It took more time to make than I thought! Hope you'll find it somewhat useful ^^
@duncan3998
2 жыл бұрын
Yessir! analysis over 9000. Good stuff, man
@guillermo4687
2 жыл бұрын
It was! Why don’t you make a Top 10/20 of only forgotten characters that deserve a spot in XV?
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Shoryugame. Thanks for this review. Did you know that KOF XV is most likely the final chapter of the Dimensions (Shun) Saga? There is an interview that says that.
@MuhammadAli-xw4yc
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't care less about the storyline. They are made up rubbish anyway. Most people don't play fighting games for storyline anyway. If Gamers want decent storylines, then we have open world games, Rpgs,Jrpgs, and point and click. Mortal kombat went Hollyweird on our ass with convoluted bullshit story, which most gamers didn't give a shit about. Gameplay and graphics and cool ass characters is what most of us care about.
@juanca2567
2 жыл бұрын
It will not be the best game. KOF XVI will be because it’ll be likely a dream match (I hated the no story despite Nameless being deep in lore in 2002 UM, so it better not happen again with Love Heart and Mui Mui). Although a KOF 12 UM would be better, if 13 wasn’t the worst game in terms of roster and lore, with a very good final boss, climax, ending, and that’s it. Oswald was cut, Gato was cut, and Adelheid was just a support along with Heidern (who wasn’t in the Ash saga at all), Vanessa, Ramon, Blue Mary, and Seth (who will never return because of the voice actor being dead and no new one for some reason). Those graphics are not worth it, and it’s ugly in my opinion. Eolith pushed SNK to adding the New Faces and 97 special teams in the original 2002, so they will likely not be in 12 UM because of laziness.
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
The meter system in this game is awesome. Less annoying than XIII and more practical than XIV. It's my personal favourite meter system in the entire series.
@ameernurhaqeem9738
2 жыл бұрын
Xiii is just loop fest u got hit one time that's is 90 too 70% health gone loo
@ubergamer2010
2 жыл бұрын
I love how versatile it is. Some players, like me, will burn more meter for EX moves. Other people will prefer quick max cancels!
@StockeTepes
2 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this from you! Hearing your thoughts on the game, especially the lore was something that KOF fans and you really made me pay attention to this time around.
@bwareist
2 жыл бұрын
I really like this game, and I rank it quite highly on my all time list somewhere in the Top 5. The biggest complaint I have with the game is the lackluster "Story Mode". I gave them a pass in KOF XIV since they were getting back on their feet, but I can't give them one here. The old arcade mode with character endings trope doesn't cut it for a Story Mode anymore, they need to step it up in that department. There were hints of it, but not enough to call it satisfactory. It's one of the many reasons why games like MK, Tekken and Guilty Gear are so successful.
@danriu
2 жыл бұрын
You can't compare the size of WARNER BROTHERS and BANDAI NAMCO to SNK, is a completely unfair comparison and an unreasonable expectation, with a company as small as SNK you either put the money on Online and gameplay or non important features like a story mode, and SNK did the best with what they have.
@bwareist
2 жыл бұрын
@@danriu I'm not comparing, I'm saying one of the reasons why those games are more successful is that they care about Single Player content. I'm not asking for high quality ultra realism, I'm asking to put forth effort. I'm just asking for the bare minimum. I'm just asking them to try. That's the bare minimum. Plus it's done before with lower budgets. There's no excuse
@danriu
2 жыл бұрын
@@bwareist Like for example?
@bwareist
2 жыл бұрын
@@danriu The biggest name in FG's in recent memory to show this was Marvel vs Capcom Infinite. The game had a significantly low budget and was able to implement a proper story mode. Even though it's not directly stated Soulcalibur VI has shown signs that it didn't have that big of a budget either. I'm not saying they need to pull out a GG, MK or Tekken. I'm just asking them to try. There are hints of it here and there but it's not enough.
@danriu
2 жыл бұрын
@@bwareist That game was a failure, how funny you mentioned the worst possible example for your case, and every fighting game personality that talks about the case always mention that their mistake was to invest on a story mode instead of the actual presentation and roster of the game which was what killed it, and what SNK is doing great with KOF XV and is selling amazingly well, you basically are just a casual looking for casual content, is not what actually sells and maintain fighting games specially low budget ones.
@christhechilled
2 жыл бұрын
The best feature that Kof 13 has over Kof 15 is the color customization. You can make any of your favorite characters new color palette 🎨. The possibilities were endless.
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
You're right. I don't know if XV could include this feature with its 3D models.
@spookykujo6538
2 жыл бұрын
If this mode gets added into 15, then it'll actualy be my favorite KOF game, wel, I LOVE this game, but as you said, the thing 13 has over 15 is color customization. Lets just hope it gets added.
@lubong
2 жыл бұрын
I think snk should add the feature/ability to turn off rush combos in kof 15 more options = better
@royshaheer
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe the tag system can be added to it... As an option...
@carlosaugusto9821
2 жыл бұрын
@@royshaheer I have doubts if it can work that way. Turning KoF into tag requires a lot of thinking, it cant be an extra thing that is handled so lightly. After all, the failure of striker and Tag games is related to the poor implementation of those mechanics, that Snk just couldnt polish enough when they made yearly sequels. So that must not happen again. Snk needs to carefully plan the gameplay around the tag system.
