The King of Fighters 2006

 PlayStation 2
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
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  1. 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 important and KoF 2006 delivers fun in tons.
  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, 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 veryThe 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.… Expand
  3. 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 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 toKing 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!… Expand

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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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
  1. Gaming Target
    80
    The King of Fighters 2006 continues the tradition of being a consistent fighter with little deviation to the genre.
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  2. G4 TV
    60
    Neither the best looking 3D fighting game on the market nor is it the most innovative, but the characters ooze with personality and the move lists are impressive.
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  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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