History YMMV / StreetFighterXTekken

** Bad Box Art Mega Man. The idea of a StylisticSuck version of Megaman as an overweight middle-aged washout based on the bad box art for Megaman's original US release would have alienated many audiences in the first place, but it also (coincidentally) came out at a moment when Capcom was canceling Megaman projects left and right, making it come across as a TakeThat to the series to many fans.

* FranchiseKiller: Rolento's knife and opponent's projectiles colliding causes the game and console to crash. Yes, you have to reset the system itself. During that time frame, players stopped running tournaments for the game until the glitch was fixed. This was fixed in the next patch, but the damage was done. This has led many players to question game developer's priorities to delivering quality games.

** Bad Box Art Mega Man was apparently suggested by Inafune himself, but since this Mega Man's unveiling came right off the heels of Inafune leaving Capcom, two cancelled ''Mega Man'' games, and Mega Man getting shafted ''twice'' in ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'', this character is still regarded as the cherry on top of the Mega Man controversies (he did make an appearance within ''[=MVC3=]'' in the form of a cameo, however).

** The trailers provided more nonsensical stories than the actual game, which suffered from ExcusePlot and IdiotPlot. The Cinematic Trailer 5 is arguably the most complex storyline Capcom has ever made in a crossover; there, we learn that Jin wishes to capture Ryu, who is also being targeted by Jin's father, Kazuya, for an unknown reason. The promotional song appears to focus on the complicated relationship between Jin and Kazuya with the former becoming the target of none other than Bison. Instead, Jin ended fighting the cops in-game.
** Really? They missed out on having [[BruceLeeClone Law vs Fei Long]]?

** Bad Box Art Mega Man. The idea of a StylisticSuck version of Megaman as an overweight middle-aged washout based on the bad box art for Megaman's original US release would have alienated many audiences in the first place, but it also (coincidentally) came out at a moment when Capcom was canceling Megaman projects left and right, making it feel like a TakeThat to the series to many fans.

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: The general idea of combining ''Tekken'' and ''Street Fighter'' in one game raised an immediate eyebrow from fans of both, because it was ''extremely'' unlikely that either Capcom or Namco would be able to faithfully combine the two vastly-different mechanics (a 3D fighting game with 8 way movement and a 2D fighter, respectively). This game, naturally, leaned more heavily toward ''[=SF=]'' mechanics, which meant that ardent fans of ''Tekken''[='=]s saw no reason to buy this game outside of brand loyalty. Furthermore, the fact that the ''[=SF=]'' character models and game engine were obviously recycled from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' meant that people who disliked that game and its engine immediately knew to give this one a pass, and even those who liked it had grown a little fatigued with it by that point (having played the previous [[CapcomSequelStagnation 5 editions of said game]]). And last, but certainly not least, we have Gems, which the developers flat out ''admitted'' were introduced as an attempt to bring a ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' style of fun to fighting games. Except tabletop gamers aren't typically fond of the execution ceiling of fighting games, and fighting game players don't particularly like the unpredictability and "pay-to-play" requirements of tabletop games, which left just about ''everyone'' confused as to just who this game was for.

** Everything about Pac-Man. His intro makes him sound like an embodiment of HorrorHunger, his confrontation with rival VideoGame/MegaMan has him giving the latter a rather creepy stare, ''giggling'' when his ally sacrifices themselves to power Pandora Mode and [[spoiler:his ending has him almost mindlessly devouring trees in a city after growing several feet tall!]]

** Creator/DaisukeGori, the voice of Heihachi Mishima, voiced E. Honda in ''[[Anime/StreetFighterIITheAnimatedMovie Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie]]''. And now comes this game. [[TheCharacterDiedWithHim If only...]]
** Hwoarang had a winquote ribbing on ''Street Fighter'' in ''Tekken 5'' and ''6'' ("Don't you have any [[TakeThat special moves or something?]]"). [[TemptingFate A few years later, here he is.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gliaSdqmg2k This video became funnier]] once Elena and Christie made it in.

** Wildly unusual iterations of VideoGame/PacMan and [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic Mega Man]] are the resident guest fighters from the two main companies behind this crossover. The more faithful ones would go on to fight Ryu in ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and both Ken and Kazuya later on in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.