@prrithwirajbarman8389
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@captainmega6310
2 жыл бұрын
@@carlosaugusto9821 but hey, more options = better
@Canalbiruta
2 жыл бұрын
Or at least nerf them even more. I like the idea of them using the resources more recklessly compared to a full blown crafted combo, but still, needs to do less damage. The mind set riot has with project L is exactly what can solve rush combos "is not about closing the gab between casuals and pros, is about making it fun regardless"
@sehtuk3953
2 жыл бұрын
I just wanna say it's so refreshing to hear someone talk about KOF XV without making the whole thing "god I miss XIII" or "It's ok but it's not Guilty Gear Strive". It felt like it was either people new to KOF and expecting ArcSys graphics or people who really, really missed the XIII sprites. It just feels nice to have someone talk about the game on it's on merits (for the most part), and not laser-focus on the graphics of the game.
@Canalbiruta
2 жыл бұрын
"is not gg strive" me as a gg fan "thank god, cuz i dropped that game"
@owenbridgers
Жыл бұрын
@@Canalbiruta Yeah I don’t like Guilty Gear lol
@exeedur451
2 жыл бұрын
You're of the fewest kof hardcore kof fans who gave an unbiased honest review so long to this game.. you gave it its right fairly.. THANKS
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful.
@Layanor
2 жыл бұрын
You should have done auto combos more. You would be shocked at how situational they are. You have to be point blank, closer than throw range. You cant push forward or backward and must be in neutral just to get it to work. Almost all of them can be ducked. I'll put it this way. If you get hit by one, you deserve it, and blaming the game for it is kinda pointless. ;)
@sturmwolken21736
2 жыл бұрын
Personally, KoF XV just feels good. That's the long and short of it, it feels _good_ to play. It feels snappy and responsive, and the cancels feel oh-so good. The only thing I would want is if they maybe made it so characters could juggle a little bit more freely, since one of my favorite things about KoF XIII in comparison was how good it felt to land a fat combo off of a stray hit. It also has the opposite problem of most fighting games to me; I struggle to find a main in most fighting games, whereas with XV despite being 3v3 I'm having a hard time choosing characters to play. Between Ralf, Ash, Terry, Clark, Kyo, Iori, Ryo, Vanessa, Krohnan, Blue Mary, Antonov, Kukri, Robert, Elizabeth... honestly, I love to play most of the roster. Especially with Yamazaki coming in May, I have most of my favorite characters in the game. Overall, the game doesn't have Shingo so 0/10.
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. The game is a lot of fun and all characters are super enjoyable.
@izanagi2488
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, only characters I am maining are Iori and Krohnen once I try to get the game.
@jacksoncooper8459
2 жыл бұрын
XV is absolutely fun and beginner friendly! I've been having a good time online and enjoyed going through the story mode with all the teams. That said, the game's still beginning and I hope it will add some extra content. Because I want to play Endless with my girl, Athena! I'm hoping we some of the bosses that were revived from Verse. Otoma=Raga and Re Verse were awesome and cool as new bosses, but we're too easy to deal with. I really hope it isn't the end for the Shun'ei saga. But anyway, here's to KOF XV, and for more KOFs to come!
@MuhammadAli-xw4yc
2 жыл бұрын
I luke Shun ei but I realise he sorta sucks I'n character design. I want snk to move on from his storyline and fluff filler Isla crap. It's time for a fresh story. The nests saga was ok but I couldn't wait for it to end. Story's in fighting games is like a story in a porn flick. 99% of the viewers dont give a shit. Most of us just want the action. Isla got same power as Shun ei boring and cliched. Oh yeah give a female the same powers as the thrash hero. My God how cliched. Shun EU sucks as the main dude. Kyo is way better and so was K Dash. Sick of headphone cornball Shun ei. I love his moveset but just looking at him. Reminds me how corny he actually looks. When I look at Kyo and Iori they are too bad ass Chad's. Terry a bad ass chad, same with Kim. Even Sie Kensou looks decent in kof 14.
@malcovich_games
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like Otoma Raga could be hard even with the current moveset. SNK just didn't make the AI troll enough, even on the current highest difficulty. Imagine a difficulty up to 8 (from 5) and health regeneration between rounds, we can all rage harder again.
@MarioUcomics
2 жыл бұрын
I wish story mode was more like KOF 13 where you can go off on different paths and get to fighting different bosses and stages depending on if you meet certain requirements or make different choices
@jonathantyner171
2 жыл бұрын
I wish KOF 12 has character story mode & i wish KOF 13, KOF 14, & KOF 15 has both campaign story mode & character story mode.
@Salty-Josh
2 жыл бұрын
I just wanna say that the graphics of KOFXV and KOFXIII are on par for me. Go ahead sue me fight me i don't care
@nintendolife25
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the review, Shoryugame. I really appreciate the amount of details you have to breakdown in order to determine how well 15 holds out, especially the comparison to other entries. A quick shoutout for mentioning Athena when mentioning the characters who actually looked better in their transition from 13 to 14. I, honestly, never been a fan of her design in 13 and 12. I said several times before but she looked like she suffered a case of reversed aging. Overall, I’m glad 15 managed to be another great entry in the franchise. Here’s hoping SNK can raise the bar even higher! (And Team Orochi get their alternate forms.)
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
I hope so too, and thank you for the kind comment!
