The Beginner's Incomplete Guide to KOF (by Dandy J)

[@made2die107]

We at kof15 and this is still relevant

[@anxiousamoeba8661]

12 year old video and its still the best one on this website. nothing has surpassed this

[@Thalanox]

People like you should be employed to help bring new people into the community and make intro guides like this. Stuff like this has a bigger effect on my purchase decision than seeing an ad in a magazine.

[@brojuiceunderfoot5765]

Wow that would be dope. Imagine playing elder scrolls for the first time with zero idea of what the game is abt. A guide like this wouldn't have spoilers but it would show you generally all the skills you should focus on to be good and get all teh loot. I've not played too much samurai showdown as well actually. Shame bc i really loved the original arcade game as a kid

[@Koops2245]

This video is 9 years old... and still a shining example of an outstandingly practical and beautiful teaching production~!!

[@legoblozz]

agreed

[@ArtofBrian]

Yeah and I'm watching it right now and watched the whole thing lol

[@rockronin8660]

Its 15 yr old now😂😔😭

[@robertohigor4535]

Jumping 1:42 Fundamentals 4:28 Defense vs Short HOP 10:12 Offense Expanded 13:25 Rolling 17:09 Offensive Defense: 19:06

[@SleepyRickyC92]

thanks man

[@ethanmueller8218]

Roberto Higor Thanks 😀👍

[@chronology556]

7:34 Short Hop Offense

[@Mateo-kf1ud]

It took Kyo nearly 2 minutes to begin some actual tutoring

[@Xurelbes]

@@Mateo-kf1ud Like a real life youtuber lol

[@chipslight738]

Rewatching because KoF is back and it's always smart to rewatch a really good tutorial.

[@chasewilliams5086]

Kof XIV is my first KoF game and its really hard for me to find any info on it right now. This video is great at teaching me the core pacing and strategy of the game. Now to find some combo vids or wikis with actual annotations!

[@Arachnophobia137]

Music used in the video: 0:00 - KOF 2000 - Terry 115 1:41 - KOF 2000 - Will 4:26 - KOF 2000 - Inner Shade 7:34 - KOF 2000 - The Trooper 10:12 - KOF 2000 - Beauty & The Beast 13:25 - KOF 2000 - Wild Party 17:08 - KOF 2000 - Stormy Scream 19:05 - KOF 2000 - KD-0084 20:42- Neo Turf Masters - BADEN National Golf Course

[@ALI_872K]

This video must never be deleted.

[@cuzimspecial1]

I just got into KoF yesterday Was playing 98 with a friend and he sent me this video after our session I MUST get better at short hopping! 💪

[@david2618]

I'm looking into getting KOF15 when it comes out, never player Kof before.

[@gentleman_tk]

@@david2618 did you get because it’s truly amazing

[@david2618]

@@gentleman_tk Sorry, I'm out of money :(

[@gentleman_tk]

@@david2618 that’s unfortunate but I hope it’s getting reduced for you soon

[@david2618]

@@gentleman_tk Dw I'm just still a student, that's it

[@shanethefox]

KoF 98' is my all time favorite fighting game of all time and I owe all of my thanks to this ingenious video that broke down most of it's basic systems. I used to play a little of KoF in the arcades, back in the day, but struggled to understand it as it was different from what I was used to (Street Fighter mostly) had no idea that it would become my absolute favorite fighting game series.

[@rosiemymelody]

"This is not 'how to do move', or 'how to do combo', but 'how to do kof'!" got me pretty hard that's SUCH A GOOD LINE

[@TheOnlyMJS]

I'm not even playing, I was able to win games just by watching the first 8 minutes of this video. Sure, I have experience with other FGs. But, KOF is a different beast. This video is so helpful and expedited my learning process of the game. I'm now playing KOF '02 and KOFXV and I feel MUCH more comfortable and know what to do in this game. I've been playing for just a week now and this is probably one of the best FG experiences ever. There's something about this series tbh. I love SF since it's my first real try-hard FG, 3S specifically. That said, KOF is something else.

