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The King of Fighters All Star (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ オールスター) is a free-to-play, mobile beat’em up RPG game developed by Netmarble Neo, published by Netmarble and authorized by SNK. It is playable on iOS, Android and Microsoft Windows. The game brings together characters from the four main sagas of the King of Fighters series.
While the game primarily revolves around KOF fighters, there has als been limited-time crossover events with other franchises and companies. Notable crossovers include Gintama, Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, Tekken 7, WWE, Seven Knights, The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement, Dead or Alive 6, Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2, Street Fighter V and Street Fighter 6, Soulcalibur VI, and Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown. In addition to crossovers, the game also holds special events that introduces unique versions of its’ fighters, such as a holiday-themed costumes, or a genderbent version.
On June 27, 2024, it was announced that King of Fighters ALLSTAR would end its services on October 30, 2024.[1]
Release History
The game initially released in Japan on July 26, 2018. After high demand from South Korea, the game was released there on May 9, 2019, having gone through tests at events there since the end of 2018 and holding special venues for promotion. Netmarble announced a release date for global regions (including The Americas, Europe and China) for October 22, 2019, with pre-registering being available until then. Additionally, due to the game's successful performance on mobile devices, a beta version of the game for Windows PC was released to in 2022.
The game was ultimately a success for all regions and has been one of the most successful mobile games for The King of Fighters franchise up to date.
A notice of the End of Service was announced, and the game will shut down on October 30th, 2024.[1]
Crossover History
- Gintama - First event was in October 12th, 2018 for Japanese servers only. On July 23rd, 2020, a second event was released, this time being released in all versions. The first event added Gintoki Sakata, Shinsuke Takasugi, Sougo Okita and Toushirou Hijikata with Kagura and Isao Kondou being free and unlockable, respectively. The second event added White Yaksha Gintoki Sakata, Kamui, Kotarou Katsura, and Elizabeth, with Elizabeth being given for free while Kagura and Isao Kondou are unlockables.
- Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge - First updated in May 20th, 2019 for Japanese and Korean servers. Added Haohmaru (who is considered to be a separate character from his KOFXV version), Genjuro Kibagami, Charlotte Christine de Colde and Rimururu, with Ukyo Tachibana and Shiro Tokisada Amakusa being free and unlockable, respectively.
- Tekken 7 - First updated in November 20th, 2019. Added Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Heihachi Mishima, Ling Xiaoyu (alongside a second variant) and Paul Phoenix, with Jin’s Tekken 6 Player 1 costume and Armor King II being free and unlockable respectively. Updated on August 18th, 2022, with Hwoarang (alongside a second variant), Alisa Bosconovitch, Nina Williams (alongside a second variant, which is free to unlock) and Devil Jin.
- WWE - First updated in May 13th, 2020. Added Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena, Mark "The Undertaker" Calaway, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch with Kofi Kingston, "The People's Champion" variant of "The Rock" and the "Doctor of Thuganomics" variant of John Cena being free and unlockable, respectively.
- Seven Knights - First updated in November 26, 2020. Volume 1 adds Rudy, Shane and Rachel Agni, with Rachel being given for free. "Dellons" Snolled Black Scythe and Eileene Heron were added in Volume 2 around early December 2020.
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement - First updated in March 30th, 2021. Volume 1 adds Meliodas, Ban, Merlin, and Elizabeth Liones, with Elizabeth and the "Tavern Master" variant of Meliodas being given for free. King Harlequin, Diane, and the "Dancer" variant of Elizabeth Liones were included in Volume 2 around at early April 2021.
- Dead or Alive 6 - First updated in July 29th, 2021, which adds Kasumi, Marie Rose, Nyotengu, and Honoka, along with the "Angel of Paradise" variants of themselves. Original variants of both Marie Rose and Honoka are free unlockables; while the original variant of Nyotengu, and Angel Paradise versions of Kasumi and Honoka are included in Volume 2 in early August 2021.
- Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 - First updated in November 22nd, 2021, which adds Baiken, Dizzy, I-No, and Ramlethal Valentine, with Sol Badguy and May being given for free.
- Street Fighter - The first round represents Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, first updated in March 24, 2022, which adds the veteran heroes Ryu and Chun-Li, and a recently introduced Luke Sullivan, while Chun-Li's Alpha variant requires a Gacha unlock, her Classic variant being given free; followed by the veteran villains Akuma and M. Bison were added at the end of March 2022. On November 28, 2023, the second round represented Street Fighter 6, which adds the veterans Ken Masters, Guile, Cammy White and the anti-heroine Juri Han based on their appearances from that game, alongside the Street Fighter V version of Cammy and Guile's Classic variant, while Jamie Siu was free to unlock.
- Soulcalibur VI - First updated on December 21, 2022, which adds Cassandra Alexandra and Taki, with the Soulcalibur V Player 2 costume of Ivy Valentine and the Soulcalibur IV Player 1 costume of Cassandra being given for free. Volume 2 added Seong Mi-na and Ivy on December 28, 2022.
- Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown - First updated on April 25, 2023, which adds Akira Yuki and Pai Chan in the first volume, with the low-poly variants of Akira Yuki and Sarah Bryant—based on their appearance in the 1993 Virtua Fighter—being given for free. Volume 2 added Jacky Bryant and post-Virtua Fighter 3 version of Sarah's Virtua Fighter 2 on May 1, 2023. As part of the collaboration, it added variations of Kim Kaphwan and Rugal, based off of the low-poly style of the original Virtua Fighter.
Story
The player wakes up in the world of The King of Fighters without any memory to remember. With the help of an energetic girl named Noah, the player must participate in the tournaments from The King of Fighters '94 (and onward), and wins the tournaments in order to regain their memory.
Starting from the very beginning (KOF '94), the player must go through each chapter (categorized in specific years) of each saga with the Ash Saga being the most recent update.
Features
While including all fighters from the main KOF series, the game implements a gacha system where certain characters are only available for a limited time. These "festa" characters are only obtainable through summons and not by regular unlocking.
Another feature is the battle card system, where certain special moves are unlocked by equipping a matching battle card suited for the specific fighter. Depending on the card, it unlocks super skills that may cost from three bars to five bars of power with having weaker stats for lesser costs. Most cards need to be pulled or manually selected (with the use of tickets), but some are unlockable through Epic Quests (usually costs three bars).
The game also features multiple remixes of BGM's from previous installments depending on the character or his/her team. In addition to soundtracks, the game also includes many stages reminiscent of previous SNK series and respective franchises (for crossovers i.e. Tekken).
Characters
Official Roster
Orochi Saga
- Kyo Kusanagi ('94~'98, XI, XIII-NESTS, XV, and Special Signature variants)