@InitialDL84
2 жыл бұрын
I pretty much agree with your review, especially the absence of game modes and the auto combos. I'd love a type of world tour mode that's also part of the story mode where you go through the tournament with a team and not only get their backstory in combo with the main story, but also go through various challenges and get buffs on RPG like attributes as you go through the tournament. I was surprised that they don't even have a survival mode, or give you the option to do either Team or Single play like they do in previous entries. I'm hoping they will add some major patches to the game to add to the game (and have an option to turn off auto combos). Another thing I'd like to add is that a lot of the characters are fun as hell to play with. I'm finding myself playing with characters I usually don't even touch in previous KOFs, but on 15 I find myself playing with Clark, Khronen, Ralf, etc. Every fighter has something fun and unique about them, and it honestly makes it difficult to find a concrete team to stick with. My mains are normally Andy and Chris (which I'm happy that they added Chris again!), with a toss up for the 3rd, but now I find myself having multiple teams to play with. This is the most I've played a KOF game since maybe Dreammatch '99 on Dreamcast and KOF 2000.
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
You're right about the characters being so much fun. I'm in the same situation as you. I still can't find my definitive main team. So many good choices!
@jonathantyner171
2 жыл бұрын
I wish KOF XV has a new age & a new era.
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
King's fabric from her clothes lags the game a bit on the ps4 version lol.
@thunderlightning1980
2 жыл бұрын
I am mad that the bosses were underwhelming. I like difficulty which is why I play Nintendo hard games.
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
I love the announcer but it its weird when they say "player 1/2 needs a miracle" when I have a life lead like you said. I don't mind the announcer talking in the sub boss and final boss fights, I think the game announcer isn't talking in the canon universe.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
I really like the announcer of KOF XV It reminds me of the one in Regulation A
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 yeah. I like that announcer in a more funny way but it's really good a times like the way it has two different announcing sounds for the characters. But I am happy we don't have to hear " A counter hit. That's going to leave a bruise!" ever again.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
@@blaze6477 I agree. That line is stuck in head XD I still prefer the announcer of KOF 98 and 2001 but the one in XV is easily in my top 5
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 the one in 98 can be a bit too loud for me sometimes. The 2001 announcer is cool. Love the way he shouts "KO!" XV's announcer isn't just good because of the way he sounds, it's because the extra comments he says in the fights are cool and relevant most of the time and can make matches more hype. Like the Maximum impact 2 and XIV announcer but better.
@SuperLlama42
2 жыл бұрын
I miss the 2D sprites, but after the shitshow that was development on 12 and 13 I understand why they went full 3D.
@joseurbina3835
2 жыл бұрын
I never trust a single Critic or Journalist to ever Review a Fighting Game like KOF XV (Cough IGN and Inverse Cough), But if its on the right hands of a true Gamer, it's worth the Review to watch to gain my Trust.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
Hello bro. What is your opinion about the story of the game?
@joseurbina3835
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 It was Good, it wasn't really Impactful but it was certainly a way better Story than MK11, SF5, DOA6 and even T7, But other than that, I've actually only enjoyed the Sub-Plots that are way more Interesting than the Main Plot.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
@@joseurbina3835 For me the story was decent. It feels rushed especially the main plot. As you said, the subplots were more interesting. Team Krohnen's ending is easily the BEST! KOF XV feels like an happy ending for everyone. I still prefer the bittersweet finale of KOF XIII but I have to admit, it makes me feel happy for all the characters even tho I still HATE reviving dead character. Did you know that KOF XV is most likely the final chapter of the Dimensions Saga?
@joseurbina3835
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 Yeah, I read an Article about it not too long ago when "Chris Lotus" made in his Community Post, Guess the Verse/Shun'Ei Saga has Abruptly Ended in just 2 Games instead of the Usual 4 or 3 from the previous KOF Sagas, that was pretty Unfortunate. Edit: Also, Otomo=Raga is basically Kronika 2.0 from MK11. LMAO 😂
@rlam905
2 жыл бұрын
I kind of like the auto combo system for noobs. It makes them feel like they can still compete with people who can combo supers the legit way eventhough it has a medium damage penalty. If you're an intermediate player trying to do combos the legit way the noobs with autocombos will give you about an even challenge. Stomping noobs is fun but it gets old real fast so overall letting the noobs play at an intermediate level is more fun for both intermediate players and the newbies.
@tokyobassist
2 жыл бұрын
The mechanics are an improvement from 14 including how auto combos work. The roster is pretty weak and extremely safe simultaneously. The online is pretty solid though as is the presentation. I might be crazy but does this game seem really off in terms of reading inputs? I'm playing on PS4 but I've been having to use the buffer trick where you input the motion then hold the buttons down to do combos, Advanced Cancels and Climax Cancels much more than KOF13. It feels like you have to input things slow and deliberate instead of quick and reactive and it makes even basic things like cr. LK x 2 > Special feel really cumbersome.
@NemXX2
2 жыл бұрын
I did the same combo with Joe on XIV and XV. I could hardly do it on XV, it was fine in XIV. Reddit downvoted me, but i literally have both games and it's the case. I do the same thing, one game it works, on the other it doesn't. I cannot explain why. I just feel it when playing. I thought it was unreal engine 4.
@B..P..
2 жыл бұрын
Kof 15 has alot of issues. kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYWHuoB8bKKaZ6w
@B..P..
2 жыл бұрын
@@NemXX2 kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYWHuoB8bKKaZ6w
@captainmega6310
2 жыл бұрын
The roster is fine wdym
@reavernk
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't expect that Blue Mary and Anton bit. Thank you for your insight.
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Choom89
2 жыл бұрын
Best KoF IMO, go get this on Steam!
