The King of Fighters XIV

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 299 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Kusanagycdp
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    Un juego increíble, pura jugabilidad de los 90, con todo lo que ello conlleva, su único fallo son sus gráficos, podrían haber sido un poco mejores, o conservar el estilo de sprites que usaba en anteriores entregas, pero pese a ello sigue siendo de lo mejor que existe en el genero, todo un juego a tener MUY en cuenta, y un ataque a la nostalgia abrumador
  4. 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.
  5. Cyclops4Life
    Jan 2, 2017
    10
    Pros: Great gameplay to utilized KOF 98, 2002 and XIII combined into one engine.
    50 characters to choose from.
    Great netcode for online play and possibly the best ones yet. Original Soundtracks are awesome and enjoyable to listened to. Great full of contents. Cons: Graphics needs some improvement. P.S. we're getting Version 1.10 on January 11, 2017. Characters height and weight    Pros: Great gameplay to utilized KOF 98, 2002 and XIII combined into one engine.
    50 characters to choose from.
    Great netcode for online play and possibly the best ones yet.
    Original Soundtracks are awesome and enjoyable to listened to.
    Great full of contents.

    Cons: Graphics needs some improvement. P.S. we're getting Version 1.10 on January 11, 2017.
    Characters height and weight would lead to some characters to screw up their specific combos.
    Lack of the story/arcade arc.
    Shun'ei isn't the main protagonist in the new arc technically.

    Improvements: Version 1.10 will give a massive graphic improvement and more contents as well.
    The post-patch is now balanced for now. (Good because the pre-patch was BS.)

    Overall: 10/10.

    Good job SNK!!!!    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. Donkey-Kong
    Oct 4, 2016
    10
    The best fighting game of this gen. Great gameplay, amazing characters, tons art gallery to unlock and many modes to play online and offline. The King is back!!
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. david1208
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    This is my favorite game.
    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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. 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.
  25. sultansnk
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    I love this game. specially the Online modes are the best. its tooo much fun and also the 50 character thingi is just making it way better than any other fighting game. thank you SNK
  26. Dipper_Pines
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    Un juego increíble, gran jugabilidad, visualmente podría mejorar muchísimo, muy parecido a entregas anteriores en cuanto a jugabilidad lo que hace que no resulte desconocido..
  27. ironzombi
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    I would be close to 1000 hours of playtime for KOFXIV and would rank it as my favorite fighting game of all time. Initially the graphics turned me off, but since the update they have grown on me and in action I think this game looks fine and while there may be better looking fighting games you are going to be hard pressed to find one that plays as good as this.

    This is a deeply    I would be close to 1000 hours of playtime for KOFXIV and would rank it as my favorite fighting game of all time. Initially the graphics turned me off, but since the update they have grown on me and in action I think this game looks fine and while there may be better looking fighting games you are going to be hard pressed to find one that plays as good as this.

    This is a deeply technical fighting game but also easily accessible to new players(auto combos and a decent training mode although not as god as Guilty Gear Xrd's), the roster is diverse and full of interesting characters that are pretty well balanced considering.

    If there was anything to rate this game down on, it would be the fact I cannot find consistent online games and when I have found games they have been a bit laggy, maybe that is more my own connection although if i play with people I know we can generally get very good connection and games with little to no lag. I think this is really due to the fact that this game is just not as popular as say SFV which is unfortunate as KOFXIV is a great entry into the King of Fighters franchise and fighting game genre.

    The story mode is not as good as other fighting games out currently as its a very traditional format, I would like to see a Guilty Gear style story mode or Injustice. while there are a few cut scenes during the story mode they just left me wishing for more but I still found it fun to play through all the story modes for each team.

    There is a huge amount of content here for fans of fighting games but it is not really doing anything new, but what it does do it does it brilliantly and I just cant stop playing it, SNK have created the best King of Fighters game to date and I cant wait to see what they do next.    … Expand
  28. papichulo15
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    este juego es muy bueno, las actualizaciones rapidas del juego en el online, graficos, regalaban trajes y un pack de DLC de trajes y personajes, SNK sabe de sus errores y a vuelto con este juego.
  29. thejasperz
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
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  30. shootingstars99
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    The best 2D fighter this console generation. The game has so many modes, approaches to the game in regards to team composition, and retains the deep, intricate, execution-heavy combat King of Fighters is known and loved for. The netcode online in solid, especially when compared to the cacophony of online quality of matches that games like Street Fighter V has. The vast roster of charactersThe best 2D fighter this console generation. The game has so many modes, approaches to the game in regards to team composition, and retains the deep, intricate, execution-heavy combat King of Fighters is known and loved for. The netcode online in solid, especially when compared to the cacophony of online quality of matches that games like Street Fighter V has. The vast roster of characters contains all your standard fighting game archetypes, so there is something for everyone, be it grapplers, rush down or zoning characters. With a large cast of cool characters, a plethora of online and offline modes, and a combat system that has layers upon layers of depth, this game will keep you entertained for a long time!… Expand
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#79 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#59 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#68 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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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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