The King of Fighters XV

 PlayStation 5
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 76 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 76
  3. Negative: 17 out of 76
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  1. Pokemonfan28
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Very fun game I love the shatter strike and the combos are awesome KOF is the best
  2. ArataLatam
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    The King of Fighters XV sin duda es una entrega fuerte para empezar este año, con un buen roster base. La selección musical de todos los juegos es un gran acierto y los finales dan puerta abierta a muchas cosas. El modo online no pude probarlo pero la reseña se modificará una vez esté disponible para todos los jugadores. Pero eso no quita que el título busca establecer un antes y unThe King of Fighters XV sin duda es una entrega fuerte para empezar este año, con un buen roster base. La selección musical de todos los juegos es un gran acierto y los finales dan puerta abierta a muchas cosas. El modo online no pude probarlo pero la reseña se modificará una vez esté disponible para todos los jugadores. Pero eso no quita que el título busca establecer un antes y un después, combinando lo mejor de otras entregas. Hay algunas ausencias que quizás llegan como personajes DLC a futuro, una práctica muy común en los últimos títulos. Sin duda deja es una gran mejoría que le puede convertir en una de las entregas más memorables.

    Review:
    https://arata.lat/arata-review-the-king-of-fighters-xv-ps5/    … Expand
  3. NoLameGames
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    Wonderful sequel to one of the longest running fighting game series out there. KOF XV isn't here to play around, it's a kickass fighter filled with flashy moves and some good old over the top fun!
  4. 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....SNK Rocks, !!
  5. FlamingoStance
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Other than wishing there was a tad bit more single player content, the game is phenomenal and delivered every other aspect. So happy for SNK. For casual players, I understand if you were wanting more solo content, but those who mainly play online; this is a must grab.
  6. fabioas1983
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Excelente jogabilidade, gráficos, som, online rollback, apenas história deixou a desejar.
  7. 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.
  8. BRUCELALMIGHTY
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Love the game its really really good. The improvements looks well looked after.But overall it's a very very well made game I'll recommend it
  9. 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 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 fightersExtremely 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
  10. jmbahotmail
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    Great graphics, gameplay and history but some famous characters are missing like Kim kaphwan.
  11. Javimeto
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    I had so much fun with the story and couldn't be happier with the roster. Even tho the online could run some issues some times I've put almost 70hrs to the game already and couldn't be happier, looking for the new DLCs!!
  12. GamerExe
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    I'm surprised that kof xv exceeded my expectations.
    Now just SNK takes good care of support for the game and everything will be fine.
    Graphics:9.5/10
    Gameplay:9/10
    Online:8.7/10
    Story: 7.8/10
    Extra: 9.5/10
  13. AbogusDoripu
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    It'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.
  14. Champskiez
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Really loving this game. Ever since KOF 94 I have been a huge fan and XV is no exception!
    Honestly, I've always casually enjoyed playing the computer, and slowly learning combos as I go.
    So far the only downside is trying to play ranked. Everyone is so good! And honestly that's my fault.
    The graphics, the characters, the music, it's all perfect!
  15. Bilyzaou
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Muy buen juego al nivel del kof 2002 en cuanto la fluidez, un punto negativo sería que los escenarios se ven vacíos y sin apenas cameos cosa que era habitual es la saga kof
  16. 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 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.
  17. Zer0TheHer0
    Feb 19, 2022
    0
    Can't rebind the keyboard movement to the arrow keys. Are you kidding me snk? This is unacceptable.
  18. Gradius73
    Feb 17, 2022
    1
    Terrible input lag when playing online on PS5, avoid the ps5 version, also very cheap and ugly looking game.
  19. Pwndizzy
    Feb 18, 2022
    7
    This is an Honest Review from someone that has played mostly all Fighting Games in the last 15 years or so.

    I am giving the Game a 7.7/10 Graphics-6 Gameplay -10 Music-9 Online-6 Fun-7 EASE OF LEARNING-6 Controls-10 Cons: Let's be realistic, the only people that think the game looks good are hardcore fans. Killer instinct 2013, Mortal Kombat X and even Street Fighter 5 look    This is an Honest Review from someone that has played mostly all Fighting Games in the last 15 years or so.

