KOF2000 [Arcade] - play as "mid-boss status" Kula
29This is a playthrough using Kula in her mid-boss status in the Arcade version of King of Fighters 2000. Read on below for more information...
Kula is a hidden mid-boss character of the game. She is an unlockable playable character.
===== ABOUT MID-BOSS STATUS =====
Her status can be set up (through third party methods) for a human player to play her just like the CPU Kula you fight against as the mid-boss. By doing it this way, you get some unique features which would normally not be available if you had selected her as a "separate" character. These boss features are as follows:
===== BOSS FEATURES =====
---- It automatically bypasses the Order Select and Striker select sections, which means that you do NOT get to choose your Order nor Striker at any point in the game. You can see this happen in the video whenever the game heads to the Order/Striker select sections.
---- Because she is in "boss status", it means that the player only gets one character (Kula) to use, making her a lone character.
---- Her Striker will always be Candy in the boss status.
---- As she is in boss status, it means that on the fight/gameplay screen there are no other "team member" names under her lifebar.
---- As she is in lone boss status, it means that before the Winning screen comes up (assuming you win a match), no other "team member" portraits appear prior.
---- Playing as her in the boss status will give you the generic Team Edit dialogues and endings.
---- Kula and Zero are the only two characters in the game to have this unique boss feature (obviously) when accessed.
===== HOW TO UNLOCK KULA =====
On the character select screen, do the following:
Highlight Whip, press Start
Highlight Vanessa, press Start
Highlight Seth, press Start
Highlight Maxima, press Start
Highlight K', press Start
Highlight the Roulette box [?], press Start, and then press Up, Down
If you've done it correctly, Kula's icon will appear below the Roulette box. You'll also hear her voice.
===== UNLOCK MANIAC STRIKER RUGAL =====
When Kula is the striker character, she has a hidden Maniac Striker in the form of Rugal Bernstein. Here's how to get him:
On the Order Select screen when choosing the strikers of Kula, do the following:
Highlight Foxy, and press Up, Left, Left, Left, Right, Right, Right, Down.
If you've done it correctly, Rugal will take the place of Foxy. This is not permanent, and if you choose Kula as your striker again for the next match, you need to enter the commands again to get Rugal.
===== KULA MOVELIST =====
Key: QCF = Quarter Circle Forward motion; DP = Dragon Punch motion; HCB = Half Circle Back motion; [P] = any Punch; [LP] = Light Punch; [LK] = Light Kick; [HP] = Heavy Punch
COMMAND NORMALS
One Inch: F + [LP]
Slide: DF + [LK]
SPECIAL MOVES
Diamond Breath: QCF + [P]
Crow Bites: DP + [P]
Counter Shell: QCB + [P] (converts and reflects projectiles, also hits)
SUPER MOVES
(DM) Diamond Edge: QCF x 2 + [P] (requires 1 stock POW)
(SDM) Diamond Edge: QCF x 2 + [LP] + [HP] (requires MAX POW)
(SDM) Freeze Execution: HCB x 2 + [LP] + [HP] (requires MAX POW)
===== TRIVIA =====
---- She is also known as the Ice Doll (official nickname).
---- Her background/stage is unique to her when she is met as the CPU opponent. This background/stage does not occur in normal situations.
---- She is 1 of 4 characters in the game who are "single" characters.
---- She is 1 of 4 characters in the game to have a unique BGM theme to themselves.
---- She appeared as a guest character in Dead or Alive 6, via DLC.
===== ABOUT KOF2000 =====
From an artistic and features point of view, I think this is one of the best KOF games in the series. The whole thing is very refined and it takes the striker system from KOF99 and fleshes it out. The Another Striker characters (especially the ones who are not the main character) adds variety and makes it interesting. Personally for me, the in-game portrait images and lifebar icons of the characters are great, and the soundtrack/melodies is/are also top-notch. This game also marks the debut of Kula Diamond.
===== CHAPTERS =====
00:00 - Intro, Title, Character Select
00:37 - Regular fights
08:20 - "Lose" portrait & dialogue / Continue
08:35 - Regular fights
15:23 - Cutscene 1
16:21 - Stage 6
18:56 - Cutscene 2
20:43 - vs. Zero (final boss)
21:49 - Zero defeated scene 1
22:36 - Team Edit ending
23:23 - Cast and Credits