Verse

Verse (バース, Bāsu) is the main antagonist and final boss in The King of Fighters XIV. He is voiced by Yusaku.

Story
An evil presence that is sensed across time and space, various fighters during the tournament join to stop him. Within his being, he traps the souls of fighters from the part tournaments such as Orochi and Ash. When he is defeated, these souls are released and return to their former bodies and triggers a world-wide search for the remaining revived warriors.

Personality
Verse is an embodiment of rage, like a fire. He is a man of few words who only chants his own name during battle. Due to the numerous souls contained within, Verse is unable fully prevent their personalities from completely seeping through his control and they can temporarily manifest as a result.

Powers
Verse's power is connected to one of Shun'ei's powers, as both powers have a symbiotic form of each other.


 * Transdimensional manipulation - Verse is able to change the fabric of reality.
 * Soul Container - Verse contains the souls the dead and those who are trapped in the time warp.
 * Pyrokinesis - Verse can control fire.
 * Levitation - Verse can fly.

Fighting Style
Just like Shun'ei, he is able to conjure a barrage of fists.

Music

 * Independence from an Aggregate - The King of Fighters XIV

Game Appearances

 * The King of Fighters XIV

Trivia

 * Possessing souls of fighters from the past, Verse will talk using different character's persona if he defeats certain characters.
 * For example, Orochi will talk in the win quote after defeating Kyo. Igniz will talk after defeating Sylvie and Krizalid will talk after defeating K'.