King of Fighters 2001, the last SNK entry before the company's bankruptcy. The Strikers Tactical Order system is modified. Nostalgic and historically significant for franchise fans, even if gameplay is slightly below the series' best entries.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
The fourth and final entry in the NESTS Saga branch, released in arcades in 2001 and ported to PS2 in 2003 (Japan, US, Korea). The roster grows to 44 characters and the Striker (assist) formula reaches its peak with four customizable slots. A lukewarm arcade reception, but a cult favorite among purists.
King of Fighters 2001, The review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,3 GB📅23/10/2003
Published by SNK
King of Fighters 2001, The (PS2) price, value & rarity
The Korean version of The King of Fighters 2001, the last entry of the NESTS saga, where the Strikers formula peaks with a roster raised to forty-four characters. The Korean port of this arc-closing entry stays less widespread than the other editions, making it a target for fans wanting to close out the NESTS branch. Desirability rests on this end-of-cycle status and on the scarcity of the local run.
