Top players have their experience with KOF XV and their second beta

The King of Fighters '98: The Slug fest, Typically Shortened KOF '98, is a battle computer game established and modified by INK on Neo-Geo VS Arcade Terminal and Neo-Geo AES and also Neo-Geo CD Console in 1998 (NGC 242),,,. Subtitled Desire Suit Never Ends in Japan and The Slug fest in the USA, it is the 5th episode of the King of Fighters collection. This episode is a Desire Match : it does not fit right into the senility connection of previous episodes, does not have developed background and integrates characters appeared in previous piece (KOF '94 to '97), despite the Made that these characters can be passed away in the continual background of the collection (which will certainly be consisted of in the following episode with a brand-new tale). Portages of KOF '98 headed out on Neo-Geo CD and PlayStation in 1998. Additionally, released a variation for Dream cast, qualified The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999, including a huge part of the decorations redone in 3D. For the 10th wedding anniversary of the game in 2008, a new variation called The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match, launched in Arcade and also PlayStation 2, broadens the variety of usable characters. Not having a circumstance, INK confiscated this chance to include Rural (departed in KOF '95) along with numerous variations of various characters (see below). KOF '98 was hailed by the customized press as the most effective KOF of the collection due to its graphics as well as gameplay. However, the Ultimate Match version has gotten less praise, criticized for its strong similarity to the original KOF '98.

We are less than two months that The King of Fighters XV is released. On February 17 long-awaited delivery of the saga will be in the hands of players around the world. After a bittersweet edition, loyal players to the franchise already had a chance to try their luck and skill in two previous test phases.

In early December this second phase was available on PlayStation consoles. Not only he corrected some mistakes, but facilitated the game offline and local. Characters like Antonov, Blue Mary, Rio, Terry, K ', Island, Meitenkun and, especially, Krone were put at the reach of gamers. In the case of the latter, with a character like K9999 as background, he attracted much attention in this beta.

We approached the Arcade Rumble team to know their opinion about this beta. These are players who have been successful in local and international competitions in games developed by INK. dedicated Competitors whose opinion can help us understand what we can expect from the title.

Breaking expectations and monotony

Oscar Osorio, better known as Motor, is a player who has excelled in recent years as a player Samurai Showdown. However, he is also a very successful fighter in the KOF series. During the tournaments held during this second beta was winner in competition X-Mas RUMBLE and third place in Dreamers Force.

The gameplay was different from The King of Fighters XIV and loved, he says Motor. It is not so monotonous, you have to find different ways to attack. In addition, the mechanics of the game will allow you to extend combos how to run.

Osorio the net code rollback for GPO, one of the most anticipated aspects of the game, it worked better in this beta than in the first. However, his experience with him was not of the perfect everything. Latency happened to be at 15 m / s, after a couple of meetings, a million. Which it made the connection impossible and forced open a new room. He also spoke of Krone us, the character that has been the talk.

It was the best of this beta. The return to a character like him and remember those movements made it a very enjoyable experience, he says. At the time of use it was a little weird, but as they passed the encounters could see how to make combos. Of all the characters it was the most fun.

Great Moments in road

Erick Create is known as Paradox competitive circuits. He has participated in various tournaments, mostly in Mexico and the United States. With this experience behind him, he has had the opportunity to try a beta with which it augurs good times ahead for fans of the franchise. In addition, he believes that a very divisive delivery as XIV was the foundation for something that looks good, as was the XII regarding XIII.

The evolution of the system for this KOF game is well-made compared to the previous installment, said Paradox. The movements EX Modes and Max (normal / quick) makes playing styles have more variety, both for the choice of characters who may abuse each of these modes, and the players themselves.

I was afraid that the new movement Shattered Strike break the game, but contrary to that was well implemented, including autocombos received an update to use with their own choice that pleased me a lot, adds Create. Part of the net code had big change. Is the strong point review of the betas was definitely it. I, coming from an area very online, I can say that now the game has a lot of going for it.

Paradox says that for him, there were characters who were not particularly memorable or relevant. Therefore, the intention of returning fighters requested by you is a suitable choice fans. Especially considering the possibilities.

The characters embodied even more acclaimed by the same INK. The Orchid Team. Sacred Team The first official time. Those teams who wanted to see together and others who never imagined could be official, effectively 'broke all expectations' says Create. The cherry pie is Krone, which left open-mouthed to many. Let's be honest: not expected back this character full of controversy.

Finally, the player said this game has everything to mark the return of old players and new challengers that promises to become competitive. This fan as he declares and admits that generates hype seen him so that he will come.

It will be the 17th of February when, in PS5 consoles, PS4, Xbox and PC series, we see the most beloved fighters in Latin America compete for the crown of the King. Expectations have been very high at the ads and test phases. Remains to be seen if the game is up.