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Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Steam Rating Drops to 43% After Launch

Daniel Cross 2 min read

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls holds a 43% positive Steam rating after launch due to stuttering, Linux blocking, and Steam Deck incompatibility.

Arc System Works Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
GAME PERFORMANCE

Arc System Works launched Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls on PC, but the release has been marred by severe technical problems. Players are reporting widespread framerate drops and stuttering that ruin the experience regardless of their hardware. The game currently holds a Mixed rating on , having dropped to 43% positive as users express frustration with the performance. The launch issues demonstrate the challenges of releasing fighting games on PC without sufficient optimization.

Arc System Works fighting game faces severe performance issues

The title is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works, but it faces significant compatibility barriers on modern PC ecosystems. The game is completely unplayable on because the developers implemented a misconfigured anti-cheat system that blocks the launch process. has not certified the game for or other devices, meaning handheld users cannot run it at this time. The lack of support for other operating systems restricts the player base and creates barriers for users of those platforms.

Performance issues plague the PC version with consistent frame rate instability. One user on Steam described the situation by stating, "45 fps for a fighting game is embarrassing. if i can run tekken and streetfighter i should be able to run this." The developers released a patch, but it failed to resolve the core stuttering and framerate drops. Players are also required to sign in with a PlayStation Network account to play, adding another layer of complexity to the login process.

A community manager on Discord addressed the lack of Linux support by comparing it to the unlikelihood of a port. The manager reportedly said, "Asking for Linux support is like asking for a Switch port." The statement reflects the developer's current position regarding support for other platforms. Meanwhile, the version appears to be the most stable way to play the game at launch, according to available reports.

We looked at Marvel Tokon earlier while tracking Arc system works launches. Due to the current performance issues, players may wish to wait for updates or try the console version for a more stable experience. Although the game is available on Steam, technical issues currently make it a challenging recommendation for PC players.

Source: MP1ST

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