King of Fighters XII

[Dragon Turtle]

First video of King of Fighters XII from AOU 08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjScFUY1uLU

[Krang]

Wow, this game is looking great so far! Glad to see that they're sticking with sprites despite the confusing comments made earlier about 3D being mixed with 2D.

[Dragon Turtle]

Latest gameplay video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYX8MYDMXsk

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[Krang]

Good to know that it still seems to play like KOF despite the overhaul in the graphics (which they did a great job of). Really looking forward to this one.

[Hero]

Bloody good stuff.

Shame the first video was taken down.

[Mecha Cow]

I'm not into fighters that much, but this looks really great. I wish more games these days would use hi-res sprites.

[Dragon Turtle]

KoF XII is said to be 60% complete

Promotional Posters For KoF XII:

http://ffl.sakura.ne.jp/rv/box1/kof12_p.htm


Confirmed characters:

Kyo
Terry
Ryo
Lori
Raiden
Ash
Ralf
Athena
Robert
Leona
Shen Woo
Elizabeth
Goro
Benimaru
Kim

Andy Bogard is also rumored to be playable.

New Vids:

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Official website with trailer is now up and running:

http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/kof-xii/

[Ninjinister]

Kind of makes me sad that there's only supposed to be about 20 or so standard characters, especially compared to KoF's of the past. What is with the new trend of later installments of fighting games having LESS characters than their predecessors?

[Dragon Turtle]

Kind of makes me sad that there's only supposed to be about 20 or so standard characters, especially compared to KoF's of the past. What is with the new trend of later installments of fighting games having LESS characters than their predecessors?


In the case of KOF XII, SNK decided to go with a very time consuming process to animate the characters (they first used 3D models and then drew the sprites over them), this most likely took a toll on the number of available characters.

[Ninjinister]

In the case of KOF XII, SNK decided to go with a very time consuming process to animate the characters (they first used 3D models and then drew the sprites over them), this most likely took a toll on the number of available characters.

That makes sense, especially after reading the interview. But that doesn't excuse every other versus fighter out there.

[Shred Head]

KoF XII is said to be 60% complete

Promotional Posters For KoF XII:

http://ffl.sakura.ne.jp/rv/box1/kof12_p.htm


Confirmed characters:

Kyo
Terry
Ryo
Lori
Raiden
Ash
Ralf
Athena
Robert
Leona
Shen Woo
Elizabeth
Goro
Benimaru
Kim

Andy Bogard is also rumored to be playable.


Looks good and all but wheres Mai its like having a Street Fighter without Chun-Li it just feels wrong.

[Ninjinister]

Looks good and all but wheres Mai its like having a Street Fighter without Chun-Li it just feels wrong.

I'd actually rather Mai not be in it. The game's already overpopulated with Fatal Fury characters, and with such a small roster, every entry is that much more precious.

[Dragon Turtle]

Looks good and all but wheres Mai its like having a Street Fighter without Chun-Li it just feels wrong.


I would be very surprised if Mai isn't one of the final four (according to the interviews there will be 20 characters), especially considering she was left out of KoF XI, and they brought back Andy.

A few new movies from TGS 08 featuring Andy, Lori, and Raiden:

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http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41258.html

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41252.html

[Ninjinister]

I'm hoping that there is at least one more "surprise" character like Raiden... you know, someone that isn't exactly a KoF regular (this is Raiden's first KoF). Also: someone from the NESTS saga, like K' or Kula. Thus far KoFs '99-2001 have no representation.

[Dragon Turtle]

I'm hoping that there is at least one more "surprise" character like Raiden... you know, someone that isn't exactly a KoF regular (this is Raiden's first KoF). Also: someone from the NESTS saga, like K' or Kula. Thus far KoFs '99-2001 have no representation.

K' does appear on the KoF 15th anniversary logo, so he may make it in.

I hope we get at least one brand new character.

[Ninjinister]

K' does appear on the KoF 15th anniversary logo, so he may make it in.

I hope we get at least one brand new character.

Yeah, that's what the theory is about K'.

The only new characters introduced in dream matches are Kusanagi in 2002 and Nameless in 2002 Unlimited Match, and it's been essentially confirmed that XII won't have a story. I do still hope for a new character, though.

[ThirdMarioBro]

I need to see Mai "bouncing" in HD.

[Coola Yagami]

Yeah, that's what the theory is about K'.

The only new characters introduced in dream matches are Kusanagi in 2002 and Nameless in 2002 Unlimited Match, and it's been essentially confirmed that XII won't have a story. I do still hope for a new character, though.

