Although for many players the main appeal of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls lies primarily in its multiplayer matches and modes, Arc System Works' fighting game has been designed with all kinds of players in mind, as it also offers a single-player story mode with ideas of its own and several additional hours of entertainment.
Want to learn more about Episode Mode? In this section of our guide, we explain exactly how it works, what features it includes, and its total length, among other details.
Episode Mode is available from the start and can be accessed directly from the game's main menu. Once there, you will have five teams of heroes—or not-so-heroic characters in some cases—to choose from, each with its own storyline, enemies, and rewards. The story is told through a combination of animation, comic-book panels, and battles that you will need to complete.
Episodes also feature "combat missions" that appear during fights. Completing them will allow you to gain advantages in that battle.
At launch, Tōkon features 5 Episodes. Each one stars a different group of fighters who will take on the other teams before facing the Champion, the story's villain.
These are the Episodes available at launch, along with their chapters and battles:
Fighting Avengers introduces the team made up of Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Hulk, who take part in the following battles:
The Unbreakable X-Men Episodes focus on the team made up of Storm, Magik, Wolverine, and Danger, who take part in the following battles:
Amazing Guardians is the team made up of Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Peni Parker, who take part in the following battles:
The Samurai Outriders are a team made up of Ghost Rider, Blade, Deadpool, and Loki. You will need to complete the following battles during their Episode:
The final team in Episode Mode is the Knights of Doom, a group of villains that includes Doctor Doom, Magneto, Carnage, and Green Goblin. During their chapters, they will face the following enemies:
According to statements made by Takeshi Yamanaka, producer of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the game's Episode Mode contains enough content to offer around 10 hours of gameplay.
