The art for KOF XII and KOF XIII is hand drawn, but the somewhat complicated process does involve 3D models at one point.
First they create rough pixel art of characters. Then they create rough 3D models based on the pixel art, and created animation libraries of the moves. Using the 3D models, they pose and print all the individual frames. They use those still-shots as guides to draw the final pixel art versions. (3D models were used for consistency.)
SNK posted a detailed description of the process, with pictures, as part of their promotion for KOF XII. SNK's estimate at the time was that the process took sixteen months to complete a character.
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If you get picked then you will receive an email SNK that you are in and hopefully give you a key to enter the beta. I'll put the instruction about the beta on the main post.
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King of Fighters XIII Steam Edition
I just added the game to my wishlist so I can try to pick it up at some point.
Here is a link if you wish to beta test the game.
King of Fighters XIII Steam Edition Closed Beta Sign Up
**[THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION]
SNK PLAYMORE is proud to announce the official launch of its participant recruitment campaign for the Closed Beta Test of "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII Steam Edition" from today (August 9th, 2013).
■ Application Request Period :8/9/2013 ~ 8/18/2013
■ Number of Participants :300 people
■ Winners :Will be notified by mail from 8/19/2013.
■ CBT implementation period :8/20/2013 ~ 8/29/2013
■Participants must have a PC with the Minimum Spec. (detailed below) or better.
OS: Windows XP and up
Processor: Intel Pentium4 2.0 GHz and up
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 9500 GT ,VRAM: 256MB and up
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectSound, DirectX9.0c Compatible Audio
We are looking forward to your participation!
SNK PLAYMORE CORP.**
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