King of Fighters: Maximum Impact

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
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  1. Warcry
    85
    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.
  2. Worth Playing
    80
    Mastering each character will take some time, but that just adds to the game's replay value. Nothing can be more satisfying than beating the socks off of a friend so I strongly suggest picking up this one.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    78
    There are not any major faults, but there are not any really good ideas, either. [Aug. 05]
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  5. Next Level Gaming
    77
    A decent fighter, but it doesn’t really compare to the other 3D fighters that are out now. It looks real good, but it seems most of the effort was put in to the 3D conversion. This left other areas of the game to suffer.
  6. PSM Magazine
    75
    A nice selection of familiar characters. [Dec 2004, p.88]
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#68 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. Lilahkiz
    Jun 7, 2022
    6
    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 MaiIt'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.… Full Review »
  2. ryuusei3
    Sep 17, 2019
    8
    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 theit'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.… Full Review »
  3. shootingstars99
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    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,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!… Full Review »
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