King of Fighters XI
😊 7.5/10
(Playstation 2 - JP, Fighting)
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SNK
Published_By:
Ignition Entertainment
Released On:
22 Jun 2006
The eleventh installment in SNK Playmore's long-running King of Fighters series and the ninth event in the official storyline, The King of Fighters XI is the first game in the series to forego the traditional numbering convention used by the series, and the first game in the series to move beyond the hardware capabilities of the Neo-Geo system. After the controversial resurgence of the Orochi power in the 2003 King of Fighters tournament, the tournament and the fighters return after a two year break in the action. Some are motivated to investigate the new Orochi situation and the antagonistic fighter Ash Crimson, while others enter the tourney to settle old scores...
The King of Fighters XI features a roster of 33 "team" characters, 7 PS2 exclusive characters, 5 mid-boss characters and 2 boss characters. In total, this allows a player to choose between +40 characters. Many of the characters are returning fighters from the other games in the KOF series, though notable new faces exist in the effective forms of Oswald, Duck King, Bonne Jenet, Elisabeth Blanctorche and Gai Tendo.
The "tag system" used in The King of Fighters 2003 is still employed in KOF XI. However, the change in the arcade hardware has brought about many gameplay changes since the 2003 release. A new power stock system - specifically called "Skill Stocks" - has been added for use with a few extra special maneuvers called "Shifts". A character can use a "Quick Shift" to tag in another fighter while in the middle of a combo, while that character may also use a "Saving Shift" to tag out if they are on the verge of defeat. Another maneuver, called the "Dream Cancel", has also been added to the system. Dream Cancels can be used to interrupt a special move with another one, even allowing a fighter to interrupt a Desperation Move to initiate a Leader Desperation Move. The "Time Out" system has be revamped as well - the system now takes into account the number of fighters defeated on a team and the number and power of attacks made by a team to reach its verdict.
EAN-13:
4964808300785 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4964808300983 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-25660 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-25789 (Japan)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Number of Online Players:
2 Players
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Network Adaptor
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock, DualShock 2
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Arcade Stick
Save Game Methods:
Internal Storage, External Storage
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fighting game where players choose from a roster of diverse characters, including new and returning fighters, to compete in the King of Fighters tournament. The game features various modes like Arcade, Team, Single, Endless, Challenge, and Practice, allowing players to engage in combat and track their progress. The overarching narrative involves mysterious organizations, ancient powers, and character motivations, unfolding as players battle through the tournament.
Story
PROLOGUE
In the last King of Fighters tournament, Mukai succeeded in releasing the power of Orochi. Ash stole the power of the Yata Mirror from Chizuru Kagura, the competition's sponsor, who was injured in the fighting. The competition ended in chaos and disorder.
Time has passed, and a new KOF competition is about to begin. Participants are chosen, including some new faces. Eiji Kisaragi returns, while Oswald, Bonne Jenet, Duck King, Momoko, and Elizabeth Blanctorche compete for the first time.
Many conflicting motives exist just under the surface of the KOF tournament. What is the organization known as "Those From the Past" planning? What will happen to the power of Orochi that Mukai set free?
Without Chizuru, will the remaining two members of the Three Sacred Treasures be able to cooperate as an effective team? What is Ash Crimson's true goal? The curtain is about to rise on a new battle.
Save Data
This game uses the following types of save data. A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) is required to save your game.
Game Data
Statistics for ARCADE PLAY, TEAM PLAY, and SINGLE PLAY modes, number of ENDLESS mode victories, CHALLENGE mode progress, PRACTICE information, and option settings are saved in the game data file.
A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) with at least 225KB of free space is required to save game data.
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Please insert the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before the MAIN POWER switch is turned ON.
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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disc cover
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on/standby/
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reset button
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IR receiver
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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USB connectors
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert THE KING OF FIGHTERS XI disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
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L2 button
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L1 button
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directional buttons
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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SELECT button
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ANALOG mode button
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START button
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
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R2 button
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R1 button
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button
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button
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X button
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button
STARTING THE GAME
Press the button on the Title screen to go to the Main Menu.
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ARCADE PLAY (see pages 12-13)
Fight 3-on-3 tag-team battles against the computer.
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ARCADE VS (see pages 12-13)
Fight 3-on-3 tag-team battles against another player.
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TEAM PLAY (see pages 14-15)
Fight 3-on-3 elimination battles against the computer.
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TEAM VS (see pages 14-15)
Fight 3-on-3 elimination battles against another player.
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SINGLE PLAY (see page 16)
Fight 1-on-1 battles against the computer.
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SINGLE VS (see page 16)
Fight 1-on-1 battles against another player.
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ENDLESS (see page 17)
Fight a series of 1-on-1 battles against the computer for as long as your health lasts.
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CHALLENGE (see page 18)
Clear a series of challenges against the computer.
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PRACTICE (see pages 19-21)
Practice your moves.
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GALLERY (see page 22)
View illustrations, concept art, and character endings.
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GAME OPTIONS (see pages 23-27)
Use this mode to change game options.
GAME SCREEN
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Time Limit
Displays the time left in the round. When this reaches 0, the round is over.
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Current Character's Health Gauge
Displays the remaining health of the character you are currently fighting.
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Judgment Indicator
Displays who has the upper hand during a fight and determines the winner of the match (see page 11).
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Stun Gauge
This is reduced when the character takes damage. When it reaches 0, the character will be stunned.
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Current Character Panel
Displays the face of the character that you are currently fighting.
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Waiting Character Panel & Health Gauges
Displays the faces and remaining health of the characters waiting to fight.
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Skill Gauge
This gauge is used for non-offensive special moves (see page 10).
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Power Gauge
This gauge is required for using attacks such as Super Special Moves (see page 10).
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Power Stock Number
Displays the remaining number of power.
Pause Menu
Press the button during a match to pause the action and display the Pause Menu (the contents of the menu will be slightly different depending on the mode you are using). Press the button again while the Pause Menu is displayed to return to the game.
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CONTINUE
Resume the match.
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C-CHANGE
Change the character you are currently using.
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SKILL LIST
Displays a list of the skills for the character of the player who paused the game. Press the button to return to the Pause Menu.
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BUTTON SETTINGS
Displays the Button Settings screen, allowing you to change the functions of the controller buttons (see page 24).
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GAME END
Quit the match and return to the Main Menu.
BATTLE SYSTEM
POWER GAUGE
This gauge is required for using Super Special Moves and Super Special Leader Moves. The gauge will be filled by attacking or hitting the opponent. When the Power Gauge fills completely, your stock will go up by 1 (you start out with 0).
In Team Battle mode, your maximum power stock increases by 1 each time a character on your team is defeated. If you have 3 characters remaining, you will be able to hold a maximum of 3. If you have 2, the maximum will be 4. And if you have
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