Yes. SNK Playmore announced the free Android game THE KING OF FIGHTERS-A 2012(F) on December 4, 2014, for the franchise’s 20th anniversary. The original Android release came earlier, on August 31, 2013. Google Play currently has a listing for the free edition under SNK Corporation, but availability can depend on your country and device.
What is the free edition?
THE KING OF FIGHTERS-A 2012(F) is the free-to-download Android edition of THE KING OF FIGHTERS-A 2012. SNK Playmore’s December 4, 2014 announcement described it as a free version of the paid Android app, released through Google Play for the series’ 20th anniversary. The announcement also reported that the paid app then cost 300 yen; that is a historical price, not a current price quote. SNK Playmore’s 2014 announcement
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How the two Android releases compare
| Edition | Release timing | Price information | Documented content |
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| THE KING OF FIGHTERS-A 2012 (original Android release) | August 31, 2013, according to SNK’s official game page | SNK Playmore reported a price of 300 yen for the paid app in its December 4, 2014 announcement; this is not a current price | The cited sources do not establish a complete feature list for this edition. SNK’s official game page; 2014 announcement |
| THE KING OF FIGHTERS-A 2012(F) (free edition) | Announced December 4, 2014 | Announced as free to download through Google Play | 32 characters and six modes, according to SNK’s announcement; the current store listing also describes virtual-pad controls. 2014 announcement; Google Play listing |
The available descriptions confirm the free edition’s roster and modes, but do not support a full feature-by-feature comparison with the earlier paid release.
What the free game includes
32 characters and six modes
SNK Playmore’s 2014 announcement said the free version included 32 characters and six game modes. Google Play names those modes as Single Battle, Team Battle, Endless, Challenge, Time Attack, and Training. The store listing also describes virtual-pad controls, in-game trading cards and illustrations, ads, single-player play, and a Teen content rating. SNK Playmore’s announcement; Google Play listing
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- 34 KOF legacy characters take part in the fight!
- Rich SINGLE-PLAYER MODE! 6 variations of SINGLE MODE are in the game!
- SIMPLE COMMANDS with One-touch to perform an SP attack!
- ADDITION OF TONS OF NEW TRADING CARDS, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND OTHER EXTRA CONTENT
Is it available on Google Play now?
Google Play currently displays a listing for THE KING OF FIGHTERS-A 2012(F) under SNK Corporation, while the original 2014 announcement names SNK Playmore. A live listing confirms that the store page exists; it does not guarantee that the game can be installed in every country or on every Android device or version. Open the listing while signed in to the Google account and device you plan to use, then check whether Google Play offers installation and shows your device as eligible. Google Play listing
The listing displays an update date of October 21, 2016. That date should not be read as evidence of a recent update.
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