The King of Fighters

The King of Fighters (KOF) is a renowned fighting game series developed by SNK. The series is celebrated for its extensive cast of characters and innovative team-based combat system, featuring both original designs and characters from other SNK games. Initially developed for SNK's Neo Geo platform, KOF has since been ported to various consoles. The series revolves around a fighting tournament called "The King of Fighters," drawing fighters from various SNK titles alongside original protagonists with unique storylines. The first game in the series, The King of Fighters '94, was released in 1994, followed by yearly installments until 2003. The series then shifted to Roman numeral titles, starting with The King of Fighters XI (2005). The most recent title is The King of Fighters XV, released in 2022. KOF is praised for its team-based gameplay and balanced mechanics. Players typically select teams of three fighters to engage in combat, each character possessing unique moves and special attacks. Numerous spin-offs and crossover titles have also been released within the KOF franchise.