The King of Fighters XV

"While there are some elements of KOFXV I wish were given more attention to, it&s;s great characters, eye-catching visuals, and intricate yet engaging gameplay make it appealing to both veteran players and newcomers alike."

"The King of Fighters XV is a fun, deep fighting game with a promising online infrastructure."

"A good sequel to the historic saga, a robust and fun fighting game, although still with clear room for improvement."

"Despite King of Fighters XV&s;s quality-of-life shortcomings, there&s;s no arguing that it&s;s still a good fighting game. It&s;s just as fast and entertaining as previous entries in the franchise and brings the series into a new era with vastly improved …"

"King of Fighters XV set out to “shatter all expectations” and met most of them instead. While a slightly hollow presentation sets its crown crooked, the game’s core is a solid engine and a diverse roster that will warrant longterm …"

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"The King of Fighters XV is a solid 2D fighter on its most basic level and a natural must play for fans of the franchise."

"Playing KoF 15, I recall one of my favorite memories – one where I spent multiple hours playing fighting games at an arcade during a trip to Japan. By staying true to that identity as an arcade fighter and focusing …"

"‎It is a clear improvement over version XIV and is positioned as one of the most complete and accessible games of the moment, without sacrificing its essence.‎"

"KOF XV is a great game, but it lacks a bit of courage, that spark capable of revolutionizing the series. I don&s;t expect a Copernican revolution like it was at the time of KOF &s;96, but SNK will have to …"

"SNK has finally delivered another King Of Fighters worthy of the modern era. Not only have they rectified past errors, they have refined the experience to be the most functional and accessible that King Of Fighters has been for years. …"

"The King of Fighters XV features excellent core combat that serious fighting game fans will enjoy, though its single-player offerings leave a bit to be desired."

"King of Fighters XV marks an excellent return for the series, modernising it at nearly every turn. While we await a story that&s;ll finally do justice to the characterful roster, it stakes a claim to SNK&s;s past with an eye …"

"King of Fighters XV is definitely one of the best fighting games out there, with a great variation of different characters to choose from. Unfortunately, it also suffers from some terrible design choices especially when trying to make up for …"

"The King of Fighters XV is a great comeback for the series in a genre filled with such big titles. SNK has done a great job at creating a complex but accessible fight system that will appeal to old and …"

"‎If what you longed for was ‎‎to perform insane combos, a good pace of action and perfect your combat technique with your favorite SNK fighters‎‎, The King of Fighters 15 will meet all your needs, if, instead, you craved something …"

"For a lot of fighting game fans, The King of Fighters 15 is exactly what they’ve been looking for - a no frills fighter that focuses on its mechanics and doesn’t hold the player&s;s hand. In a generation where most …"

"King of Fighters XV isn&s;t revolutionary, but it&s;s a solid, feature-laden package with personality and style."

"The King of Fighters XV builds on the solid foundation set by its predecessor after the series’ 3D visual overhaul. The graphics and netcode are much improved from KOF 14 while the base mechanics feel like the familiar King of …"

"The King of Fighters XV is the greatest release in the series rich history. With its fluid and deep combat, veterans can compete in thrilling and intense battles. However, SNK has also included numerous elements that make the game accessible …"

"An excellent rebound from the divisive The King of Fighters XIV, KOF XV showcases developer SNK&s;s deep fighting game chops via a creative combat system, vibrant graphics, and many fun extras."

"King of Fighters XV delivers an excellent fighting game that will appeal to beginners and pros alike. Instantly accessible, the training tools will allow players to go as deep as they like on learning mechanics. Beautiful and deliriously fun - …"

"King of Fighters XV is perhaps the most accessible game in the series so far. Rollback netcode, great fighting game mechanics, and amazing visuals and sounds flesh out the game, and make it one of the better King of Fighters …"

"King of Fighters XV is a wonderful addition to the series. If you are like me and are hoping for an expansion of the single player modes though, you are going to be disappointed. Still the roster and game play …"

"While the single-player offerings are decidedly paltry, the game&s;s tweaked and revised mechanics along with its superbly gratifying presentation deliver in spades with an impressive roster that will only get stronger over time with at least 12 characters coming to …"

"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."

"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 …"

"The King of Fighters XV still feels left in the past when it comes to its single player offerings, but what it lacks in ambition, it makes up in solid fundamentals and great netcode that make the online experience the …"

"If you want something to play almost exclusively as a standard person vs. person fighter, particularly if you’re focused on doing so online, then KoF XV is one of the better options available today. If you’re more interested in a …"

"Players willing to push through some frustration, however, will find a macabre yet charming experience that harkens back to gaming’s early years. Infernax is a solid tribute to the Castlevania series and a fun time for anyone looking for an …"

"Fighting game fans can&s;t really go wrong with King of Fighters XV - a sequel that doesn&s;t shy away from the technical depth of its predecessors. It&s;s obviously still early days, but it feels like SNK has improved upon King …"

"King of Fighters XV is a delight. It feels like a new dawn for a legendary series, and I am genuinely excited to try out some of the future DLC characters that are on their way over the course of …"

"Anyhow, outside of my own struggles with the controls that happens in every Japanese fighting game, I liked what KOF XV had to offer in terms of special moves and mechanics."

"King of Fighters XV is the best version of KOF to date. Thanks to the improvements made to online play due to well-implemented roll-back netcode, it’s also a game primed for modern audiences and gaming habits. While its lack of …"

"King of Fighters XV feels like a solid refinement of a lot of its predecessors, learning from their mistakes to become something altogether better here. It’s not perfect, it’s not easy to learn, and there are some characters missing that …"

"Overall, The King of Fighters XV is the excellent love letter to the franchise we all needed. It brings a perfect mixture of the best of every Saga while having a more celebratory feel all around. The experience offers everything …"

"At full price, KOV15 brings very few improvements that mostly focus on online play, a very limited number of modes, a very disappointing story, and slow progress in graphic design, the game doesn&s;t help with taking the series forward but …"