Clive Rosfield coming to Tekken 8

Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI, a key character from the latest entry in the franchise, has officially been announced as the first DLC guest character for Tekken 8! This news dropped just as Tekken 8 won Fighting Game of the Year for 2024, marking another big moment for Bandai Namco’s flagship fighter.

When Katsuhiro Harada teased that a Final Fantasy character would join the Tekken roster, fans were buzzing with speculation. The top picks? Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII and Baki Hanma. Both characters are widely requested as guest fighters because their hand-to-hand combat styles align perfectly with Tekken’s gameplay. As a brawler with a hand-to-hand combat style, Tifa seemed like a natural fit for Tekken’s gameplay. However, the reveal of Clive caught fans off guard. Much like Noctis from Final Fantasy XV, who appeared as a guest in Tekken 7, Clive is another weapon-based fighter, wielding his sword in a game primarily focused on fists and kicks. Clive Rosfield’s moveset, including summoning gods and demons, sets him apart from the rest of the Tekken roster.

The trailer for Clive’s reveal showcased him fighting on Phoenix’ Gate, a location from Final Fantasy XVI. In the footage, he’s seen battling both Kazuya and Jin Kazama, and it’s hard not to notice how out of place he looks, slashing the heck out of unarmed opponents while summoning gods and demons as part of his moveset. Clive even finishes Jin off by turning into Ifrit, adding a dramatic flair to his battle style. At least Yoshimitsu with his sword and Alisa with her chainsaw no longer feel quite so odd by comparison! That said, it’s worth pointing out that these three wouldn’t even be allowed in a real tournament due to their reliance on weapons.

 

Clive Rosfield  Tekken 8 Trailer.

 

This choice has stirred mixed reactions in the community. On one hand, Clive is a major character from one of the Final Fantasy franchise’s latest and most ambitious entries, making him a high-profile addition. On the other hand, his reliance on weaponry feels like a better fit for games like Soul Calibur or even Samurai Shodown, which emphasize combat styles that incorporate blades and other tools.

Noctis’ debut in Tekken 7 showed that weapon users could be integrated into the Tekken formula, but his inclusion was divisive, and Clive’s announcement seems to follow that pattern. It’ll be interesting to see how the developers balance his unique fighting style to keep the gameplay competitive while staying true to Tekken’s identity. Let’s just hope he doesn’t end up being a low-tier character, as no one managed to win a major tournament with Noctis in Tekken 7.

While Clive Rosfield may not have been the fan-favorite choice, his addition continues Tekken’s tradition of surprising guest characters. Whether you’re hyped about his reveal or still wishing for Tifa, one thing is clear: Tekken 8 is keeping us on our toes. The DLC promises to add more interest to a game that just earned the title of Fighting Game of the Year.

 

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As a parent, I can’t imagine the emotional struggle Jang Tae-Soo is going through. Trying to separate professional duty from family love sounds impossible in a situation like this. As much as we want to believe in our children’s innocence, the doubt that creeps in—especially for someone like Jang, who’s trained to think analytically—must be tormenting. What struck me was how the strain in their relationship started early. It’s heartbreaking to think that a misunderstanding from childhood could affect their bond so deeply later on. This drama seems to brilliantly capture the tension between trust and suspicion in a family dynamic. I’d be curious to see how other parents feel after watching this series.

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I’m really fascinated by shows like “Doubt” that dive into the mind of a criminal profiler. The fact that the main character, Jang Tae-Soo, is caught between his instincts as a profiler and his emotions as a father makes this drama much more intense than your average crime thriller. It’s especially interesting because it humanizes the profiler, showing that no matter how good you are at your job, personal bias can seep in. It’s a brilliant choice to have Han Suk-Kyu in the role; he’s an actor who can handle complex emotions like no one else. I haven’t seen the series yet, but based on the plot summary, it sounds like a must-watch. I’m hooked just from reading this!

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What intrigues me about “Doubt” is the psychological complexity of the situation. Jang Tae-Soo, being a highly skilled profiler, should be able to read people with accuracy, yet when it comes to his own daughter, everything becomes muddled. This highlights the limitations of human judgment, even in professionals. The added layer of a fractured father-daughter relationship due to earlier misunderstandings brings the drama to another level. It shows how unresolved conflicts can resurface and influence current decisions, even when we think they’re in the past. The show seems to raise an important question: How do you remain objective when emotions are involved? This dynamic will likely keep viewers questioning and reflecting long after each episode ends.

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I’m really fascinated by shows like “Doubt” that dive into the mind of a criminal profiler. The fact that the main character, Jang Tae-Soo, is caught between his instincts as a profiler and his emotions as a father makes this drama much more intense than your average crime thriller. It’s especially interesting because it humanizes the profiler, showing that no matter how good you are at your job, personal bias can seep in. It’s a brilliant choice to have Han Suk-Kyu in the role; he’s an actor who can handle complex emotions like no one else. I haven’t seen the series yet, but based on the plot summary, it sounds like a must-watch. I’m hooked just from reading this!

And you know what? The thought never occurred to me that criminal profilers get married and have kids too! Your brain is already trained to analyze people. It can't be easy to turn that off when you go home. It reminds me of the American TV show “Lie to Me”. That guy was trained to read facial expressions and body language to determine if people were lying. He had a teenage daughter too!

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What intrigues me about “Doubt” is the psychological complexity of the situation. Jang Tae-Soo, being a highly skilled profiler, should be able to read people with accuracy, yet when it comes to his own daughter, everything becomes muddled. This highlights the limitations of human judgment, even in professionals. The added layer of a fractured father-daughter relationship due to earlier misunderstandings brings the drama to another level. It shows how unresolved conflicts can resurface and influence current decisions, even when we think they’re in the past. The show seems to raise an important question: How do you remain objective when emotions are involved? This dynamic will likely keep viewers questioning and reflecting long after each episode ends.

Exactly! As a parent, I can say it's definitely hard to believe that your child would do something criminal. But I also put in the back of my mind that it's a possibility. Nevertheless. if my kids say they didn't do something, to be honest. I will believe them first. If a bunch of evidence is stacked up against them and they still say they're innocent, I'll still believe them. I will work off the presumption of innocence and try to discover the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. I'm not that I am blindly believing my child. It's just that I know our American justice system SUCKS!!

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