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Review Embargo Lifts on at 8:00 AM PST/ 11:00 AM EST on February 11th, 2022.

Thanks to Tinsley PR for the review code of King of Fighters XV - Stay tuned for our verdict as well Will update thread according as always!

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[Guileless]

Do sites like IGN actually review fighting games nowadays?

 

[The Pleasure]

Do sites like IGN actually review fighting games nowadays?

Only if you can smash buttons against bros in an ultimate showdown.

 

[Lone Wolf]

Do sites like IGN actually review fighting games nowadays?

8/10

 

[Elder Legend]

Here is ours - 8/10

 

[splattered]

Tempted to jump on this on Xbox Though my time to game on console these days is so limited i'm worried i'll never play it

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[nikos]

I'd love to get this, but I never really got into KoF so I'd have to learn the game plus THREE characters minimum. Seems like a lot. I'll probably get it anyway.

 

[Hoppa]

Was expecting a 7 and still am but looking forward to it nonetheless

 

[Elder Legend]

How do you rate the waifus?

I didn't play the game, our other writer has. But based of the trailers, Mai is hot as always.

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

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[IbizaPocholo]

The King of Fighters XV is a huge upgrade over its predecessor in its visuals and presentation, and its minor tweaks to gameplay make an already stellar franchise even better.

 

[splattered]

Almost pre-ordered deluxe edition w season pass but at like $85 or whatever I decided to wait for an eventful sale. Tons of other games to play in the meantime. Glad it's scoring well though!

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

How are the loading times on PS5??

 

[kunonabi]

How are the loading times on PS5??

Really good. Switching characters in training mode is very quick.

 

[Ceallach]

Are there any meaningful differences between PS4 version running on PS5 and the PS5 version?

I got it for PS4 because I wanted the Omega edition

 

[Life]

I get the most satisfaction out of competing in fighting games...but every time a new KOF releases - I pass. The game has a ton of characters which is great - but learning to play 3 characters simultaneously is difficult. I struggle learning multiple characters in a fighting game - especially when I have to switch between them...cos I end up doing things I normally would do with another character.

My question is - why not just drop the whole 3 v3 thing? 1 v 1 as a standard is fine - and makes it so easy to get into. Heck, making it a tag-team game with assists is easier than learning 3 characters. Until KOF does that - it's hard to be interested.

I know the game allows you to play 1 v 1 but its not the competitive standard.

 

[kunonabi]

Are there any meaningful differences between PS4 version running on PS5 and the PS5 version?

I got it for PS4 because I wanted the Omega edition

PS5 has better load times but worse input lag. They might be some performance issues on PS4 for supers as I was noticing some choppiness yesterday during some moves.

 

[Calling 911 Melts Beams]

will be playing this while i wait for mario kart 9 to come out

 

[Ceallach]

PS5 has better load times but worse input lag. They might be some performance issues on PS4 for supers as I was noticing some choppiness yesterday during some moves.

So it sounds like running the PS4 version on a PS5 isn't going to be any different then. Nice.

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

"Professional" reviews of fighting games are kinda pointless.

 

[NeverYouMind]

I get the most satisfaction out of competing in fighting games...but every time a new KOF releases - I pass. The game has a ton of characters which is great - but learning to play 3 characters simultaneously is difficult. I struggle learning multiple characters in a fighting game - especially when I have to switch between them...cos I end up doing things I normally would do with another character.

My question is - why not just drop the whole 3 v3 thing? 1 v 1 as a standard is fine - and makes it so easy to get into. Heck, making it a tag-team game with assists is easier than learning 3 characters. Until KOF does that - it's hard to be interested.

I know the game allows you to play 1 v 1 but its not the competitive standard.

Are you a Capcom fanboy? Because you sound like a Capcom fanboy.

P.S. Only 2 more days until the PC version releases.

 

[Life]

Are you a Capcom fanboy? Because you sound like a Capcom fanboy.

P.S. Only 2 more days until the PC version releases.

