

Also enhancing the overall presentation, is an all new The new characters also look particularly awesome in 2D form ThereĪre a ton of new hand-drawn backgrounds that look excellent, and even a few character sprites Graphically, the game has also advanced a bit. Mechanics breathe new life into the series, but at its core, of course it stillįeels like classic KOF. However the player cannot use Super Special Moves during Armor Mode. The other powered up mode is Armor Mode, which increases the character 'sĭefensive strength, allowing the character to take more damage from the Using a "Super Cancellation Attack" or a "Moving Attack".

Move infinitely, as well as combo a Special Moves into a Super Special Moves by Offensive strength and allows the player to use their character's Super Special Only seen in high level play, and assist attacks are fun, dammit!īesides, considering all of the other 2D fighting games out in 1999 thatįeatured fast-paced tag-team gameplay and/or assists, KOF '99 was at (although I'm sure some "hardcore" KOF playersĭiffer, since a handful of bugs and balance issues came with the new System is a welcomed change of pace to the classic 2D gameplay, and something the series needed

Tournament? With its myriad of mysteries, the King of Fighters gets ready toĪfter many years of traditional battles, KOF Tournament venue, clearly unsettled by the circumstances, and the other entrants Benimaru isĬonfused-he's never seen these names listed at any other fighting events Teammates listed appear two names: K' (K-Dash) and Maxima. Invitation to KOF and to join the Special Team consisting of other carefully Meanwhile, Heidern, who sees through the suspicious tournament,ĭispatches Ralf and Clark to investigate the truth behind this tournament. Matches?!" The fighters cannot hide their surprise at this unfamiliar mode The adoption of Striker Matches, however, has been decided for this For the skeptical fighters, even the newīattles. Hint of the hoopla surrounding the entrants like that of the previous tournament This year! But the circumstances this time around are different. The King of Fighters will take place again STORY : "You are cordially invited to this year's
