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Out now · Tue 27 JulPEGI 12The King of Fighters

The King of Fighters Neowave

UK release dateTuesday, 27 July 2004Out 8102 days ago
Platforms
Xbox · Xbox One
Genre
Fighting
IGDB rating
58/100 (11 ratings)
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Online mode
Yes · Online multiplayer up to 2

What it is

KOF Neowave features 12 three-man teams made up of some of the greatest characters from SNK's 11-year history, including the Women Fighters Team (Mai, King and Yuri) and the Fatal Fury Team (Terry, Joe, and Andy). NEOWAVE features three modes of play - Super Cancel, Guard Break, and Max2. A new "Heat Mode" lets players power up their attacks in exchange for a gradual loss of health. A total of 43 characters including 7 Bonus characters. 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams ever assembled. Pick your team and fight it out in the original 3-on-3 battle format. Beautifully rendered background graphics. Activate "Heat Mode" to power-up your attacks. Revives the evacuation rolling maneuver and thrust attacks. Over-the-top Super Special Moves. 3 modes of play: Super Cancel, Guard Break and Max2. Link a Special Move with a Super Attack in the Super Cancel Mode to cause extreme damage.

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Our coverage

Nothing written yet. Once we’ve played it the review, first-10-hours guide, unlockables and UK buying advice will collect here. Meanwhile the News section has this week’s launch notes.

Details

Developer
SNK Playmore
Publisher
Sammy
Themes
Action
Perspective
Side view
Engine
Taito Type X
Age rating
PEGI 12
Listed date
Oct 13, 2006

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UK release date and launch RRP as confirmed by the publisher. Store links may be affiliate links; they never change what we say about a game. Box art, screenshots, trailer and game facts via IGDB, refreshed 1 Oct.