The previous trailer for Tekken 8 was shared by Bandai Namco three weeks ago. Now, at the least expected moment, a new trailer for Tekken 8 which features Hwoarang as one of the playable characters that the game will bring when it is released. So next we will know, in addition to the trailer, how he fights and who Hwoarang is, the new character of Tekken 8.
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Who is he and how does Hwoarang fight in Tekken 8?
The rivalry between Hwoarang and Jin Kazama is present in the new trailer for Tekken 8.
Hwoarang (화랑) debuted in the video game Tekken 3which was released for the arcade by Namco on March 20, 1998. In the story of Tekken
Hwoarang is the disciple of Baek Doo San and the eternal rival of Jin Kazama.. At the end of Tekken 7, Jin lies face down on the ground, his demonic powers about to wear off, after being defeated by Hwoarang. Meanwhile, Hwoarang looks dissatisfied and yells at Jin Kazama “What’s the point of beating up a monster like you?”. Suddenly, soldiers arrive and throw a grenade at them. Seeing the explosive object headed their way, Hwoarang saves Jin and is knocked unconscious after the explosion. Upon regaining consciousness he realizes that Jin has escaped. Their confrontation will continue Tekken 8. In the new trailer for Tekken 8, it can be seen that this move of Hwoarang can absorb one of the opponent’s attacks to counterattack.
Hwoarang, like other characters who use Taekwondo as a fighting style —such as Kim Kaphwan
of The King of Fighters— It is characterized by having an explosive attack and a combination of high and low blows. Thanks to this, along with other new tricks, Hwoarang since the release of his trailer is already emerging as one of the favorite characters among fans of Tekken 8.
In Tekken 8, Hwoarang has a redesign. This is in charge of Hiroaki Hashimotoknown for working -largely- for different SNK franchises -such as KOF y Buriki One—, Capcom —Street Fightery God Hand— and even for Nintendo games like Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.
What are the characters of Tekken 8 that has presented Bandai Namco?
Hwoarang, just like Jury in the trailer for Street Fighter 6are presented driving a motorcycle and referencing the iconic scene from Akira.
Since last year, Bandai Namco presented the first trailer for Tekken 8 in The Game Awards 2022 And since then, the Japanese developer has not stopped sharing individual ‘trailers’ that reveal more about how each of the characters fight that we will see when it comes out. Tekken 8.
