The King of Fighters 2001
The eighth main installment introduces the controversial 'Striker Match' system with adjustable team ratios (4v0 to 1v3). Features the NESTS cartel as final antagonists and debuts characters like Angel and K9999 with experimental gameplay mechanics.
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About This Retro Game
Radical departure from series norms with flexible team composition allowing up to 4 fighters or 3 strikers per team.
Final chapter of the NESTS saga featuring Zero Clone as final boss with screen-filling special attacks and multiple forms.
First KOF developed by Eolith during SNK's bankruptcy, showcasing uneven sprite quality but ambitious system changes.
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