The King of Fighters XV

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  • Summary: Since its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, andSince its debut in 1994, the KOF fighting game series has been driving the world to excitement with its appealing characters and unique game system. Six years have passed since the last title in the series, and now KOF XV surpasses all of its predecessors in terms of graphics, systems, and online experience! '- A total of 39 characters are participating! Classic popular characters, revived characters, new characters, and more! The most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin!

    - KOF's story reaches its climax!
    The latest KOF Saga continues from the previous title in Story Mode. This time, the story is coming to an explosive climax!

    - The culmination of the series' battle system
    Inheriting the series' traditional 3-on-3 team battle, KOF XV also features a new system. Enjoy an unprecedented sense of speed and freshness!

    - Easy and versatile online play
    Rollback netcode has been adopted to reduce lag in online matches. There are also a variety of battle options that allow you to choose how you want to play!

    - KOF is fully packed with content to enjoy
    Includes a Gallery with movies and voices, and a new DJ STATION with over 300 popular songs from the KOF series and more.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. GameOver.gr
    Mar 4, 2022
    90
    KOF XV is an excellent game for fans of the series as it offers great visuals and a deeper fighting system. However, it will hardly win the hearts of newcomers because of its steep learning curve.
  2. Noisy Pixel
    Feb 11, 2022
    90
    The King of Fighters XV is as good as it gets and feels like a complete package even at launch. Sure, it may not reinvent the wheel for the genre, but it perfects its unique gameplay formula and easily offers the best character roster the series has ever seen. With robust online options, deep gameplay systems, and stellar and stylistic presentation featuring unforgettable music, this is one fighting game that will be in regular rotation on any gaming platform. What was once innovative in 1994 succeeds at feeling just as new and exciting in 2022.
  3. The Mako Reactor
    Feb 21, 2022
    85
    The King of Fighters XV is a fantastic new entry in SNK's beloved series that builds on XIV with some excellent gameplay, great visuals, superb music, and robust online. It is however let down by the offline modes.
  4. Destructoid
    Feb 11, 2022
    80
    The King of Fighters XV represents SNK’s strongest efforts to reignite the flames of its most prestigious franchise. With fantastic fighting action, a compelling roster, splendid visuals, and revamped online options, KoF XV is a treat for both series veterans and the fighting game community at large, though newcomers may still find themselves dizzied by its myriad mechanics and steep learning curve.
  5. GameSpew
    Feb 14, 2022
    80
    It’s a shame that The King of Fighters XV doesn’t have some of the modes we’ve come to expect as standard now in fighting games, but thanks to its large roster of fighters and solid mechanics it still impresses. Its team-based battles differentiate it a little from the competition out there, and on PS5 it looks and performs beautifully. So, if you’re on the market for a new fighting game, you should definitely give it a look. Especially if you plan on mainly playing against others online.
  6. SECTOR.sk
    Mar 8, 2022
    75
    The King of Fighters XV is among the best entries in the series, but it somehow feels stuck in the 90s. There are great multiplayer possibilities on one hand, and bare-boned single-player content with lack of motivation on the other.
  7. Inverse
    Feb 11, 2022
    60
    KOF’s resistance to any grand story arc defies the pressure being applied by its rivals. Minimal solo options and routine online duels don’t reinvent anything either. This isn’t laziness on SNK’s part, however. It feels more like a focus on maintaining the design philosophy that the player base has loved all along: potent character design, instantly identifiable team play, and off-the-wall plotlines.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 7 out of 31
  1. YunusEdros
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Extremely fun and flashy game. Been loving it since the start and I just cant stop playing it and I enjoy it more every time. Such a massiveExtremely fun and flashy game. Been loving it since the start and I just cant stop playing it and I enjoy it more every time. Such a massive improvement over 14 and it fixes a lot of issues players had and the UI is just overall alot cleaner and so many QOL changes and it's just a well made game! Music is excellent and the game even allows you to choose songs from every king of fighters game and some other series such as Fatal Fury or Metal slug and more!… Expand
  2. 7ten
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Honestly, graphically for 2022 it's just ok.
    Gameplay wise however, this is excellent.
    Rollback Netcode is the game changer..!!! Some    Honestly, graphically for 2022 it's just ok.
    Gameplay wise however, this is excellent.
    Rollback Netcode is the game changer..!!!

    Some moves have been simplified, but quick max is amazing to get people learning combos which were harder in previous KOFs. Make no mistake, this is still a punishing yet rewarding game. Just do it.    … Expand
  4. CarlosHisoka
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    It's simply the fighting game everyone needed. The best kof since XIII. It leaves something to be desired only in the absurd combos.
  5. Benjy5045
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    Honestly not even sugarcoating this. This is the best fighting game in the last 5 years! Nothing is watered down or simplified for newbies. ItHonestly not even sugarcoating this. This is the best fighting game in the last 5 years! Nothing is watered down or simplified for newbies. It feels so satisfying when you pull off that combo you been working at for the last 20 minutes! This is and will be the best fighting game there is for awhile until companies stop simplifying there games so much. Great job SNK!… Expand
  6. Skelter77
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Mejor que su antecesor en todo aspecto..Historia, Gráficos, personajes....solo espero que añadan más DLC para los nostálgicos como yo....SNKMejor que su antecesor en todo aspecto..Historia, Gráficos, personajes....solo espero que añadan más DLC para los nostálgicos como yo....SNK Rocks, !!… Expand
  7. AgenteVoid
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    Its a good fighting game, it has some welcome improvments from the last one.
  8. daryl83
    Apr 2, 2022
    0
    PS5 version has input lag issues that SNK still has not fixed that ruins the timing of performing some harder combos online...

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