'''The King of Fighters XIV''' is a [[2016]] [[fighting]] game that is part of ''[[The King of Fighters]]'' (''KOF'') video game series by [[SNK]]. The game was developed for the [[PlayStation 4]] and released in August 2016. [[Atlus USA]] and [[Deep Silver]] published the game in North America and Europe, respectively. It is notable as the first main-series ''The King of Fighters'' game to be rendered entirely in 3D, unlike previous installments, which used 2D raster imagery. ''The King of Fighters XIV'' has over 50 characters and the gameplay retains the classic system of teams composed of three fighters. In 2017, the game was ported to [[Microsoft Windows]] and Japanese arcade cabinets.
'''The King of Fighters XIV''' is a [[2016]] [[fighting]] game that is part of ''[[The King of Fighters]]'' (''KOF'') video game series by [[SNK]]. The game was developed for the [[PlayStation 4]] and released in August 2016. [[Atlus USA]] and [[Deep Silver]] published the game in North America and Europe, respectively. It is notable as the first main-series ''The King of Fighters'' game to be rendered entirely in 3D, unlike previous installments, which used 2D raster imagery. ''The King of Fighters XIV'' has over 50 characters and the gameplay retains the classic system of teams composed of three fighters. In 2017, the game was ported to [[Microsoft Windows]] and Japanese arcade cabinets.
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''The King of Fighters XIV'' features full 3D models like ''[[KOF Maximum Impact]]'' against a 2D background in a similar manner to ''[[Street Fighter IV]]'' and its updates while keeping the formula used in previous installments. The player can select a three-character team who fight against other teams. In the game's story, the fighters often interact depending on their relationships. After eight rounds, the player fights the bosses Antonov and Verse.
''The King of Fighters XIV'' features full 3D models like ''[[KOF Maximum Impact]]'' against a 2D background in a similar manner to ''[[Street Fighter IV]]'' and its updates while keeping the formula used in previous installments. The player can select a three-character team who fight against other teams. In the game's story, the fighters often interact depending on their relationships. After eight rounds, the player fights the bosses Antonov and Verse.
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The Hyper Drive system from the previous game is replaced with a new version of "Max Mode" from earlier games in the series. In Max mode, the player can perform unlimited EX special moves for a short time and the timer changes in response to the player-character's position.
The Hyper Drive system from the previous game is replaced with a new version of "Max Mode" from earlier games in the series. In Max mode, the player can perform unlimited EX special moves for a short time and the timer changes in response to the player-character's position.
The game's characters have three types of Supers: the returning "Super Special Moves" and "Max Super Special Moves", the latter of which require two power gauges to execute or one if Max mode is activated and a new type called "Climax Super Special Moves". Climax Super Special Moves are the strongest types in the game and require three power gauges or two with Max mode activated. The game also features the "Just Defend" mechanic from ''[[Garou: Mark of the Wolves]]''. The HD thrust system makes the opponent hit the wall and crumple for follow-up attacks. The game is designed to be played like ''[[The King of Fighters XIII]]'' during Max mode, where the player can use EX moves and three levels of Supers that can be canceled in their order of hierarchy. For beginners, there is an automatic feature called "Rush Combo". When performing a Rush, the player can create combos of special attacks as well as Desperation Moves if the energy bar is has been filled. Techniques created by the Rush system produce less damage than the one performed manually. The online lobby has modes called team VS, single VS, and party VS; up to 12 players can enter and spectate.
The game's characters have three types of Supers: the returning "Super Special Moves" and "Max Super Special Moves", the latter of which require two power gauges to execute or one if Max mode is activated and a new type called "Climax Super Special Moves". Climax Super Special Moves are the strongest types in the game and require three power gauges or two with Max mode activated. The game also features the "Just Defend" mechanic from ''[[Garou: Mark of the Wolves]]''. The HD thrust system makes the opponent hit the wall and crumple for follow-up attacks. The game is designed to be played like ''[[The King of Fighters XIII]]'' during Max mode, where the player can use EX moves and three levels of Supers that can be canceled in their order of hierarchy. For beginners, there is an automatic feature called "Rush Combo". When performing a Rush, the player can create combos of special attacks as well as Desperation Moves if the energy bar is has been filled. Techniques created by the Rush system produce less damage than the one performed manually. The online lobby has modes called team VS, single VS, and party VS; up to 12 players can enter and spectate.
