The King of Fighters XIV

 PlayStation 4
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 299 Ratings

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  1. Notewitsanu
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Great: Full package that worth the price, ton of characters, easy to play, variety of combo, full of contents
    Poor:The story is nothing, graphic just like PS2 game(SNK havs to admire it), Boring script, Mai boobs shape should be improved a bit....
    I still give it a 10 because I have been playing this game since 1994 and I am really appreciate SNK effort.
  2. Gifmon
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    Awesome comeback of a good franchise of Fighting game with a bif roster, some good new characters. Good job and marketing from SNK.

    Hope some dlc from previous KOF chars like Rugal, Orochi and others
  3. ShingoYabuki
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    When i saw the first teaser, i tought the game would be a complete disaster. Well, im pretty happy that i was completely wrong. This game isnt a beauty, the graphics were improved a lot since last year, but even so, they're not so nice like other fighting games that we have today.
    But with a huge roster like that, those nice soundtracks, a pretty intriguing plot, and principally, a nice    When i saw the first teaser, i tought the game would be a complete disaster. Well, im pretty happy that i was completely wrong. This game isnt a beauty, the graphics were improved a lot since last year, but even so, they're not so nice like other fighting games that we have today.
    But with a huge roster like that, those nice soundtracks, a pretty intriguing plot, and principally, a nice gameplay, i dont give a sh*t about the graphics. A nice gameplay will always be more important that graphics, even when you know that SNK couldnt do a better job because they're running low on money.

    Pros:
    - Excelent gameplay.
    - Nice soundtracks (specially Saxophone Under the Moon)
    - A huge roster with 50 characters
    - Lots of contents

    Cons:
    - Graphics dont look so good

    I think it's worth of buying.    … Expand
  4. energystorm
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Kof is back i love the new game the gameplay beatiful, i see the next game from EVO
    As a fan of the series I do not feel beautiful disappointed since I tried the best fighting game of the year
  5. AzurealZX
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Gameplay wise it's one of the best KOF games.
    Fast and fluid.

    Story wise, kinda poor... but every KOF is poor in terms of story.

    Graphics wise - looks like a PS3 game made in 2008 but that doesn't matter.
    The gameplay is really solid.

    The roster is over 50 characters. OMG!
    So much team experimentation.
  6. Garoukike
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Graphics ok, pretty decent for a fighting game. spectacular gameplay, speed and many combos. Perfect music, as is often in SNK. If you are looking for a challenge, this is your game. A great comeback of KOF.
  7. DeepThroat
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Pros: Awesome Game play, Big Roster, New Characters are good, story mode is ok
    Cons: Graphics are a bit Disappointing.
    This Game is worth Buying. Good Job SNK
  8. Alec_Full
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    When a game only has a problem, which is the graphics (which does not matter in a fighting game), and give a flappy dick "punch" in the face of Street Fighter V, it is because this game deserves these credits.
    And those who criticize the game and compare it to other fighting games, meet the whole franchise before defecate through your mouth, please.
  9. meecrobhead
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Precise controls, 50 characters, nice fight arenas, nice smooth graphics, superb soundtrack. Addictive game. It has its own charme of the typical japanese game back in the 90´s. It let me feel like im back in the childhood. I love it. Greets from Germany
  10. novahyou
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    If you're seeking for a fighting game with enough content on release date, good mechanics that are simultaneously accesible and complex enough for serious competitive level, KOF XIV is an excellent option. The graphics are average, certainly not as good as SFV or Tekken, but the consistent framerate and different fighting styles the character bring to the table more than make up for it.If you're seeking for a fighting game with enough content on release date, good mechanics that are simultaneously accesible and complex enough for serious competitive level, KOF XIV is an excellent option. The graphics are average, certainly not as good as SFV or Tekken, but the consistent framerate and different fighting styles the character bring to the table more than make up for it. The OST is not as good as KOF XIII but it's serviceable enough. Online play has been mostly good for me so far, which could mean a long-lasting community if it stays that smooth when the player base increases.

