![]() ![]() Characters like Shun’ie and Terry rely on close-range attacks with some specials that can close the distance, while Athena is all about being able to fire out ranged attacks and close the distance with a spin move. I’m incredibly basic so I stuck with Shun’ie, arguably the game’s main character, Kyo, and Terry Bogard (hey, that’s that them there guy from Smash), but I also messed around with most of the roster and found them all to be very different from one another. I was hesitant about it at first, but then I realised I wouldn’t have to deal with twats online swapping their characters every chance they get to avoid being knocked out and I instantly loved it. That means you need to think carefully about the order of your fighters to try to balance their strengths and weaknesses. Capcom do a similar thing, it’s different here as fighters can’t be tagged out. You’ll have the chance to get used to three characters at once, as each player picks a team of three. Instead, everyone here feels incredibly distinct from one another and I don’t doubt they’d each take a long time to master. With 39 characters at launch, it’s a stacked roster that doesn’t feel loaded with clone characters or ‘this fighter but with wings’. Speaking of characters, that’s one of the areas where KoF15 shines the brightest. What seems like a simple tournament is actually backed up by characters with powers they can’t control, long-dead names being resurrected, and weird snake demons. ![]() Some background research told me that there’s a hell of a lot more going on with its story and characters than you might think. Special mention has to go to the stages, which are full of fun little details like the Metal Slug POWs in the Sahara level.Īlthough the graphics discourse is well-known, this is still my first King of Fighters, so the characters and world are completely new to me. It’s nothing compared to the sprites featured in older games, but the vibrant colours and animations help give each character a ton of personality and keep the experience upbeat along with the kick-ass electric soundtrack. ![]() KoF14 was notorious for its cheap-looking graphics as it transitioned to 3D models, but none of that is present here and it’s pretty close to Street Fighter 5 or SoulCalibur 6 in terms of visual quality. See you on online when the KOF XV Open Beta Test kicks off November 19, on PS4 and PS5.Even without any extra padding, The King of Fighters 15 has managed to solve one of its biggest issues right out of the gate - its look. Room Match in particular features KOF XV’s newest feature-Draft Vs, which will undoubtedly take your fights to a whole new level. There’s two online and two offline modes Casual Match and Room Match can be accessed online while Training and Versus are accessible offline. What’s a fighting game without different fighting modes, and this Open Beta Test features plenty to keep you busy. This is a big chance for many fans to try out the heavily anticipated resurrected characters. Naturally, there’s crossplay between both consoles, and so we hope you’ll join us in playing together online.īegins: November 19 at 7:00pm PST / 3:00am BST (4:00am CET) / 12:00pm JSTĮnds: November 22 at 6:59am PST / 2:59pm BST (3:59pm CET) / 11:59pm JST Open Beta Test Outlineįor this Open Beta Test, players can select from eight characters: Dolores, a KOF XV newcomer, Shun’ei, the hero for KOF XV, the team members for Team Orochi-Yashiro, Shermie, and Chris, and finally the team members for Team Sacred Treasures-Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, and Chizuru Kagura. Some may have noticed the details on her clothing are similar to the embroidery found on another character, and so along with that info and the fact that she’s paired up with such a strange team means this story is something you won’t want to miss! Get ready for some awesome fights with the cool and collected mysterious Dolores.Īn Open Beta Test for PS4 and PS5 consoles has been announced to test out the smooth online fighting experience. Also, she’s joined arms with the general Heidern and another new character, Isla. Our newest character is quite mysterious, as she’s a medium who can speak to the earth and control holy soil. Try out the Open Beta Test when it launches to experience the game and all its crazy fun fighting systems. ![]() Vibrant and powerful special moves shake up the stage as Shatter Strike, a new gameplay mechanic introduced in KOF XV makes fights more exciting than ever. KOF is also known for its large roster, and KOF XV does not slack in this department either as it boasts 39 playable characters on launch. Excluding spinoffs, the series has now reached 15 mainline titles (currently KOF XV), and its classic 3-on-3 team battle system is as robust as ever. The King of Fighters (KOF) first came onto the scene in 1994 and became one of SNK’s leading fighting game series. ![]()
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