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'98 for the gameplay. '97 for story. '96 for music.
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either KOF 98 or 2001
2000 is also very enjoyable for starters, but it's preferable if you learn the basic chain combos with either KOFs that I mentioned above (KOF 2001 has more, easier chain combos)
let us know as soon as you get one, so that we help you with gameplay.
2000 is also very enjoyable for starters, but it's preferable if you learn the basic chain combos with either KOFs that I mentioned above (KOF 2001 has more, easier chain combos)
let us know as soon as you get one, so that we help you with gameplay.
Korigama
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2002. I can't recommend 2001: worst art overall, awful soundtrack, and uninspired backgrounds; gameplay is alright (minus the striker system, which is even worse than the one in '99), but there are much better options. In addition to 2002, I recommend '98 and 2000.
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2002 is an excellent game for (professional) combo freaks who can simply pull 90% ~ 100% combos in KOF 2001, but it's not that great/special for beginners.
those who are new to the series will most certainly enjoy pulling combos such as those in KOF 2000 (strikers) or 2001 (cancel, wire effect).
and unlike some capcom games, the striker system in 2000 is indeed fun to use, especially for starters.
and in 2001, I just like how almost every character has a standard chain combo. the perfect opportunitry/experience for those who would like to try finding new combos by their own.
Abasuto, if you're interested, I will go into more details about gameplays and explain more about the differences between KOFs. trust me, this series is all about gameplay.
those who are new to the series will most certainly enjoy pulling combos such as those in KOF 2000 (strikers) or 2001 (cancel, wire effect).
and unlike some capcom games, the striker system in 2000 is indeed fun to use, especially for starters.
and in 2001, I just like how almost every character has a standard chain combo. the perfect opportunitry/experience for those who would like to try finding new combos by their own.
Abasuto, if you're interested, I will go into more details about gameplays and explain more about the differences between KOFs. trust me, this series is all about gameplay.
for my man.
sQuareh4t3r
formerly "sQuareh4t3r", then "MacGuffin", now "sQu
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laurie said:
Why do you think KOF2001 is so great? Granted, it plays quite a bit differently than most of the other KOFs, which can be nice for a change of pace now and again. However, the game just seems like it has a very low production level or a very inexperienced team that worked on it. The backgrounds are uninspired, the music is somewhat catchy but bland overall, and the actual mechanics of the game are broken like none other. Maybe that's why people enjoy KOF2001 so much: anything you can think of, you can do. It's not that I hate KOF2001, it's just that it's definitely one of the most questionably entries in the series. Just my two cents.
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if you check the backgrounds in all KOFs and then watch another series like Last Blade or MotW, you will figure out that all the BGs you've seen in KOF are just completly "unspired" and dull. save maybe few BGs in 95 and 99, but that's it. the difference between all the BGs in KOFs are in fact slim and even barely considred a difference, especially in the last 4 KOFs.
the same goes for the presentation of the series as a whole.
the only thing that keep changing in the series is the gameplay. and that what sets the KOFs apart from each others.
and it may just be me .... but who gives a damn about music in fighting games?
the same goes for the presentation of the series as a whole.
the only thing that keep changing in the series is the gameplay. and that what sets the KOFs apart from each others.
and it may just be me .... but who gives a damn about music in fighting games?
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also, regarding 2001, if you consider the short development time of the game, and also consider all the new (innovative and creative) elements added to the gameplay, you will be able to see the greatness of this game.
it was handeled by a different team (Eolith) at that time and I expected eveything to be fucked up. combo timings, the control, the flow of the sprites ... etc.
but fuck all that remained almost intact. hell they even managed to increase the gameplay's speed.
it was handeled by a different team (Eolith) at that time and I expected eveything to be fucked up. combo timings, the control, the flow of the sprites ... etc.
but fuck all that remained almost intact. hell they even managed to increase the gameplay's speed.