@Canalbiruta
2 жыл бұрын
The auto combos to me at least are among the least annoying and better thought out I've seen so far alongside with guilty gear's stylish mode. But i agree that it still need a tweak. I don't think turn off, but maybe the mode select from gg or even less damage would help a lot with the feeling of cheapness. Also, my fav kof is 2002 um, but oh boy! 15 is getting pretty close on surpassing it, even allowing me to play my dream team in my fav gameplay in the series (athena, blue mary and b. Jennet). Last time i've put a game in second place in the series until further hours of gameplay, it was Metroid dread, and with 100 hours it became my favorite, so let's say kof 15 is a heavy candidate to steal 2002's spot aswell.
@ZYR47
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree on Rush Combos. I'm glad they are there for people who want them, but I want to turn them off for myself because it becomes something I have to actively avoid triggering.
@mathieud1256
2 жыл бұрын
I just wish rush combos could not end with level 3 climax but be limited to a special move or a level one super to be more fair
@mariocraft3067
2 жыл бұрын
@@mathieud1256 Rush combos are not unfair, they are pretty much just a raw climax after a few hits that do the damage of a wet noodle, wheras you could do a string into max mode then a string into one or two ex moves then combo into your climax for the same meter cost.
@ZYR47
2 жыл бұрын
@@mathieud1256 They're plenty fair. They scale REALLY hard.
@mathieud1256
2 жыл бұрын
@MarioCraft they certainly save too much of an ass when panicking and unable to press command inputs for combos, special moves, or CLIMAX at the right timing. Pressing mindlessly your light punch button instead allows you to crush half of your opponent's life bar without precise timing in a reckless way to make a comeback that is so cheap i can't help but feel uncomfortable with. Especially when i see players that seem to rely too much on it as if they don't care a shit about exploring more of what the gameplay actually has to offer.
@mariocraft3067
2 жыл бұрын
@@mathieud1256 I think the loss in damage justifies the easy difficulty, though I agree that it might discourage new players from finding the coolest stuff this game has to offer.
@DanPankrat
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, I’ll present my vision of KOF 16. The final chapter in saga must be the most epic, so we need same character roster. This is the reason, why I will perform huge changes in KOF teams. But, some teams won’t be changed, like Orochi team. - Team Hero: Shun’ei, Meitenkun and Mian (she is also from China) - Team Kyo: Kyo, Shingo and Yuki (Kyo’s girlfriend, who was playable in SNK gals’ fighters) - Team Kagura: Chizuru, Iori and Maki (her soul was inside Verse) - Team Orochi: No changes - Team Super Babe: Isla, Athena and Sylvie - Team Psycho Soldier: Kensou, Bao and Momoko - Team Ikari: Heidern, Leona and Whip - Team K’: K’, Lin and Nameless (I want him back…) - Team Ash: Ash, Duo Lon and Oswald - Team Dolores: Dolores, Kukri and Najd (she should appear in some of teams) - Team Past: Saiki, Shion and Botan - Team Kim: Kim, Dong Hwan and Jae Hoon - Team South Town: Geese, Krauser and Mr. Big - Team Jin: Chonrei, Chonshu and White (I wish to see him in another SNK game) - Team Masters: Saisyu, Tung and Chin - Team Kula: Kula, Foxy and Diana - Team American Sports (they should return) - Team Another World: No changes - Team Rival: Mizuki Rashojin, Syao and Falcon (villains from Dragon Gal and Sky Love) - Mid-bosses: Antonov, Mars People and Gaidel Like in KOF XI, player usually encounters Antonov, but there are special conditions to fight another character. This is main 20 teams, or 60 characters total. Now it’s time for talk about DLC teams - Team Maximum Impact: Alba, Luise and Lien (as Soiree was kidnapped in KOF MI 2 ending) - Team Bernstein: Rugal, Adelheid and Rose (she was forced to fight) - Team Goenitz: Goenitz, Mature and Vice - Team Zero: Zero, Clone Zero and Krizalid - New Team NESTS: Igniz, Misty and Ron - New Team Garou: Kain, Grant and Freeman - Team Buriki One: - Team Dark Kombat: - Team EX: - Team Anti-Kyo: - Team New Faces: It’s alternative version of Orochi Team in 97. The team contains three new original figures. Now we have 31 teams, or 95 characters (+ Anastasia/playable boss and Uni Verse/unplayable boss). It’s bigger than 2002UM. However, the game will come to this number during the long period of support, perhaps 3-5. I would like to return of many KOF characters, so this list can be interpreted as my “dream match”. If you have your own opinion, I’ll be pleased to listen it.
@prof.laytonfan764
2 жыл бұрын
According to an interview apparently this is already the end of the saga.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
@@prof.laytonfan764 Yes. That's a fact. I feel sorry for Shun's story.
@chefvideogame
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 Are you serious!? I mean, it makes sense story wise. Re-Verse should’ve been the final boss, and Otoma=Raga would’ve been the boss of 16, but every story arc in KOF is around 3 games along with the 4th game being a dream match (minus the Orochi saga). Why would they stop now when we don’t even know where Shun’ei and Isla’s powers come from?
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
@@chefvideogame It is most likely because, much of SNK was bought by an arabian prince Arabs owned SNK, no longer chinese
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
For Kof standards I think the story was fine. I liked the rival team's cutscenes the most.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
Hello bro. Hey. Did you know that it is more likely that KOF XV is the final chapter of this saga?
