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. Gamer 2.0
    83
    If you really liked the potential held by The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, The King of Fighters 2006 is the realization of that potential. It's not going to change the mind of anyone who is fervently anti-3D KOF, but it's the most solid “alternative fighting game” we've seen in a long time.
  2. Gaming Target
    80
    The King of Fighters 2006 continues the tradition of being a consistent fighter with little deviation to the genre.
  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Cheers to you, SNK Playmore, for cleaning out the garbage and giving 3D KOF a fresh start! [Oct. 2006, p.85]
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  5. Console Gameworld
    80
    There is a lot of depth with the various gameplay modes and things to unlock to keep you busy.
  6. Thunderbolt
    80
    A game that vastly improves upon its predecessor. The King of Fighters 2006 features a huge roster of playable characters and a fairly detailed storyline to back it up.
  7. Play.tm
    80
    It should appeal to both the veteran King of Fighters fan and the newcomer alike, although for a purer King of Fighters experience the fanatics among us may be better served by King of Fighters XI which is being released at the same time.
  8. AceGamez
    80
    It's fast-paced, over the top and easy to pick up, but damn difficult to put down.
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  9. eToychest
    75
    The problem with The King of Fighters 2006 isn’t depth. The issue is that the fighting itself is stiff and uninteresting, and feels like an odd bastardization of 2D and 3D, resulting in a fighting game that is not quite sure where it belongs.

Awards & Rankings

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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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