King of Fighters 2006 marking a return to 3D format after Maximum Impact. More accessible than 2D KOF entries while retaining iconic characters. An experimental entry seeking a new audience without fully satisfying competitive fans of the main line.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
North American edition by SNK Playmore released in 2006, the PS2 version of KOF Maximum Impact 2 distributed locally as "KOF 2006." Same 3D combat as Maximum Impact but renamed for the U.S. market to ease promotion. Roster, arenas and combo system identical to the international Maximum Impact 2.
King of Fighters 2006, 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
💾1,7 GB📅02/10/2007
Published by SNK Playmore
King of Fighters 2006, The (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is King of Fighters 2006, The still worth playing in 2026?
Known as Maximum Impact 2 and King of Fighters 2006 in the West, this SNK spin-off moves the saga into 3D combat, with three dimensional arenas, sidesteps and a roster gathering the series' stars as modelled characters. The faithfulness to the emblematic figures, the spectacle of the combos and the snappy staging appeal to fans. The 3D handling, less precise than the original 2D, divides purists. A good fighting game for fans of King of Fighters and spectacular 3D brawling.