- Benimaru Nikaido ('94~'97, '99, 2001 and XI variants)
- Goro Daimon ('94~'97 and Merry Christmas variants)
- Terry Bogard ('94~'97, 2003, XI and XV/Special Signature variants)
- Andy Bogard ('94~'98, 2001 and New Year variants)
- Joe Higashi ('94~'97 and Sakura Festival variants)
- Ryo Sakazaki ('94~'98 and XIV variants)
- Robert Garcia ('94~'98 variants)
- Takuma Sakazaki ('94, '95 and '98 variants)
- Heidern ('94, '95, '98, 2001 and Halloween variants)
- Ralf Jones ('94~'97 and Ranger variants)
- Clark Still ('94~'97 and Ranger variants)
- Athena Asamiya ('94~2000, 2003, XV, Festival, Wonderland and XIII/Special Signature variants)
- Sie Kensou ('94~'97 and '99 variants)
- Chin Gentsai ('94~'97, '99 and Pretty variants)
- King ('94~'98, Valentine and XIII/Special Signature variants)
- Mai Shiranui ('94~'98, XV, New Year, Summer Vacation and XIII/Special Signature variants)
- Yuri Sakazaki ('94~'98, Softball, Merry Christmas, Wonderland and XIII/Special Signature variants)
- Kim Kaphwan ('94~'98, 2001, Pretty and Low-Poly variants)
- Chang Koehan ('94~'97, Merry Christmas and Pretty-Normal and Awakened variants)
- Choi Bounge ('94~'97, Merry Christmas and Pretty variants)
- Heavy D! ('94 and '98 variants)
- Lucky Glauber ('94 and '98 variants)
- Brian Battler ('94, '98 and Pretty variants)
- Rugal Bernstein ('94, Bottomless Desire and Low-Poly variants)
- Iori Yagami ('95~'98, XIII, XV, Wonderland and Special Signature variants)
- Eiji Kisaragi ('95 variant)
- Billy Kane ('95, '97, Sakura Festival and Pretty variants)
- Saisyu Kusanagi ('95 and False Ordeal variants)
- Omega Rugal ('98, XV (Default and Special Boss) and '95/Boss Syndrome variant)
- Leona Heidern ('96~'97, XII, XV, Merry Christmas and XIII/Boss Syndrome variants)
- Kasumi Todoh ('96, 2000, Valentine, Christmas and Swimsuit variants)
- Mature ('96, '98, XII, Halloween Party and Swimsuit variants)
- Vice ('96, '98, 2002, Halloween Party, New Year and Swimsuit variants)
- Geese Howard ('96, XIV, New Year and Pretty variants)
- Wolfgang Krauser ('96 variant)
- Mr. Big ('96 and Pretty variants)
- Chizuru Kagura ('96, '97, '98/Special Signature, Sakura Festival, Repressed Demon Fury, Swimsuit and XV variants)
- Goenitz ('96, Mecha, Boss Syndrome and Pretty variants)
- Yashiro Nanakase ('97, '98, Halloween Party and Pretty variants)
- Shermie ('97~'98, XV, Halloween Party and Baseball variants)
- Chris ('97 and '98 & Halloween Party variants)
- Ryuji Yamazaki ('97 and Dark Society variants)
- Blue Mary ('97, Madness, Valentine, Halloween, Swimsuit, and XIV/Special Signature variants)
- Shingo Yabuki ('97, '98 and Christmas variants)
- Orochi Iori ('97 and '98 variants)
- Orochi Leona ('97 and '98 variants)
- Orochi Yashiro ('97 and False Conspiracy variants)
- Orochi Shermie ('97 and XV variantS)
- Orochi Chris ('97, XV and False Resurrection variants)
- Orochi ('97, False Advent and Boss Syndrome variants)
- Nightmare Geese (XIV/Boss Syndrome variant)
NESTS Chronicles
- K' ('99, XI/Special Signature, XIII and Summer Vacation variants)
- Maxima ('99, Pretty and Phantom Invader variants)
- Whip ('99 and Merry Christmas variants)
- Li Xiangfei ('99 and Halloween variants)
- Jhun Hoon ('99 variant)
