maximum impact 2
The game is pretty good for a 2d-3d translation. it doesn't capture 2d KOF at it's best, but it's more like a 2d game with 3d elements. The biggest problem is that there was no 3 fighters per team rule like traditional KOF games. this game is more like a typical fighting game where you win 2 out of 3 rounds with 1 person.
you string together combos easily with basic button commands like some 3d fighters. it makes it more of a button jammer but also makes it easy to pick up and play. The traditional depth of KOF is still there.
The character roster is pretty good. there are some traditional kof favorites as long as some new ones. There are a few secret characters to unlock. not a huge roster but a pretty good one.
Graphics are reasonably good. they are actually better than tekken 4 when i tried going back to play it recently.
the music is not as good as some other kof games but decent.
give this game a try, it's probably worth your time.