I tried Marvel Tokon Earlier
Fighting games have never been my regular choice, but I do enjoy them when there’s a local co‑op mode. Playing against CPUs or random online opponents doesn’t excite me nearly as much as battling a friend beside me. That’s why I decided to give the Marvel Tokon open beta on PlayStation a try, and here’s how it felt.
The Gameplay
The gameplay is built around a 2.5D fighting system featuring Marvel’s iconic heroes and villains. Battles use a tag‑team format where one-character fights on stage while others wait in reserve. Special moves unlock additional teammates, assist attacks allow quick damage bursts, and active tagging lets heroes swap mid‑fight. There’s even a “Tokon Assemble” mechanic where the entire squad joins for a cinematic attack. Unlike most fighters, the health bar is shared across the team, adding a unique strategic twist.
Game Modes
In terms of modes, Marvel Token offers a comic‑style Episode Mode with a ten‑hour story campaign, an Arcade Mode for practice against CPU opponents, and Online Multiplayer with ranked and casual matches, spectator mode, and 64‑player lobbies. For couch gaming fans, Local Versus mode provides split‑screen co‑op, which is exactly the kind of experience that makes fighting games fun for me.
Character Roster and Maps
The content at launch includes twenty Marvel characters such as Spider‑Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Magneto, and more, with additional heroes expected later. Maps are initially limited to three, New York, Savage Land, and the X‑Men Mansion but each is divided into sub‑areas, giving players seven to nine playable zones. Future updates will expand this further.
The Visuals
Visually, the game is stunning. Its art style is bold and comic‑inspired, instantly recognizable to Marvel fans. The interface feels like flipping through a graphic novel, and the effects are eye‑catching, adding cinematic flair to every battle.
Biggest Drawback
The only drawback is the pricing. The base edition costs ₹4000, while the ultimate edition is priced at ₹7200, nearly on par with GTA 6’s ultimate edition. For a fighting game, this feels steep, and I believe a ₹2000–₹2500 base price would have been more reasonable.
Overall, Marvel Tokon delivers impressive visuals, fresh mechanics, and plenty of Marvel charm. But its high cost may hold players back. For fans of local co‑op fighters, it’s worth considering, though others might find the price harder to justify.
