"Once again another great 2D masterpiece by SNK and now Playmore."

SNK is all about game play, and that is what they deliver with every one of their games. Although not a well known company any more they have made many classic series and characters, especially The King of Fighter's series. This is the 7th game in the series, but the 6th episode of their long running saga.

Graphics 8/10
Today's games are full of all kinds of 3-D state of the art graphics, but SNK kept it classic with their games. Running on the MVS system means lots of limitations, but it doesn't ruin the great gaming experience of this great fighting game. I hope SNK/Playmore never change the MVS system of graphics for this series unless it requires to. The character's in the game all have very unique looks to them, their looks reflect their fighting style, personality and can help when your picking out your first character to use. Although some of the ridiculous looking ones are great also.

Sound 9/10
Cool tunes for the game. Although not as good as past games in the series, they are still catchy and fit the gameplay well. Each team has their own song but not their own stage. I guess due to limitations, but at least every team got their own catchy tune.

Replay 10/10
You can play this game forever, trying to master all of the character's is something that takes lots of time to do. Plus a Gallery mode that let's you unlock great artwork to view by the creator's is great for hard core fans. Also the puzzle mode is extremely fun to play.

Gameplay 10/10
I saved the best for last. I would give it a 11/10 but that's not possible is it? Extreme fun is what this game is, whether playing alone or with friends at your skill level or helping out friends that want to learn to play, this game has what it takes to be a very fun fighting brawl-fest with great character's, use of skill practice and just plain having a good time. Each character has their own unique personality that can apply to your own, thus making you enjoy playing with that character more.

If you ever played a King of Fighter's game, you owe it to yourself to import this gem of a game and enjoy it as much as I am right now. King of Fighter's is a more than a game, it's a experience. To sum it all up, this is one great game

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 08/11/02, Updated 08/11/02