85
The most important quality in any relationship is personality, and The King of Fighters XI has personality in abundance. [JPN Import, Oct 2006, p.78]
80
The King Of Fighters XI is as easy on the eye as any version yet, and benefits from a playability overhaul and the inclusion of a majestic tag battle system. It is as frustratingly difficult to beat as ever, thanks to the joypad-smashingly evil bosses, but remains compulsive and playable. [JPN Import]
90
There is no need to attempt to cater to tastes when a game is this well put together. After the relative disappointment of Neowave and the simply appalling 3D Maximum Impact series, SNK: Playmore have finally come good with one of the finest 2D fighters around. If you are a fan of the genre, or even slightly curious, then you simply must pick up a copy of King of Fighter XI just as soon as you can.
10
The best fighting game that i played in all my life.
I really love the jugability and the final boss battle that is the most difficult that i played 10/10
10
I have been playing fighting games since the 90's and The King of Fighters series is my favorite of all time because of its several traditions like four action buttons, team 3-vs-3 battles, iconic SNK characters and the memorable soundtracks. However in this chapter, the level of innovation is unprecedented: we have a 3-vs-3 tag team mode with the highest speed, a variety of tools that accelerates the matches, a surprising judgment system to "time over" results and a powerful stylish selection of fighters. KOF XI has a poweful selection of new, old and returning fighters like Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todo, B. Jenet, Sie Kensou and the splendid new protagonist, Ash Crimson. KOF XI was the most bold production of all time in the series, ahead of its time, that guarantees a mix of fun and competitive system. The game's balance has a lot of problems, but the new combo mechanics as Quick Shift, OTG hitting moves and juggle new system brings the best combo exhibitions since the KOF 2002. The artworks, menus and sound choices are praised by fans until the nowadays. The PS2 version added a lot of things to do: 40 missions - that unlocks 7 extra characters, 10 new high-quality BGM, an arranged collection of BGM, new backgrounds and even an arranged system of balance. The only poor decisions made by this game: 1) The final boss battle. No one of SNK's bosses is capable to do things like Magaki does. (WE hate him). 2) Absence of Mai Shiranui, Joe Higashi, Leona Heidern and Robert Garcia as playable characters. Two of them appears in PS2, as their 2005's Neo Geo Battle Coliseum appearances. In 2023, the Fighting games Community still waits for a modern consoles port; This game is in the memory of a lot of passioned fans of genre, as the perfect painting that was not showed to the world. Bring back my son, SNK!
9
The King of Fighters series is my favorite in the fighting game genre. KOF 11 is not only one of the best KOF games but one of the best 2D fighters ever. Gameplay wise, while keeping the traditional four button layout, it has faster and smoother mechanics than its predecessors. The game modes of arcade, team, single, survival, and online play gives many options for players that want to have a fun experience. There is a starting roster of 36 characters with an additional 14 that you will have to unlock. Story wise, it may not be like a Final Fantasy story with rich detail but comparing it to other fighting games, it is one of the most compelling stories out there by taking place in the middle of the Ash Saga with suspenseful events. The soundtrack is my favorite in fighting games and the pixelated graphics are crisp. Overall, KOF 11 is an experience and I recommend getting this on the Ps2 or by emulating it. I played it on the Ps2. It will be very fun.
The King of Fighters XI
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Nov 13, 2007
Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
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Generally Favorable
8.4
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90
Combined with an excellent soundtrack and the same stylish look that SNK is know for, this somehow manages to beat even Neo Geo Battle Coliseum as one of the best 2D fighters they’ve put out in a long, long time.
84
While King Of Fighters XI is somewhat average in the graphics department compared to other fighting games of the modern 3D era, it makes up for it with refreshingly and uniquely refined gameplay.
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Dec 11, 2023
10
The best fighting game that i played in all my life.
