What it is
The King of Fighters XIV is SNK’s 2017 fighting game, bringing its 3-on-3 team battles to Windows with 3D visuals and classic 2D gameplay. The base roster has 50 fighters, and the listed Steam edition content adds eight DLC characters for a total of 58. The fighters include returning characters and newcomers, with the DLC lineup including Blue Mary, Najd, Heidern and Rock Howard.
Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, online PvP and shared-screen PvP, along with full controller support, achievements, trading cards and Steam Cloud. The Steam Edition listing also includes two free costumes for Kyo Kusanagi and Geese Howard. An Ultimate Pack is described with eight DLC characters, ten costumes, a digital artbook featuring concept and design material for the four DLC characters, and a 30-track digital soundtrack. SNK develops and publishes the game, which is listed for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- 3-on-3 team battles use a 58-fighter roster.
- Steam lists online and shared-screen PvP.
- Full controller support is listed.
- The Ultimate Pack includes an artbook and soundtrack.
- The game is listed for Windows only.
- The Ultimate Pack’s additional content is separate from the base roster.
Who it suits
It suits fighting-game players interested in team battles, a large roster and both online and shared-screen PvP. The listed DLC options may interest players who want the additional characters, costumes or digital extras.
KOF XIV combines team-based fighting with a sizable roster and online or shared-screen PvP. Its Steam listing is Windows-only, and the additional Ultimate Pack content is distinct from the base game.
