The
King of Fighters: R-2
REVIEW:
The King of Fighters: R-2 is the sequel to KOF: R1 on NEOGEO Pocket Color. The new installment adds several new characters to R-1's original roster, including: Kasumi Todo, Saisyu Kusanagi, and Rugal Bernstein. KOF: R-2 also introduces new backgrounds
based on King of Fighters '98 and brings new and updated character theme songs.
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Another unique 2D fighting game on the beautiful NEOGEO Pocket Color.
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KOF: R-2's gameplay is simple and straight forward, with similar mechanics to recent arcade KOF installments. Now in color, the vibrant 2D sprites and backgrounds make a bigger statement this time around and show off what the NEOGEO Pocket Color can do. Like the prequel, the sound is a strong point with incredibly catchy 8-bit remixes of classic character themes that arcade KOF fans can immediately appreciate. KOF: R-1 also includes an obscure "Making
Mode" which
basically allows you to edit a KOF character's skills and rename them.
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Backgrounds from KOF98!
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Visually, KOF: R-2 looks much better than the prequel... most notably because it added "color"... which, as it turns out, is kind of a big deal.  The cutesy, super-deformed art style is still as catchy and charming as ever, giving KOF: R-2 distinguishable
visuals unlike any other fighting game in recent memory. It's not for everyone, but it's nice to see a different visual take on a fighting game in this era.
For anyone who calls themselves an SNK or KOF fan, I'd say The King of Fighters: Round 2 is a must-play and pretty much a must-own for any owner of a NEOGEO Pocket Color.
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They're cute... and they talk shit!
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| Page Updated: |
June 23rd, 2020 |
| Developer(s): |
SNK |
| Publisher(s): |
SNK |
| Platform(s): |
Neo Geo Pocket, Nintendo Switch
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| Release Date(s): |
Mar.
19th, 1999 NEOGEO Pocket
June 2020 Nintendo Switch
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| Characters: |
Kyo
Kusanagi,
Iori Yagami,
Ryo Sakazaki,
Terry Bogard,
Chizuru Kagura,
Yashiro Nanakase,
Shingo Yabuki,
Shermie,
Chris,
Mai Shiranui,
Kim Kaphwan,
Athena Asamiya,
Kasumi Todoh,
Saisyu Kusanagi,
Leona Heidern,
Rugal Bernstein, Orochi
Chris, Orochi Shermie, Orochi
Yashiro |
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Featured Video:
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| Related Games: |
The King of Fighters R1, The King of Fighters '98, Fatal Fury: 1st Contact, SNK Gals
Fighters, SNK Vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium
, Samurai
Shodown!: Pocket, Samurai Shodown! 2: Pocket,
The Last Blade: Beyond The Destiny |
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Gameplay
Engine
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7.5 / 10
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Story
/ Theme
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6.5 / 10
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Overall
Graphics
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7.5 / 10
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Animation
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6.5 / 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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8.0 / 10
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Customization
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4.0 / 10
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Options / Extras
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5.0 / 10
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Intro / Presentation
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6.0 / 10
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Replayability / Fun
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6.0 / 10
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"Ouch" Factor
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6.5 / 10
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Characters
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7.0 / 10
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BOTTOM LINE
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7.0
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10
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| Final
Words: |
If you can handle the cuteness... KOF: R-2 is
a casual and fun handheld 2D fighting game than anyone can have fun with. The NGPC's fan-approved "clicky" D-pad makes performing classic
moves intuitive and incredibly satisfying. KOF: R-2 was easily one of the
best fighting games to release on the NEOGEO Pocket to date, until the epic SNK Vs. Capcom: Match
of the Millennium arrived later in 1999.
~TFG Webmaster | @Fighters_Gen
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