I really love the jugability and the final boss battle that is the most difficult that i played 10/10
Jun 24, 2023
10
I have been playing fighting games since the 90's and The King of Fighters series is my favorite of all time because of its several traditions like four action buttons, team 3-vs-3 battles, iconic SNK characters and the memorable soundtracks. However in this chapter, the level of innovation is unprecedented: we have a 3-vs-3 tag team mode with the highest speed, a variety of tools that accelerates the matches, a surprising judgment system to "time over" results and a powerful stylish selection of fighters. KOF XI has a poweful selection of new, old and returning fighters like Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todo, B. Jenet, Sie Kensou and the splendid new protagonist, Ash Crimson. KOF XI was the most bold production of all time in the series, ahead of its time, that guarantees a mix of fun and competitive system. The game's balance has a lot of problems, but the new combo mechanics as Quick Shift, OTG hitting moves and juggle new system brings the best combo exhibitions since the KOF 2002. The artworks, menus and sound choices are praised by fans until the nowadays. The PS2 version added a lot of things to do: 40 missions - that unlocks 7 extra characters, 10 new high-quality BGM, an arranged collection of BGM, new backgrounds and even an arranged system of balance. The only poor decisions made by this game: 1) The final boss battle. No one of SNK's bosses is capable to do things like Magaki does. (WE hate him). 2) Absence of Mai Shiranui, Joe Higashi, Leona Heidern and Robert Garcia as playable characters. Two of them appears in PS2, as their 2005's Neo Geo Battle Coliseum appearances. In 2023, the Fighting games Community still waits for a modern consoles port; This game is in the memory of a lot of passioned fans of genre, as the perfect painting that was not showed to the world. Bring back my son, SNK!
80
Despite the dated presentation, The King of Fighters XI is one of the best fighting games in the entire series.
80
The King Of Fighters XI is as easy on the eye as any version yet, and benefits from a playability overhaul and the inclusion of a majestic tag battle system. It is as frustratingly difficult to beat as ever, thanks to the joypad-smashingly evil bosses, but remains compulsive and playable. [JPN Import]
75
The third dimension's grip on the genre may be unshakable, but there are times when special games come along that can ease the transition. The King of Fighters XI is one such game.
61
King of Fighters XI is more of the same, giving fans exactly what they want and completely ignoring the possibility of opening up the series to new players. It’s perfectly balanced and intricately developed, improving upon its predecessors yet still offering nothing so ‘new’ that could improve its score.
40
Special moves are simply executed but look feeble, so you never get the sense that you're shellacking the snot out of your opponent. [Aug 2007, p.114]
Aug 13, 2019
10
This is my favorite 2D fighter of all time. I have extremely fond memories of going to a now closed down arcade with a close childhood friend and blowing all our quarters on this game. This is one of the games that made me a lifelong fan of fighting games. The art is simple gorgeous, the game, while relatively difficult when compared to most fighting games, still is fun with enough time put into it (in our case, throwing countless quarters into) and taking the time to get the move execution down. After that arcade closed down, I discovered this game in a gaming store for $12.99 and had more hours of fun, and more quarters in my pocket! I still play it from time to time to relive those precious childhood memories and just have a blast.
May 13, 2022
9
The King of Fighters series is my favorite in the fighting game genre. KOF 11 is not only one of the best KOF games but one of the best 2D fighters ever. Gameplay wise, while keeping the traditional four button layout, it has faster and smoother mechanics than its predecessors. The game modes of arcade, team, single, survival, and online play gives many options for players that want to have a fun experience. There is a starting roster of 36 characters with an additional 14 that you will have to unlock. Story wise, it may not be like a Final Fantasy story with rich detail but comparing it to other fighting games, it is one of the most compelling stories out there by taking place in the middle of the Ash Saga with suspenseful events. The soundtrack is my favorite in fighting games and the pixelated graphics are crisp. Overall, KOF 11 is an experience and I recommend getting this on the Ps2 or by emulating it. I played it on the Ps2. It will be very fun.
Apr 14, 2020
8
Played on PlayStation 2. Gameplay: GREAT. Story: GOOD. Graphic: GOOD. Music/Sound: GREAT. Dialogue: GOOD.
SummaryThe world has been rocked by two major events - Mukai has stolen the Orochi seal and the theft of the Yata Mirror by Ash Crimson. Just as the dust had settled, a new King of Fighters tournament was announced - a tournament which brings together some familiar faces, as well as new comers to the world of King of Fighters. Not all is what i... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date:Nov 13, 2007
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