NBC Featured series
7 May 2005
A page from the AW-NET website, as the Wayback Machine saved it on 7 May 2005.
Page text in English
Machine translation of the saved page, so expect rough phrasing. The Japanese original is below it.
KOF is a big event every year where many SNK characters appear. In addition to its dramatic story, it continues to enjoy immense popularity due to its characters, including Kyo Kusanagi.
A sword play from the end of the Edo period drawn with a smart sense that sets it apart from traditional fighting games. Coupled with the speedy battle system, it felt as exhilarating as a boy's manga.
A shining monument in the history of fighting games. The overwhelmingly charming characters have not faded even after more than 10 years. The stories created by the characters that appear can truly be called "legendary."
A new story depicting the world 10 years after "Fatal Fury." It gained great popularity due to its fast-paced battles and the charm of its characters, which rival those that have become legends.
An unconventional setting in which "heroes from all over the world compete to be the strongest in the world," and super unique characters that go beyond that. It is a memorable work with many shocking special moves.
Full of innovative and exciting systems, such as the "Gangan Special Move" that allows you to defeat your opponent with one blow, and a system that deals damage to various parts of the body. He can be said to be a pioneer of competitive fighting on the field.
A tense feeling where you can be slashed in the blink of an eye. The Samurai Spirits series is the pioneer and pinnacle of weapon fighting. It is a monumental work whose influence on subsequent generations is immeasurable.
Original Japanese text
KOFは、数々のSNKキャラクター達が登場する毎年の大イベントだ。ドラマチックなストーリーに加え、草薙京をはじめとするキャラクターにより、現在も絶大な人気を誇っている。
従来の格闘ゲームと一線を画す、スマートなセンスで描かれた幕末剣劇。スピーディな対戦システムも相まって、少年漫画のような爽快さを感じさせた。
格闘ゲーム史上に輝く金字塔。圧倒的なまでに魅力のあるキャラクターは、10年を越えなお色褪せない。登場キャラクターが作り出した物語は、まさしく“伝説”といえるだろう。
「餓狼伝説」の10年後の世界を描いた、新機軸の物語。テンポのいい対戦と、伝説となった者たちに勝るとも劣らないキャラクターの魅力で、大いに人気を博した。
「古今東西の英雄が世界最強を競う」という破天荒な設定、それを上回る超個性的なキャラクター達。衝撃的な数々の必殺技と共に、強く記憶に残る作品だ。
一撃で相手を倒せる「ガンガン必殺技」や、体の各部位にダメージを与えるシステムなど、斬新で痛快なシステムが満載。フィールド上で戦う対戦格闘のパイオニアとも言える。
瞬きひとつの隙で、斬られて終わる緊張感。武器格闘の先駆けであり、最高峰であるサムライスピリッツシリーズ。後発への影響は計り知れない記念碑的作品だ。