Richard Seagrave
GameSpewThe King of Fighters XIV Steam Edition Review
Published 6/22/2017
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
90
+9 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalCritic Atlas
Making subjectivity useful.
Arcade / PS4 / PC - 8/23/2016
The King of Fighters XIV
Game visuals have evolved into 3D graphics, however "KOF XIV" keeps the classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system that has made the series such a big success over the years. The first chapter of a brand new "KOF Saga", which welcomes a plethora of returning characters as well as newcomers, now begins!
- Developer
- SNK
- Publisher
- Atlus USA, Deep Silver, SNK
Personalization locked
Log in to see your personalized prediction.
Critic Atlas can compare your ratings and reviewer matches to estimate whether this game may land above or below consensus for you.
Critic average
81
Average of 34 scored external reviews.
User average
—
No saved user ratings yet.
Your rating
Log in to start calibrating.
Your ratings feed Matched Critics scoring alignment and Personalized Score. More rated games means more overlap with named critics.
Your review
Write a review
Share what stood out and who this game is for. Published reviews may be visible publicly; draft and private reviews stay yours.
Highly replayableDefining · Curated baseline
Reflex / execution-heavyDefining · Curated baseline
Systems / mechanics-drivenDefining · Curated baseline
Combat / action-focusedDefining · Curated baseline
Multiplayer / socialDefining · Curated baseline
Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityDefining · Curated baseline
Whimsical / playful / lightheartedStrongly · Curated baseline
Strategic / planning-heavyStrongly · Curated baseline
Show 11 more descriptors
Punishing / high-pressureStrongly · Curated baseline
Story / character-drivenModerately · Curated baseline
Buildcraft / customization-heavyModerately · Curated baseline
Loot / progression-drivenModerately · Curated baseline
Side-content richModerately · Curated baseline
Serious / dark / groundedSlightly · Curated baseline
Short / focusedSlightly · Curated baseline
Run-based / proceduralNot present · Curated baseline
Exploration-drivenNot present · Curated baseline
Puzzle / logic-focusedNot present · Curated baseline
Cozy / low-pressureNot present · Curated baseline
Bars show a weighted description signal from player answers and curated baseline data.
Help describe this game
Sign in to answer descriptor questions
Sign in to answer a few quick questions about this game.
Review coverage
Critic signal strength
Numeric critic scoring uses full scored reviews once available. Review-in-progress scores act as temporary early signal only until full review scores exist. Unscored reviews still count as coverage, but they are not included in the critic average.
High confidencePolarized
Critic avg
81
34 scored reviews
Total coverage
34
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–95
Lowest to highest scored review
Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 34 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
How to read this
Treat the average carefully. A polarized landscape is where reviewer match, review text, and score deltas matter more than the headline number.
Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
Shows how included scored reviews are clustered across the normalized 100-point scale.
34 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 24%
80–8918 reviews · 53%
70–797 reviews · 21%
Below 701 review · 3%
Showing 1-10 of 34 matching critic reviews. 34 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 4.
Damien McFerran
Nintendo LifeReview: The King of Fighters '94 (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Published 3/29/2017
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
60
-21 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalBen Latimore
Niche GamerThe King of Fighters XIV Review – The Technical Fighter’s Fighter
Published 11/8/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
80
-1 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalNathan Hunter
GameGrinKing of Fighters XIV Review
Published 10/18/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
85
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJohn Gray
WellPlayedWhat does it take to be The King?
Published 10/13/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
90
+9 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalSean Warhurst
ImpulsegamerKing of Fighters XIV PS4 Review
Published 9/18/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
82
+1 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMichael Ajibade
PCMagKing of Fighters XIV (for PlayStation 4) Review & Rating
Published 8/31/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
80
-1 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalAz Elias
Cubed3The King of Fighters XIV (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 8/30/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
-11 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJeff Pannell
TechRaptorKing of Fighters XIV Review – Fighter’s Resurrection
Published 8/28/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
85
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalSteven T. Wright
Slant MagazineKing of Fighters XIV | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 8/26/2016
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
-11 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalPlayer reviews
Player reviews
No player reviews yet. Published reviews from Critic Atlas users will appear here. These are separate from external critic reviews.