![]() Like previous games, matches are comprised of three fighters per team. ![]() ![]() Of course this isn’t really the focus, but there is an overarching storyline to become invested in if you do care about the lore within the KOF series.Ī fighting game is generally only as good as its roster and mechanics, and with 39 characters (and a dozen more coming via DLC), there’s plenty of choice here for you to try out and find your ideal team of fighters. If you do care about the ongoing storyline in the series, the saga continues from the previous game, coming to an explosive climax. We play to beat each other up and have a good time mastering combos. While normally fighter games have an overall narrative, along with each character’s individual storylines, let’s be honest, that’s not why we play the genre. Having been away from the series for quite a few years, The King of Fighters XV was an easy experience to simply jump into and enjoy, yet has enough depth to become masterful without enough effort and practice. Classic 3-on-3 battles return but also bring in a handful of completely new mechanics like Shatter Strikes, an improved MAX Mode and tweaked Rush function means there’s something for KOF veterans and newcomers alike. With just shy of forty characters (and another dozen coming in the future with DLC) ranging from classics, popular picks and even new fighters, there’s surely to be a handful of characters you enjoy and gravitate towards to. It’s hard to think that it’s been almost six years since the previous game, The King of Fighters XIV, and with such a gap in-between entries, quite a few improvements have been added, such as graphics, mechanics, roster and online improvements. While most may think of or gravitate towards the most popular fighters, Street Fighter and Tekken, especially when it comes to eSports and competitive gaming in the genre, KOF has always carved its own niche with fans due to its unique roster of characters and interesting game mechanics. I actually went into The King of Fighters XV with little to no expectations, not for any fault of its own, but I haven’t played a King of Fighters (KOF) game in quite a few years. If SNK seeks to redefine the landscape of fighting games with a brand new mega-hit, they'll need to take steps to ensure it has the captivating appeal of its competition in Capcom's Street Fighter and Bandai Namco's Tekken.“Shatter All Expectations." That’s the tagline for The King of Fighters XV, the latest entry in the long running fighting series that’s been around since 1994. ![]() creator, Masahiro Sakurai, even mentions several cues he took from the KOF series including mechanics and the Squad Strike mode. RELATED: King Of Fighters: 10 Underrated Fighting Games On PS2įor the uninitiated, Terry's inclusion in Smash includes The King of Fighters arena stage and dozens of tracks from SNK's legendary playlist from their arcade hits. Ultimate, SNK has opened the floodgates for an entirely new audience to set foot in their arena. With the release of their iconic character, Terry Bogard, in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. While touting it as their most ambitious entry yet, along with the announcement of a new Neo Geo console, KOF XV could redefine the landscape of fighting games as we know it. This 3v3 fighting game series boasts some of the most enjoyable mechanics featured in games like Capcom vs. SNK recently announced the 15th entry to their long-standing fighting games series, The King of Fighters.
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