The King of Fighters 2006

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
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  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    49
    It remains a weak 3D fighter, crippled by balance issues and an inferiority complex.
  2. Play UK
    43
    A tour de force in vapidity. [Issue#156, p.92]
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  3. Eurogamer
    40
    Maximum Impact 2 feels so incredibly sloppy and dated that the only real benefit of its existence is highlighting just how great sister title "KOF XI" really is by comparison.
  5. Gamers Europe
    35
    It’s a mystery how two such very different games manage to share so many things in common. In away it’s almost a relief that Maximum Impact 2 is so poor, as it allows XI to bask in its own glory, an example of how the 2D fighting genre isn’t dead and hopefully an opportunity for younger gamers to appreciate the concept of gameplay being greater than eye-candy.

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#96 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#48 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. shootingstars99
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    King of Fighters, in 3D?! Yes please, I'll have another scoop of that! This game takes everything good about the KOF franchise and gives itKing of Fighters, in 3D?! Yes please, I'll have another scoop of that! This game takes everything good about the KOF franchise and gives it combat similar to that of Dead or Alive and Virtua Fighter; complete with sidesteps and stellar movement. There are so many characters to unlock by going through the arcade mode, and many different challenges to take on in the form of various modes to keep game play fresh and interesting. The alternate costumes are something KOF doesn't do too often, so having a new look to each fighter is a neat little addition as well. I love KOF 2006 and the Maximum Impact spin-offs of KOF, maybe there will be another someday. Here's to hoping!… Full Review »
  2. walterfast
    Jan 13, 2012
    9
    The King of Fighters 2006, the sequel to KOF: Maximum Impact, continues the storyline from the previous installment. There's a lot of content,The King of Fighters 2006, the sequel to KOF: Maximum Impact, continues the storyline from the previous installment. There's a lot of content, like character specific intros with voice dialog in both English and Japanese. All characters have 2 different outfits with 8 colors total, many of which are throwbacks and references of other characters in the SNK universe. The soundtrack is very memorable, as opposed to the OST of other KOFs during that same period. The only downside, in my opinion, is that the combo system is too loose, but otherwise any and every combo from the 2D games is here, and then some.… Full Review »
  3. JamyE.
    Oct 10, 2006
    8
    KoF 2006 is a really fun game with great gameplay but graphics wise, it can't really compare to Tekken 5. After all, fun is what is KoF 2006 is a really fun game with great gameplay but graphics wise, it can't really compare to Tekken 5. After all, fun is what is important and KoF 2006 delivers fun in tons.… Full Review »
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