Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ single-player Episode Modes have been written by legendary writer, Kieron Gillen
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ single-player Episode Mode has been written by legendary comic writer Kieron Gillen, known for his acclaimed work in comics and his former career as a games journalist. The mode features five distinct storylines, each illustrated by a different artist. Each story follows a different team facing the threat of the Champion, culminating in boss battles against the Promoter and the Champion.
The involvement of Gillen in writing Episode Mode marks a collaboration between the comics and gaming industries. By having different artists illustrate each of the five narratives, the mode provides unique visual identities for each team’s story.
Episode Mode is positioned as Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ primary single-player offering. This emphasis on structured narrative content within a fighting game represents an approach to single-player design that extends beyond typical story modes in the genre. The combination of narrative depth and multiplayer fighting mechanics indicates the game is designed to appeal to both story-focused and competitive players alike.