The
King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga
REVIEW:
The
King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga contains five complete
games, including the "Orochi Saga trilogy" (KOF
'95, KOF '96, KOF
'97)
as well as KOF '94 and KOF '98: Dream Match Never Ends. The five games in this collection are emulated
from the original Neo Geo versions, which didn't translate perfectly, but
are decent playable ports for the Wii, PS2, and PSP - although the three
versions do have slight differences.
The PS2 & PSP versions have notably longer
loading times than the Wii version, but the Wii edition doesn't feature aspect
ratio options like the PSP & PS2 versions. The PS2 version also has a sound
glitch that occurs sometimes after a match begins, where the announcer will say
"Go! ...Winner!", as sounds from the previous fight somehow make
it into the next battle... a pretty dumb glitch that should've been taken
care of before this title was released.
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It all began in '94...
Kept on rollin' in 95'... Which was replaced with '96... And came to an
end in '97...
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The new in-game menus look pretty good, and they're straight to the point - allowing
you easily select which installment of KOF you want to play. Also featured are a variety of unlockable
bonus features like music tracks, and artwork which can be unlocked by going
through each game's Challenge mode. The PS2 version also includes the Arrange
music option and Color Edit mode.
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KOF
'98 is still a gem.
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With such a reasonable price tag, The King of Fighters Collection: Orochi Saga is an ultra convenient way to catch up on and own some of the earliest and most memorable versions of the
KOF series on your modern system of choice. It's pretty much a no-brainer for old school fans if you don't already own these games several times over. For newcomers to the series, this collection is an excellent way to experience KOF's rich history, lore, classic 2D sprites, and beautifully hand-drawn backgrounds over the years.
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| Page Updated: |
December
5th, 2024 |
| Developer(s): |
SNK Playmore |
| Publisher(s): |
SNK
Playmore |
| Platform(s): |
PS2,
PSP, Wii, PS4
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| Release Date(s): |
June 21st, 2007
 PS2
Sept.
2008
PSP
Oct. 28th, 2008
 PS2 / PSP
Nov. 25th, 2008 Nintendo Wii
June. 28th, 2018 PlayStation 4
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| Characters: |
Kyo,
Benimaru,
Daimon,
Andy,
Terry,
Joe,
Ryo,
Robert,
Mai,
King,
Yuri,
Ralf,
Leona,
Clark,
Athena,
Kensou,
Chin,
Chizuru,
Yashiro,
Shermie,
Chris,
Mature,
Vice,
Iori,
Chang,
Kim,
Choi,
Yamazaki,
Blue
Mary, Billy Kane, Heidern,
Takuma,
Saisyu,
Heavy
D, Lucky,
Brian,
Shingo,
Rugal |
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Featured Video:
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| Related Games: |
KOF '94, KOF '94: Re-bout,
KOF '95,
KOF '96, KOF '97, KOF '98, KOF '98 Ultimate Match, KOF '99, KOF 2000, KOF 2001, KOF 2002,
KOF 2002
Unlimited Match, KOF 2003,
KOF XI, KOF XII, KOF XIII, KOF: Maximum Impact, KOF: Maximum Impact MANIAX, KOF: Maximum Impact 2, KOF:
Maximum Impact Regulation A, KOF:
Neowave, KOF
EX Neo Blood,
KOF EX2 Howling Blood,
KOF R1, KOF R2
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Gameplay
Engine
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7.0 / 10
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Story
/ Theme
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7.5 / 10
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Overall
Graphics
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6.5 / 10
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Animation
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6.0 / 10
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Music
/ Sound Effects
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6.5 / 10
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Innovation
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6.0 / 10
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Art Direction
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5.0 / 10
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Customization
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7.0 / 10
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Options / Extras
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7.0 / 10
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Intro / Presentation
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7.0 / 10
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Replayability / Fun
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7.0 / 10
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"Ouch" Factor
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7.5 / 10
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Characters
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8.0 / 10
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BOTTOM LINE
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7.3
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10
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Review based on PS2
version
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| Final
Words: |
The Orochi Saga was the defining era of the original KOF series
and storyline,
marking the franchise's rise to popularity in the mid to late 90s. For veteran
and new players alike, this compilation is a great way to experience the early evolution of KOF since its humble beginnings. With some cool
bonus options like Arrange soundtrack select and Color Edit, the PS2 version is definitely
a cool package and worth owning.
This compilation is pretty much a must-have on PS2 for hardcore KOF fans
or nostalgia junkies... but without a proper online mode, replayability and
overall fun might be limited if you don't happen to have local friends who also enjoy
playing KOF.
~TFG
Webmaster |
@Fighters_Gen
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