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 yeah it does seem like it. From the hero team and rival team endings it does give that vibe. A bit dissapointing for Shun. I liked Isla's narrative through this story personally. Shun's ending was nice too for me.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
@@blaze6477 Yep. I guess the story was rushed because of the Arab Prince buying SNK and now owns most of the company. Making this saga the worst in terms of story. Say all you want about Eolith and KOF 2001, but the ending was more satisfying.
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 why do you have to bring up kof 2001 in everything? XD
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
5:05 I guess I have to be that guy. I like the artstyles of KOF XIII Athena's design is one of my favorites. Same with Takuma and especially Mai. I don't like realisitic artstyle/body proportions anymore Same reason why I prefer Ben 10 Omniverse and American Dragon Jake Long Season 2 artstyles.
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
The characters in XV don't even look realistic lol.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
@@blaze6477 i am not talking about KOF XV I am just defending why I like XII and XIII Athena.
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
@@meganinten0078 oh ok. I like how Athena looked in XII too. Just a homage. I mean it is jarring, especially from everyone else in the roster but I still don't think she looks bad.
@jacksoncooper8459
2 жыл бұрын
Once you've seen a schoolgirl outfit, you've seen 'em all. I love Athena, but I'm kinda happy she put her away her XII/XIII uniform. The same can be said for XI.
@foxmind2490
2 жыл бұрын
I think this means the announcer is true power behind the scenes. It was him the whole time!
@observersbirdhouse
2 жыл бұрын
2:33 Didn't the Developers or some thing say in an interview that XV was the conclusion to XIV. Even in XV's trailer they said it was the climax of the story, that's just funny to me.
@m3tl1kv3e9
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Review ShoryuGame and Hope you Enjoy of KOFXV For The Awesome Masterpiece Game and Look Foward of Rock Howard Analysis Video Soon.
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@juanca2567
2 жыл бұрын
It will not be the best game. KOF XVI will be because it’ll be likely a dream match (I hated the no story despite Nameless being deep in lore in 2002 UM, so it better not happen again with Love Heart and Mui Mui). Although a KOF 12 UM would be better, if 13 wasn’t the worst game in terms of roster and lore, with a very good final boss, climax, ending, and that’s it. Oswald was cut, Gato was cut, and Adelheid was just a support along with Heidern (who wasn’t in the Ash saga at all), Vanessa, Ramon, Blue Mary, and Seth (who will never return because of the voice actor being dead and no new one for some reason). Those graphics are not worth it, and it’s ugly in my opinion. Eolith pushed SNK to adding the New Faces and 97 special teams in the original 2002, so they will likely not be in 12 UM because of laziness.
@menorasendaiba6404
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed that KOF XV announcer is somehow, like trashtalking or kinda shaming the losing player. Sounds funny tho but they can do better The "translation" subtitle mostly lost of thoughts or misdeliver completely. I don't know what happened but it is hilariously B R U H. IMHO KOF has a better plot than SF, but the dialogue can't deliver what and why that happen or even out of character
@artbunker
2 жыл бұрын
XV is a great game and all, but no any KOF without Kim in it just aint KOF. I know he might be future but no Kim or Kensou?. I don't even play with them much, but it just doesn't feel like KOF without them. Yes Im old school. I want Choi and Chang back as well. Until then, Cant rate this higher than #3. Your video was excellent.
@23NinjaSniper
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite KoF games are: 1. KoF 2002 UM 2. KoF 15 3. KoF 13 To me this game is wayyy better to play and watch than MK11 and SFV.
@bloodfurypk666
2 жыл бұрын
i`m agree with most of your saying ,, but where i`m not agree the Shun'ei era is the worst story of kof chapter , btw Shun'ei story is done , you will dont have a 3 story , also kof15 boss are lame , rugal and orochi saga remain better story and better boss , at least kof15 have good gameplay net code and also look good
@chedysouilhi7408
2 жыл бұрын
Your analysis was top notch and well detailed , now concerning the series ranking this game would definitively be in the top 5 but in order for it to be the BEST it would require few more aspects : a couple more gorgeous stages maybe in futre DLC season passes (the stages in this game are already the best) missions that are on-par or even better than those in 2002UM or MAX IMPACT 2 (don't forget challenge mode shoryu it is a blast but also nightmare depending on how you progress ) more great DLC picks including my boy shingo , oswald , shen , igniz and let's give some obscure SNK characters a chance (imo the mid-boss guests in kof XI were a huge draw and contributed to the game 's success) give me at least one mid boss in arcade mode and THAT s it 😀😀😀💥💥 SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS!!!!!
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with on what you said. Time to bring back some obscure characters!
@rendidatriansyah6103
2 жыл бұрын
"And nerfing these two!" LMAO i got schmixed by the serious tone and the sudden bomb drops this! this is the way you should review a fighting game. biases aside, the information conveyed through this vids makes me able to decide whether it's a good product or not. KoF it's not only about legacy or nostalgia, each series has its own charms and setback. the last part about comparison is what really sells me because you tell your opinion that O2 UM is still the best but gives XV a chance. the game is still new and there's lots of possibilities happens. Also... curious, do you watch the latest SNK Japan official tournament? what are your thought on it?
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment. I haven't watched the tournament yet.
