Yamamoto labelled the theme of the game as "KOF-ism" (KOFイズム), refering to returning back to the heart of the series. The gameplay was also modified to have faster battles to be enjoyed by gamers. Additionally, however, he did not want the game to be too similar to its predecessors, though he and his staff's aim for the game is to capture the charm from prior titles such as readdition of gameplay rules from older titles. The game design director, Kei Yamamoto, stated that he wanted the game to be played by the fans of the series who would be able to use their experience from prior titles. There was a preview of the game that was held on Main Akihabara. SNK Playmore announced The King of Fighters XIII in February 2010.
This same version was released on Android on Septemas The King of Fighters-A 2012.Ī new version of the game, including the characters introduced on the console ports as well as new revisions, was released in Japanese arcades on April 26, 2012, under the name The King of Fighters XIII Climax ( ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ XIII ( サーティーン ) クライマックス).Įisuke Ogura returns to do the character illustrations. An updated version featuring 12 new characters and other modes was released on iOS-based devices on May 3, 2012, called The King of Fighters-i 2012. This same version was later ported to the Android platform on March 22, 2012, as The King of Fighters Android.
Additionally, an iOS version of the game, titled The King of Fighters-i-, featuring a reduced character roster, was released on Jan update of this version that includes six more characters was released on September 8, 2011. The mobile versions of the game were released on Jand a downloadable application for social networks was released on October 17, 2011. The King of Fighters XIII ( ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ XIII ( サーティーン )) is the thirteenth installment in The King of Fighters series and the final chapter of the " Tales of Ash" story arc, started in The King of Fighters 2003. We look forward for your participation! Sincerely, R." Former participants and persons who have received this invitation may join teams, and will face off in heated 3-on-3 combat to decide this year's champion team. " Dear Sir or Madam, it's 2010, and with much pride and pleasure, we would like to announce our annual King of Fighters Tournament.