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The King of Fighters XII

The King of Fighters XII (XSX) game cover art
Platform: PlayStation 3
Tags: Fighting, Versus
Developer: SNK Playmore
More Platforms: Xbox 360

Publisher
Region
Released
NA
07/28/2009
Unknown
EU
07/??/2009

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Staff Reviews

The King of Fighters XII review

Reviewed July 28, 2009

Jason Venter says: "The first and most obvious stumble is the limited character roster, which perhaps wouldn't be a problem except that some of the very most important fighters are missing in action. In particular, there's little presence from the female side of the crowd. Mai, best known for her heaving bosom but also for her acrobatic and lethal attack style, is nowhere to be seen. Somehow The King of Fighters feels wrong without her, like a Street Fighter game with no Chun-Li or a Dead or Alive game with no Kasumi. Mary didn't make the cut, either, nor did plenty of beefcakes."
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Reader Reviews

The King of Fighters XII review

Reviewed August 03, 2009

disco says: "Rebirth. That’s what The King of Fighters XII is all about. Getting back to the basics, reliving the glory days of the fighting genre. Remembering what made the series kick ass. A large ensemble cast divided into teams of three, all competing in one of the most epic crossover tournaments ever conceived. All kinds of flashy special attacks and technical aspects to master. The thrill of barely surviving each match, testing your skills and tactical prowess with every passing bout. The feelin..."
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The King of Fighters XII Reviews Around the Internet

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AVG
5.7

External Site
Rating
3/5

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