come from DC Comics, those in Marvel Tokon originate from Marvel. Regarding the number of playable characters, if it’s estimated that Marvel Tokon will launch with around 35 and potentially more through DLC, then it might surpass the roster size of Injustice 2, although just barely.

Marvel Tokon vs. Tekken 8

  • Base game: 32 fighters
  • Base game plus DLC: 38 fighters and counting

Once more, Marvel Tokon draws a simple parallel with Tekken 8 as their initial character lineups differ by only two figures, similar to Injustice 2. Regarding which roster is superior, it’s too early to say as many factors are at play. However, in terms of sheer numbers, they might be on par. If Marvel Tokon receives a surge of DLC characters, though, this could change. Given the richness of its source material, additional characters for Marvel Tokon are plausible.

In the upcoming period this year, Tekken 8 is set to introduce new downloadable content characters, including Armor King and a yet-to-be-unveiled combatant.

Marvel Tokon vs. Mortal Kombat 1

  • Base game: 22 fighters
  • Base game plus DLC: 35 fighters

In comparison to both Tekken 8 and Injustice 2, Marvel Tokon’s DLC fighter count might sway the balance significantly. However, it will undoubtedly outshine Mortal Kombat 1, which boasts an impressive 13 DLC fighters – a rather disappointing aspect considering its base roster consists of only 22 characters. This leaves players with little choice but to spend extra on additional characters like Peacemaker and Ghost Face, making the full 35-fighter collection feel like the definitive lineup. If Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls does launch with 35 fighters, it will offer more initial variety than Mortal Kombat 1. With further DLC characters added, it could potentially surpass Mortal Kombat in terms of quantity, positioning itself as a superior choice for gamers.

Marvel Tokon vs. Street Fighter 6

  • Base game: 18 fighters
  • Base game plus DLC: 29 fighters and counting

Similar to the original Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter 6 starts off with a compact character list, and additional fighters are introduced through DLC. Given Street Fighter’s intricate mechanics, a smaller roster seems fitting initially. However, a continuous flow of DLC characters might propel it past Marvel’s Total War’s total character count. The final verdict on how Marvel’s Total War fares will largely depend on its post-release support, which is always an unpredictable aspect.

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2025-07-23 21:05