KOF 2000 on Dreamcast, pushing Strikers further and beefing up the roster. Snappy pacing, peppy presentation and rich tactical depth. Excellent versus.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
World fighters clash with their Strikers in this new King of Fighters edition for Dreamcast. Published by SNK, released in Japan in July 2001. Fighting game with teams and new character Zero, improved Striker system, distinct team endings. Japanese edition.
King of Fighters 2000, The review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Three-on-three team fighting finds a fearsome intensity here, boosted by the striker system that calls in an ally for backup in the heat of the action. The wealth of characters and the edge of the exchanges fuel endless replay value. Stylish, technical and furiously alive, a standout entry in the SNK saga for versus fans.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Juggling fighters and maniac strikers opens a fan of tactics that pushes you to refine your trio relentlessly. Every tense round demands its rematch, and unlocking the call combinations extends the session almost in spite of yourself. The engine has barely moved since the previous entry, but the richness of the team system keeps a tenacious hold on versus fans.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,58 GB📅05/07/2001
Published by SNK
King of Fighters 2000, The (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
KOF 2000 is the Japanese edition of SNK's fighter ported from Neo Geo to Dreamcast, exploiting the NAOMI hardware. Collector value comes from KOF's status in Japanese 2D fighting and from the progressive scarcity of SNK Dreamcast boxed pressings, a segment that ended with SNK's transition to Playmore.
Better with friends
A three-on-three team brawl where the striker system lets you call in a partner for backup at just the right instant. The competition lives as much in team-building as in timing, opening up devious strategies between players. Rich and dense, it asks for some investment but rewards regular rivals with matches of delicious tension.
Is King of Fighters 2000, The still worth playing in 2026?
Rich in nods and alternate fighters, KOF 2000 digs deeper into the Striker system through Maniac and Another Strikers. The pace runs nervous and the sheer amount of content impresses. Not every design choice has aged unanimously, yet this entry keeps a strong identity and remains a key step in the NESTS arc. On Dreamcast the conversion suffers a handful of slowdowns but stays playable and faithful to the arcade for collectors and seasoned players alike.
