THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH

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"THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH" is a fighting game featuring 36 playable characters and online play with rollback netcode and multiplayer lobbies. The game offers 3-on-3 team battles and a Story mode that provides additional background information on the "Ash Saga." Players can create their own teams and develop strategies in this enhanced version of the popular fighting game.

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18%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

optimization3 negative mentions

The King of Fighters XIII is a beloved title in the fighting game community, and many players appreciate its gameplay mechanics and pixel art graphics.
Some players have reported that the game runs well for them after making adjustments, indicating that there may be potential for a good experience.
The addition of rollback netcode was highly anticipated, and there is hope that future updates will improve the online experience.

The netcode is severely flawed, with many players experiencing lag, inconsistent ping, and unstable rollback frames, making online play nearly unplayable.
The game suffers from high CPU usage and various technical issues, including crashes on startup and inability to save settings.
Many players feel that this version should have been a free update rather than a paid release, as it lacks new content and significant improvements over the previous version.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported significant issues with online gameplay quality, particularly match slowdowns that persist even with static backgrounds, leading to inconsistent experiences. While many appreciate the core gameplay mechanics, they emphasize the need for improvements in netcode to enhance overall playability.
- “Finally, the smooth gameplay I've been dreaming of.”
- “KOF 13 is one of the greatest fighting games of all time for many reasons, and from a gameplay perspective, it's great.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic, but I just need them to fix the netcode so I can actually play.”
- “Many players, including myself, have been experiencing significant problems that affect online gameplay quality.”
- “Match slowdown issues – even when selecting a static background, matches still experience slowdowns, making the gameplay inconsistent.”
- “KOF 13 is one of the greatest fighting games of all time for many reasons and also one of the worst of all time for others, but from a gameplay perspective, it's great. I just need them to fix the netcode so I can actually play.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users noting that previous rollback implementations were significantly better. Many feel that the current version lacks essential improvements in netplay, asset quality, and overall performance, leading to disappointment compared to expectations set by the PS4 version. There is a strong call for substantial enhancements to justify its standalone release.
- “The only way they can truly justify GM being a standalone release is if they actually massively improve it, starting with netplay, asset quality—which is a quick win—then rendering and quality of life options for better performance and future-proofing.”
- “The only way they can truly justify GM being a standalone release is if they actually massively improve it (starting with netplay, asset quality which is a quick win, then rendering and quality of life options for better performance and future-proofing).”
- “I expected it would be like the PS4 version, but this version of the game is not optimized at all.”
- “Previous rollback implementations, such as in KOF 2002UM and KOF 98UM, handled by Cody Mystic, were much better optimized.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics are praised for their high-quality pixel art and overall game feel, which many players find appealing. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of updates or enhancements, particularly in online modes and training options, leaving some users disappointed with the absence of new graphical content.
- “All works well for me, best pixel art graphics and game feel.”
- “Online still sucks; there are no new options in training mode like seeing the hitboxes or frames, no new characters, no balance to the existing ones, no graphical update, and no new music. What was the point then?”
- “One of the first things I do when I get a new game is to check the assets' quality (if possible) and graphics settings.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment with the music in the game, noting a lack of new tracks or updates, which contributes to an overall sense of stagnation in the game's development.
- “Online still sucks; there are no new options in training mode like seeing the hitboxes or frames, no new characters, no balance to the existing ones, no graphical update, and no new music. What was the point then?”