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King of Fighters-i 2012 Hits iOS with Netplay and 12 Additional Characters

From SRK.

SNK Playmore has released a new version of The King of Fighters-i for Apple iDevices. KoF-i 2012 features twelve additional characters, new artwork and trading cards to unlock, and online multiplayer over WiFi. Despite the platform’s obvious limitations, King of Fighters-i was a surprisingly good port of KoFXIII with touch screen controls. The new version is basically the same game but with a significant amount of new content. KoF-i 2012 is now available on iTunes for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4(S), iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation, and iPad for $6.99.


VS BATTLES FROM ALL OVER VIA WI-FI
A”RANK VERSUS” Mode, in which your player ranking changes depending on your number of victories and losses, as well as a “FRIEND VERSUS” Mode, where your rank is not reflected, are available.
Challenge the strongest players from all over!

NEW CHARACTERS, NEW TEAMS
In addition to the characters from he previous installment, the 4 new “ART OF FIGHTING”, “PSYCHO SOLDIER”, “KIM”, and “IKARI” teams (12 new characters), join the cast of “KOF-i”!! You can now create your favorite team from this formidable roster of 32 fighters!

A SINGLE-PLAYER MODE RICH IN CONTENT
6 game modes are available for thousands of hours of enjoyment even when playing alone: “SINGLE BATTLE” for 1-on-1 fights, “TEAM BATTLE” for classic KOF 3-on-3 gameplay, “ENDLESS” Mode to defeat as many opponents as possible with one character, “CHALLENGE” Mode to clear trials by fulfilling requirements, the newly introduced “TIME ATTACK” Mode to compete for the best clear times by winning 10 matches, and “TRAINING” Mode to get accustomed to the Virtual Pad-based controls and practice your combos.

SIMPLE COMMANDS
The Virtual Pad recreates perfectly reproduces KOF’s smooth controls. Even novice players in fighting games will be able to release various Special Moves, Super Special Moves, NEOMAX Super Special Moves, and other complex moves in one touch. With the Simple Commands, you can easily perform many of the game’s fancy combos!!
*Please refer to “TUTORIAL” Mode for an explanation of these commands.

ADDITION OF TONS OF NEW TRADING CARDS, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND OTHER EXTRA CONTENT
Plenty of new Trading Cards (that can be acquired by using points earned during gameplay) along with new Illustrations (which can be viewed at any time by fulfilling certain conditions) have been added to this latest release! Moreover, “KOF-i 2012″ includes rough sketches and illustrations that can only be seen here, which fans cannot afford to miss!

SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE OF ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS
2 additional characters, “NESTS-Style KYO” and “IORI with the Power of Flames” are available to download! (paid DLC)​
 

Lt. Boxy Angelman

I WILL EAT THIS GAME
If KOF can get new fighters, so can MK.



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Props to KOF, though. I wish we had half the awesome single-player modes they have.
The hell with Tag. Give me 3 on 3 any day.