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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Negative: 11 out of 39
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  1. Feb 21, 2022
    4
    Its so funny kof 15 ps4 version is slow in the input latency too. 4.5 ms input delay is the ps4 version. While ps5 version is even more slower at 5.5 ms lmao. Xbox Series X version is the best kof 15 version alongside pc version. Kof 15 xbox series x input delay is 3.5, while pc version 1.9 ms
  2. Feb 18, 2022
    0
    Can't rebind the keyboard movement to the arrow keys. Are you kidding me snk? This is unacceptable.
  3. Aug 8, 2022
    0
    Terrible matchmaking. I tried to play it for 3 months and the were a lot of problems to find matches and now I can't find any matches anymore.
  4. Mar 21, 2022
    0
    PS4 version has some input lag issues that snk needs to fix. The graphics look quite bad, especially the backgrounds that look quite plain and barren. Load times are quite long for a simple looking game.
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. 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.
  2. Mar 11, 2022
    86
    While there are some elements of KOFXV I wish were given more attention to, it's great characters, eye-catching visuals, and intricate yet engaging gameplay make it appealing to both veteran players and newcomers alike.
  3. Mar 11, 2022
    80
    The King of Fighters XV doesn't try to appeal to a wider audience, giving us interesting and complex mechanics which aren't really presented in an accessible manner. Long-time fans of the franchise will find some genuine enjoyment and improvements, especially regarding the graphical upgrade, which truly gives new life to these 3D models. It's just about enough to keep SNK's franchise competing for the title.