System reference

How to Play Marvel Tokon

Every core input in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls: attacks, Link Attacks, guard options and the 4v4 team actions — one reference page for the system all 20 fighters share.

Updated August 8, 2026 · PlayStation default controls

01 · The buttons

Basic controls

Square

Light attack (L)

Triangle

Medium attack (M)

Circle

Heavy attack (H)

Cross

Assemble Assist

Direction + L2

Switch

Control scope: inputs use the official PlayStation button symbols. Keyboard and other controller layouts are not guessed here.

02 · Two ways to fire

Skill input styles

The game supports two Skill input styles: Command Inputs and Quick Skill. Command Inputs deal slightly higher damage and generate more Skill Gauge according to the official beginner guide.

03 · Your first offense

Link Attacks

Link Attacks chain basic buttons into full sequences. These official example routes are the fastest way to feel the flow:

L > L > L > L

Chains into a Skill and can trigger a Break / stage transition

M > M > M

Leads into a Super Skill

H > H > H

Leads into an Ultimate Skill

L > M > H > Skill > Assemble Rush > Follow-up Attack

Example advanced route

04 · Don’t get opened up

Defense

Standing Guard
Hold back
Crouching Guard
Hold down-back
Assemble Counter
Square + Cross while not guarding
Crossover
Square + Cross while guarding

05 · Fight as four

Team actions

Call an assist
Cross
Switch character
Direction + L2
Second teammate
Neutral or forward
Third teammate
Down
Fourth teammate
Back
Assist into switch
Press L2 during the Switch prompt after calling an assist

Your four-character team shares a single health bar — protect it as a team resource, not four separate life bars.

Wondering who to put on a team together? Team comp recommendations are in testing and land after the synergies survive hands-on play.

06 · Put it to work

Now learn a fighter

The system is the same for everyone; the game plan is not. Pick a character guide to learn a fighter’s signature tools, or follow the Beginner Guide for a structured first session.

Evidence trail

Official sources

03 sources
  1. SRC-PS-BEGINNER
    Official Beginner’s Guide

    PlayStation Blog / game development team

  2. SRC-PS-HANDSON
    Official 4v4 hands-on article

    PlayStation Blog / Sony Interactive Entertainment

  3. SRC-PS-US
    Official PlayStation US product page

    Sony Interactive Entertainment