The King of Fighters '99: Evolution

Template:GameInfobox The King of Fighters '99: Evolution, A.K.A. KOF EVO or KOF Evolution is a remake and port of The King of Fighters '99 that was released for the Dreamcast in March 30, 2000 in Japan, and in North America in May 8, 2001. This game also is available in PlayStation 2, as part of The King of Fighters NESTS Collection, and for Microsoft Windows in December 22, 2000. Like it's predecessor, the game was never released in Europe. Like it's predecessor, the game was never released in Europe.

This game reunite elements from both KOF '99 Neo Geo version and The King of Fighters 2000, released in July of that same year, and introduce the Special Strikers, an item that didn't exist in the original game. As a result, some characters of the roster (Vanessa and Seth), as well as characters from other franchises and originals that appear as strikers in KOF 2000, appear as special strikers in this game.

The changes from the original game include 3D stages and the addition of striker characters. In the Japanese version, the game is compatible with the Neo Geo Pocket/Dreamcast Setsuzoku Cable, which allows the player to transfer their points won in The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise to speed up the leveling process for Extra Strikers. In this game, the version of the stages are selectable and separate.

Description

Welcome back to the King of Fighters tournament! With this, the latest installment of the legendary SNK fighting game series! Taking elements from both KOF '99 and the new KOF 2000, KOF Evo brings hardcore fighting game action, slick characters, newcomers, oldcomers, and everyone in between back for one of the greatest fighting game experiences you'll ever see!

Gameplay

The gameplay is the same as KOF '99, with some minor changes.

Characters

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Hero Team

• K'
• Maxima
• Benimaru Nikaido
• Shingo Yabuki

Fatal Fury Team

• Terry Bogard
• Andy Bogard
• Joe Higashi
• Mai Shiranui

Art of Fighting Team

• Ryo Sakazaki
• Robert Garcia
• Yuri Sakazaki
• Takuma Sakazaki

Ikari Warriors Team

• Leona Heidern
• Ralf Jones
• Clark Still
• Whip

Psycho Soldier Team

• Athena Asamiya
• Sie Kensou
• Chin Gentsai
• Bao

Women Fighters Team

• King
• Blue Mary
• Kasumi Todoh
• Li Xiangfei

Korea Justice Team

• Kim Kaphwan
• Chang Koehan
• Choi Bounge
• Jhun Hoon

|-|Boss=

• Krizalid - playable through roulette

|-|Single Entries & Special Bosses=

• Kyo Kusanagi (Hidden Character)
• Iori Yagami (Hidden Character)
• Kyo-1
• Kyo-2

|-|Special Strikers=

• Kyo Kusanagi - Special; grants players the option for an "all Kyo" Team
• Athena Asamiya - Special; fights in her school outfit
• Goro Daimon
• Billy Kane
• Ryuji Yamazaki
• Chizuru Kagura
• Syo Kirishima
• Alfred
• Vanessa
• Seth
• Fiolina Germi
• Gai Tendo

|-|Special Edit Team= These ending for the All Kyo Team can be accessed only in The King of Fighters '99: Evolution.

All Kyo Team

• Kyo Kusanagi (Both Player and Striker versions)
• Kyo-1
• Kyo-2

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Exclusive Stages

• Amusement Park: In one of the versions, the fight occurs next to a carousel, a ferris wheel and a viking boat. In the other, near to the same caurosel, a castle and the entrance of a tunnel of terror. In both versions, can be seen a light post, people and park workers, barracks and fireworks.
• Cuckoo Clock Tower: In one of the versions, the fight takes in the outside. Can be seen cuckoo dolls, a gargoyle and a mountain, in the background. In the other, the fight takes near to the gears of the clock.