# THE KING OF FIGHTERS-i 2012 — user reviews

> 138 indexed App Store user reviews of THE KING OF FIGHTERS by SNK CORPORATION, rated 4.30/5 from 334 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-king-of-fighters-i-2012/id507937883/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-king-of-fighters-i-2012/id507937883.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 236 · 4★ 43 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 34

## What do users think of THE KING OF FIGHTERS?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent fighting game mechanics and depth
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations matching console version
- 🌐 Strong online multiplayer functionality with good netcode
- 👍 Well-implemented touch screen controls
- 🎯 Perfect port of KOF XIII console game
- 🎪 Rich single-player content and modes
- 🔌 Good controller support implementation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading circle issues
- 📱 Poor optimization for newer iPhone models (iPhone X, XS Max, 6 Plus)
- 🖼️ Graphics quality worse than free version
- ⚡ Significant lag and stuttering during gameplay
- 🎮 Touch controls not responsive on larger screens
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for characters
- 🔄 Outdated UI not utilizing modern screen sizes
- 🔌 Controller compatibility issues on some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Loading circle appears after main menu
- In-app purchase system not working properly
- Button configuration issues - not all buttons movable
- Virtual controller size won't resize
- Touch input not registering correctly on larger screens
- Return button frequently unresponsive
- K' combo trial 1 cannot be completed
- Demo play not functioning
- Bluetooth multiplayer connection errors
- iCloud save data not syncing properly
- App not optimized for iPhone X notch and newer display formats
- Game thinks paid version is free version
- Friend versus invitations not being received

**Most requested features**

- Add missing characters (Evil Ash, Saiki, Mr. Karate, Vanessa, Rugal, Orochi Team)
- Update graphics and resolution for modern devices
- Full screen support for larger iPhones and iPads
- Custom battle mode with character selection
- Make Nests-Style Kyo and Classic Iori free with purchase
- Music on/off toggle in sound settings
- Update for newer iOS versions
- Add KOF 98, 97, and Samurai Shodown 2
- Improve story mode content
- Korean language translation for novels
- Animated backgrounds and improved sprite quality

## Newest reviews (11 of 138)

### 3/5 — Great Gameplay Ruined by Connectivity Problems!!

*2026-03-31*

This game has great potential, but the issues are very frustrating. Wi-Fi mode often fails to connect with friends, and online matches are extremely laggy and delayed even with a strong connection. The controls are good, but the lack of resizable buttons is disappointing. Please fix these problems as soon as possible.

### 4/5 — 良いゲームだけどもう一声

*2025-05-15*

アプリ閉じてもエンドレス途切れない仕様にしてほしい
スト4CEはそれができてる

### 2/5 — Nerfem o ash

*2023-09-01*

SNK FIQUEI MUITO BRAVO TENTANDO DERROTAR O ASH, TEM MUITA VIDA E NN CONSIGO GANHAR

### 2/5 — Paguei e não levei

*2022-02-16*

Comprei o game achando q viria o Iori e Kio e não dá pra jogar com eles 😒

### 4/5 — 面白い

*2021-09-24*

kof2000以降出してほしいです。
特に2000、2001、2002、2002um
多少高くても買います

### 4/5 — これができれば

*2020-12-05*

ゲームじたいは、楽しいです。あとは、無料のやつとこれで対戦ができれば、星が5になります。お願いします。

### 3/5 — 8年前のアプリですが、アップデートのおかげで生き残ってくれました。

*2020-09-27*

KOF13が現行機で遊べる貴重なアプリ。一人で黙々と遊ぶには良いです。
しかし下記の不具合があります。
試合開始直後と体力が0になった瞬間に一瞬固まります。
加えて、こちらの環境のせいかもしれませんが、オンラインはラグが激しく、起き上がりに方向キーが入らず、起き攻めに対応出来ません。

### 3/5 — 와 중국놈들 진짜 핵쓰는놈들 많네

*2020-09-03*

내가 뭐할지 다 알고 대응하네 아무리
경험이 많더라도 시작하자마자 움직이는거 알고 타격 먹고 연속기도 바로 시전하고 터치로 할수 없는 움직임까지 장난아니네

