Gaming Union: "The King of Fighters XII succeeds in revitalising the franchise in some respects, but falls severely short in others. The omission of any kind of story is a big oversight and the lack of modes, coupled with a frustrating online multiplayer, bring down all the good work that has been done with regards to the actual gameplay. The re-developed combat system is great and makes the fights much more fast paced and engaging, while the new artwork looks extremely crisp, but it's not enough to mask the deficiencies that are present elsewhere. Hopefully there is a much better balance in the next edition to the series." 5/10