Hell no. KoOFXII DOES has a story. It's gonna be the end of Ash's saga. Don't you notice Iori now fights without flames in the videos, since he lost them to Ash in KOD XI?

[Ninjinister]

Hell no. KoOFXII DOES has a story. It's gonna be the end of Ash's saga. Don't you notice Iori now fights without flames in the videos, since he lost them to Ash in KOD XI?

Yo, chill dude. Months ago, there was a Japanese article that was quoted as saying there was no story for XII. Now reports are saying that it was mistranslated, and only said the story hasn't really been fleshed out very well at this point. Nothing's confirmed either way, as I nor any of the most prominent KoF fans on the boards I've visited, have seen a clear version of this article (only blurry scans).

[cup-mikey-gertha]

KoF XII is said to be 60% complete

Promotional Posters For KoF XII:

http://ffl.sakura.ne.jp/rv/box1/kof12_p.htm


Confirmed characters:

Kyo
Terry
Ryo
Lori
Raiden
Ash
Ralf
Athena
Robert
Leona
Shen Woo
Elizabeth
Goro
Benimaru
Kim

Andy Bogard is also rumored to be playable.

New Vids:

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Official website with trailer is now up and running:

http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/kof-xii/

Huwaaaaaaaaaaaa! Chris didn't make a comeback AGAIN? Oh, man. He's my favorite character.

:cry:


Well, good ol' Kyo and Athena are still there. Where's Mary?

:)



It's excellent to know that a new KOF will be in business. I'm so ready to kick some fighter face right now.

:D

Yeah!

[Wingnut]

As long as Ryo is in there I will be fine :D

The wait is becoming unbearable for this one, KoF 98 can only tide me over for so long.

[cup-mikey-gertha]

The wait is becoming unbearable for this one, KoF 98 can only tide me over for so long.

You said it. Fighting games people here are so with Tekken 6. It's not that I'm not into Tekken 6-- though I'm still stuck at 7th Kyu.

:P

I just played KOF 2000 at the mall a couple of weeks ago. Guess a few machines are still in business. KOF '97 has always been may favorite or is it 98? It's hard to decide. Hahaha. Go Orochi Chris. The '98 jingle just came playing in my head:

:P
It all began in '95.
Many played it in '96.
And it top in '97.
Now we go. Here we go.
Nothing can stop as 1998.
:lol:

It's a good thing, they don't name KOF now per year. It gets outdated just after 365 days.

[Ninjinister]

It all began in '95.
Many played it in '96.
And it top in '97.
Now we go. Here we go.
Nothing can stop as 1998.
:lol:


Such an awesome opening. I just played The King of Fighters Collection: Orochi Saga this weekend, and of course, stuck with '98 for a majority of the time.

[Dragon Turtle]

Three more characters revealed for Kof XII, full roster to be revealed Saturday.


Goro Daimon:

http://www.kobayan.jp/images/arcadia/arcadia0901-03l.jpg

Chin Gentsai:

http://www.kobayan.jp/images/arcadia/arcadia0901-04l.jpg

Sie Kensou:

http://www.kobayan.jp/images/arcadia/arcadia0901-05l.jpg

[cup-mikey-gertha]

Aaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!! >>> (girlie girl scream)

Sie's so handsome! He's not this handsome before. Lets the girl out in me. :P

[...goes back in boyish mode with drumsticks at one hand and a Bleach collectible on the other...]

:)

[Ninjinister]

YES! I am totally glad they gave us Psycho Soldier Kensou to complement Psycho Soldier Athena!

Goro was confirmed some time ago, but this is the first time we've been shown screenshots.

[cup-mikey-gertha]

Life without any projectiles was a blow for Sie users out there, I believe.

Though I was first an Orochi Chris user back in '97. Just in the later installment I appreciated flameless Chris.

:D

[Ninjinister]

I'm a tiny bit disappointed that Chin is there, though. I don't know any avid Chin users, and I would have much preferred Momoko. Oh well.

[Dragon Turtle]

I'm a tiny bit disappointed that Chin is there, though. I don't know any avid Chin users, and I would have much preferred Momoko. Oh well.

Not a huge fan of Chin's character myself, but it will be interesting to see how well his Drunken Kung Fu is animated in this game.

[cup-mikey-gertha]

Yes. Plus, they're the original Psycho Soldiers. If Chin is missing it won't be the same. Though Momoko is interesting.

:)

[Ninjinister]

Yes. Plus, they're the original Psycho Soldiers. If Chin is missing it won't be the same. Though Momoko is interesting.

