Time to gear up for fighting February
When you think back at all the fighting game franchises over the years, you have to say that King of Fighters has been consistently the best.
Set after the events of the previous game, the story for this new release will primarily revolve around Shun’ei and Isla — two fighters with supernatural powers.
Developer SNK Corporation has confirmed there will be 39 playable characters at launch, consisting of 13 teams of three.
Gameplay-wise, the parry system has been renamed Shatter Strike, and MAX Mode system – which sees players able to unleash stronger techniques once energy bars are filled – has been reintroduced.
Don’t miss it when it arrives on February 17.
Also out that week is Horizon Forbidden West for the PS4 and PS5.
Huntress Aloy is back in this PlayStation exclusive, which fans have been chomping at the bit for since it was announced in June 2020.
Alongside new mechanical enemies to fight, Forbidden West introduces new characters to
Aloy’s story — Tenakth warrior Kotallo, and the mysterious Tilda, voiced by Matrix star Carrie-Anne Moss.
There’s even a new villain — Regalla — voiced by the wonderful Angela Bassett.
Trailers and sneak peeks have hinted at some stunning new environments to explore, including some underwater segments.