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It’s official.
TheKing of Fighters XIII, which debuted in 2010, is set to make a triumphant return sometime soon.
This is great news for both newcomers and long-time fans.
That’s becauseKing of Fighters XIIIrepresents a point in the series when SNK made significant changes to the gameplay.
What is King of Fighters XIII: Global Match?
King of Fighters XIII: Global Matchis an upcoming remake ofKing of Fighters XIII.
This is arguably one of the finest entries in the legendary fighting franchise.
For some longtime fans, it was the last entry that ticked all the right boxes.
King of Fighters XIIIwas released way back in 2010.
It was purely an arcade version released for arcades.
This was the 13th entry in the legendary fighting franchise that was best known for reviving a dying series.
For some,King of Fighters XIIIstill remains the finest fighting game to date.
Story
SNK is yet to confirm the story for the newKing of Fighters XIII: Global Match.
Whether the remake will follow the same story as the original or make a few changes remains a mystery.
For now, though, we can presume that the two will follow quite a similar story structure.
After all, this is a remake and not a remastered version.
Gameplay
SNK is yet to reveal any information concerningKing of Fighters XIII: Global Matchgameplay.
See, beforeKing of Fighters XIII, the King of Fighters franchise was undergoing a rough patch.
The new changes resulted in faster-paced gameplay, cranked-up replayability, and much better-looking sprites.
They have overhauled its rollback net code and amped up online functionality.
Early release footage confirms fan-favorite characters like Ash and Leons will make a return in their pixel-powered selves.
Trailer
SNK has released a 42-minute teaser trailer that you might watchhere.
Through a small glimpse of a fighting sequence, the visuals, and mechanics look thrilling.
Thats because the original never made it to aNintendo platform.
Along with the announcement, SNK revealed the beloved fighting game will also release on PlayStation 4 platforms.
Lets wait and see.
For now, SNK is yet to confirm any editions forKing of Fighters XIII: Global Match.
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.
