The
King of Fighters: Neowave REVIEW: SNK Playmore's
first Atomiswave.net (AW-NET) fighting game, KOF: Neowave
reverts back to the classic 3-on-3 gameplay, neglecting the newest gameplay
features such as the tag system and strikers. Like KOF
'98 and KOF 2002, Neowave has no storyline, but is
instead a "Dream Match" bringing together numerous characters from
past installments.
One of the sexiest KOF
selection screens to date.
In addition to the
standard 4-button layout, a fifth command button has been added, which activates
the new "Heat Mode" (sacrificing health for attack power). Players can select
their own playing style similar to (KOF '97 and KOF '98) from three
different styles (Super Cancel Mode, Guard Break Mode, and MAX2 mode). This
effects the techniques available to the player and the length of their Power
Gauge.
Yes... we know it's on
Atomiswave. -_-
KOF
definitely looks sharper on Sammy's Atomiswave hardware... Neowave features some
cool fully 3D backgrounds, less "jaggy" character sprites, and better quality hit
effects. The character roster is great this time around with a good mix of old
and new faces. The home version features bonus characters such as: Kusanagi (clone), Seth,
and Omega Rugal. In addition, the PS2 version includes 2 more bonus characters not found
in the arcade or Xbox version (Angel & May Lee). Neowave gives KOF
players a chance to use some of the newer KOF characters in the "old
style" gameplay, which makes it an interesting title for old school fans of the
series.
C'mon now... you guys
can't taunt each other to death.
Last Updated:
12/1/2012
Developer(s):
SNK Playmore
Publisher(s):
SNK
Playmore
Artwork
by:
Nakano
Tomokazu
Platform(s):
Arcade, Playstation 2,
Xbox
Release Date(s):
July 21st, 2005 (
PS2)
March 30th, 2006
( Xbox)
April
18th, 2006 (
Xbox)
October 13th, 2006
( PS2)
KOF Neowave is a solid 2D fighter that stays close to its roots, but in
turn, doesn't
really offer much new. The traditional 1-on-1 gameplay is a bit old fashioned,
especially when considering KOF has incorporated tag team fights in the
past (which I personally
think are more fun). However, some old school KOF fans might enjoy trying
out newer KOF characters with "old style" gameplay... and this
game seems to be made for them. ~TFG
Webmaster
PS2)
Xbox)
PS2)
