King of Fighters 2006Developed by SNK Playmore

For the PS2 Entertainment System

Aaron Stokes

CIS 487

Game Review Presentation

General Info

• Sequel to King of Fighters Maximum Impact.

• Features new counter system and mini games

• Retails at 29.99

Storyline

• Takes place after the events of Maximum Impact.

• The main storyline continues the storylines of Duke, Lien, Alba, and Soiree.

• The storyline also adds new characters such as Nagase, Jivatma, and Luise.

User Interface

• Similar to many other fighting games

• Menus Appears to be outdated compared to other games.

• Extremely Simple

Gameplay

• Mixes 2D fighting controls with 3D controls

• Adds Counterstrikes, and rising attacks, but this is in almost every fighting game.

• Game is simple enough for any player.

• Balance Issues

Special Features

• 100+ Missions, Plus extra missions

• 38 different characters

• English/Japanese Voiceovers

• Lack of online play

Bugs

• Not very noticeable

• Arena flaws such as invisible walls

• Replay function not fully removed

KOF vs. Others

• Lesser Graphics

• Bigger Roster

• Stuck in the past

Improvements

• Better Graphics

• Bring back previous modes and implement them in 3D

• Build on previous characters personalities.

• Stop adding new characters and use the huge library of old ones.