King of Fighters Neowave

by SNK

Product Features

• 43 characters from past KOF games - available for the first time in one arena
• 13 extreme 2D fighting teams with 7 bonus characters to unlock
• Upgraded Max-On Power System
• Over-the-top Super Special Moves to cause extreme damage

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009VRQQQ
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 18, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,733 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

King Of Fighters NeoWave is a 2D revolution in fighting action. All the action and gameplay that made KOF a classic is still here, with all-new graphics and online multiplayer support. The most popular and famous characters from The King of Fighters franchise are here, plus the great fighting teams, like the Fatal Fury Team featuring Terry and Andy Bogard. King Of Fighters NeoWave features a total of 43 characters yielding 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams plus 7 bonus fighters.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Amazingly Balanced Fighter Still Falls Short, June 15, 2006

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Eric A. Kisner (Rock Falls Illinois US) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: King of Fighters Neowave (Video Game)

When I first got this game I was a tad dissapointed. It Had NO Story. NONE! It had a smaller rooster then KoF2002(46 After every1 is unlocked in Endless mode)& many of the characters I was good with were tweaked to the point that I was thrown completely off my game(I'm looking @ you Mature & Geese).
The graphics were kinda off also, High res semi-3-D Backdrops & lower rez sprites(which look even worse when compared to KoF 2003 or even KoF evolution for Dreamcast). However the graphics can be adjusted to your liking, with the ability to soften the characters & 6 dif(very subtle)levels of sprite detail as well as 2 dif options for background detail, you can make it look presentable.
The audio is spotty @ best. While the voices come out crisp & clear, the music sounds like it was composed on an 8th graders keyboard. It's repeatitive & annoying in most stages & forgetable in the others.
Now for the good part, while @ first I was vastly irritated with the character balancing after I played for a while I got used to it. For once in an SNK game EVERY1 is prettymuch an equil(exceptions may go to Ralph & Jun Hoon)! Even the bosses, the usually overpowered, cheep, make you want to pull your hair out bosses are balanced to mid teir players! Omega Rugal is the most balanced I have ever seen him & Young Geese is the easiest SNK boss I've ever fought!Trust me when I say thats a GOOD thing. This is a tournament quality game in terms of playability. Also due to the balancing novice players who have never played a KoF game will be able to pull of combos & special attacks without trouble(The supercombos are extremely hard to do @ some points, but thay really aren't needed anyway)
Next for any1 who has ever played Capcom vs.SNK 2:EO or Street Fighter Alpha 3, they will love the variety of gameplay options simular to the groove system in place with the above games.
There are 3 systems to choose from:
Super Cancel: which allows variety in escape manuvers & wicked combos by means of special/Super canceling(Balanced mode simular to KoF 2002 Engine)
Guard Cancel: (My Personal Fav:)) Allows for Just Defence (which is simular to the parrying manuvers in StreetFighter III Series)the ability to break your opponents block,& a few escapes (Defencive mode)
MAX2: Here you have one super combo bar that fills constantly between supers, allows guard cancel & lets you unleash a Super Powerful super combo when your health gets low(Extremely agressive mode, Good for beginers).
These modes add ALOT of replay-ability to a game that lacks a story of any kind. Also new is a heat mode that drains your health in exchange for double attack power but it seems poinltss b/c it takes more health from you then you opponent.
Also there are a few game play modes to keep you occupied, Endless mode, which is a survival mode that lets you unlock portraits & characters(Kasungi, Seth, Omega-Rugal), Single battle/Vs., Team Battle/Vs., & a color Edit mode where I killed ALOT of time.
All in all if a little bit more time was put into adding some win quotes & music this would be my fav KoF yet. It has the most balanced gameplay & options seem since Fan Fav KoF 98. If your one for gameplay over graphics this is the game for you, if not then sorry you missed out.

4.0 out of 5 stars another kof, February 21, 2010

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ergo sum "esoteric gaming" (ohio) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: King of Fighters Neowave (Video Game)

king of fighters is a game where if you have played one you have played them all. the games are basic fighters. this game has several returning characters. only a few of them are interesting. KOF has long been accused of being a street fighter clone and to a large extent that was true. the later games like those on xbox though the games have changed quite a bit giving you three on three tournaments, class groupings, etc. i like it and recomend it to die-hard fighting fans and to those who are curious.

5.0 out of 5 stars Is the best!, February 28, 2009

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Anibal (Puntarenas, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: King of Fighters Neowave (Video Game)

In my opinion this is the best in the whole saga in 2D after so many intents to change the game way, the graph of the scenarios and of the characters it is sensational and the powers and limits also. I recommend them to him...