** Bad Box Art Mega Man, due to not being the Mega Man fans wanted (and for appearing at a particularly bad time for Mega Man fans), though some people found him funny.

* HarsherInHindsight: The use of Music/RiseAgainst's "From Heads Unworthy" for the final trailer, where Jin finally receives Kazuya's message about Ryu from the first cinematic trailer. The song was released in 2008, and the first lines sound like a summary of the very, very strained relationship between Kazuya and his son:
--> ''We are the children you reject and disregard.\\
These aching cries come from the bottom of our hearts.\\
You can't shoot us down, we are your own flesh and blood.\\
And we don't disappear just because your eyes are shut.''

** Wildly unusual iterations of VideoGame/PacMan and [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic Mega Man]] are the resident guest fighters from the two main companies behind this crossover. The more faithful ones would go on to fight Ryu in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosFor3DSAndWiiU''', and both Ken and Kazuya later on in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.

** Wildly unusual iterations of VideoGame/PacMan and [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic Mega Man]] are the resident guest fighters from the two main companies behind this crossover. The more faithful ones would go on to fight Kazuya nearly a decade later in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.

** Wildly unusual iterations of VideoGame/PacMan and [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic Mega Man]] are the resident guest fighters here. The more faithful ones would go on to fight Kazuya nearly a decade later in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.

** [[SuperMode Pandora Mode]] was this before it was patched in 2013 -- the big complaint being that it only lasted for seven seconds, at which point you ''lost the game,'' meaning it was totally useless as a comeback mechanic.

* AuthorsSavingThrow: A number of trans gamers got upset after previews that used an earlier build of the game had transphobic remarks in Ryu and Chun-Li's win quotes against Poison. Following this, Capcom worked with GLAAD to ensure that Poison's depiction in the game was as inoffensive as possible.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: King. He was, according to one report, the most played character behind Ryu and Kazuya (surpassing even ''[[ComplacentGamingSyndrome Ken]]'') during the Captivate 2011 play-testing, and was seemingly popular enough to account for his [[VitriolicBestBuds buddy Marduk]] as well.

* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Dan getting smacked through the door of Ryu's temple by Kazuya in the trailer became one as [[spoiler:Dan's been confirmed to have ''died'' at Kazuya's hands from said beating]].

* [[AwesomeMusic/CapcomVsWhatever Awesome Music - Capcom vs. Whatever]]
* [[Memes/CapcomVsWhatever Memetic Mutation - Capcom vs. Whatever]]

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: The general idea of combining ''Tekken'' and ''Street Fighter'' in one game raised an immediate eyebrow from fans of both, because it was ''extremely'' unlikely that either Capcom or Namco would be able to faithfully combine the two vastly-different mechanics (a 3D fighting game with 8 way movement and a 2D fighter, respectively). This game, naturally, leaned more heavily toward ''[=SF=]'' mechanics, which meant that ardent fans of ''Tekken''[='=]s saw no reason to buy this game outside of brand loyalty. Furthermore, the fact that the ''[=SF=]'' character models and game engine were recycled from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' meant that people who disliked that game and its engine immediately knew to give this one a pass, and even those who liked it had grown a little fatigued with it by that point (what with the previous [[CapcomSequelStagnation 5 editions of ''SFIV'']]). And last, but certainly not least, we have Gems, which the developers flat out ''admitted'' were introduced as an attempt to bring a ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' style of fun to fighting games. Except tabletop gamers aren't typically fond of the execution ceiling of fighting games, and fighting game players don't particularly like the unpredictability and "pay-to-play" requirements of tabletop games, which left just about ''everyone'' confused as to just who this game was for.

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: The general idea of combining ''Tekken'' and ''Street Fighter'' in one game raised an immediate eyebrow from fans of both, because it was ''extremely'' unlikely that either Capcom or Namco would be able to faithfully combine the two vastly-different mechanics (a 3D fighting game with 8 way movement and a 2D fighter, respectively). This game, naturally, leaned more heavily toward ''[=SF=]'' mechanics, which meant that ardent fans of ''Tekken''[='=]s saw no reason to buy this game outside of brand loyalty. Furthermore, the fact that the ''[=SF=]'' character models and game engine were recycled from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' meant that people who disliked that game and its engine immediately knew to give this one a pass, and even those who liked it had grown a little fatigued with it by that point (what with the [[CapcomSequelStagnation 5 editions of ''SFIV]]). And last, but certainly not least, we have Gems, which the developers flat out ''admitted'' were introduced as an attempt to bring a ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' style of fun to fighting games. Except tabletop gamers aren't typically fond of the execution ceiling of fighting games, and fighting game players don't particularly like the unpredictability and "pay-to-play" requirements of tabletop games, which left just about ''everyone'' confused as to just who this game was for.