[@wolf07ga]

Wow. Still amazing to this day. What a masterpiece.

[@JdotSweapA]

Kyo wants *YOU* To play KOFXIV

[@JoNassRasierer]

No one wants to play XIV

[@ALI_872K]

Nigga I would if I could afford a ps4

[@cedricgaming5106]

Terry say play everything snk

[@eliasnicolasmiranda4940]

more like KOFXV

[@Scuddi]

I laughed when Kyo said. "If you speak English and you play fighting games, chances are you don't play much KOF, right?" ahahahaahaahahaahahahah yeah basically.

[@Sansanmar]

Even though I've been playing kof since 94, this is exactly what you want young/new kof players to know. Excellent video!

[@heroteen16]

very well made. almost professional level. kyo talks like if it was the real kyo from the kof series and this help me get a better feeling of kof games.

[@jojo95DK]

This video is an hidden gem

[@RadicalAkira]

This is old. And it's fakken fundamental. It's a manual, a KOF bible reminder of the basics. It's profound than just the tutorials from Kof14. Thank you very much. I hope KOF14 didn't take down what this teaches and the future like KOF15

[@Gramasz]

And this video becomes so much relevant again

[@shehzaanaabdulla3047]

Wow, this is really helpful. I feel like I suddenly understand so much more about these games now.

[@JayShead]

This was so, so good. Was doing a quick search just so I could understand how KoF is different from other fighters, and bam, all the answers!

[@hexRQP]

I can't imagine Kyo would ever recommend street fighter 4

[@Julian-um2om]

LMAO

[@theartcrusader759]

It's all part of his master plan to makes cvs3 happen so that he get his run back with Ryu

[@zanretsukenXII]

Professionally well done, and I can't believe how much that helped me, and i've been playing KOF for years. Yes I knew about most of what was in this but being explained in such a well constructed manner really helped. MUST WATCH FOR ALL FIGHTING GAME FANS

[@Gang3rs]

This is easily the best guide for a fighting game i seen. Never player Kof before (mostly because no one ever talked about it) but this is definitely giving me some knowledge on the game when i get to it.

[@comettitun8087]

the music was amazing

[@metricleader8243]

0:23 I felt totally identified xd. Amazing video btw.

[@l.t.erinder6216]

Amazing tutorial, I just love the creative approach. This helped me a lot, thank you!

[@maskedbrobotdubs4741]

+AMVGFan i see where your comin from. At the end of the day,it really all boils down to what your comfortable with.Or in my case,who you have the most fun playing as. Honestly,if it wasnt for the majority of KoF games having team specific endings,i would have Kim in every single team that i made. I honestly love how Kim plays. His moveset is overly complicated,but it is elegant in its simplicity. He's always been my favorite SNK character,and will continue to be. Also, im just glad this guide exists. Its hard enough to get people to play fighting games these days(let alone ones that don't have palette swapped ninja's,tons of gore,have 4th wall breaking mercenaries,pit video game mascots from a single company against each other,etc) and a guide like this helps. Yeah, KoF is technical. Nobody ever said it wasnt. But when you dig past all the different kinds of hops, jumps, character specific combos,DM's and SDM's and the massive character rosters,it really is just a fun fighting game at heart. No more,no less.

[@Striving_Warrior]

Hi, I got Kof 96 some months ago but it was too difficult for me and now I wanted to learn it again. That video helped me so much! Thank you very much brother And God bless you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@anuragbisht1200]

this is such a gold. I used to play 98 as a kid and recently went to an arcade parlor. I have forget the nitty gritty of the game however, I am happy that I was able to dish out desperate moves.

[@InbournAnkleBiter]

KoF and GG are games I've always wanted to get good at, but have never been able to. KoF 98 on Switch, Fightcade and Steam plus this tutorial will be a big help. Thank you very much.

[@t4d0W]

Video is still relevant even to this day for neophytes of KOF. And shout outs to King of Golf Turf Masters 2016.

[@michaeltariga5285]

Neo Turf masters/Golf team when? DOA team when?

