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,
Iori,
Ryo,
Terry,
Chizuru,
Yashiro,
Shingo,
Shermie,
Chris,
Mai,
Kim,
Athena,
Kasumi,
Saisyu,
Leona,
Rugal
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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: 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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