    When I think of what I want for the future of the genre, this and Guilty Gear seems like steps in the right direction. Buying a game on day one and having all its features and characters readily available should not be seen as something to explicitly say as a pro, but sadly such are the times we are living in. What KOF may lack in visual impact, it certainly makes up for it by being a satisfying gaming experience. You don't feel buyer's remorse after a few hours. Instead, you really want the game to succeed and get a sequel that improves in the aesthetic department so more people can check it out. Try it for yourself, you won't regret it    … Expand
  11. Zeazy
    Aug 24, 2016
    7
    Traditional KOF gameplay which has been made easier in terms of execution. Game contains a large amount of characters with a variety of play styles. Decent tutorial which explains and teaches the basic of the game. The story mode is mediocre, although the norm for fighting games. Trials are quite disappointing in comparison to other games, each character having only 5 and being rather easyTraditional KOF gameplay which has been made easier in terms of execution. Game contains a large amount of characters with a variety of play styles. Decent tutorial which explains and teaches the basic of the game. The story mode is mediocre, although the norm for fighting games. Trials are quite disappointing in comparison to other games, each character having only 5 and being rather easy to complete. The game simply looks horrendous in terms of graphics for certain characters and effects; some of which look passable while others are disappointing for a game released in 2016. The netcode is also not very good, at least not consistently, with delayed inputs and slow downs. Overall the game is quite enjoyable and is an excellent choice for both hardcore fans of the series and newer players, as long as one is able to see past the graphical shortcomings and do not intend to spend the majority of play time online.… Expand
  12. lex79
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    This game is freaking amazingly fantastic and far exceeded my expectations!

    I can see this game over taking SFV. The balance, selection and depth of each character allow for years of enjoyment I can already tell in my short play time. I made a comment that this looks like the closest a game has come to recapturing what Capcom vs SNK was since it's release years ago, and I'll be    This game is freaking amazingly fantastic and far exceeded my expectations!

    I can see this game over taking SFV. The balance, selection and depth of each character allow for years of enjoyment I can already tell in my short play time.

    I made a comment that this looks like the closest a game has come to recapturing what Capcom vs SNK was since it's release years ago, and I'll be damned if it doesn't feel that way playing now. With my short time with the game this already makes me feel like what I did when I played fighting games back in the day when I was a gaming junkie.

    I will go over a few cons with the game here. First of all the menu screen is really static and not expressive at all. I feel a lot more could have been done to make that more expressive but it just sits there which is a missed opportunity. Also, some of the stage graphics could be better especially the Team Fatal Fury truck sunset stage. I will say, however, on character graphics, I think thye are really detailed and fantastic looking when playing in person.

    Does this game feel better than playing SVF? IMO by far YES...yes it does and more enjoyable due to the layers of depth that KOF has. I spent hours just practicing with one character just testing moves and even that was enjoyable in a roster of 50. I disagree with GS on the characters, they do have style and personality in all their moves and emojis.

    The story cinematic looked cool as hell (wasn't expecting that) it honestly impressed me to the point of me having a big grin on my face the entire time rolling, it was fantastic. I am so impressed with this game right now. This is the most satisfying full retail purchase I've made since Bloodborne and others are not even close.

    If you're a fighting game fan...JUST BUY THIS GAME PERIOD! This is one of the best fighters ever made. I suspect you will come to the same conclusion espcially if you enjoy the gameplay and content SFV has.    … Expand
  13. Nina00
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    KOF XIV is a solid fighting game that both skilled and casual fans of the genre can enjoy. With 50 characters to choose from, each of them feel different enough to me so it truly feels like I'll spent quite some time with this game without getting bored. 19 of them are even new for the franchise, so it's a good entry point for people that never played KOF as well. The gameplay is complexKOF XIV is a solid fighting game that both skilled and casual fans of the genre can enjoy. With 50 characters to choose from, each of them feel different enough to me so it truly feels like I'll spent quite some time with this game without getting bored. 19 of them are even new for the franchise, so it's a good entry point for people that never played KOF as well. The gameplay is complex enough that, if you train enough, you can have some pretty epic shodowns with other players!… Expand
  14. Hugo__Stiglitz
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Majestic gaming experience for real players who know that what matters most in a fight game, are the mechanical, tactics, balance and control, and this game exceeds expectations, besides being fun and durable. The King of Games Fight Reborn
  15. cvictor92
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    this game is wonderful , great graphics , gameplay is smooth , fast and precise , and from what I saw has a good story , not counting all the nostalgic part we have!
  16. LoucuraTotal
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. The return of classic SNK, lot of characters, new desings, but very interesting.

    Only the haters don't like this game. Very very fun, great for playing with friends.
  17. goflotsam
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    The King of Fighters XIV is the KING of the FRANCHISE!! This game is just too fun to play, every character feels fresh and the mechanics are awesome. Props to Yasuyuki Oda for making this spectacular game.
  18. walterfast
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    SNK is back to finally get their focus back on fighting games with a large roster of varied characters that includes 18 new characters. It's a big triumph for old school SNK fans, to have a game so robust and so much fun.
  19. AhlexTerry
    Sep 1, 2016
    9
    KOF XIV is out to prove that graphics are important, but not all.