[@WinglessRain]

One of the best resources for new KOF players.

[@Icebooth]

I'm so happy that this exists. I'm going to be referencing this video a lot while practicing KOF XV

[@thecrimsonpugilist]

Thank you for this! Incredibly helpful!

[@glitchcyclops]

This is a really amazing guide. I just got KOF '98 UM on Steam, and am so happy to find this :D

[@grenadier42]

"HE JUMPED! HIT THE GOD DAMN PUNCH BUTTON!" "HOLY SHIT" Oh God my sides

[@Sophrosyneia777]

"LOOKIT DAT BIG BOY!"

[@aphelionmusic]

This is the best tutorial for a fighting game that I've ever seen in my life.

[@zhaoyun255]

Man, you used 2000 music is the wise choice of your. Very good guide for newbie.

[@esteticaalema]

Thanks a lot dude. I love KOF since I was a kid back in 94 but I never got some mechanics quite right. You have explained it really well and it has been helping a lot.

[@GG256_]

I've been playing sf for years, well. I cannot play this game. It destroys me. Edit:literally after watching the videos first tutorial about neutral I started to win arcade matches in garou with Rock. That's when I noticed how significant light to heavy combos are and why the buttons are mapped this way. It feels so different constantly dashing forward and backwards instead of tapping forward constantly for pressure and pokes and then cycling back to a block state. (Like SF.) After watching this video I feel significantly more comfortable with the games as whole because before I was looking at them completely wrong. These games are way more complex than their peers and you made great tutorial for it, and for the first time im really enjoying it. :)

[@ThusSpokeSpooky]

this guide also applies to garou:motw? sorry I'm just a beginner looking for guides

[@GG256_]

@@ThusSpokeSpooky For sure man. Specials are naturally different as is a lot of characters. (Like Terry has a dragon punch z motion 6+3+2+3+6+k input kick that to my knowledge they either changed or removed for Garou, since I don't use him I assume it's just been changed. And he wears a bomber jacket! Haha) But, neutral and concept wise, absolutely. Dude I'm still a beginner too lmao. There is no Dunning Kreuger in the fgc because we all get the whoopin sometimes lol and constantly learn. The games are really fun though and if you have a knack, or play other fighting games but have always been put off by the difficulties or rhythm of these games, *give KoF a another chance.* I recommend KoF 97, I've been addicted to all of them ever since KoF 97 clicked. The games are all free on gamepass and available on steam and ps as well. Edit: also if you play DBFZ, Master Roshi was just released and he has the KoF hops! They are essential!

[@ThusSpokeSpooky]

@@GG256_ Thanks this is all very helpful!

[@TimeSpaceMage]

Saw this on SRK, total newbie to KOF. Thanks, it's a lot of information to process but I love these kinds of tutorials.

[@LeoKingdom101]

@7:18 That is VERY useful info.

[@ilovekatsumi]

pov: you are shingo jokes aside this tutorial is seriously good.

[@zYusuke10]

6:26 This Kyo it's me always

[@type2red]

I don't know how any1 can not like this vid its well done and has helped my game in all KOF's considerably.

[@doggyd5874]

2021, many years after my Kof'first encounter I discover the hops... Shame on me, congrats To the maker of this wonderful guide. Makes me sooo impatient to practice It... It s a Kof's reborn for me ;)

[@CrimsonSnow]

Woooow! This was an amazingly made guide! It not only showed me some tatics I can use in other 2DF's, but it showed me how DEEP KOF is! I had no idea there was so much potential for mindgames and the such. I play SvC chaos but I had no idea about all the stuff you covered in this vid! 5*'s!

[@thessk_1]

KOFXV will be my first KOF

[@AnimaxRules]

just 4 minutes and I'm loving this tutorial. It looks like a pro version one could find in the actual game XD.

[@ParrotMan01276]

Very informative. I'm definitely coming back to this guide when KOF XIII hits. Now, all I need is some money, and a confirmation that those loading times won't be much of a problem anymore.