- Bao ('99 variant)
- Krizalid ('99 and Boss Syndrome variants)
- Vanessa (2000, Wonderland and Baseball variants)
- Ramón (2000 variant)
- Lin (2000 variant)
- Seth (2000 variant)
- Hinako Shijo (2000 and Sakura Festival variants)
- Kula Diamond (2000, XI/Special Signature, XV, Halloween Party, Swimsuit and Valentine variants)
- Clone Zero (2000 and Pretty variants)
- May Lee Jinju (2001 and Valentine variants)
- Ángel (2001, XV, Halloween Party and Summer Vacation variants)
- Zero (2001, Pretty, Boss Syndrome and Phantom Gatekeeper variants)
- Igniz (2001, Boss Syndrome and Phantom Ruler variants)
- Kusanagi (2002/Special Signature and 2003 variants)
- Nameless (2002 UM and Boss Syndrome variants)
Tales of Ash
- Ash Crimson (2003 and XIII variants)
- Duo Lon (2003 variant)
- Shen Woo (XIII variant)
- Gato (XV/Special Signature variant)
- Maki Kagura (2003 variant)
- Adelheid Bernstein (2003 and XI variants)
- Mukai (2003-Normal and Awakened variants)
- Oswald (XI variant)
- Elisabeth Blanctorche (XI, XIII and Merry Christmas variants)
- B. Jenet (XI, Merry Christmas and Swimsuit variants)
- Hotaru Futaba (XI and EX variants)
- Shion (XI variant)
- Magaki (XI variant)
- Saiki (XIII-Human and Awakened variants)
- Evil Ash (XIII/Boss Syndrome variant)
- Mr. Karate (XIII-Honki ni Natta variant)
New Age Saga
- Shun'ei (XIV-XV variant)
- Sylvie Paula Paula (XIV and Merry Christmas variants)
- Mian (XIV variant)
- Nakoruru (XIV and XV variants)
- Luong (XIV-XV variant)
- Alice Garnet Nakata (XIV, Valentine and Halloween Party variants)
- Rock Howard (XIV variant)
- Isla (XV variant)
- Krohnen McDougall (XV variant)
- Haohmaru (SSIV and XV variants)
NPCs Characters
- Playable Fighters and Variants
- Terry Bogard ('98 and XIV variants)
- Ryo Sakazaki (2002 variant)
- Robert Garcia ('99 variant)
- Takuma Sakazaki ('99 variant)
- Ralf Jones ('99 variant)
- Clark Still ('99 variant)
- Athena Asamiya (2002 variant)
- King ('99 variant)
- Yuri Sakazaki ('99 variant)
- Saisyu Kusanagi ('98 variant)
- Leona Heidern ('98 variant)
- Goenitz (XV-Special Boss variant)
- Blue Mary ('99 variant)
- Shingo Yabuki ('99 variant)
- Orochi Yashiro (XV variant)
- K' (2000 variant)
- Maxima (2000 variant)
- Kyo-1 ('99 and 2002 UM variants)
- Kyo-2 ('99 and 2002 UM variants)
- Foxy (2001 variant)
- Shen Woo (2003 variant)
- Tizoc (2003 variant)
- Malin (2003 variant)
- Momoko (XI variant)
- Tung Fu Rue (XIV variant)
- Chun-Li (SFV-Swimsuit variant)
- Cameos
- Magaki (Human version)
- Li Fen (Young-Classic and Swimsuit variants) - Street Fighter series
- Originals
Noah (ノア, noa) The first person the main character encounters after waking up. She helps the MC by providing tutorials and tips.
CV: Kana Hanazawa |
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Ryugo (リューゴ, ryuugo) The "PLANNER" of the trio. Sees the MC as a bug in the system and plans to get rid of it.
CV: Tomokazu Sugita |
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Ein (アイン, ain) The "DEBUGGER" of the trio. Sees the MC as a bug in the system and plans to get rid of it.
CV: Saori Hayami |
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Kaya (カヤ, kaya) The "ARTIST" of the trio. Sees the MC as a bug in the system and plans to get rid of it.
