King Of Fighters XIII discussion thread

Fergus_

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4xwjEPBRcs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoZ7-bQBioo

Mexico vs Korea FT20, some really good matches in there especially from Bala and El Rosa and MadKoF

Fergus_

http://www.twitch.tv/cafeid

The Cafe ID lads from Evo has their own stream, it's decent high level KoF play, it's on right now, I'm not sure how regular it is.

Nevflinn

I went around asking several Gamestops in Cork for a copy of this game. Not one of them had a copy, despite the owners hearing it was a great game.

Alas, maybe next time! If I do get a copy, which version should I go for - 360 or PS3? Are there any problems with either?

UberPrinny_Baal

Nevflinn wrote: »

I went around asking several Gamestops in Cork for a copy of this game. Not one of them had a copy, despite the owners hearing it was a great game.

Alas, maybe next time! If I do get a copy, which version should I go for - 360 or PS3? Are there any problems with either?

This isn't hard to get online at all. Not only have I seen it steadily drop down to about €20 new in most online stores, some places are selling it in their "Any 2 for €25 bundles".

I'd give up on brick and mortar on this one.

Forest Demon

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

This isn't hard to get online at all. Not only have I seen it steadily drop down to about €20 new in most online stores, some places are selling it in their "Any 2 for €25 bundles".

I'd give up on brick and mortar on this one.

Just noticed that its available from today on xbox live in the games on demand section for €19.99.

chopperbyrne

Forest Demon wrote: »

Just noticed that its available from today on xbox live in the games on demand section for €19.99.

Anyone know if it's also on PSN for the same price?

UberPrinny_Baal

If you're fine with a digital copy, by all means, go for it.

If discs are what float your boat, just as a random example I found after 2 seconds of googling: http://www.zavvi.com/elysium.search?search=king+of+fighters+13

€20.05 on Zavvi with (I think) free shipping, AND part of their "Two games for £25 deal"

I'd go that way personally.

J0hnick

UberPrinny_Baal wrote: »

If you're fine with a digital copy, by all means, go for it.

If discs are what float your boat, just as a random example I found after 2 seconds of googling: http://www.zavvi.com/elysium.search?search=king+of+fighters+13

€20.05 on Zavvi with (I think) free shipping, AND part of their "Two games for £25 deal"

I'd go that way personally.

I got it for €17 on Amazon a few weeks back, you can still get it for that now if your prepared to wait 1 - 3 weeks for them to get it back in stock. I agree in that id much rather have a physical copy then digital for a number of reasons, but if you cant wait, go for it cause the games awesome

MelficeVKM

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Anyone know if it's also on PSN for the same price?

It just released on PSN yesterday for £20

Doctor DooM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Bq9EtobwQ

Jeebus

MelficeVKM

These are pretty cool so thought I'd post them. The iOS version of KOF13 got updated with these trading cards a few months ago, but they have art of characters who never made it into the game, like Geese and Whip!

http://www.fightersgeneration.com/games/kof-xiii-p5.html

Would love to see some of these characters make it into the next iteration

Rob2D

So I heard this is free to PS+ Plus people from today; but I can't see it anywhere????

Does ps+ content differ from region to region? (only got it a couple weeks ago)

http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2012/oct/08/king-fighters-13-free-playstation-plus-members-starting-october-9th/

chopperbyrne

It's US only. We're getting RE5: Gold Edition.

Rob2D

Aw

Junsuina Chikara

Just came across this recently again. I've been aware of KOF for years but I've never really gotten into the series but I hear it's very similar in play style as SF? Also, is there any life online for this? I don't want to get this, play through story mode and then never touch it again because the online community is dead.

Naphiel

There wasn't an online community to begin with because the netcode is garbage.
Which is a shame because it's a brilliant game.

K.O.Kiki

KoF is very different to SF in playstyle, always has been.

The footsies, the movement, the way combos work.
It is its own beast.

I'd also rate it as, visually, amongst the greatest of 2D fighters (bested only by the SFIII & Darkstalkers series).

Doctor DooM

Yea, I'd love to get into KoF properly but the fact of the matter is you need to be able to play online in a place like Ireland to grow a scene.

Junsuina Chikara

Cheers for the info guys. I am still tempted to get it because I got the demo off XBL and thought that graphically looks amazing. Not BB amazing, but still really good. But again, for someone like me where there is no FG community in Donegal, online play is my main source. My internet has improved but there are no two ways about rubbish netcode. I might pick it up when its €10 or something.

Yreval

http://www.mmcafe.com/cgi-bin/forums/bbs/messages/13381.shtml#63255
http://steamdb.info/app/222940/

PC version on the way, if these are to be believed.

K.O.Kiki

I've started trying to learn KOF again, because I honestly don't feel like I'm learning anything in SF4 anymore.

Also KOF is prettier.

Naphiel

I've been messing around with some characters and trial mode out of boredom of other fighting games.
I'd be up for playing it and I'm sure one or two others would be at casuals some time.

Fergus_

I'm up for KoF casuals as well so I can consistently drop cr.b cr.b st.b xx c dp.

MelficeVKM

KOF13 coming to Steam!

http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2013/aug/07/king-fighters-13-making-its-way-pc-trailer-leaked-steam/

Would love to see this version have better netcode

Scavenger XIII

A rogue Xbox ruined my disc a while back so I'd certainly welcome a PC version, ****ty netcode or not.

Yreval

Prepare for disappointment:

https://twitter.com/mauvecow/status/365221714155683841

K.O.Kiki

Yreval wrote: »

Prepare for disappointment:

https://twitter.com/mauvecow/status/365221714155683841

I wonder if they could maybe incorporate the netcode engine of their new Chinese overlords.

Yreval

It's up for preorder on Steam now:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/222940/

£18.99 (for now), out September 13th.

Scavenger XIII

"vastly improved netcode"

We've heard that before but I guess we'll see what news comes from the beta.

Don't play online much myself but decent netcode may well encourage more people to pick this up.

Yreval

http://dreamcancel.com/2013/08/16/kofxiii-steam-edition-will-come-with-climax-balance-changes/

The closed beta will only feature Online play. We understand the importance of excellent netcode and so we wish to utilize this beta test as a means of collecting feedback on our new netcode. We will then use this feedback to further improve the netcode where possible.

Dare I hope? Nah.

Also, this hasn't been mentioned here yet:

In addition, "Iori with the Power of Flames”, “NESTS Style Kyo”, and “Mr. Karate" DLC characters are now playable from the start, for a total roster of 36 characters!