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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GALAXY EDITION

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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GALAXY EDITION
Description
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII, SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on GOG! The many features exclusive to the console version of the game, such as the ONLINE Mode that allows you to enjoy smooth online versus matches with rivals from around the world, the Tut...
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2018, SNK CORPORATION, ...
System requirements
Windows 7, Intel Pentium4 2.0 GHz and up, 1 GB RAM, GeForce 9500 GT ,VRAM: 256MB and up, Version 9.0...
Time to beat
3 hMain
20.5 h Main + Sides
159 h Completionist
9 h All Styles
Description
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII, SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on GOG!

The many features exclusive to the console version of the game, such as the ONLINE Mode that allows you to enjoy smooth online versus matches with rivals from around the world, the Tutorial Mode which can be enjoyed by KOF novice players, and the Story Mode which features several exclusive episodes in a Visual Novel format, have been improved are still available in THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII Galaxy Edition!

In addition, "Iori with the Power of Flames”, “NESTS Style Kyo”, and “Mr. Karate" DLC characters are now playable from the start, for a total roster of 36 characters!
The time has come to face rivals worldwide!

3-ON-3 TEAM BATTLE

Choose a default team of 3 characters or make your own team by picking up 3 characters of your choice, and fight against teams until victory! Develop your own team strategy by choosing the best characters for you!

STORY

In this mode, you will experience a variety of background stories not touched upon in the game’s original Arcade Version. Discover the truth about KOF’s “Ash Saga” and its secrets through the eyes of the main character, Ash Crimson, and other characters who were not directly participating in the tournament. Your decisions and battle results may lead you to discovering new story elements; try out all the different options and every scene!

NETWORK

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII Galaxy Edition now features vastly improved netcode that will provide you with the most comfortable online experience yet! The new netcode features improved communication speeds between you and your opponent, and also tailors your online experience according to your PC environment!

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII Galaxy Edition features three different types of ONLINE VERSUS Matches, allowing players to challenge other rivals worldwide in endless and intense battles:
  • Ranked Match - fight under specified regulations, and your results will be reflected in the rankings.
  • Player Match - playing in this mode will not affect your results. You can fight against others casually.
  • Friend Match - invite online players and challenge them through this mode for heated competition!

MISSION

Tackle three different kinds of missions in this mode, and improve your skills!
  • Time attack - Defeat all CPU opponents in the shortest time you can.
  • Survival - Select a character and fight your way through as many CPU opponents as you can.
  • Trial - In this mode, each character has 10 tasks, which mainly focus on combos. By the time you complete all 10 tasks, you will have mastered some combos for that character.

TUTORIAL

Rose Bernstein, hostess of the tournament, will teach you the basic techniques as well as explain the gauges and their uses. First time KOF players should start here to get used to the game.

CUSTOMIZE

This mode allows you to edit your online profile and change character color palette. You can create a team to use online, add icons collected while playing, or enter a preset message that you want to use in your profile. For each character, you can make up to five custom color patterns. Show off your personality on the worldwide stage!

OPTION

A “GRAPHICS OPTION” feature, allowing the players to switch between different frame rates and simplify backgrounds, has been newly added.

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Multiplayer Notice: Please note that the GOG Galaxy Client is required to access online Multiplayer.

Multiplayer Notice: Please note that the GOG Galaxy Client is required to access online Multiplayer.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
3 hMain
20.5 h Main + Sides
159 h Completionist
9 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Size:
2 GB

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Posted on: September 19, 2018

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The last sprites-based KOF

KOF XIII was released in 2010, it is the last sprites-based KOF and the third one, canonically speaking, not to use MVS for its development - SNK recycled the characters' sprites (MVS-based) from 1994 to 2005 (KOF XI). Although the game is very good looking, its 90's rival, Street Fighter, had already been migrated to "3D" (SFIV, 2008), which left KOF XIII, in my opinion, a little outdated for its time. But it is a very funny game, with several missions, story and arcade mode, character customization and A LOT of combos. It is a very fast game, requires 60 FPS and its mechanics is KOF 2002 based.


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Posted on: March 15, 2025

nosferatus013

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Games: 91 Reviews: 9

Almostt perfect

I love everything about this game. But there is one big flaw. No crossplay. Online is 100 percent dead and dedicated online communities seem to prefer the Steam version so I am left with nobody to play with. At least I own this game for reals unlike Steam people. happy but lonely.


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Posted on: October 14, 2023

overhit

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Games: 150 Reviews: 12

last 2D KOF

I bought this game just as a souvenir, but this is awesome


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Posted on: March 9, 2019

zemulia

Games: 525 Reviews: 1

Possibly the best

Honestly I think this is the finest arcade style fighter I've ever played. The Characters aren't as "out there" as some other series but they each play excellently and give a lot of variety, there are very few that seem to have similar move-sets and they tend to be the rivals of whoever else they resemble. The super combos are difficult but with mild practice most can be pulled off naturally during bouts. The animations are so smooth and detailed I honestly thought they were compressed full 3D models, which perhaps was used as a reference to help the creators but it goes beyond what that would allow. One of my big issues with a lot of games in the genre are they aren't terribly approachable and generally anyone with familiarity is at a steep advantage, this one my whole family was able to get in on it, and though skill showed, even a novice could have fun and feel like they were kicking butt, often winning against more seasoned players. The story however is so-so and a little hard to follow, simple as it is it's broken up and fragmented until fully beaten, but fighting through it to unlock the few locked characters is plenty fun.


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Posted on: August 6, 2024

thec0re3

Games: 231 Reviews: 5

A masterclass in every sense

KOFXIII, in my humble opinion, is a masterclass of a game. When they first revealed the 2D makeover with KOFXII, I was instantly smitten. Being a fan of the series since '95, seeing a visual upgrade really got me excited. Unfortunately XII didn't quite live up to the hype lacking major content, so I was really hopeful that XIII was going to get the series back on track and it really didn't disappoint. The characters added to the roster were more then I could have asked for. Could they have added some new blood? sure but seeing some of my favorites come back with the new look just had me salivating to get hands on with them. Even though I didn't get deep in the story mode being mainly entranced in learning how to play my favorite characters, I could tell from just the few times I attempted a play through that they really put a great deal of time in making sure each team got there own dialog and endings. In terms of gameplay, I have to admit this was definitely one of the more challenging entries in the series when it comes to execution. Personally, if they just had EX specials, the Drive Cancel mechanic that let's you cancel one special into another, and the flashy super Max cancel, it would have been chefs kiss and had a higher retention. With that being said, HD mode, which gives you an unlimited amount of drive cancels and more for a limited time, is a comeback mechanic that requires a dedicated amount of practice and while I feel like only a few can truly master it, I can't help but acknowledge this is what really removes the ceiling when it comes to this game so if you're looking for a true challenge, then this alone is going to meet your expectations. Unfortunately, the online mode is the only thorn that really hurts XIII as it uses input delay instead of rollback but one can hope that eventually it will get rollback as there is a version titled global match that has this and online lobbies. KOFXIII is no doubt in my mind worth getting!


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