TORN! A tale of two fighting games...

Okay, really... REALLY short blog post this time, but essentially I'm torn.
I've really gotten back into the fighting games in a big way, so much that I'm going to be moving onto a SECOND game (like many of you are) in conjunction with the stalwart Street Fighter IV-ing I've been doing.  Up until this last week or so, I was pretty dead-set in getting King of Fighters XII when it comes out later this month and ONLY that game.  I had turned a blind eye and dismissed the current elephant in the room and everybody's favorite seizure inducing fighter, Blazblue.
Now, I've never played a Guilty Gear game and actually... other than a very little amount of Garou: Mark of the Wolves, I've never really played an SNK fighter before, either.  Still, cannot stop the fight train, and as of today, with limited funds, I have a very difficult decision to make, as both Blazblue AND King of Fighters have caught my eye.
So what should it be?  Should I get Blazblue and abandon KOF?  Should I stay the course, pick up KOF, and forget about Blazblue?  Should I suck it up and just get both when I have sufficient funds?
I'm asking friend and stranger alike to help me make this decision of decisions.  Any questions and input will also be greatly appreciated.

Okay, really... REALLY short blog post this time, but essentially I'm torn.
I've really gotten back into the fighting games in a big way, so much that I'm going to be moving onto a SECOND game (like many of you are) in conjunction with the stalwart Street Fighter IV-ing I've been doing.  Up until this last week or so, I was pretty dead-set in getting King of Fighters XII when it comes out later this month and ONLY that game.  I had turned a blind eye and dismissed the current elephant in the room and everybody's favorite seizure inducing fighter, Blazblue.
Now, I've never played a Guilty Gear game and actually... other than a very little amount of Garou: Mark of the Wolves, I've never really played an SNK fighter before, either.  Still, cannot stop the fight train, and as of today, with limited funds, I have a very difficult decision to make, as both Blazblue AND King of Fighters have caught my eye.
So what should it be?  Should I get Blazblue and abandon KOF?  Should I stay the course, pick up KOF, and forget about Blazblue?  Should I suck it up and just get both when I have sufficient funds?
I'm asking friend and stranger alike to help me make this decision of decisions.  Any questions and input will also be greatly appreciated.

I hope they have demos, same boat as you.

It's a hard choice, but Blazblue seems to be the "freshest" choice. I would probably get that first, mainly because the limited edition is, well, limited. You can always get KOF later.

KOF 

"I hope they have demos, same boat as you."

I always enjoyed Guilty Gear and I even kinda enjoyed Battle Fantasia as well - they make good games, good fighting games.  My vote is for Blazblue, get it and you wont be dissapointed - especially if you're looking for a collectors item in the near future as the game is pretty niche.

BlazBlue if you have big enough balls to handle it.

I've never really played a KOF game mostly because the look of the game never appealed to me but I don't think you could go wrong with BlazBlue. I've really enjoyed it so far and plan to play much more of it. You get used to the madness that goes on.

"I've never really played a KOF game mostly because the look of the game never appealed to me but I don't think you could go wrong with BlazBlue. I've really enjoyed it so far and plan to play much more of it. You get used to the madness that goes on."

Want an easy solution? Live in Europe, that way you only get KOFXII (goddamn Arc System Works).

Seriously though, wait until more reviews start coming in for KOFXII, watch both GB quick looks and do some thinking about the matter. Just remember that BlazBlue would be a very good counter to the seriousness of Street Fighter IV, but if you like the seriousness KOFXII is the way to go, even with pigs and pandas and fat French ladies freaking out in the background.

Me too ^ ^

II would opt for Blaz given your circumstance, it looks more exciting due to it's fighting mechanics.

BlazBlue, man. King Of Fighters just isn`t that good.

BlazBlue would be my choice too.

" BlazBlue, man. King Of Fighters just isn`t that good. "

Hard to say considering KoFXII isn't out yet. Most people will say BlazBlue because its the current hot title though I can pretty much guarantee some people will sway to KoF when that releases.

Just take a step back and really consider what you want out of a fighting game and which one you'll play the longest. A lot of people are getting BlazBlue primarily on its flash factor and the fact that the initial shipment is only the limited edition; it's a great impulse buy technique. Did BlazBlue (pardon the unintentional pun) come out of the blue or were you aware of it and it just never held your interest until now? You would probably have more fun with the game you were dead set on getting. Personally, I'll be buying both but I know I'll most likely appreciate more BlazBlue because of all the hype I built for myself.

For you, I'd recommend BlazBlue at some point down the line and can't really say much about KoFXII.

 " Plus, that game has Terry Bogard. "

Thanks for all the feedback so far.  Sadly, I'm a California lad so I don't have the decision made for me like a lot of you living in Europe.
I guess I should say I was aware of Blazblue long before it was released, but always kind of dismissed it simply because... well I did the same with the Guilty Gear franchise.  Granted, while Guilty Gear was hot, I wasn't much into the fighting genre, so that could explain my utter dismissal for Blazblue when I first saw it.
On the other hand, I have been following KOF XII for a while now, and was pretty dead-set on getting that and only that for a while.  However, actually watching footage from both (even the disparaging Quick Look of Blazblue here at GB) Blazblue is definitely in contention for spoiling those long-held plans.

King of Fighters XII.  Don't listen to those BlazBlue fools.  In case you haven't noticed...that game seems to make them all a little cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs...

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 " Plus, that game has Terry Bogard. "

Dood! How else are you going to yell Terry Bogard things with me?!"

I will decide for you;

King of Fighters

"I will decide for you;King of Fighters"

" I will decide for you;King of Fighters "

marco rodriguez!!1

If you have a 360, get Garou Mark of the Wolves off XBLA, one of the best fighters still.

I've played several KOF games and they are great, but I just picked up Blazblue and I'm loving it. The different mechanics it has are really fun.

BlazBlue is certifiably excellent and it is entirely its own beast.

But you could get one and save up for the other one and buy it later. Just sayin'

From what I heard,  KoF XII will be easier to get into than previous installments.

Most people who are into BlazeBule are either hella into anime or not that serious about fighting games. As for some of the fighting game fans playing the game, they're playing it to tied them over until KoF XII comes out.

Got BlazBlue, will get KOF12.  I love fighting games, just wish I was good at them.