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KOF 94:
finally, fighters from different SNK games can fight with each others. Terry vs Takuma? cool.
KOF 95:
now you can pull simple combos. jumping kick to normal punch to a super move. and they added Iori!!
KOF 96:
huge improvment in gameplay. they added super jumps and hops (small jump). and now you can run.
- super jump: you can do it by either:
*jump while running.
*or tab down once and then jump.
the character will perform a big, fast jump. very effective against projectiles. also, combos can be done easier after a super jumps (the character land right next to the opponent)
- hops: just quickly tab up once (or any of the upper corners for hopping forward or backward). the character will perform a small jump. very dangerouse and surprising if opponent is blocking while crouching.
- you can also do a combination of both hops and super jumps. the character will hop at the same speed of a super jump. tab down once and then quickly tab up. or simply tab up very breifly while running. extremly important skill for any KOF player.
- and I've just noticed that you can connect some weak kicks and punches with super moves. not sure if there are many of these combos.
finally, fighters from different SNK games can fight with each others. Terry vs Takuma? cool.
KOF 95:
now you can pull simple combos. jumping kick to normal punch to a super move. and they added Iori!!
KOF 96:
huge improvment in gameplay. they added super jumps and hops (small jump). and now you can run.
- super jump: you can do it by either:
*jump while running.
*or tab down once and then jump.
the character will perform a big, fast jump. very effective against projectiles. also, combos can be done easier after a super jumps (the character land right next to the opponent)
- hops: just quickly tab up once (or any of the upper corners for hopping forward or backward). the character will perform a small jump. very dangerouse and surprising if opponent is blocking while crouching.
- you can also do a combination of both hops and super jumps. the character will hop at the same speed of a super jump. tab down once and then quickly tab up. or simply tab up very breifly while running. extremly important skill for any KOF player.
- and I've just noticed that you can connect some weak kicks and punches with super moves. not sure if there are many of these combos.
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KOF 97:
nothing really new as far as gameplay is concerned. maybe the combo timings is a bit different now. and now you can choose between the classic KOF charging method (for desperation moves) by holding A + B + C or charging by attacking and pulling super moves (like in SF alpha series)
(notice the pwer gauge)
KOF 98:
- they added the chain combo system.
what's a chain combo?
in some fighting games, you can do an overhead attack by holding forward and pressing a medium or weak punch (like with Ryu in SF alpha 2)
now you can connect these attacks with a strong punch and follow them up by a super move or a Desperation Move. for example, you can do the following combo:
jumping kick ---> strong punch ---> an over head attack ---> super or desperation move
- they also added the Max Desperation Moves (very destructive. take 2 power stocks)
- huge, balanced roster. (36 characters I think). not to mention the EX version of some of the characters.
- the combo timings are much better now. the gameplay and the battles' flow feel tighter and more balanced.
nothing really new as far as gameplay is concerned. maybe the combo timings is a bit different now. and now you can choose between the classic KOF charging method (for desperation moves) by holding A + B + C or charging by attacking and pulling super moves (like in SF alpha series)
(notice the pwer gauge)
KOF 98:
- they added the chain combo system.
what's a chain combo?
in some fighting games, you can do an overhead attack by holding forward and pressing a medium or weak punch (like with Ryu in SF alpha 2)
now you can connect these attacks with a strong punch and follow them up by a super move or a Desperation Move. for example, you can do the following combo:
jumping kick ---> strong punch ---> an over head attack ---> super or desperation move
- they also added the Max Desperation Moves (very destructive. take 2 power stocks)
- huge, balanced roster. (36 characters I think). not to mention the EX version of some of the characters.
- the combo timings are much better now. the gameplay and the battles' flow feel tighter and more balanced.
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Guess I'll update my own thread. Got KoF 96' about 3 weeks ago, and just worked out a deal tonight to get 95'. From here I'll just work my way up going by year and get 94' whenever ( it's the cheapest to get ). Owning the entire series is a goal of mine. 