    With an excellent playability , 50 characters and many game modes , just do not take a note 10 just not to use the power of this current generation .
  20. keuly
    Sep 19, 2016
    10
    Jogo de luta do ano, simplesmente maravilhoso
    os gráficos não tiram o brilho de um jogo completo, com diversos personagens
    jogabilidade parecida com a dos clássicos e diversos modos de luta
  21. 1nfluX
    Aug 29, 2016
    8
    I have not played a (new) fighting game since Super Smash Bros (Wii U) and I know there was Street Fighter V. But after their SSFIV fiasco, I thought I'd put the notion on hold for SFV. I've always been a fan of Capcom and SNK since the SNES-days and I was very glad to hear KoF XIV is the works.

    Visuals are what the PS3/X360 can achieve; a juxtaposition of 2.5D/3D elements. I'm not a    I have not played a (new) fighting game since Super Smash Bros (Wii U) and I know there was Street Fighter V. But after their SSFIV fiasco, I thought I'd put the notion on hold for SFV. I've always been a fan of Capcom and SNK since the SNES-days and I was very glad to hear KoF XIV is the works.

    Visuals are what the PS3/X360 can achieve; a juxtaposition of 2.5D/3D elements. I'm not a gamer who puts most emphasis on the graphics department, it's the gameplay/controls I look for the most when it comes to brawler-type games. And KoF XIV did NOT disappoint me in that department. Control mechanics are solid and smooth frame rate.

    The only thing I would like to point out is the PS4's default controller (DualShock 4) is not exactly the best comfortable controller for action/fighting games which requires precision, grip comfort, and button placement(s). You would need to get a different kind of controller (joystick or a fightpad) to reduce the steep learning curve when practicing or executing combos.    … Expand
  22. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 29, 2017
    9
    Vaya el retorno del rey de los peleadores y en 3D, wow, completo, música de ensueño, quizás no se lleva el 10 por la falta de unos cuantos personajes emblemáticos, pero con la posibilidad del dlc puede que esto cambie, el segundo mejor juego de lucha de la generación, solo detrás del gran Killer Instinct. Plantel enorme y luchas muy divertidas, graficos ok quizás mejorables. pero lo fluidoVaya el retorno del rey de los peleadores y en 3D, wow, completo, música de ensueño, quizás no se lleva el 10 por la falta de unos cuantos personajes emblemáticos, pero con la posibilidad del dlc puede que esto cambie, el segundo mejor juego de lucha de la generación, solo detrás del gran Killer Instinct. Plantel enorme y luchas muy divertidas, graficos ok quizás mejorables. pero lo fluido que va el juego que importa. grande el equipo art of fighting, extrañamos a mr karate!… Expand
  23. Eloyjf
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    And with 50 characters, 2 boss, content and arcade mode included.
    Yes! be much better than StreetVFighter.
    The graphics may not be much, but its contents were well delivered, which gives you more options and exploitation.
  24. kimisawa
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    The KOF 14 is a very enjoyable game with the full roster right at launch (no need to buy DLC likes all other games), completed modes, wonderful game play, great online net code this time, it's everything a true fighting game player can be expected. Only minor negative is the not so polished 3D models, but overall it's a great game. SNK is back.
  25. Zer0TheHer0
    May 29, 2017
    0
    Horrible graphics, subpar animations, imprecise controls. Some new characters are ugly and out of context (sylvie...)
    What a shame. XIII was really good and this XIV is so bad.
  26. Bilada
    Sep 23, 2016
    0
    The graphics are so bad and the fighting system is really boring. Compared to Smash and Guilty Gear this game is so slow paced and the multiple characters per team is really annoying, it's slow and sluggish unlike the fast paced tagging and switching in Marvel.
  27. SNESStarter
    Aug 23, 2016
    0
    The graphics are so bad and the fighting system is really boring. Compared to Smash and Guilty Gear this game is so slow paced and the multiple characters per team is really annoying, it's slow and sluggish unlike the fast paced tagging and switching in Marvel.
  28. ricklongo
    Nov 15, 2016
    8
    Back when I was getting really into video gaming, 2D fighting was all the rage. It all started with Capcom's Street Fighter II, but soon it was another japanese company that established itself as the absolute master of the genre: SNK. With Capcom's recent ill-advised handling of the latest Street Fighter title, it seems fitting that SNK's premier franchise, The King of Fighters, would endBack when I was getting really into video gaming, 2D fighting was all the rage. It all started with Capcom's Street Fighter II, but soon it was another japanese company that established itself as the absolute master of the genre: SNK. With Capcom's recent ill-advised handling of the latest Street Fighter title, it seems fitting that SNK's premier franchise, The King of Fighters, would end up being the best option for those who want to get a brawl going on the PS4.

