Underplayed Gems

The King of Fighters 2006 (2006)

The King of Fighters 2006 cover
Developer
SNK Playmore
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Genres
Fighting
Rating
3.5 of 5, 7 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

A slick 3D brawler that throws you into rapid-fire team fights with flashy special moves and a sprawling roster demanding sharp timing and muscle memory.

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About

The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2 was released in North America as The King of Fighters 2006, and is a sequel to The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact. MI2 brings you back to the team fighting universe of the KOF with the added spin of using a polygonal engine. All of the characters from the original MI return, and are joined by 4 newcomers and 14 secret guest stars, totaling a whopping 38 characters, each with a unique story mode and dozens of possible costumes. The story this time deals with the appearance of the evil Jivatma in South Town, where all the heroes converge for their own personal reasons. Gameplay changes include the ability to sidestep and super cancel several moves; additional backgrounds and bonus features can be unlocked after beating the story mode, as well as completing the mission mode and time attack challenges

Screenshots

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