The King of Fighters XV

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Cubed3
    Aug 9, 2022
    60
    As a brand-new mainline entry that follows the previous iteration after over five years, The King of Fighters XV feels a little "by the numbers" in a similar way to how Dead or Alive 6 didn't push on from DOA5. Everything is too familiar, too safe, and lacking those key elements that truly give the impression of the next proper game in the series. The 3D character models still look a bit out of place, the story mode is awful, and there isn't enough done to ease newcomers in. Solid online modes and a large roster, with the addition of cross-play to look forward to, mean there is plenty to like for series fans, though.

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 11 out of 39
  1. ultimatesoll
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    KOF XV is a great game that fixed what’s wrong with the previous installment. The roster is pretty dope and the core game-play is not soKOF XV is a great game that fixed what’s wrong with the previous installment. The roster is pretty dope and the core game-play is not so changed since the previous entry.

    Newer “King Of Fighters” game was the most anticipated sequel during the last 6 years and i’m glad it’s finally arrived with lots of contents. Combo system a little bit cheesy this time and some combos may take the whole life bar at once. This is one of the few flaws of the game.

    In addition to the newcomers, SNK did a great job by gathering the old-school KOF characters into the game’s roster. It also great to see some previous DLC characters in the launch roster which were released for the KOF XIV. Each character have their own brand new looking along with their intros/win poses that provided for this game for the first time.

    Visuals are amazing and fit perfectly for the KOF formula we used to know. The overall game quality is equal to GG:Strive in my opinion. Backgrounds are very well designed, vivid and attractive. This is the best KOF game to date in terms of graphics. All the intros, outros, cut-scenes are running at smooth 60fps.

    Sound is also great, especially the game soundtrack. Some of them are arranged version of the past KOF tunes so you can feel the nostalgia. It’s cool.

    Iori, Kyo, Yashiro, Ash Crimson, Ryo Sakazaki, Joe, Vanessa, Heidern, K’, Kula, Ramon, King of Dinosours…all those badass characters in one package. This game is even better then Guilty Gear Strive which released a while ago. You will get a lot of fun by playing the game. Play on !    … Full Review »
  2. dbrin
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    If you're looking for a new fun fighting game with good online, this is it.
  3. AbogusDoripu
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    It's an excellent fighting game that brings a wide variety of characters, the possibility even for beginners to apply impressive and diverseIt's an excellent fighting game that brings a wide variety of characters, the possibility even for beginners to apply impressive and diverse battle modes and the best possible netcode for online matches. Easily a great chapter in one of the most iconic fighting franchises in video game history.… Full Review »
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