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Quick light query: Are you a fan of fighting games?
If you are, which is your favoritefighting game?
I bet there is a sizeable bunch whose candlelight forKing of Fightersstill burns bright.
Not even SNKs bankruptcy could slow the series down.
Now, there are at least 14 sequels and plenty more spinoffs.
Which one is your favorite?
King of Fighters 97
One of the most popularly played arcade games wasKing of Fighters 97.
Particularly because it improved on its predecessors roster list and gameplay.
To top it off,King of Fighters 97wrapped up the Orochi saga nicely.
King of Fighters XI
King of Fighters XIis the second chapter of Tales of Ash.
This 2003 2D fighting game packed lots of fun times, with its fast and complex battles.
Over the years, the franchise would refine and tweak the gameplay and characters.
ByKing of Fighters XI, the gameplay was faster and smoother than ever before.
The graphics could have used a little more love, though.
No doubt the gaming era plays a part in its lacklusterness.
King of Fighters XIII
King of Fighters XIIIserves as the finale to the Ash Crimson saga.
Its also what wrapped up the sprite-based era with finesse deserving of the franchise.
King of Fighters XIIItakes away everything that failed before.
In its place, it brings new gameplay additions to the series.
For instance, the EX mode allowed players to amplify their abilities further.
Building off of an already well-performing game has its perks.
But its also the supporting modern-age technology that fully amplified the true power of three-dimensional models and backgrounds.
Compared to other 3D fighting franchises,King of Fighters XVmay fall slightly short.
Thats because every franchise owes its flourishing success to its roots.
And forKing of Fighters,King of Fighters 98is where things really started to get moving.
King of Fighters 98is highly rated, even across all fighting games.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
