PS2 Underrated Gem: The King of Fighters XI

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Published on October 2, 2008 11:59:44 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waOV1GbwUmM

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The King of Fighters XI (2005)

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This is a series of gameplay vids I'm doing highlighting overlooked games for the PS2.

The King of Fighters XI is another great 2D fighter from SNK Playmore. The KOF series itself never seems to get the recognition is deserves from gamers. This version has the smoothest D-pad controls I've played in a console 2D fighter since the days of the awesome Genesis D-pad.

In almost every 2D fighter I've played on the consoles, it at times is hard to get them to do the commands that you put in. For example, most of the time when I do the fireball motion, I end up doing the uppercut instead and vice versa. That's not the case in this game. It's very smooth, and I can pull off the attacks without any problems, and this is using the PS2's D-pad mind you.

If you're a fan of SNK fighters, or just 2D fighters in general, then you should definitely pick this one up. I found mine new for $10 in a Circuit City bargain bin.

The King of fighters is only available on the PS2 in console form. It's also available in the arcades.