Your idiotic response is unappreciated.

 

[Guileless]

Really good. Switching characters in training mode is very quick.

Huzzah!

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

I struggle learning multiple characters in a fighting game - especially when I have to switch between them...cos I end up doing things I normally would do with another character.

You should really just learn how to play everyone at a most basic level anyway and then focus on a few favourites.
Most fighting games (except mk), are set up in a way where if you understand the basics/fundamentels really well, you can pass those on to different characters quite easily, even if their combos and special moves have different properties; it also helps a lot with actually understanding what your opponents are doing with other characters.

So playing a tag/team fighting game might actually make you a better fighting player as a whole.

 

[Mabdia]

I didn't play the game, our other writer has. But based of the trailers, Mai is hot as always.

I've watched a review of a brazilian youtuber that seems to have the same taste as mine about the KOF series and by what him talked about the game, I might like it. And man... Vanessa, Mary and Shermie day one!!!!

 

[The Pleasure]

I get the most satisfaction out of competing in fighting games...but every time a new KOF releases - I pass. The game has a ton of characters which is great - but learning to play 3 characters simultaneously is difficult. I struggle learning multiple characters in a fighting game - especially when I have to switch between them...cos I end up doing things I normally would do with another character.

My question is - why not just drop the whole 3 v3 thing? 1 v 1 as a standard is fine - and makes it so easy to get into. Heck, making it a tag-team game with assists is easier than learning 3 characters. Until KOF does that - it's hard to be interested.

I know the game allows you to play 1 v 1 but its not the competitive standard.

Only want to use one character?

 

[Arthimura]

Planning to get this. Amazon delayed my physical copy, trying to decide if I just go digital or wait for the delivery.

I hope I can get into this game, I used to play KOF 98' a lot with local friends, after that I played some titles in the franchise but just a little.

Street Fighter V is too hard for me, too many charge characters. I can only execute combos well with a few characters.

 

[Ge Os]

My question is - why not just drop the whole 3 v3 thing? 1 v 1 as a standard is fine - and makes it so easy to get into. Heck, making it a tag-team game with assists is easier than learning 3 characters. Until KOF does that - it's hard to be interested.

You do know most tag-team games with assists requiere you to learn how to use at least 2 characters, right?

 

[Pejo]

So it's at 81 metacritic now, about what I expected. They added the characters I was hoping for, and the game looks fun enough, I'm in. Super pumped about B. Jenet being added later, never thought we'd see her again. Looks so much better than XIV

 

[Mabdia]

I get the most satisfaction out of competing in fighting games...but every time a new KOF releases - I pass. The game has a ton of characters which is great - but learning to play 3 characters simultaneously is difficult. I struggle learning multiple characters in a fighting game - especially when I have to switch between them...cos I end up doing things I normally would do with another character.

My question is - why not just drop the whole 3 v3 thing? 1 v 1 as a standard is fine - and makes it so easy to get into. Heck, making it a tag-team game with assists is easier than learning 3 characters. Until KOF does that - it's hard to be interested.

I know the game allows you to play 1 v 1 but its not the competitive standard.

Simple!

Select a main, train to be really good with it. After that, every match give a handicap to you opponent and let he win the first 2 rounds. After that put your training into practice and kick his ass with your only main!

 

[Amiga]

Here is ours - 8/10

The review itself was impressive. business like and straight to the points. A bit like another favorite ACG. You on a good track, keep it up.

 

[wecantrepeat]

I'd absolutely play it if I had space. Guess I will stick with 2002 UM and 98 UM. Also XIII, probably.

 

[Life]

You do know most tag-team games with assists requiere you to learn how to use at least 2 characters, right?

And you do know that 2 is less than 3, right?

Not to mention in tag fighters you swap in and out of your mains - so you're constantly getting used to playing with them. With KOF you get like 1 round on average? Unless you're really good.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Your idiotic response is unappreciated.

Lets be honest. Even if you could choose the same character three times, you would find another excuse KoF XV is not good enough for you.