And especially with recent 2D fighting games like Marvel Vs. Speaking of special moves, the special effects of those crazy super and desperation attacks of past KOF games seem to lost a spark or two if you've played the lot of SNK fighting games, you know how crazy those special attacks can get.

However, some characters could use a few more frames in animation, especially in performing special moves. The animation for the most part is pretty good, especially with the new characters that sport some cool idle animations. I personally like using kickin' Kim Kaphwan, pizza delivery boy Terry Bogard (yes, my safety character), new character Whip, and of course, sexy Mai Shiranui (cuz I'm shallow like that). With over 30 characters in the roster, you'll definitely find some fighter that catches your eye. If you like 2D animation, you'll definitely enjoy the cool character designs of KOF'99:EVO. Fans of the fighting game have been anticipating this game with great zeal, and they'll be happy to know that the gameplay is solid with only a few visual faults. Once again, SNK themed fighters around the globe take to the city streets, airport runways, and other interest venues to duke it out. The game sports the default fighting game features, as well as a cool endless survival mode and extra striker mode. And even though it has flaws here and there, I definitely would go out and get King of Fighters' 99 Evolution, not only because it's a fun fighting game, but to keep 2D alive and maybe get even a few more SNK 2D fighters.ДЇirst off, there aren't many significant changes from the import version. So, I leave the question to you readers: how important are 2D games to you? For me, I consider it a blessing whenever I get a chance to play a solid 2D fighting game. Samurai Shodown 64, eek!), SNK's 3D abilities are average at best.

And with SNK, it's not that great of an idea with the shakeup in the company structure and a history of making mediocre 3D fighting games (i.e. Of course, 3D visuals are more attractive to the new generation of gamers than hand-drawn quality animation and that partly explains why both Capcom and SNK are making more and more 3D fighting games. Oh sure, Capcom and SNK are two of the main proponents that have supported 2D animation, but even they have dabbled heavily into the 3D fighting market, and not with quite the success of their legendary 2D games. The fact that it took this long to get a publisher for a fun 2D fighting game with gameplay depth states something that we've been trying to ignore - 2D games are becoming an extinct video game species. Fans of the King of Fighters games breathed a sigh of relief when Agetec took it upon themselves to publish King of Fighters '99 Evolution for the US Dreamcast.

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