The developers tried to update the game frequently. However, the game was still lacking in development and content. It was a runner-up of the Best Fighting Game at the 2009 E3 Awards, losing to Tatsunoko vs. With this, the game did meet certain expectations, but definitely not all. World Fightingīeing the twelfth installment of The King of Fighters series, there was a lot to expect from this game. This allows players to choose their characters based on which power they think will be best to use against their opponent’s character. The game also offers over 20 fighters to choose from, with two characters being console exclusive. The game offers six different fighting stages, each having different designs and set in different locations, such as France, Russia, and Egypt. I especially liked this addition because of the animation made upon clashing. If both fighters land an attack on each other at the same time, they will ‘clash’, causing them to be pushed away from each other.
This is also very similar to the new Guard Attack system.Īnother important addition is the clash mechanism.
Once the character’s Critical Counter gauge is full, they can use a timed counter against their opponent’s attack, leaving them defenseless to a combo or finishing move.