CV: Ayane Sakura |
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Crossover Characters
Gintama (Shueisha)
- Gintoki Sakata (Normal and White Yaksha variants)
- Kagura
- Shinsuke Takasugi
- Isao Kondou
- Sougo Okita
- Toushirou Hijikata
- Elizabeth
- Kotarou Katsura
- Kamui
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge
Tekken 7 (Bandai Namco)
- Kazuya Mishima (T7 variant)
- Paul Phoenix (T7FR variant)
- Nina Williams (T7FR and Classic (T6 P1 ver.) variants)
- Heihachi Mishima (T7FR variant)
- Jin Kazama (T7 and Classic (T6 P1 ver.) variants)
- Ling Xiaoyu (T7FR and Uniform (Blood Vengeance ver.) variants)
- Hwoarang (T7FR and T7 variants)
- Devil Jin (T6 variant)
- Armor King II (T7FR variant)
- Alisa Bosconovitch (T7FR variant)
WWE
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Current and "The People's Champion" variants)
- John Cena (Current and "Doctor of Thuganomics" variants)
- Mark "The Undertaker" Calaway
- Seth Rollins
- Kofi Kingston
- Rebecca "Becky Lynch" Quinn
Seven Knights (Netmarble)
- Rudy (Ultimate Guardian variant)
- Rachel Agni (Phoenix Incarnate variant)
- Eileene Heron (Fodina’s Empress variant)
- "Dellons" Snolled Black Scythe (Death Lord variant)
- Shane (Asher Blade Dancer variant)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon's Judgement (Kodansha)
- Meliodas (Normal and "Tavern Master" variants)
- Ban
- Merlin
- Elizabeth Liones (Normal and "Dancer" variants)
- King Harlequin
- Diane
Dead or Alive 6 (Koei Tecmo)
- Kasumi (Special Signature/DOA6 and “Angel of Paradise”/Seaside Eden variants)
- Marie Rose (Special Signature/Classic and “Angel of Paradise”/Cymric variants)
- Nyotengu (Special Signature/Classic and “Angel of Paradise”/Seaside Eden variants)
- Honoka (Special Signature/Classic and “Angel of Paradise”/Newcomer variants)
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 (Arc System Works)
- Sol Badguy (Special Signature/Xrd variant)
- May (Xrd variant)
- Baiken (Special Signature/Xrd variant)
- Dizzy (Special Signature/Xrd variant)
- I-No (Xrd variant)
- Ramlethal Valentine (Xrd variant)
Street Fighter (CAPCOM)
- Ryu (SFV variant)
- Ken Masters (SF6 variant)
- Chun-Li (Classic and "Nostalgia"/Alpha (Zero) (SFV ver.) variants)
- Guile (Classic and SF6 variant)
- Cammy White (Classic (SFV ver.) and SF6 variants)
- M. Bison (Special Signature/SFV variant)
- Akuma (SFV variant)
- Juri Han (SF6 variant)
- Luke Sullivan (Special Signature/Classic (SFV ver.) variant)
- Jamie Siu (Classic variant)
Soulcalibur VI (Bandai Namco)
- Taki (SCVI variant)
- Seong Mi-na (SCVI variant)
- Isabella "Ivy" Valentine (SCVI and "Aristocrat Catsuit"/SCV P2 variants)
- Cassandra Alexandra (SCVI and "War Maiden"/SCIV variants)
Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown (SEGA)
- Akira Yuki (VF5 and "Original"/1993-style VF1 variants)
- Pai Chan (VF5 variant)
- Jacky Bryant (VF5 variant)
- Sarah Bryant (VF2 (post-VF3 ver.) and "Original"/1993-style VF1 variants)
Trailers
Promotional Trailers
SNK Characters Trailers
Gallery
External Links
Japanese Version
- Official Website
- Official Twitter Account
- "1st Anniversary" Event Page
- "2nd Anniversary" Event Page
- "3rd Anniversary" Event Page
- "4th Anniversary" Event Page
- "5th Anniversary" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Gintama" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Samurai Spirits: Amakusa's Descent" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Tekken 7" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "WWE" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Seven Knights" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Nanatsu no Taizai: Fundo no Shinpan" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Dead or Alive 6" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Street Fighter V" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Soulcalibur VI" Event Page
- "The King of Fighters: All Star" × "Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown" Event Page
Korean Version
Global Version
Official Wiki
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 CM Yuri (June 27, 2024). King of Fighters ALLSTAR End of Service Schedule. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
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