[@TranceCore3]

this video came out in 2009 and is still better than a lot of content on this website.

[@wildfire3969]

Very well done I've been playing this series since '94, and I would have died for a guide like this when I started playing. One of the major mechanics that got me into KoF was the fact that you can't spam fireballs in this game. I was really tired of my cousins Ryu and my brothers Sagat in SF2

[@lesmurii6872]

You could Just play Boxer/claw though

[@LeoJohnGalt]

Man, it's like I went all the way back to '98 again. This Tutorial brought back a shitload of nostalgia.

[@gShinzei]

Amazing job on the edit!

[@MikDrone]

I'm just here to express my thanks to the maker of this fantastic tutorial. Thank you DandyJ, you're the best, hope to see more tutorials from you.

[@SoushinSen]

I thought it was a joke video at first when a KOF character is telling me to play a SF game, haha. But otherwise, the presentation was appealing enough to make me keep watching. It is very informative and interesting. I learned a lot, thank you. SNK should hire you to create in-game tutorials for their next KOF game.

[@VietnamsMonkey]

Thanks for the video, hopefully this can help me with my struggles. Don't know why but I just can't get a handle on how to approach KOF14. It's my first for the series. I've never had such a difficult time with a fighting game.

[@bucketspree4952]

try and find your niche man, don't stress too much about it it's a hard game but lots of new people are getting into it as well, so you aren't alone

[@pressftolaugh6813]

I've been playing KOF wrong and this video is 10 years old. i didn't know jumping has a very important mechanic of the game.

[@SpodahMane]

Thank God!! A guide for these games in English! I wanna cry lol. 😂😭

[@RiteshRockz]

Well I am a noob at fighting games. Since The King of Fighters 98' is my favorite fighting game (Nostalgic too) and Iori Yagami is my favorite video game character of all time, I got to become a pro at this game.

[@doumanseiman2645]

I'm imagining this under the perspective of someone just getting started with kof (and congrats, it's a great game series !) Step 1, Minute 1:47 : "...there are 4 dfferent kind of jumps in KOF" hahahhahahahahhahaha

[@16snipeshot]

Classiest tutorial I've ever seen.

[@picoaga]

AND WITH THIS DONE, ONCE AGAIN WE ALL AGREE KOF IS WAY BETTER THAN SF IV, i guess this vid work in every single kof since 96 of course.

[@Ryuma103desires]

This is one of hardest fighting games I ever had to learn tbh I've trying to learning ever since I was a kid

[@Ryuma103desires]

Back again and kof 15 is out and I'm still tryna learn even though I've come to terms that I suck at these games

[@ElBribri]

Holy fuck ima KoF veteran and I still need to learn a couple things and this video has them. what a great video, just incredible!

[@DGP406]

KOF requires a lot of dedication, this is a bit off putting, since the real fun starts only when you are somewhat decent at the game. I still start XIII every now and then for a quick arcade match, but I don't go too much into it

[@marting9568]

i feel the same, regret buying it, thank god it was on sale tho... and playing online is impossible, if you are lucky you mighty find someone in a blue moon to play with

[@mellowghost]

This is really cool. I like the production value and everything on it.

[@Halibut86]

Pretty cool. Never played a KOF game, but this little tutorial makes me feel more comfortable stepping into one. I could never get that short hop motion down. Maybe will have better luck using the tricks you've shown.

[@amazighgamer186]

BEST TUTORIAL EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rogueyoshi]

eh, it seems i accidentally rejected some people's comments. i've been using a script to let me quickly review my videos comments, and it seems to be bugged, so don't take immediate offense if your comments don't show up here.

[@Akigho]

Beautifully made.. I remember watching this a while back

[@Santafunk]

Helpful no matter what what skill youre at

[@lamciamanta_khai_padahdah]

ohh I've found a treasure in 2024

[@eughanbadli5269]

Played KoF for years, but didn't really pay attention to jump types! Didn't know

[@TurnOntheBrightLights.]

Anyone know what program was used to create this? Neat.

