Summary
The King of Fighters: Evolution (2000)
Introduction
The King of Fighters: Evolution is a fighting game developed by SNK and released for the Dreamcast in 2000. It is an enhanced port of The King of Fighters ’99, featuring updated 3D graphics, arranged music, and a number of gameplay tweaks.
Gameplay
The gameplay in The King of Fighters: Evolution is largely unchanged from The King of Fighters ’99. Players select a team of three fighters and battle against another team of three fighters. Each fighter has their own unique moves and abilities, and players must use strategy and skill to defeat their opponents.
One of the most significant changes in The King of Fighters: Evolution is the addition of 3D graphics. The character models and backgrounds have been completely remodeled, giving the game a more modern look and feel. The 3D graphics also allow for more dynamic camera angles and effects.
Another change in The King of Fighters: Evolution is the addition of arranged music. The soundtrack from The King of Fighters ’99 has been重新想象ed and arranged for the Dreamcast, giving it a more modern sound.
Finally, The King of Fighters: Evolution also includes a number of gameplay tweaks. The game’s balance has been adjusted, and some new moves have been added to the characters. Additionally, the game now features a new “Guard Cancel” system, which allows players to cancel their guard into a special move.
Characters
The King of Fighters: Evolution features a roster of 38 characters, including all of the characters from The King of Fighters ’99, as well as several new characters. The new characters include:
- Kyo-1: A clone of Kyo Kusanagi created by NESTS.
- Nameless: A mysterious fighter who is revealed to be the leader of NESTS.
- Zero: A powerful fighter who is the final boss of the game.
Story
The story of The King of Fighters: Evolution is largely the same as the story of The King of Fighters ’99. NESTS, a criminal organization, is hosting a new King of Fighters tournament in order to gather data on the world’s strongest fighters. The player characters must team up and defeat NESTS in order to prevent them from carrying out their evil plans.
Graphics
The graphics in The King of Fighters: Evolution are some of the best in the series. The character models and backgrounds are all beautifully detailed, and the 3D graphics give the game a modern look and feel. The game also runs very smoothly, even on the original Dreamcast hardware.
Music
The music in The King of Fighters: Evolution is excellent. The soundtrack from The King of Fighters ’99 has been重新想象ed and arranged for the Dreamcast, and it sounds better than ever. The game also features a number of new tracks that are just as good as the classic songs.
Overall
The King of Fighters: Evolution is an excellent fighting game. It features beautiful graphics, great music, and tight gameplay. It is a must-play for fans of the King of Fighters series, and it is also a great choice for anyone looking for a great fighting game to play on the Dreamcast.
Score: 9/10
Review Score
8.5/10
