The King of Fighters XV

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. GameSkinny
    Feb 14, 2022
    70
    King of Fighters XV completes the storyline from the previous game but doesn’t mark any significant changes otherwise. It’s an excellent overall fighter and likely to find some pull on the tournament circuit. Yet, at this point, we can’t help but feel like this is all something we’ve played many times before.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 11, 2022
    70
    Overall this seems like a game that would be good for die hard fighting fans who love playing against other people, but not recommended for anyone looking for a substantial single player experience.
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  1. Xboxygen
    Feb 18, 2022
    The King of Fighters XV succeeds where it was expected to, that is, by offering a precise and intense gameplay wrapped in a high-quality presentation, and that’s probably the most important element. The plethoric roster is varied, the mechanics are intuitive, and one ends up spending a few hours to fully master them. Nevertheless, for those among us who are less fervent of this genre, beware as this is a versus fighting game in its purest form and it doesn’t offer much more. Best reserved for those fond of it.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 10 out of 36
  1. Jt0429
    Feb 16, 2022
    8
    Good-
    The gameplay feels as refined as 14. The visuals are a substantial upgrade from 14. The game has a great balance of learning and    Good-
    The gameplay feels as refined as 14. The visuals are a substantial upgrade from 14. The game has a great balance of learning and mastering the different types of combos and mechanics

    Bad-
    The "story" mode is so awfully structured and really feels like it was intended as a extended tutorial. There isn't really any mechanical upgrades outside of visuals and honestly just feels like a remaster of 14.

    Thoughts-
    The game is fun but feels more like a overhaul instead of the next step in the series. It really only improves the visuals and presentation and that's it. The lack of a good story mode (which I beat in 2 hours) is very disappointing. Overall, if you enjoyed 14 then you will enjoy this but don't go in expecting a completely new game.    … Full Review »
  2. umairaziz
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Having Played 900+ Hours in Tekken 7, I wanted to change, KOF series has been part of my attention during my childhood, especially in the KOFHaving Played 900+ Hours in Tekken 7, I wanted to change, KOF series has been part of my attention during my childhood, especially in the KOF 96 to 98 Era, Although in my books, I awarded the crown to Tekken 7, yet in its own category, KOF XV Shines in some areas and fades in the others, Athena's appearance is elegant, Looking at Clark and Terry!!!!!! OMG, they were far more elegant in KOF 96 to 2002 titles. They need to be re-modeled. The size of the game is enormous, Having all of the Arcade games libraries on Mame Emulator on my PC takes up to under 20Gigs, this game alone requires 65+GB of Space. Leaving all the complaints aside. This game is enjoyable if given some time and learning. I haven't experienced Online yet. I seriously fear the lagging servers. But if they are at least as good as Tekken 7 Servers, then I'm happy. If your wallet won't hurt, you may get it now @ $28.00 on XBox, else wait for it to drop at $10.00, and then you may secure a copy of your own.… Full Review »
  3. Zer0TheHer0
    Feb 18, 2022
    0
    Can't rebind the keyboard movement to the arrow keys. Are you kidding me snk? This is unacceptable.
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