:)

Yes, but well, that only makes it the second classic team whose original roster is completed.

Update: Looks like more, because now the Garou Team and New Shujinkou/Ash Teams have been finished! Clark Steel, Joe Higashi, and Duo Lon have been revealed:

http://cyberfanatix.com/forums.php?m=posts&p=116333#116333

[Dragon Turtle]

Yes, but well, that only makes it the second classic team whose original roster is completed.

Update: Looks like more, because now the Garou Team and New Shujinkou/Ash Teams have been finished! Clark Steel, Joe Higashi, and Duo Lon have been revealed:

http://cyberfanatix.com/forums.php?m=posts&p=116333#116333

When you look at the back to the roots roster of KoF XII, Clark and Joe aren't a huge surprise, but I'm shocked Elizabeth and Mai weren't included, especially Elizabeth whose artwork was released with the first teaser poster of KoF XII. SNK may still be holding out on the final roster or is saving some completed characters for the home version (Original Womens Team?).

[Ninjinister]

The weirdest thing is SNK said there would be no preset teams in this entry... then gave us mostly the full rosters of preset teams... and left others in the dust.

[cup-mikey-gertha]

http://cyberfanatix.com/forums.php?m=posts&p=116333#116333

It is just me or Clark's muscles got really bigger? LOL.

Do you have any tentative dates on when this will be released on the amusement parks in southest Asia, in PS3, and in PSP3?

Thanks.

:)

[Ninjinister]

It is just me or Clark's muscles got really bigger? LOL.
:)

Both he and Ralf have that effect. They look almost like they've been returned to headswaps of one another.

No specific release dates to my knowledge, sorry. Just "April 2009" for Japan (I think I heard April 16th somewhere, but I can't back that up), in arcades.

[cup-mikey-gertha]

Glad that I'm not the only one who noticed it.

BTW, Athena looked wayyounger. I mean, in her first arcade appearance, she's a HS student like me. Fast forward, I've already finished college, attended MA, a regular eomployee; and what?! She's still young looking-- and not just young looking but young,young looking like she's just had her first period.

:lol:

[Ninjinister]

Well, like Kensou, they gave her her Psycho Soldiers appearance.

[Ninjinister]

I know, this topic is old, but the game was actually officially released in (Japanese) arcades recently (as opposed the the LocTests of previous).

Furthermore, there are rumours abound that Mai and K' may be in the console version (a Game Informer review confirmed additional characters for consoles). This is given further credit by the fact that SNK Playmore's 15th anniversary site has art of the two of them drawn by the same artist as the rest of the KoF XII art.

http://kofaniv.snkplaymore.co.jp/top_j.html

[Dragon Turtle]

Elizabeth and Mature have been added to the home version.


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[Ninjinister]

Not only that, but Mature's sporting an eyepatch for some reason.

[Dragon Turtle]

Not only that, but Mature's sporting an eyepatch for some reason.

Maybe she lost her eye to Lori, she kind of reminds me of Elle Driver from Kill Bill now.:)

[Ninjinister]

Maybe she lost her eye to Lori, she kind of reminds me of Elle Driver from Kill Bill now.:)

Y'mean Iori? Heh.

Quite possible, though.

I'm still hoping that K' and Mai are in it... well at least K', since I'm not a huge fan of Mai. Otherwise, why would they cocktease us with new art of them on the official site by the artist of KoFXII? Furthermore, K' is on the flippin' KoF 15th anniversary logo, and there are no NESTS saga characters yet in XII. And finally, I read in an interview that Lizzy and Mature were added due to high fan request. I can see Elizabeth, since, well, for one thing, she had already been pictured in advertisements for the game, but Mature? Really? I'm pretty sure K' and Mai are much more heavily requested.

[Dragon Turtle]

Y'mean Iori? Heh.


No I meant her sister, Lori, yeah that's it. :embarass:


I'm still hoping that K' and Mai are in it... well at least K', since I'm not a huge fan of Mai. Otherwise, why would they cocktease us with new art of them on the official site by the artist of KoFXII? Furthermore, K' is on the flippin' KoF 15th anniversary logo, and there are no NESTS saga characters yet in XII. And finally, I read in an interview that Lizzy and Mature were added due to high fan request. I can see Elizabeth, since, well, for one thing, she had already been pictured in advertisements for the game, but Mature? Really? I'm pretty sure K' and Mai are much more heavily requested.

Since the game is still two months away from being released, I believe we may see a few more characters appear, neither Elizabeth or Mature are that popular to be the only home exclusive characters, and it is way too early to reveal everything in the game.