KOF: Maximum Impact 2
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| KOF: Maximum Impact 2 King of Fighters 2006 |
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| Developer(s) | SNK Playmore |
| Publisher(s) | SNK Playmore |
| Release date(s) |  April 27, 2006 (JP) September 19, 2006 (NA) March 23, 2007 (EU). [1] |
| Genre(s) | Versus fighting |
| Mode(s) | Up to 2 players simultaneously |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Rating Pending CERO: 12+ |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Media | DVD-ROM |
KOF: Maximum Impact 2, titled The King of Fighters 2006 for its North American release, is a fighting game developed by SNK Playmore. It is the sequel to KOF: Maximum Impact.
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[edit] Story
Prologue
The previous THE KING OF FIGHTERS, held in Southtown — Many contended that this illegal fighting tournament was held by the gangland syndicate "Mephistopheles" to achieve the annihilation of their rivals and procure some operating capital. But after its "King," Duke, suffered defeat at the hands of Alba Meira in the finals, he and his organization vanished from Southtown. Meanwhile, the media, firmly under Duke's thumb, grew a new backbone and released a fusillade of sensational exposés — based on information from confidential sources (naturally) — regarding their former oppressors. In spite of this new torrent of "information", however, almost no one knew that an even larger entity had been pulling Mephistopheles' puppet strings.
ADDES — The truth behind this name was only known throughout the dark recesses of the underworld. And Mephistopheles, the force that swept over and completely subdued Southtown with such overwhelming force? Just one of Addes' subsidiaries, one of its countless tentacles. When and who created it? Where was its headquarters? How far was its reach? — No one really had an inkling as to what this organization truly entailed.
And now... Still yet another of Addes' long black tentacles had sliced down the veil with its sinister scythes of the grim reaper to reveal a new battle royale.
The invitations in white envelopes will soon reach the world's mightiest, who will surely find the call of the reaper irresistible.
As stated in Alba Meira's private novel by Akihiko Ureshino on the official KOF Maximum Impact 2 site, Alba was the one who defeated Jivatma and Luise. Soiree was kidnapped as a result of that and Alba has not seen him since then. And in the credits ending, Luise is seen waiting for him, so it can assumed that Alba and Luise are together since the end of the second tournament.
Also note that both Alba and Soiree are referred to as one consciousness whom is called Yuudaimu/Judeim; Yami no Kiba (The Fang of Darkness). Therefore, it can assumed that Yuudaimu/Judeim will be awakened within the Meira twins at the third tournament.
[edit] Characters
The game features 24 initially selectable characters, as well as 14 secret characters (including the final boss), for a total of 38 playable characters.
[edit] Normal Characters (Returning from KOF: Maximum Impact)
- Alba Meira
- Soiree Meira
- Kyo Kusanagi
- Iori Yagami
- Terry Bogard
- Rock Howard
- Ryo Sakazaki
- Yuri Sakazaki
- Mignon Beart
- Leona Heidern
- Ralf Jones
- Clark Still
- K'
- Maxima
- Mai Shiranui
- Athena Asamiya
- Chae Lim
- Lien Neville
- Seth
- Duke
[edit] New to the Series as a normal Character
- Luise Meyrink
- Nagase
- Billy Kane
- Kula Diamond
- Ash Crimson: Only new in Regulation "A"
- Blue Mary: Only new in Regulation "A"
[edit] Hidden Characters
- Bonne Jenet
- Kim Kaphwan
- Ninon Beart
- Hyena (He was in the last game only in cut-scenes; this time, he's a hidden character).
- Richard Meyer
- Nightmare Geese
- Lilly Kane (Billy's Sister).
- Fiolina Germi (from the Metal Slug series)
- Hanzo Hattori
[edit] Alternate Hidden characters
- Kyo Kusanagi Classic (Kyo Kusanagi with a moveset from mostly from KOF94-95 in his clothes from the Orochi and NESTS saga.)
- Wild Wolf (Terry's Garou: Mark of the Wolves version.)
- Mr. Karate II (Based On Takuma Sakazaki)
- Armor Ralf (A faster Ralf than the normal one, and has stronger defense, but cannot block, Not in Regulation "A")
[edit] The Final Boss
- Jivatma-As Duke lost the match to Alba in the last Tournament, Jivatma runs this Tournament for Addes, but after the Tournament he takes Soiree with him.
[edit] The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Regulation "A"
It is scheduled for release in 2007 for the Taito Type-X2 arcade system. It is the first arcade release made for the KOF: MI series and has the inclusion of Ash Crimson and Blue Mary into its character roster. A remake of Maximum impact II but with the classic 3 on 3 game play from the 2D KOF series as well as new characters. Armor Ralf is removed in exchange for Ash Crimson.
SNK lead artist and producer, Falcoon has updated his blog with information on upcoming arcade KOF game, KOF Maximum Impact: Regulation A.
- At the moment, the game is 70% complete.
- Location Test is planned.
- The date and location will be announced shortly
- Location is likely to be somewhere in Tokyo.
- There are more secret characters not yet revealed, other than Ash and Mary.
- Returning characters are also adjusted, with the addition of new moves and desperation moves.
- The game balance is also being readjusted for arcade gaming.
- The development is having some setbacks due to "lack of talent".
- The development team is looking for part-time bug testers. One can apply for the position through website.
[edit] The King of Fighters: Another Day
The King of Fighters: Another Day is an animated series based on popular fighting game King of Fighters. It was produced by Production I.G, and revolves around the plot of KOF: Maximum Impact, along with some touches of the current storyline about Ash Crimson who will be a playable character in the upcoming arcade release KOF:Maximum Impact Regulation "A". The game will replace Armor Ralf with Ash.
[edit] External links
- KOF: Maximum Impact 2 at the official Japanese website of SNK Playmore
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