    I am giving the Game a 7.7/10
    Graphics-6
    Gameplay -10
    Music-9
    Online-6
    Fun-7
    EASE OF LEARNING-6
    Controls-10

    Cons:

    Let's be realistic, the only people that think the game looks good are hardcore fans. Killer instinct 2013, Mortal Kombat X and even Street Fighter 5 look better. As you know those titles are 6+ years old. Yes Kof 14 to 15 is and upgrade but it's not a major one. The KOF story is bland and the characters themselves don't look all the great except some of the female characters. The online currently sucks but I have a PS5, I hear others having the same issue. I'm hoping for an update fix

    Pros:

    Gameplay wise it's amazing! The mechanics are crisp and smooth. The attacks and hits feel great, and the flow of the matches are responsive and quick. The roster size is awesome and it's good to see developers launching that many characters at launch. The Music is great and has a fun soundtrack. Roll back net code is a plus obviously.

    Overall, I will admit i was hoping to have my expectations shattered. The game does not look appealing. I still bought it regardless because I support all developers but it's time for SNK to start a new game I feel.    … Expand
  20. BreakerPlatnum
    Feb 19, 2022
    3
    "The King of Discord 15"

    This game is a flop while the KOF fanboys are really trying to claim 6k on steam at launch is good. I have to wait 2-3 minutes to find a match 3 day's after launch & the controls themselves are some of the most unresponsive stuff I've played in a while. You try to do a charge input it doesn't register, you try to do a DP doesn't register, The list goes on. From    "The King of Discord 15"

    This game is a flop while the KOF fanboys are really trying to claim 6k on steam at launch is good. I have to wait 2-3 minutes to find a match 3 day's after launch & the controls themselves are some of the most unresponsive stuff I've played in a while. You try to do a charge input it doesn't register, you try to do a DP doesn't register, The list goes on. From ridiculous grabs and absolutely TERRIBLE hit boxes your bound to get frustrated. People are scared to review the game honestly because it's SNK but this definitely isn't worth $60 for a below average fighter that barley works. This game is 3 day's old and you can already barley find a match. 2 years from now this game Will be discord only because comparing this mess to any recent fighting game is embarrassing. This feels like a Dreamcast game that was just ported and for a 2022 fighting that only has a big roster (That's mainly copy pasted from XIV). You can have fun playing but you'd be better of playing almost any other fighting game honestly.

    They shattered expectations alright. They shattered them so much I want my money back    … Expand
  21. Merlin88
    Mar 4, 2022
    3
    Cannot compete with nowadays fighting games. Not really great combos, just button bash and you're good to go
  22. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    2
    Too few characters, DLC too expensive.
    New characters are not attractive. Boss designs are terrible.
    Default costumes are not good and there are too few costumes.
  23. dragoneric
    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.
  24. 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...
  25. LoucuraTotal
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    A really fun The King of Fighters game. A lot of characters, combos e moves, good graphics and a amazing soundtrack. The gameplay is a very soft and easy!
  26. Ic3_winterhell
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    KOF 15 es uno de los mejores juegos de la saga, toma la based KOF 14 y la mejora añadiendo combos mas agiles y con mejor feedback a la hora de implememntarlos. De los 40 peleadores solo un par de ellos son algo inutiles, pero la mayoria funcionan bien.

    Si eres Veterano de la saga reconoceras cada movimiento de los personajes pues muchos tienen un set bastante similar a entregas pasadas    KOF 15 es uno de los mejores juegos de la saga, toma la based KOF 14 y la mejora añadiendo combos mas agiles y con mejor feedback a la hora de implememntarlos. De los 40 peleadores solo un par de ellos son algo inutiles, pero la mayoria funcionan bien.

    Si eres Veterano de la saga reconoceras cada movimiento de los personajes pues muchos tienen un set bastante similar a entregas pasadas sobretodo de la saga de OROCHI.

    Visualmente luce muy bien una mezcla 2.5d que hace que el Full 3d quede en el pasado.
    Algo muy bueno es que porfin hay Team Endings buenos y largos asi como un random endings lo que hace que haya mucho contenido de la historia del juego y te incite a terminar el juego muchas veces. Lo anterior da mucha recompensas y se siente que vas avanzando conforme pasas el juego y siempre hay algo que hacer.

    Uno de lo mas impresionante que tiene el juego es su Modo DJ Music, que es nada mas y nada menos que TODA la banda sonora de todos los juegos de KOF desde el 94 hasta el 15, està funcion la puedes usar ya sea para escuchar como un reproductor convencional o hacer tus playlist y usarlas tanto en modos como 1 vs 1 local como en modo entrenamiento o programar los escenarios para que salgan con una cancion predeterminada. Es alucinante!!