### 5/5 — たーのしー!!

*2020-08-14*

オンライン対戦したかったから買ったんだけど全然マッチしないじゃないか！120円だし、まぁ楽しいからいいけど。

### 4/5 — コントローラーでプレイ

*2020-08-11*

フルスクリーン対応が雑で多分タッチ操作だと画面の中心に手を置く必要があって無理ゲー。

### 5/5 — Pongan para descargar Kof 2002

*2020-07-25, version 1.1.2*

Pongan para descargar kof 2002

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — 画面不好卡顿，不更新下

*2026-03-09, version 1.1.2*

都五年不更新了，新手机打开卡顿

### 1/5 — 画面不好卡顿，不更新下

*2025-12-17, version 1.1.2*

画面不如免费的画面好看不更新下，玩的时候卡顿

### 1/5 — Fix this issue

*2024-05-20, version 1.1.2*

When you get past the main menu, a loading circle pops up. This didn’t happen before. I think the game thinks that this paid version I’m playing is the free version, and since the ads aren’t there it’s just showing a loading circle.
FIX. THIS.
This is a good game and I paid for it

### 1/5 — Update for new iPads and os

*2024-04-10, version 1.1.2*

Needs an update

### 1/5 — 为什么付费版的画质比1.0的免费版画质还差

*2023-05-02, version 1.1.2*

免费版都没什么锯齿，付费版锯齿大的吓人

### 1/5 — 実質2ボタンの格闘ゲーム

*2023-02-09*

攻撃ボタンに弱強の識別がなく通常技はパンチとキックだけの仕様です。普段のkofと異なるためかなりのストレスを感じました。

このため、kof既プレイでサクッとやってみようという方には向いてないように思います。

購入前にちゃんと調べておけば良かった、、

### 1/5 — Estafadores

*2021-01-21, version 1.1.2*

No te dando q es todavía pagas y no te lo dan creo q se merece una demanda

### 1/5 — useless

*2020-12-15*

The game has completely haywire buttons. One can not play. Its waste of money.

### 1/5 — basura me robo mis 10 dolares no sirve el control

*2020-10-10, version 1.1.2*

basura

### 1/5 — 友人対戦ができません

*2020-07-05*

サーバー側の問題だと思います。早く何とかしてください

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — 업데이트좀 해라

*2025-04-29*

출시한지 10년은 넘은거 같은데 이제 해상도는 적어도 FHD로, 30프레임에서 60프레임으로 업데이트좀 해라. 눈 썩겠다. 2025년에 30프레임이라니….에효..

### 5/5 — KOF-i 2024

*2024-06-06, version 1.1.2*

Hello,

This message is for those that have the DISCORD App. There is a Mobile Group with gamers that play Wifi-Mode(Multiplayer). So if you’re seeing this message and would like to join, message me and I’ll add you to the group:

Discord: jasin_slaya
IG: JASiN_SLAYA

YouTube: JASiN_SLAYA-

Hola,

Este mensaje es para aquellos que tienen la aplicación DISCORD. Hay un grupo móvil con jugadores que juegan en modo Wifi (multijugador). Entonces, si estás viendo este mensaje y quieres unirte, envíame un mensaje y te agregaré al grupo:

Discordia: jasin_slaya
IG: JASiN_SLAYA

YouTube: JASiN_SLAYA-

### 5/5 — I am a Chinese player.

*2024-01-12*

Can it be put on the shelves of apps in China, even if you pay for it? It will be perfect if you strengthen the online.

### 5/5 — 재미는 있는데

*2023-07-28*

재미는있는데 다른 게임도 출시해주세요 ~
다른 나라같은경우 사무라이 쇼다운 4 출시가 되었는데 ..한국애서는 왜 출시를 안해주시는건지 …. 
부탁좀 드릴게요 제발좀 출시좀 해주세요

### 5/5 — 面白い

*2023-03-14*

操作性良い
日本語対応されてます

### 5/5 — 最高峰の格闘ゲームですね

*2022-11-27*

iOS１６にアップデートするとSwitch用のゲームパッド🎮が使えます。

これで操作性は抜群です

iPad Proで遊んでますので画面も見やすいです

アプリの格闘ゲームでここまで長時間遊んだものはありません
最高ですね

トレーニングモードで必殺、超必殺を含んだ連続技を練習できます
（コマンドが出てきます）

### 5/5 — Update the game!!!!

*2021-09-24*

10/10 game, mechanics are perfect. Pls update this game.

### 5/5 — Super good game I just wish that Nests-Style Kyo and Classic Iori came free

*2021-05-18, version 1.1.2*

It’s an amazing game I just wish that Nests style Kyo and Iori came free with the game u didn’t except to play for them when I bought the game😕

### 5/5 — Nice

*2021-03-07, version 1.1.2*

Recomended Very Very Well

### 5/5 — Ребят

*2021-02-24*

Поддержал хорошую игру рублем но пожалуйста оптимизируйте эту легендарную игру чтоб рамок не было. Не очень комфортно все таки(

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