I don’t think its going to bias per se. I mean seriously people have been waiting for SFIV for awhile so of course KOFXII in my eyes isn’t gonna get the publicity and rightfully so cause really a good chunk of people could probably care less about KOF at this point.
Wait…Where’s Terry’s MOTW costume? This is after 11 in continuity right? I mean, I’m usually not one to care that much about story or anything, but that costume is BANGIN. Why go back to pizza-boy?
Fixt.
also its ash’s super fireball (probably)
Nice pics, but i think the gameplay is more important and that’s what i want to see, a full match footage or something.
I personally don’t believe that.
Street Fighter IV, Super Turbo HD Remix, KOF98UM, and KOFXII are all must haves / eventual purchases when the respective console releases do eventually come out in my opinion.
And the only arguments I’ve seen against Street Fighter IV in regards to KOFXII have been nothing but graphical remarks. I’ve already addressed the issue that the game’s visuals don’t make or break it. For all we know this new Wallsplat system could lead to ridiculously broken shit, which has a large detriment to it’s gameplay.
Just the same with the SFIV Ultra Combo BS which seems to give the losing player a free comeback without effort or skill-based play style.
The gameplay has always been primary the focus for those that are seriously into the game and have a tournament / competitive edge to it.
But in reverse side, alot of people also say stupid shit without intelligence or backing of logic, and will turn a blind eye even if someone has a compelling and thoughtful opinion.
Notice how on the SFIV forum people don’t slam on KOFXII? But whenever a KOFXII topic appears one of the first statements to be said has some form of anti-Capcom or SFIV sentiment in it?
For the SRK community I find this to be a very strong level of hypocrisy, especially when you consider the SRK community being the gathering spot of tournament level players in the Fighting game community, with those Tournament individuals see’s Gameplay being the primary focus. Not to step on anyone’s toes or bring controversy, but it’s just something to analyze and think about.
Even if KOFXII used the same sprites as XI, it wouldn’t matter to me. As long as the game plays well and keeps up it’s tradition of being a great series of fighters.
Although I must address this despite my contrary statements saying graphics don’t effect the gameplay. This is some times untrue, especially depending how quickly or slowly the sprites animate, also how many frames of animation are dependant for the timing of attacks and special moves.
Just like how 3s is gameplay direct involves the issue of frame data and timing, much more so then previous games such as Super Turbo for example.
These new sprites could also bring about the same thing for KOFXII if the frame count is high enough that is.
Well I am not knocking SNK or CAPCOM, I’m sure they got their shit together and know what they need to do. The public will attest to this once SRK gets there hands on it and shows it for what it really is.
While I agree, and believe that comparisons between SF4 and KOFXII really need to stop, you also have to understand that this is only natural.
SNK/KOF fans have been the whipping boys of these forums since the beginning of time. Capcom/SF fanboys have put KOF players down so much over the years that when KOF finally seems to have some kind of advantage, it’s not surprising that some would want to rub it back in their faces.
I don’t condone it, but I at least understand where it’s coming from.
i really the graphic and effect, but not so much on the art style probably because everyone wearing girl pants…
I just like how SNK finally went “Holy shit… our games look like ass! Dude, why are we still designing super nintendo games that play on arcade hardware? Let’s see if gamers’ standards have risen in the last 15 years. … pregnant pause … Yes… yes they have. Let’s try something new.”
I bet the “wall stick” will be somewhat GG:AC’ish, and only certain moves will trigger the effect, so as not to create infinites and the like.
It is Bias…this is Shoryuken, if thats the case why dont I after all my hard work have my own SNK section? Thats because this is SNK…SNK won’t get the recognition it deserves on a Capcom site and viceversa. Hence I am working on my own forum etc so that SNK can get the recognition it deserves NOT on a Capcom site.
They said they will explain the reason for this in the storyline. It could just be a costume change also.
I totally agree with this, people are going to play SFIV because this is SRK, like on a SNK site people would play SNK games because they are SNK. SNK won’t get the recognition it deserves on a Capcom site…sure what I’m doing is opening eyes, but still many are gonna prefer Capcom games on a Capcom site…all there is to it. Does that stop my resolve? No, it only strengthens it so that I will be creating my own forum etc.
I totally agree with this too…Its a fanboy war really…thats all it is. I will play both games make no mistake about it, but because I am hardcore SNK I will play KOFXII much much more.
They are basing it off the Metrosexual culture in Japan. Have you seen how Issei dresses? Yeah that guy that like got 2nd in 3s two years ago with Yun? He looks like Ash…
You’re right about the Metrosexual culture.
Well, with anything people are going to hate and its their right to. As for me, I like KOFXII, and I will be purchasing it asap.
DAMN those pics are amazing…When i saw thie thread I said “OMG new characters!” but well, the pics are just…too good.
BTW It seems that Ash has a new attack in wich he makes a Crimson Explotion (dont remember wich pic)
The title was right!
I applaud SNK for FINALLY realizing that. I think SNK is gonna have to do some major marketing for this game though much like they did for the Maximum Impact series. I mean i knew people who have never touched a KOF game actually buy Maximum Impact mainly cause of the visuals and some of the commercials.
See my whole thing of it not being bias is me thinking outside of the SRK forums. I could probably go out and ask some random gamer which game they are looking forward to between KOF XII and SFIV, i guarantee its gonna be SFIV.
Oh nevermind, the Crimson explotion seems the be the Wallstuck effect
That’s the truth actually and its because thing have to be spoonfed to people in the US, if its not they don’t have any inclination to see what else is out since they figure the only thing’s that are out are what’s shoved in their face.
The graphics are very pretty… But doesn’t anyone else think they’re too dark?
I’m also worried about the sprites blending with the backgrounds.
^^thats one thing i dont understand why they like to use dark color on almost all of their game…
I’m still shaking my head at why they gave Terry the pizza boy outfit back. I know it’s classic, but come the fuck on. The Garou outfit is ten times cooler.
EDIT: And dammit, why did they base the character sprites off the ugly-ass KOF2002/SVC artwork? They should have based them off KOFXI’s art, for real.
Alternate costumes in a 2D fighter would be bad as hell. Do it, SNK.