    Tambien nos encontramos con tutoriales muy bien diseñados y el modo clasico de retos, donde como es ya costumbre se ponene un conjunto de combos y tu como jugador tienes que hacerlos. Cada uno de los personajes los tiene y es muy gratificante terminarlos todos.

    Para los Trophy hunters hay buenas noticias pues la mayoria de logros o trofeos salen simultaneamente al completar todo lo anterior. Hay algunos que son del multiplayer.
    En cuanto el multiplayer hay muchas opciones y no he tenido tanta suerte con el lag, pero estò se lo atribuyo mas a mi conexion que ha otra cosa.

    En general Puedo decir que es de mis KOF Favoritos junto con el 95 98 2002 y 13, creo que es el juego con mas contenido y con los mejores combos de la fanquicia. Un 100 porque me cumplio con todo. Le iba a bajar un punto por los DLC pero considerando que la competencia te da 8 peleadores y aqui son 40 , pues creo que no es negativo. Eso si; son algo caros pero no hay prisa pues el roaster es bastante amplio con la version base.    … Expand
  27. 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. 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!
  28. AgenteVoid
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    Its a good fighting game, it has some welcome improvments from the last one.
  29. PMG-Writer
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    Unfortunately, we are a bit disappointed with the latest spin-off. We see "The King of Fighters XV" more as an improved version of the good predecessor. All modes are fun, but we would have expected more in some areas. The number of characters has also been reduced compared to the predecessor and the training for newcomers would have been better. So fans of the genre and the series canUnfortunately, we are a bit disappointed with the latest spin-off. We see "The King of Fighters XV" more as an improved version of the good predecessor. All modes are fun, but we would have expected more in some areas. The number of characters has also been reduced compared to the predecessor and the training for newcomers would have been better. So fans of the genre and the series can gladly strike again. But other players should rather read up a bit and prepare themselves before the game gets interesting.… Expand
  30. GT2040GamingPR
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Better than KOF XIV I liked this one more, although it maintains the same essence and I liked the female characters more that way SNK is done very well
  31. largexyz
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    少なくとも、ストリートファイター5より面白いです。KOF14より10キャラ減ってしまったのは残念ですが、1キャラ毎に個性が増したのはGoodです。弱P連打＋攻撃ボタンで自動的にゲージ技を分岐させられるようになったのも〇。
    強いて言うなら、ストーリーが中途半端があって残念でした。
    クロスプレイと新キャラ追加が楽しみです。 Graphics:8/10 Gameplay:10/10 Online:9/10 Story: 7/10 Extra: 9/10    少なくとも、ストリートファイター5より面白いです。KOF14より10キャラ減ってしまったのは残念ですが、1キャラ毎に個性が増したのはGoodです。弱P連打＋攻撃ボタンで自動的にゲージ技を分岐させられるようになったのも〇。
    強いて言うなら、ストーリーが中途半端があって残念でした。
    クロスプレイと新キャラ追加が楽しみです。

    Graphics:8/10
    Gameplay:10/10
    Online:9/10
    Story: 7/10
    Extra: 9/10

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#55 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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  1. Positive: 43 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. MeuPlayStation
    May 11, 2022
    78
    The King of Fighters XV is far from the perfection, but it has more highs than lows. The roster is huge, the mechanics are better and gameplay is pretty fun. But the visuals are not on the same level as the main games of the generation and the Story Mode is really bad. So, if you just want to fight with your friends and have a good time, go for it. But if you want a deeper experience, this ain't it.
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  2. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    85
    The King of Fighters XV improves on what was presented in its predecessor, especially the graphics and the online netcode. However, the absence of some classic fighters is notable. And mechanically speaking, don't expect anything too different from KOF XIV.
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  3. IGN Brasil
    Apr 7, 2022
    80
    The King of Fighters XV may not be the best fighting game of the current generation of consoles, and it may not have the best graphics or visual style ever seen in the fighting game market, but it is certainly a fun game that will give fans enough reason to kill the nostalgia of the good arcade times. Its classic and new characters do the trick to bring lively and fierce disputes above all, especially with online modes that work and will make the battles pay for many hours.
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