@nefariousmex2352
2 жыл бұрын
Can't believe that instead of getting this i'm shelling out money on KOF ALLSTARS on mobile especially with the Street Fighter Collab comin up 🤦♂️
@zerobeatw2059
2 жыл бұрын
I only like rush combos against the computer when I play with characters I have no business using. and that's cause I'm just playing with said people for an ending. but yeah, I've been hit with them online and it just bothers me that I couldn't get around it lol. but I'm sure at higher ranks they aren't a thing. but I'm only rank 13 myself.
@Meand_Dabois
Жыл бұрын
I don't get how this game is on PS4 but not Xbox one. Hardware wise, they're the same
@SepakanSudut
2 жыл бұрын
"... and nerfing these two.." - terry and ralf everywhere
@pleaseshutup7053
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t want an unbiased review. I want a biased review and your thoughts
@TechnicSky
2 жыл бұрын
4:55 This is another reason I enjoy this content.
@UsaginoNivix
2 жыл бұрын
i love when the commentator says OTOMA RAGA THE GODDESS OF TRUTH!!!! like she's a wrestler and not an interdimensional being that should give you an existential crisis
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@rohanbhai909
2 жыл бұрын
I have a question. In a recent interview, KOF 15 director said that KOF 15 is the last game of the story that started in KOF 14. Is that mean KOF 15 is the last game of Verse saga or there will be another game? Will KOF 16 start a new saga with new protagonist or something?
@cgk1276
2 жыл бұрын
Biggest audio gripe I have is that 2002UM music isn’t included in the DJ Station when they used songs from that game in the trailer.
@Danceofmasks
2 жыл бұрын
Plot twist: The announcer is the actual mastermind
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
I knew it!
@SG-cw6xk
2 жыл бұрын
4:53 okay that was so uncalled far that I laughed so hard
@darwinjurado6263
2 жыл бұрын
Will probably get it on sale. Thanks man.
@jday2533
2 жыл бұрын
Duuude I completely relate to the rush combo issue. I don’t think it would be much of a problem if it didn’t end in a lvl 3 super. I feel like I try my best to do combos I spent hours learning, just to get hit by a rush combo that takes half of my HP Gauge😭
@Choom89
2 жыл бұрын
You can choose an ender, you don't HAVE to spend meter! On the last hit try each button besides Light Punch, I believe Light Kick is the meterless option.
@blakemoore2660
2 жыл бұрын
I don't like rush combos but they are a good way to get more casual fans involved. KOF is known for it's high execution and offensive options. I think player pool will be dramatically lower fi they were not in the game. Plus, nobody is opening you up on defense off a rushdown combo. They mainly come from random hits and punishes. Which means we are the ones who made the mistake to get hit by those. One another note, I enjoyed the video section breakdown. Very helpful since to skip to the sections I wanted to watch.
@sci24iori13
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. Disable the rush combo snk
@HotdogJuice
2 жыл бұрын
KOF 98, 13, and now 15 are the best three to me
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
The Individual Intros are very cool! It is a shame it is only for Story Mode. I really like them. It makes me feel like watching those pre battle presentations in wrestling matches. Whip, King of Dinosaurs and Angel have my favorite
@BigMujK
2 жыл бұрын
Announcer is Goated, needs no change
@MegamanNG
2 жыл бұрын
For an honest, unbiased review of KOF XV... it's well done mate. Very well done. I got my copy on PS5 and the only difference for me is just faster load times. Other than that, it's the exact same game. I need to get an arcade stick though because those combos are a bitch to deal with and yes, SNK should consider turning off auto combo. I don't mind if it's meant to introduce new players but for veterans who played KOF, they don't need it.
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you agree with me.
@captaincz5763
2 жыл бұрын
Yet another W for Shoryu 😌 Amazing video!
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Sakf504
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really the only one here that thinks XV's original songs were a letdown compared to XIV? That's why i *REALLY* loved the adition of the DJ Station here, even with the lack of ASTs for the Neo Geo soundtracks it really is jackfull of awesome songs from previous entries and it's fun to complete the story mode with special teams to unlock them. One comment edit and i still overlooked the dumb typo of writing "themes" instead of "teams" LMAO.
@j.k.b2850
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry shoryu 13 was the pinnacle of graphics for me 😆
@MattDeRac
2 жыл бұрын
13's graphics suck.
@airsoftluke17
2 жыл бұрын
it is a 10 out of 10 would buy mai again
@amirizzat95
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you shoryu.... F rush combo🤣
@mariocraft3067
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone that uses rush combos is missing out on bigger damage with quick max mode
@kuripangui
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your passion for KOF and your talk from experience. Such a great game
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@TheRealDustinNunn
Жыл бұрын
SNK sucks anymore because the company is now owned by the Saudi Arabians. The Saudi Arabians are really crappy video game developers.
@ShoryuGame
Жыл бұрын
The Saudis aren't the developers though.
@TheRealDustinNunn
Жыл бұрын
@@ShoryuGame Regardless, SNK sucks anymore. Ever played online on The King of Fighters games? The online play sucks! In the ranked matches, you can't play 1 vs 1! It's always 3 vs 3! And there are no tag-ins and tag-outs!
@ronplays
2 жыл бұрын
excellent review! it covers a lot
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you think so!
@ninjako6255
Жыл бұрын
This is still the best review for kof15.
@ShoryuGame
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you think so.
@blazeblackk
2 жыл бұрын
Rush combos are my biggest gripe with the game. I tend to string my combos off a string of light punches and kicks. I have had to alter my play style.
