I've heard different things at different times. I'd appreciate your opinions. 
The King of Fighters 99-2002
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I'm sorry. I assumed that '99 Dream Match and KOF 99 were the same thing. :sigh
If you have any other recommendations, feel free to make them. To be honest, I made this topic a poll mainly because I really like polls. They're just fun.
To clarify my situation: I have 0 SNK fighters. I plan on buying 1. I'd like to know which one is generally considered the best on Dreamcast.
If you have any other recommendations, feel free to make them. To be honest, I made this topic a poll mainly because I really like polls. They're just fun.
To clarify my situation: I have 0 SNK fighters. I plan on buying 1. I'd like to know which one is generally considered the best on Dreamcast.
Garou - Mark of the Wolves is pretty mediocre. It looks nice, but it has a mediocre system.
Gekka no Kenshi 2 is a very nice game overall, but most King of Fighters games are better.
If you want to get a SNK fighting game for Dreamcast, get King of Fighters 98, one of best King of Fighters game ever created. 2001 was terrible in terms of music and backgrounds, but the system is really unique, it is all about gameplay with this release.
Gekka no Kenshi 2 is a very nice game overall, but most King of Fighters games are better.
If you want to get a SNK fighting game for Dreamcast, get King of Fighters 98, one of best King of Fighters game ever created. 2001 was terrible in terms of music and backgrounds, but the system is really unique, it is all about gameplay with this release.
Pearl Jammzz
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Samurai Showdown has been a fave ever since I was a young lad on the genny.
I voted for '99 but I really meant '98, as it's titled '99 on the DC.
Stay away from KOF2000, it's a good game, but the controls on the DC rev are pretty stiff.
I would recommend '98 or '02 in that order, although as Des-ROW pointed out, the gameplay in 2k1 is very good.
I have to agree with Racket about MOTW however, it is an excellent game. It's very combo-friendly and the Just Defend system (although it pales in comparison to SF3's parry system) adds a lot of depth, as do TOP mode and dodge attacks.
EDIT: Oh yeah, and if you get LB2 make sure it's the JPN release, as the USA version lacks blood. Call me shallow, but you gotta have some blood in a game like this.
Stay away from KOF2000, it's a good game, but the controls on the DC rev are pretty stiff.
I would recommend '98 or '02 in that order, although as Des-ROW pointed out, the gameplay in 2k1 is very good.
I have to agree with Racket about MOTW however, it is an excellent game. It's very combo-friendly and the Just Defend system (although it pales in comparison to SF3's parry system) adds a lot of depth, as do TOP mode and dodge attacks.
EDIT: Oh yeah, and if you get LB2 make sure it's the JPN release, as the USA version lacks blood. Call me shallow, but you gotta have some blood in a game like this.
I like the soundtrack / sound effects & graphics in Garou better. I also prefer Garou's character design, as it's more consisent - some of the 3rd strike characters feel a bit tacked on. But the thing that sets it apart for me is that Garou just seems to flow a lot better, although I still enjoy 3s mightily.
I admit the animation in 3S is a little bit better (on some characters, not all). But I just like the backgrounds and character style in Garou better from an artistic (not technical) standpoint. Also, the soundtrack really kicks ass, especially the BGM for Rock, Terry, and Kevin. The options menu song on the DC version is also awesome.
