King of Fighters 2006 - PlayStation 2

King of Fighters has outdone themselves this time with a second installment in the 3-D type. Mix between Tekken and Virtua Fighter and Dead or Alive, this game has tons of replay value with missions and sub missions. Character list not as robust as I would like, but it is manageable. Custom costumes, various exotic locations, and enough sexual innuendos to make you wanna close the door and let down the blinds to enjoy this title, lol. Just do Mignon Bearts low kick combo while she's wearing the alternate costume and you will see what I mean. Button masher for sure, so you can just pick up and do damage with most of the characters, although, no matter who you have, expect the final boss to be a challenge as in most SNK games, his reach is uncanny and unmatched by any of the other characters, yet, there is a secret character you can unlock that totally owns everybody, literally. This character can do their regular moves through any move the computer does, even through the computers super special moves. Imagine that, the computer doing a special move and you just punch right through it taking little to no damage at all. This secret character is just that devastating...wanna see who it is, well buy this game and find out :-)P.S. Games like these, which require a lot of button mashing, (especially the DBZ fighting games, Streetfighter games, etc) I notice that your finger for the direction pad is going to get heavily fatigued while playing, expect soreness and calouses to develop. My solution to this problem, is for you to wear some cloth/cotton gloves while playing this game. It will keep your finger from pain and it will help you to be more smoother during input for supermoves, because the cotton surface of the gloves will glide smoothly over the direction pad allowing you extended gameplay during the intense combat sessions. You can thank me for this, by giving this review a good rating :-)

Game came on time and in perfect condition. I've really been enjoying this classic. 💯

My teenage daughter talked me into buying this game. She is far better at playing it, but I enjoy it as well. Graphics are terrific!

If you like the 2D King of Fighters you'll still love this game too. King of Fighters was able to make the 3D jump successfully. There are a lot of characters and special outfites to be earned. Have fun.

I had reservations about this game. I was always a fan of the 2D originals and Maximum Impact this game's predecessor did not do so well. Sadly many people likely think KOF 2006 is just a repeat of the first 3D outing. In truth it improved many of the cheap broken fighting mechanics of Maximum Impact and added alot of new characters. If you think this is simply a re-tread you are mistaken.Any kof fan knows it is a fast,furious, combo heavy fighter. If anything KOF 2006 keeps this tradition and plays just like past KOFs though it is in 3D (or what is often termed as 2.5D). Regardless SNK playmore did not gyp its followers. They could have tried making a Tekken clone but instead they stuck with the game-play that makes KOF what it is.As you expect this game has a story line and a huge slew of unlockables. KOF rarely prided itself on being a simple brawler. It always tries to explain why each character or group of characters are fighting and every flamboyant or dark villian introduced has a deep ulterior motive besides simply hosting a tournament. KOF 2006 likewise keeps to its roots in this regard.The only negative metal nails driven into KOF 2006 that may make it a dying martyr amongst certain unforgiving fans is there are no team matches and some of the new character designs go a bit too far into left field. At the very least many all time favorites such as Terry,Mai,Billy Kane,Kyo,Iori,Leona,Kula Diamond,K Dash, Ralf, and Rock Howard return easing the blow to the fan-boy or fan girl crotch area a bit.Besides Story mode and versus mode there are a few fun side games such as smashing vehicles SF style and even facing a metal-slug tank. Many of the unlockable side characters are also neat sich as Fione (cute italian girl from metal slug) and a certain well known ninja from samurai shodown fame. Even Geese can be uncovered. However again the negative down side is like unlockable characters in other SNK games these ones have no story lines. They're fun to play but do not get excited and expect a grand climax. To once again soften another blow to the fan crotch SNK allows you to unlock character profiles with a detailed history of their pasts. This is a literal god send for players new to KOF that need to catch up on the mythos it has estabalished thus far.KOF 2006 looks "good" but not great. The music however is likely some of the best I've heard in an SNK kof game.It is possible to beat the game with each character so at the very least it is balanced enough so anyone can jump in and have fun using their favorite fighter.Fans have had mixed reactions about Falcoon's new fighters. While some are a bit "eccentric" I liked Minon for the very fact she was a klutz and Nagase likewise for the fact she was not so charming and had an abrasive personality. The characters came off as real people because they were in fact flawed and not graceful social butterflies. Speaking of butterflies Luise is hot and enigmatic. I immediatly liked her for her gentle demeanor and hope she gets more appearances in the future.Though Falcoon may come off as a bit "pompous" with some of his injected fan boyism would you not do the same if you had a chance to work for SNK? I cannot fault the guy for wanting to introduce his own characters. All artists want a small amount of self expression and freedom to be alloted to them. At least Falcoon's characters are not invincible behemoths that have no personal faults. Give the guy a break, aye?If you are open minded enough and tolerant enough you'll love this game. As fighters go you can do alot worse and not much better. (Though yes there are a few better fighters out there.)Once I compared KOF 2006 to that cute girl next door with braces that helps you with your home-work. She does not look like a super model but she is still attractive and on top of that has a big heart willing to give alot in a relationship. KOF 2006 is not a perfect fighter but it is a deep fighter with alot of hidden content and extras to keep you playing for a very long time! On top of that you cannot beat the price!