The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood

Sometimes I miss Benimaru, but I think I'm over that now.


SNK still has it   June 7, 2004
I have been a fan of SNK since i got a NeoGeo. I loved the fighting games, and in particular, playig as Athena. Them Match of the Millenium came out, and SNK took on Capcom. I loved it. This is just another installment of King of Fighters games...and like most all of its predescesors, it is great.


Pretty good   January 6, 2004
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The deep fighting system that has become synonymous with the King of Fighters franchise is alive and well in The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood for the GBA. Among the 21 available characters, you'll find old favorites alongside three newcomers who are exclusive to this title. King of Fighters' classic three-on-three battles are the mainstay of this GBA version with a special story mode that lets you vie for the throne.
The character art and animation are fantastic, as are the detailed backgrounds. The effects for special attacks are similarly striking. Unfortunately, the soundscape doesn't follow suit and is actively annoying in places. Each character's unique fighting style offers special moves and combos, though some of them are unreasonably difficult to execute. When you get it right, though, the results are sufficiently devastating. A "Striker" command lets you call in a teammate to make a quick attack on your behalf, which can also make a huge impact on the outcome. Cancels are a piece of cake and can lead to counters that annihilate your opponent.
Due to the fast-paced action, the controls will leave you with aching hands and thumbs. It's especially noticeable if you play on the quadrangular GBA SP. Of course, this level of intensity means that there's a good game underway, and you'll want to keep at it despite the pain. It is a must have for KOF veterans on the go.


Big big BIG improvement over the last game!   December 22, 2003
Now this is a King of fighters Ex! It has better sound, ( I lower down my sound on the first game) Better graphics and much better art and ending!
This game has a feel of a true fighter. This time you use 3 fighters, Using the next fighter as a striker.
The menu's look pretty awesom!
The bosses are highly more difficult than that stupid 3 battle with geese( Which was easy) In this one you have to fight a young fellow that turns in to a crazy maniac and shoots things at you!
The endings are much better, First you see your team talking to the boss and it shows some nice art work. