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The King of Fighters Neowave

PlayStation 2 · Released July 27, 2004 · Developed by SNK Playmore · Published by Sammy

★ 60Total 58Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen
FightingAction

Summary

KOF Neowave features 12 three-man teams made up of some of the greatest characters from SNK's 11-year history, including the Women Fighters Team (Mai, King and Yuri) and the Fatal Fury Team (Terry, Joe, and Andy). NEOWAVE features three modes of play - Super Cancel, Guard Break, and Max2. A new "Heat Mode" lets players power up their attacks in exchange for a gradual loss of health. A total of 43 characters including 7 Bonus characters. 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams ever assembled. Pick your team and fight it out in the original 3-on-3 battle format. Beautifully rendered background graphics. Activate "Heat Mode" to power-up your attacks. Revives the evacuation rolling maneuver and thrust attacks. Over-the-top Super Special Moves. 3 modes of play: Super Cancel, Guard Break and Max2. Link a Special Move with a Super Attack in the Super Cancel Mode to cause extreme damage.

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IGDB Rating
60.11 / 100
8 ratings
Total Rating
57.55 / 100
11 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player · Multiplayer · Split screen
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
Engine
Taito Type X · Atomiswave
Developer
SNK Playmore

Also known as

JapanThe King of Fighters ネオウェイブ Japanese title - stylized

Release history (7 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Jul 27, 2004Arcade—
Jul 21, 2005PlayStation 2—
Mar 30, 2006Xbox—
Apr 11, 2006Xbox—
Oct 13, 2006PlayStation 2—
Oct 30, 2006PlayStation 2—
Aug 19, 2015PlayStation 3—

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