Friday, March 26, 2010

KOF XIII First Glimpse


Cast Roll Call
March 25, 2010


The King of Fighters XIII was officially announced yesterday March 25, 2010 at Akihabara and it was really nice to see the series the way it should be. XII was a failed attempt to update the series. It was unfinished when it was released. The remedy they had with the console version was to add Elisabeth and Mature, with almost no movesets then. Judging from the early vids submitted, we can see the game is faster.

So now we have here an updated version of XII. It's looks basically the same thing. But in addition we get back the original Women's team: Mai Shiranui, King, and Yuri Sakazaki. Mai is wearing her ninja garb from the Real Bout series except that it's backless. While King is wearing her traditional long sleeves from the first Art of Fighting (AoF2 outfit was used in '98-'99) basically the same thing without the vest or coat on top. Yuri is still wearing the same outfit, except that I can't see her ponytail. OMG I hope she didn't cut her hair short.
Women's Team: Mai Shiranui, King, and Yuri Sakazaki

It was also announced this will mark the end of the Ash Saga. Interesting enough, Ash is seen as a solo entry. In opposition is Elisabeth's team with Duo Lon and Shen Woo. I hope they give Elisabeth proper movesets, maybe some light-elemental attacks. Shouldn't Ash's flame be purple by now? What happens when you add green and purple?! Let's go to the thinking chair!

Solo entry Ash Crimson and Anti-Ash: Elisabeth Branctorche, Duo Lon & Shen Woo

Mature has once again teamed up with Iori. But I thought Iori killed her at '96 or did I just dream that? If Iori's team's ending in '96 is non-canon then they might come up with an alibi/explanation why the hell Mature would team up again with Iori. There's a blank spot after Mature, presumably for Vice wearing  a headswap costume from Mature.


Iori Yagami and Mature with Arthas' edit of Vice

The rest of the XII cast returns as parts of their previous teams. Do note that the teams do not have official names yet. There's a complete blank spot for a whole team. I know many would wish for K's team, maybe with Kula and Whip?! Hahah that would pushing my luck.

Team Esaka returns again. As the last surviving member of The Sacred Team, Kyo should settle his revenge against Ash. Or he could get his power drained before the final act with Ash as an all-powerful deity. Or maybe not.


Esaka Team: Kyo Kusanagi, Benimaru Nikaido and Goro Daimon
 
I haven't seen enough changes for Fatal Fury team. If the story would have progressed from XI, then why would Terry be wearing his old uniform?

 
 
Fatal Fury Team: Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi

Psycho Soldier team is still stuck in pre-'94 mode, where Athena is still fat, Kensou is in his green Psycho Soldier costume and powerless as hell, and Chin in his bum/drunken-style costume.

Psycho Soldier Team: Athena Asamiya, Sie Kensou and Chin Gentsai

I like it that they're retaining Leona's new costume. But what the eff are they still pumping Ralf and Clark with steroid? Ok fine, since we can't do anything about them toning down, maybe we can expect SNKP to give them back their movesets.
 
Ikari Team: Leona Heidern, Ralf Jones and Clark Steel

Ryo and Robert is missing one more member, Takuma maybe? It would have been cooler if Ryo would don his Mr. Karate outfit while Robert his NBC purple outfit.

Art of Fighting Team: Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia

Kim and Raiden's team is missing one member. The only link between them I can think of is Fatal Fury Special. Looking at the cast of FFS, possible entries would be Jubei, Cheng, Duck King, Tungfu Rue and Axel Hawk. Billy Kane, Lawrence, Geese and Krauser would have to be on an Anti-Fatal Fury Team.

Edit Team: Kim Kaphwan and Raiden


If you want to read about gameplay mechanics and whatnots, look elsewhere. There's a goldmine of information about those circulating around.

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Sources: 
Photos of KOFXIII from Dengeki
Vice by arthascf

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