The King of Fighters XV
The King of Fighters XV, is the fifteenth installment of The King of Fighters series. Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV! Classic popular characters, heroes and villains revived from the dead, new challengers, and more!
What it feels like
Fast-paced, high-energy competitive combat delivers kinetic rushes of flow and thrill in moment-to-moment play.
What it's about
The fighting tournament framing positions combat as athletic competition with brackets and championships.
How it plays
Frame-precise input combos and stylish execution are the definitive core of KOF XV's 1v1 fighting-game design. Deep execution-focused melee combat rewarding stylish play and expressive character control. Selecting and arranging a team of distinct characters before battle is central to team-based gameplay.
How it looks and sounds
Japanese anime-inspired character design and visual language are evident in the character roster and presentation. 3D rendering constrained to 2D-plane gameplay, typical of modern fighting-game presentation.
How it's structured
KOF XV organizes combat around team-based 3v3 fighting, a series signature where coordinated roles and team synergy matter. Direct player-versus-player competition is the primary mode and competitive focus of the fighting game. Combat unfolds in bounded arenas rather than traversable worlds, typical of fighting games.
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