Critical Counter

Critical Counter was a mechanic in The King of Fighters XII.

=Description= Critical Counters, as the name implies, are counterattacks use to counter incoming attacks. By pressing the button (or  button for Kim, Clark and Duo Lon) on an opponents attack, the opponent is instantly stunned in place, allowing the user to perform a free punish on the opponent. This can only happen if the Critical Counter Gauge is full. However, when the Critical Counter Gauge is full, it will slowly decrease, and lowers the opportunity to use whenever you want. Almost moves are cancelable while using combos during Critical Counters.