    Unlike Street Fighter V's reinvent-the-wheel crap, KOF XIV goes absolutely old school when it comes to main gameplay modes. Yes, there is an arcade mode here, and cheap tries to go all cinematographic on the storytelling are nowhere to be seen. There's an excellent local versus mode, too, as well as offline challenges and online multiplayer (although I haven't really devoted time to those last two, as they're just not my thing).

    Like traditional KOF titles, battles are mainly done three-on-three (as in: you choose a trio of characters, and control each of them at different points), which has always been one of the series' defining traits, but there's also an option to go simply one-on-one. The roster is a big highlight, as it includes a lot of old favorites, a bunch of cool newcomers (and some not so cool, such as sleepy-Chinese-guy), and also a few SNK characters who were never before on a KOF title, such as Samurai Shodown's Nakoruru and Fatal Fury's Tung Fu Rue.

    Controls are responsive and intuitive, and the developers went the extra mile to make the game accessible. For example: a simple sequence of quick, connecting weak hits will automatically develop into a very cool looking, if not necessarily efficient, special combo.

    Speaking of combos, my main complaint about the game is that they went perhaps a bit overboard with them. You see, I'm a casual player at heart, and I have no intention of memorizing move priorities or hitbox minutiae. As such, I'm all for mastering character strategies and special moves, but I'm just not interested in chaining ridiculously long combo sequences that all require absolute precision. Seeing how those can end up depleting over half of your opponent's life bar, such moves become an absolute must against even the CPU on higher difficulties. A focus on shorter combo sequences, giving opponents more shots at recovering, would do a lot to make the game feel less like a mathematical chore in these situations.

    TL;DR:
    Capcom dropped the ball big time for me with its Street Fighter V, but leave it to SNK to pick it back up and deliver an excellent fighting experience to everyone, and not only the most hardcore tournament players (even if an overreliance on long combos actualy threatens this premise). A great roster and excellent, responsive controls, along with a smattering of different modes, ensure King of FIghters XIV is so far the best new way to relive the early 90's fighting craze this generation.

    8.0/10    … Expand
  29. calsgodoi
    Oct 10, 2016
    10
    Jogão de luta!
    Vale cada centavo, com 50 personagens e jogabilidade simples e viciante, uma platina a mais na coleção!
    Toneladas de destraváveis e um modo online decente. Pelo esforço e pela incrível competência da SNK, dou 10 com louvor.
  30. jameswh
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    I've played a fair few fighting games on the PS4 but KOF is certainly the best of them. It drops with a stunning number of fighters (50!) and since its graphical overhaul update it looks great. It also plays better than Street Fighter in my view. Its easier to get into for newcommers, but elaborate combo's are always there to learn. Its got an arcade mode (so many fighting games haveI've played a fair few fighting games on the PS4 but KOF is certainly the best of them. It drops with a stunning number of fighters (50!) and since its graphical overhaul update it looks great. It also plays better than Street Fighter in my view. Its easier to get into for newcommers, but elaborate combo's are always there to learn. Its got an arcade mode (so many fighting games have ditched this for a boring 'story' mode that you play through once only), and the online 6 player matches is a blast!

    Honestly for all Tekken 7, Street Fighter V or Injustice 2 get the limelight they just aren't fun to play beyond an initial story playthrough... KOF is the exception. SNK undersand how to create a fantastic fighting game.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. GameCritics
    Feb 25, 2017
    85
    While these complaints are not enough to cripple the game, it’s a shame that SNK has done such a tremendous job with most of the things that matter, only to stumble on certain design issues. Minor missteps aside, It’s pretty brilliant, and it’s safe to say that the series has made the leap to 3D surprisingly well despite still needing some polish, and maybe a bit of a facelift as well.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Nov 9, 2016
    62
    A solid but unremarkable fighting game that makes a dismal first impression. [Nov 2016, p.69]
  3. games(TM)
    Oct 27, 2016
    70
    A solid and welcome return. [Issue#179, p.82]
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