@malcovich_games
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately yeah, we need to do low attacks or alternate standing and crouching instead as a workaround. At least it works for the most part, and XV (+XIV) has easier comboing of light attacks into each other than previous entries.
@SP_Sour
2 жыл бұрын
2:15 It definitely should have been in the game itself, but there actually _is_ story information on why each team entered and their motivations. Each team's story intro is on the KoF XV website. Also: I actually don't really mind the rush combos. Even though they look cheap, anyone who manages to land a rush Climax super could have theoretically done a better combo and gotten more damage. In any situation in which you can land LP->LP->LP->rush Super, it is perfectly possible to land LP->Quick MAX activate->heavy normal->special move->Super Special Move->Climax super, and this will do much more damage. So really, it's kind of a waste of meter most of the time.
@ma70er
2 жыл бұрын
I agree on Rush Combos. I got some friends now playing KOFXV... but they're using Rush Combos almost exclusively as a crutch and not putting any effort to learn. Rush Combos encourages bad habits and gives off the wrong impression that KOF is simplistic and basic. Hopefully SNK adds an option to disable them in lobbies.
@christhechilled
2 жыл бұрын
Wait, you think the blue suit in glasses and the GAME ANNOUNCER the same people? 🤔
@blaze6477
2 жыл бұрын
21:00 No I completely agree with you. Screw Rush combos in this game! Really abusable and cheap. They should've did the LP LP LP HK combination to end it with a climax at least. I still would hate it but no mash 1 button and I am pretty sure you get 40% damage or so.
@Salty-Josh
2 жыл бұрын
You know i said that it would've been bettter if you could compleetly disable the auto combos because i get why some people have a problem with it
@jacksoncooper8459
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I hate opponents who rely on autocombos. Play the game or go do something else! We need a disable option.
@Salty-Josh
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacksoncooper8459 i try to mostly not use auto combos because i wanna test myself and see if i can win without auto combos
@jacksoncooper8459
2 жыл бұрын
@@Salty-Josh Me too. I'm still at Rank 9 but I'll get there someday.
@meganinten0078
2 жыл бұрын
100% agree bro. I prefer Stylish Arts from Maximum Impact over Rush Combos anyday.
@sergioesauarambuladuran7527
2 жыл бұрын
I get your frustration with rush combos as I did not liked them when I picked KOF XV at first, now I only use them in rekkas (with Kyo and Iori for example), as pokes inmediately dropping it at hit 3 or as kill confirm
@wildos2916
2 жыл бұрын
I totally get how you feel about the rush combos. It took away what make king of fighters unique in my opinion. I always liked the challenge of executing a combo with my own skills in the game (even though I wasn't good at that). And rush combos just takes away that challenge. I would often use it by mistake when fighting too and that's annoying. I know I sound like I played kof for a long time but, I only been playing this game for a year and would prefer it to kinda be like the old sequels.
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@zararmalik979
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the review. Having a lot of fun playing this game. My personal favorite kof is 98 cause 02 sometimes gets frustrating with those never end combos. This might be the second best kof but shall know for sure by the years end if this game calls me back like 98 does even now.
@313westsidescar6
2 жыл бұрын
Great review as always when it come to KOF I know to always come here for the best reviews and info and breakdowns thanks
@ShoryuGame
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the kind comment!
@313westsidescar6
2 жыл бұрын
Your Welcome you are the reason why Ik a lot bout the back storys of KOF been watching your vids for a while now wish you nothing bout more success…….and side note I was really hoping they would of brought back nameless instead of that new k9999
@ZimpanX
6 ай бұрын
KOF XV is one of my favorites If SNK manages to take the best aspects from this (gameplay, music and quality of the roster) and up it for the next game with more character interactions, more offline modes, fully animated and voiced team endings and more details in the background (like seeing your team mates on the sidelines like in the Orochi saga) it would the best KOF yet.
@jonathantyner171
Жыл бұрын
My King of Fighters XV wishlist Coming 2023 Coming Early 2024 Sony State of Play September 2022 The Game Awards 2022 Sony State of Play February 2023 EVO Japan 2023 Sony State of Play April 2023 Sony State of Play June 2023 Summer Game Fest 2023 E3 2023 EVO 2023 Gamescom 2023 TGS 2023 SGAW 2023 The Game Awards 2023 Available February 18, 2024 Launches on February 18, 2024 19 New Characters Deluxe and Ultimate Editions Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Unreal Engine 5 Story and Character Trailer Story Trailer Commentary Team Set Trailer Open Beta Test 2nd Open Beta Test 3rd Open Beta Test
@DragonMasterSubo
7 ай бұрын
I love KOF, but it needs like twice the number of backgrounds, and a lot of the faces are just flat masks. It kind of works for blue mary, but whip and athena look awful. There's no details or texture. I love stuff like the DJ station, and the many EX moves we have access to, but some move lists like Andy and Ryo's are embarrassingly small. And yeah, there's 0 single player content. Combined with match making not working for over a year, there was not a big reason to get the game when it came out.
@floydmayweather9431
Жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of KoF, but I can't play like this, disgusting, cheap 3d, squalid and clumsy beats, how beautiful these beats were in the past parts, one look, XV are not the same KoF at all, up to the level and quality of 97, 98, 2002um, Xl, Xlll- the last two parts are very far away! Snk needs to return the series to 2d!
