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King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
PlayStation 2
Released On: Oct 12, 2004
64
7.4
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 45 Critic Reviews
64
11% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
82% Mixed
37 Reviews
37 Reviews
7% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 45 Critic Reviews
64
11% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
82% Mixed
37 Reviews
37 Reviews
7% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
While it is still a decent game, it is by no means one of the better games within the series. It comes up short in a few places and overall doesn't capture the same level of fun that other games have had.
When it comes down to it, King of Fighters: Maximum Impact isn’t a particularly memorable fighting game on its own merits.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 User Ratings
7.4
58% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
33% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
8% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 User Ratings
7.4
58% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
33% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
8% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
King of Fighters joins the 3D fighting game ranks! This addition to the series is a super cool one to me, coming from a 3D fighter background, as it maintains it's 2D sensibilities and execution that KOF is known for, and combines it with some of the more accessible aspects of the 3D fighter world. Movement is a key factor in this game, and now you can sidestep or back dash away from attacks, and punish with your own combination! The game consists of all our favorite KOF characters rumble ready for some 3D fighter action in a variety of modes that will keep you hooked!
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Aunque los gráficos no son malos, tampoco se puede decir que destaquen en gran medida, lo mejor sin duda vienen a ser los modelos de los personajes, sobre todo creo que las chicas; la historia sin ser la mejor, si que superaba con creces lo que hasta el momento habían presentado con la saga de Ash, que creo y para colmo dejó a muchos en shock en el KOF 2003 tras revelar que no era una chica XD; creo que uno de sus grandes pecados, fue salir en una época en la que los juegos de pelea estaban de capa caída y la saga de KOF en general iba en declive, (creo que no se ha compuesto aún en la actualidad, ya que si bien el KOF XIII y XV, tienen buen gameplay, la historia sigue sin saber que rumbo tomar), con respecto a los temas musicales, hay muchos que están interesantes, pongo énfasis en el de la discoteca y el del escenario final; con respecto a la jugabilidad está aún tiene el corazón de las 2D, y es que he de decir que los personajes se mueven rápido con respecto a otros juegos de pelea en 3D de la época
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Despite some serious sound issues and cheap AI, the game is still a winner because of its cool modes, blazing gameplay, and unique cast of characters.
Maximum Impact isn’t a game I would recommend to anyone other than you hardcore KOF fans. There are much better fighting games out there with a lot more to offer for you others.
A good first attempt at bringing The King of Fighters franchise into the realm of modern 3D fighters, but it does not quite go far enough. At the same time I fear the changes will alienate some of the core KOF fans.
Something that will prove infuriating regardless is the utter unfairness of the game’s final boss, a confrontation that only serves to highlight the game’s major problems.
Maximum Impact isn't a failure, per se, but it was an ill-advised move that SNK will hopefully learn a lesson from. It's better to be king of a flat empire than become a polygonal pauper.
it's e really good step foward for the franchise, even though it is a bit slow-paced, it feals way more balanced then some other games of the franchise.
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It's a pretty solid attempt at a 3D KOF game however the Roster is quite small 20 characters though unlike KOF12 it had fan favorites like Mai so i guess it gets a pass for people out there and the gameplay is weird at times i wish i can explain it but maybe the movement is weird also unlocking extra colors feels weird mainly because you aren't notified about it compared to MI2.
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Summary King of Fighers: Maximum Impact is the first KOF title to be designed specifically for the PlayStation 2, rather than being based on any existing SNK arcade version. Maximum Impact features 24 of the most popular KOF characters such as Terry Bogard and Kyo Kusanagi all rendered in 3D. The game also features six brand new characters to th...
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for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- PSP
Initial Release Date: Oct 12, 2004
Developer:
- SNK Playmore
Publisher: SNK Playmore
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