** Bad Box Art Mega Man was apparently suggested by Inafune himself, but since this Mega Man's unveiling came right off the heels of Inafune leaving Capcom, two cancelled ''Mega Man'' games, and Mega Man getting shafted ''twice'' in ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'', this character is still regarded as the cherry on top of the Mega Man controversies (he did make an appearance within ''MVC3'' in the form of a cameo, however).

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: The general idea of combining ''Tekken'' and ''Street Fighter'' in one game raised an immediate eyebrow from fans of both, because it was ''extremely'' unlikely that either Capcom or Namco would be able to faithfully combine the two vastly-different mechanics. This game, naturally, leaned more heavily toward ''[=SF=]'' mechanics, which meant that ardent fans of ''Tekken''[='=]s saw no reason to buy outside of brand loyalty. Further, the fact that the ''[=SF=]'' character models and game engine were recycled from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV'' meant that people who disliked that game and its engine immediately knew to give this one a pass, and even those who liked it had grown a little fatigued with it by that point. And last, but certainly, not least, we have Gems, which the developers flat out ''admitted'' were introduced as an attempt to bring a ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'' style of fun to fighting games. Except, tabletop gamers aren't typically fond of the execution ceiling of fighting games, and fighting game players don't particularly like the unpredictability and "pay-to-play" requirements of tabletop games, leaving just about ''everyone'' confused as to who this game was for.
* AuthorsSavingThrow: A number of trans gamers got upset after previews using an earlier build of the game had transphobic remarks in Ryu and Chun-Li's win quotes against Poison. Following this, Capcom worked with GLAAD to ensure that Poison's depiction in the game was as inoffensive as possible.
* CriticalDissonance: The game was critically acclaimed by mainstream reviewers upon release with 9s and 8s across the board, but fan reception... well, the above section about sums it up. Even after the initial release has passed and there's been time for fans to cool off, ''Street Fighter X Tekken'' is generally considered the black sheep of the Capcom crossover fighters.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: King. He was, according to one report, the most played character behind Ryu and Kazuya (surpassing even ''[[ComplacentGamingSyndrome Ken]]'') during the Captivate 2011 play-testing, and is seemingly popular enough to account for his [[VitriolicBestBuds buddy Marduk]] as well.
** Poison as well, seeing as how this is the first time she's been in a bona-fide fighting game since ''Final Fight Revenge'', as well as the reaction from fans from her announcement.
* FunnyAneurysmMoment: Dan getting smacked through the door of Ryu's temple by Kazuya in the trailer has become one as [[spoiler:Dan's been confirmed to have ''died'' at Kazuya's hands from said beating]].
** Bad Box Art Mega Man was apparently suggested by Inafune himself, but his unveiling came right off the heels of Inafune leaving, two cancelled ''Mega Man'' games, and Mega Man getting shafted ''twice'' in ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'' (he did make an appearance in the form of a cameo, however).

** Creator/DaisukeGori, the voice of Heihachi Mishima, voiced E. Honda in ''[[Anime/StreetFighterIITheAnimatedMovie Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie]]''. And now comes this game... [[TheCharacterDiedWithHim If only...]]

** Playing Arcade with a ''Tekken'' character as the lead fighter will result in Akuma as the FinalBoss. Several years later, Akuma pops up as a GuestFighter in ''Tekken 7'' - and as the FinalBoss to boot.

