Kevin Schaller
Game RevolutionThe King of Fighters XIV Review
Published 8/23/2016
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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
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Critic avg
81
34 scored reviews
Total coverage
34
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–95
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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.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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34 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 24%
80–8918 reviews · 53%
70–797 reviews · 21%
Below 701 review · 3%
Showing 21-30 of 34 matching critic reviews. 34 total critic reviews. Page 3 of 4.
Spencer Legacy
MonsterVineThe King of Fighters XIV Review
Published 8/23/2016
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Mirkovich
Gaming NexusKing of Fighters XIV Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 8/22/2016
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Borger
GamingBoltKing of Fighters XIV Review – King Me
Published 8/22/2016
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Neeler
TwinfiniteThe King of Fighters XIV Review
Published 8/22/2016
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJed Whitaker
CGMagazineThe King of Fighters XIV (PS4) Review
Published 8/22/2016
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalTomas Franzese
DualShockersThe King of Fighters XIV Review — It’s Great to Be King
Published 8/22/2016
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95
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalSimon Parkin
EurogamerThe King of Fighters 14 review
Published 8/22/2016
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Espineli
GameSpotThe King of Fighters XIV Review
Published 8/22/2016
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas Sullivan
GamesRadar+GamesRadar+
Published 8/22/2016
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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