@IdiawesKara
8 ай бұрын
sorry, but the graphics is still an amateur job like in 14, the real problem is that they don't stylizes the moves enough, Robert with his rubber leg looks rough, or the fire effects that dont look like is burning something
@BensyBens
2 жыл бұрын
Unpopular opinion I like kof14 more than 15. Maybe the graphics of 15 is much better than 14 but i like the roster, soundtrack & the gameplay of 14 much more.
@rhd8429
2 жыл бұрын
I want lore video..🙂🙂 & I personally love kof 13 graphics..👌👌
@ozmul5810
8 ай бұрын
I totally agree on the rush combos. I'm so accustomed to chaining certain attacks and now halfway thru that chain the rush combo will activate.
@Sin606
2 жыл бұрын
Yoooo this review is similar to my experience, but I have 2 things to say. I think that with online training it's more for a one on one kinda deal Vs people just jumping in with little way to contact you if they don't already know you. The other thing is when it comes to the rush combos I don't mind it, but the salt should appropriately flow when that's how you lose. Damn one more thing 15 has a longer delay input so it def takes getting used to, play around with it or instead of walk up power wave it's rising tackle lol. Thanks for the review, I wanna know your thoughts on this Ash Saga didn't get a dream match unless you wanna say that's KoF XII, where would you like the next dream match to take place? Ash Saga or maybe post Shun'ei (KoF Xvii)?
@IsekaiApostle
10 ай бұрын
I still wish KoF went the Guilty Gear route and opted for 2.5D over full blown 3D.
@joshuaknox2724
10 ай бұрын
i wish they'd evolve to a seamless switch out when your character dies i'm sick of waiting between rounds to only beat my opponent in one hit and wait again for his next fighter......kinda outdated and lame. rush combo ending with climax was the straw that broke the camel's back, how ridiculous
@eonsonny5540
2 жыл бұрын
my win ratio is bout 20%. and most of the times I lose because I stop myself of using autocombos and get destroyed in response well, not most of them but at least I could raise that ratio to a handsome 35%
@PeterSolerom
Жыл бұрын
I've loved KOF since 1994, but I notice it is lacking specially in the animation department, for example compared to others like Guilty Gear Strive, I wish it had more quality in it's animations and character models, then it would be near perfect.
@siefyahia3429
2 жыл бұрын
Personally I'm very disappointed with the single player contents of this game, call me old school or old fashioned but I really hate online gaming in general. Wish they added anything like (Time Attack mode or Survival mode) like in 14 I had fun playing through them and unlocking gallery stuff through them. I really love the game but I wish it gave me more reason to play it, now I'll probably just pop back at it with each DLC release.
@shanpatrickbaker988
2 жыл бұрын
"I think we can agree that this is easily one of the top 5 in the series" No, we can't. This game has a lackluster roster and terrible single-player content that comes nowhere near the previous several installments. It comes nowhere close to 13 in quantity or quality. KOF 13 is widely recognized as one of the best fighting games, in general. It is obvious new game hype infected this review. You should add honesty to your "honest" review video. Or your taste is garbage, always possible.
@chrischen5048
2 жыл бұрын
No love for XI? I've played every KOF since 94 in smokey arcades, and I think it edges out XV maginally, at least in terms of fun.
@SchwarzAnthonyBoys18
2 жыл бұрын
Kof 15 is excellent and i don't see real fails in him. Except maybe Otoma-Raga who make a gill trick (in Street fighters when you beat Gill he can ressurect). The ost are tops
@mikeg4490
2 жыл бұрын
Can we just get rid of auto combos from the genre in general? They really do take away from the joy of execution and effort in any game. They're not helping anyone and newcomers aren't afraid of execution in this game. They're actually very welcoming of KOFs execution
@stranger_one
Жыл бұрын
Problem for me is the animations are like a 12 years old keep doing the same action over and over after they saw it in their fav cartoon. Most of them always act overly cute, hands on hip and lean forward, pointing their finger, shrug or throw tantrum. World is being attack but you can't feel anything serious while playing. Except voice acting are top tier
@f.ganzeru2563
2 жыл бұрын
2 things: 1. i am extremely happy with the gameplay mechanics and almost couldnt have wished for anything better, the only change i would enjoy probably would be if they brought back kof13 drivecancels or something similar just to make combos more creative and insane, but i feel like that wouldnt be something that makes the game better, it would probably overload it, but i would enjoy it.... 2. i thing the autocombos are pretty trash, as in doing them is almost never a good choice, they are extremely unefficient, and i believe they even do less dmg than you would do if you did them manually. from my experience every single time a player used them against me online it almost everytime backfired, like when they and my first or second character with a climax when he already was at 3-4% or when they do a 3 bar climax combo that does not kill even tho a 1.5 bar combo could have done the deed. the only time someone got anything with autocombos against me was when the match got so laggy that manual combos became impossible, but other than that people exclusively gimped themselves against me when using them
@jasonliang2932
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing I disagree with is the end with XIII's roster. XIII had a great, near perfect roster, and no single KoF game has a perfect roster. XV missing both Kim and Daimon are bigger absences than XIII missing the New Faces team.
@srseki
2 жыл бұрын
4:54 antonov is Mary's pet ? LoL King is definitely not one of the characters got little care, SNK put so much effort in her underwear. Just wish to have an option to disable auto combo.
@sorrowhill9269
2 жыл бұрын
I really like the game but I am sick of seeing top players picking Ralfs and Terrys in almost every match. Hopefully a balance patch will come soon
@Zontar82
2 жыл бұрын
Err no. It's definitely One of the best kof of late, especially of kof 14, but the best yet? Please
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