# Somewhere between QWOP and Tekken, Stranger Than Heaven has one of the most interesting combat systems I've played in some time

> The word going around Summer Game Fest this year was that Stranger Than Heaven was tougher than nails. And having played it I can confirm that it is. Until it isn't.

- **Source:** [Eurogamer](https://www.eurogamer.net/stranger-than-heaven-preview-most-interesting-combat-system?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bc3b6254f0da55deb56b5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #heaven #played #stranger #between #combat #interesting #qwop #somewhere
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