Ultimate KOF Poll

Which KOF is the best?

  • 94

    Votes: 3 3.5%
  • 95

    Votes: 9 10.6%
  • 96

    Votes: 14 16.5%
  • 97

    Votes: 4 4.7%
  • 98

    Votes: 28 32.9%
  • 99

    Votes: 3 3.5%
  • 00

    Votes: 6 7.1%
  • 01

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • 02

    Votes: 4 4.7%
  • 03

    Votes: 4 4.7%
  • Maximum Impact

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 94 Re-Bout

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • XI

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • Neowave

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • Maximum Impact 2

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 98 Ultimate Match

    Votes: 4 4.7%
  • XII

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • 2002 Unlimited Match

    Votes: 1 1.2%
  • XIII

    Votes: 1 1.2%

  • Total voters
    85

Heinz

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I like them all but the most fun I ever had was with 00.
 

Electric Grave

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If it's your favorite, that's up to you. But how is '96 the "BEST"? Best for most clunky, stiff controls?

I think the flagship titles of KOF are '95 and 98', that's the best of both worlds the old SNK and the new SNK...2000 could be part of that group because they poured heart and soul on fan service as a last grand opus hurrah but still...2000 is just not as excellent as '95 nor '98...however charging Robah...man, it's so hard to decide...god damn it STK why do you have to get all fucking pragmatic in my head?
 

AJtheMishima

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I think the flagship titles of KOF are '95 and 98', that's the best of both worlds the old SNK and the new SNK...2000 could be part of that group because they poured heart and soul on fan service as a last grand opus hurrah but still...2000 is just not as excellent as '95 nor '98...however charging Robah...man, it's so hard to decide...god damn it STK why do you have to get all fucking pragmatic in my head?

Personally i think 96>95 . 95 was cool with the character over team select, but i feel 96 was abit more complete feeling. I def agree with you about 2000. And yeah, robert being charge was kinda funky, but overall the game is just fun and has alot of replay value. Just wish i had more ppl in my area that felt the same way about kof and just neo games in general. My big red gets lonely
 

SouthtownKid

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By the way, I prefer the '94/'95 character sprites over anything since. There was a really unique visual style going on, and they wrecked it in '96 & beyond. I prefer the original sound effects, too.
 

Electric Grave

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I agree. While I'm not a big fan of Chang, it is he who made me notice the new art style on his massive belly, that shading was so unique, so awesome. I drew my attention big time like nothing before it SNK wise.

Also the Stage presentation form '94 & '95 was never topped again.

Mind you I love all KOFs, but I feel '95 was their best effort overall. All KOFs have their strengths and weaknesses.
 

thermaltreasure

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98 is probably the best all rounder but 95 gets my vote for the assthetix. As stated above theres a certain magic in regards to 94/95. The stages in 95 are to die for, dark side of the neo.

Edit: meant 98 not 99
 
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BanishingFlatsAC

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99 is probably the best all rounder but 95 gets my vote for the assthetix. As stated above theres a certain magic in regards to 94/95. The stages in 95 are to die for, dark side of the neo.

Assthetix may be the best misspelled word that I've read in a long time.
 

Electric Grave

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'98 could be my favorite from an objective stand point, '95 is just too strong though...the rest, I could honestly say I love them equally. Maybe 2K could stand out a bit from the rest as the 3rd runner though.
 
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ShaolinAce

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I liked 98 but have a soft spot for 2000. I enjoy every character added to the game and strikers all around the snk series. Also hi. I wanted to respond to this thread for years.
 

Kef9

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I said 95 a few years ago but I think I would go with 97 now. Can we do another poll for best intro!
 

Missile

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I'm a massive fan of 2002. Although I admit it all looks a bit subdued in terms of colour.

I'm glad my voted pushed 2002 ahead of 94! Those two should never be that close.
 
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joe8

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96 was the best KOF, IMO, it had the boss team, and the backgrounds and music were good. After that, 94.
 

Lee Gray

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I voted 2000 although I love 94 and XIII as well
 

Doom

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98, but I there are a few others that aren't far behind imo.
 
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