[@jonatanperdomo432]

This is too good

[@eduardofeltrin3019]

The best tutorial on the subject, oh my god! Thanks :)

[@comettitun8087]

amazing guide

[@jeremycarrier]

You won me over from "What's really good?"

[@gustavohmp]

Great soundtrack

[@MegaCompactDisk]

For an ideal KoF arcade stick, should I get one with 6 or 8 buttons? In other words, is it common for players to bind extra buttons together (A+C, B+D, etc.)?

[@gchris]

THANK FOR OPENING UP MY EYES.

[@SHlNOBl3]

ive played kof for 10 years about, and i just learned that small jump trick. i needed it for kof xiii to, haha.

[@rzsonnygameplays]

this vídeo is a MasterPiece!

[@LeviathanCove]

I love KOF and this video, perhaps my favorite on KZbin. Thank you dandy j!

[@theschmendrick]

I'm sharing this vid with everyone I know. They love it as much as I do.

[@robinsonsuarez6334]

This is great thank you. You can’t find anything else like this on here

[@monkeylemur]

This is an important childhood game for me

[@MysteryEzekude]

Although I consider myself a KOF veteran since I've been familiar with the series since 2003, I watched this anymore for the animation. I believe this would've made a great tutorial movie in '98 Ultimate Match! :D

[@MrPlayerAAA]

Better for you Kyo that Iori isn´t watching this or you'll get your ass kicked with your own advises! jaja. Fantastic guide! thanks for setting up this video, is amazing. SNK should hire you, guides like this would be a fantastic marketing tool for their games.

[@maskedbrobotdubs4741]

+AMVGFan Thanks for clearing that up for me man. As for being proficient with five or more characters, theres quite a few: Kim was the first SNK character i ever played as,and since Fatal Fury 2, I would like to think that ive gotten pretty good as him. Ryo's a good second,but when they took his Zanretsuken and his original Ko'oh Ken away in 96' and 97', it screwed me up bad man. Lin from KoF 00' and 01' is quickly becoming my new favorite simply because of his varied moveset. Plus his ⬇⬇⬇+LP&SP is just... its otherworldly man. Jhun is another character im good at,mainly because of his simple SDM inputs. I like Jhun for his simplicity, save for his different stances. Omega Rugal(Sorry,had to include him mainly because he was the main reason i bought KoF 98) is just a combo beast,especially in 98UM. His ➡↘⬇↙⬅+P quickly followed by his ➡⬇↘+K is poetry in motion. Thats five characters right?

[@AMVGFan]

Well 5 characters if you plan on playing against players competitively honestly though if your just playing KoF casually via AI or even players just learning 3 is bare minimum to at least not get messed up and have fun what it mainly boils down to is what do you feel comfortable with maybe having 1 good character and 2 decent feels more comfortable to you just take my advice with some salt I'm not telling people how to play I'm just giving some advice that MIGHT be useful not to be the standards of all KoF games.

[@MAGCOUSA]

Ive been playing fighters since I was a kid and even till this day, playing cvs2, anti air or long range mid kicks didn't seem effective to me until now. Great strategy video, for all levels of fighter fans.

[@Mesarphelous]

DandyJ owns.

[@Threeli]

much easier to go from tekken to this then tekken to sf. I'd like to see a namco x snk :)

[@Maeely]

Imho definitely yes. Granted I didn't play much but I'm fairly certain there's no just frame combos in Kof. The real trick is to do the right combos at the right moment. It's not as stupid as in SF4 where a few chars' bnb is a just frame (Abel anyone ?)

[@suddnstar]

I am sharing this with my friends.

[@mikejonesnoreally]

Is there a place where I can vote this THE most useful and informative video in the gaming genre? A close second would be CAPCOMs interview with the current SF champion. I have been playing fighters since SFII came home and my only experience with SNK was CVSSNK2EO so I've never really played KoF in it's own style. (Four jumps, no strong or foward) and KoFXIII is well.....punishing at the boss level but great online (no latency issues for me so I think it's fixed.) THANK YOU so much!