** Everything about Pac-Man. His intro makes him sound like an embodiment of HorrorHunger, his confrontation with rival VideoGame/MegaMan has him giving the latter a rather creepy stare, ''giggling'' when his ally sacrifices themself to power Pandora Mode and [[spoiler:his ending has him almost mindlessly devouring trees in a city after growing several feet tall!]]
** Bryan Fury's Super move involves him slamming his opponent into the ground, and then [[TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou the camera switching to the opponent's POV]] as Bryan repeatedly ''stomps their face in''. And the whole time, Bryan is [[EvilLaugh maniacally]] {{laughing|Mad}} in a way that sounds [[ComicBook/TheJoker a little too familiar]]...It doesn't help that one of Bryan's alternate costumes is, basically, a MonsterClown.

* OvershadowedByControversy: While the hardcore set wasn't really gel-ing with the game, it was doing well enough when it first came out... until it was revealed that the coming DLC characters were ''already on the disk'' and locked behind a paywall. This didn't endure any potential fans to the game after that and generally one of the reasons why ''[=SFxT=]'' is shunned by fighting game fans.

** Bad Box Art Mega Man, due to not being the Mega Man fans wanted, though some people find him funny.
* SoOkayItsAverage: It's not a bad game by any stretch and a good number of critics found it to be fully functional with a very energetic vibe about it that most causal gamers can play. Citing that it's clear Capcom was putting effort into this as indicated by the quirky stages and catchy soundtrack. However criticism stated that it's hampered by the gem mechanic which is cumbersome and out of place in a more down to earth fighting game (i.e: not [=MvC=]). A sentiment that a lot of the more hardcore set agreed with and couldn't embrace. Plus enjoyment of it mostly depends if you don't mind playing what is essentially ''Street Fighter 4'' featuring ''Tekken'' characters [[note]] One should in mind Capcom rarely goes full 3D when it comes to ''Street Fighter'', the EX series was done by another company and that was basically a crossover in itself. So of course it was going to be 2D fixed. Plus the idea was Capcom would handle one game in their style, Namco would handle a game in ''their'' style. Though if they follow through on that or not remains to be seen as news of ''Tekken vs Street Fighter'' looks to have gone quiet.[[/note]]

** The trailers provided more nonsensical stories than the actual game, which suffered from ExcusePlot and IdiotPlot. The Cinematic Trailer 5 is arguably the most complex storyline Capcom has ever made in a crossover; there, we learn that Jin wishes to capture Ryu who is instead being targeted by Jin's father, Kazuya, for an unknown reason. The promotional song appears to focus on the complicated relationship between Jin and Kazuya with the former becoming the target of none other than Bison. Instead, Jin ended fighting the cops.

** Poison, whose sole playable appearance was in ''Final Fight'' spinoff ''Final Fight Revenge'', and all the GuestFighter characters in the Playstation versions.

** Toro is barely known outside Japan, despite being created in 1999 and being Sony's mascot in there, he had only a few games made for himself since then; Toro basically grew to be a real mascot rather than an actual video game character, his being actually playable instead of just a cameo is quite surprising. Kuro was even more unexpected due not being a heavy advertised mascot as Toro, he doesn't even get the cameo treatment, he is purely a ''Doko Demo Issho'' character.

* SoOkayItsAverage: It's not a bad game by any stretch, fully functional with a very energetic vibe about it that most causal gamers can play and it's clear Capcom was putting effort into this as indicated by the quirky stages and catchy soundtrack. However it's hampered by the gem mechanic which is cumbersome and out of place in a more down to earth fighting game (i.e: not [=MvC=]) that a lot of the more hardcore set couldn't embrace. Plus enjoyment of it mostly depends if you don't mind playing what is essentially ''Street Fighter 4'' featuring ''Tekken'' characters.

* OvershadedByControversy: While the hardcore set wasn't really gel-ing with the game, it was doing well enough when it first came out... until it was revealed that the coming DLC characters were ''already on the disk'' and locked behind a paywall. This didn't endure any potential fans to the game after that and generally one of the reasons why ''[=SFxT=]'' is not as fondly remembered by fighting game fans.

* SoOkayIsAverage: It's not a bad game by any stretch, fully functional with a very energetic vibe about it that most causal gamers can play and it's clear Capcom was putting effort into this as indicated by the quirky stages and catchy soundtrack. However it's hampered by the gem mechanic which is cumbersome and out of place in a more down to earth fighting game (i.e: not [=MvC=]) that a lot of the more hardcore set couldn't embrace. Plus enjoyment mostly depends if you don't mind playing what is essentially Street Fighter 4 featuring Tekken characters.