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==Character Select==
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|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Kyo.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Kyo Kusanagi]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Benimaru.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Benimaru Nikaido]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Daimon.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Goro Daimon]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Sylvie.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Sylvie Paula Paula]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Kukri.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Kukri]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Mian.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Mian]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Nelson.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Nelson]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Zarina.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Zarina]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Bandeiras.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Bandeiras Hattori]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Iori.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Iori Yagami]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Mature.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Mature]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Vice.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Vice]]
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|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Kim.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Kim Kaphwan]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Gang-Il.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Gang-Il]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Luong.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Luong]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Ramon.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Ramon]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Angel.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Angel]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV King of Dinosaurs.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#King of Dinosaurs]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Nakoruru.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Nakoruru]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Mui Mui.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Mui Mui]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Love Heart.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Love Heart]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Xanadu.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Xanadu]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Chang.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Chang Koehan]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Choi.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Choi Bounge]]
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|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Shun'ei.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Shun'ei]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Tung.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Tung Fu Rue]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Meitenkun.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Meitenkun]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV K'.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#K']]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Kula.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Kula Diamond]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Maxima.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Maxima]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Ralf.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Ralf Jones]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Clark.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Clark Still]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Leona.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Leona Heidern]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Geese.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Geese Howard]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Billy.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Billy Kane]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Hein.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Hein]]
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|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Terry.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Terry Bogard]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Andy.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Andy Bogard]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Joe.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Joe Higashi]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV King.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#King]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Mai.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Mai Shiranui]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Alice.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Alice]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Athena.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Athena Asamiya]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Kensou.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Sie Kensou]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Chin.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Chin Gentsai]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Ryo.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Ryo Sakazaki]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Robert.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Robert Garcia]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Yuri.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Yuri Sakazaki]]
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|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Heidern.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Heidern]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Oswald.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Oswald]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Yamazaki.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Ryuji Yamazaki]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Whip.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Whip]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Antonov.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Antonov]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Verse.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Verse]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Vanessa.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Vanessa]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Rock.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Rock Howard]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Blue Mary.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Blue Mary]]
|[[File:Portrait KOFXIV Najd.png|64px|link=The King of Fighters XIV/Moves#Najd]]
The King of Fighters XIV is a 2016fighting game that is part of The King of Fighters (KOF) video game series by SNK. The game was developed for the PlayStation 4 and released in August 2016. Atlus USA and Deep Silver published the game in North America and Europe, respectively. It is notable as the first main-series The King of Fighters game to be rendered entirely in 3D, unlike previous installments, which used 2D raster imagery. The King of Fighters XIV has over 50 characters and the gameplay retains the classic system of teams composed of three fighters. In 2017, the game was ported to Microsoft Windows and Japanese arcade cabinets.
The King of Fighters XIV features full 3D models like KOF Maximum Impact against a 2D background in a similar manner to Street Fighter IV and its updates while keeping the formula used in previous installments. The player can select a three-character team who fight against other teams. In the game's story, the fighters often interact depending on their relationships. After eight rounds, the player fights the bosses Antonov and Verse.
The Hyper Drive system from the previous game is replaced with a new version of "Max Mode" from earlier games in the series. In Max mode, the player can perform unlimited EX special moves for a short time and the timer changes in response to the player-character's position.
The game's characters have three types of Supers: the returning "Super Special Moves" and "Max Super Special Moves", the latter of which require two power gauges to execute or one if Max mode is activated and a new type called "Climax Super Special Moves". Climax Super Special Moves are the strongest types in the game and require three power gauges or two with Max mode activated. The game also features the "Just Defend" mechanic from Garou: Mark of the Wolves. The HD thrust system makes the opponent hit the wall and crumple for follow-up attacks. The game is designed to be played like The King of Fighters XIII during Max mode, where the player can use EX moves and three levels of Supers that can be canceled in their order of hierarchy. For beginners, there is an automatic feature called "Rush Combo". When performing a Rush, the player can create combos of special attacks as well as Desperation Moves if the energy bar is has been filled. Techniques created by the Rush system produce less damage than the one performed manually. The online lobby has modes called team VS, single VS, and party VS; up to 12 players can enter and spectate.
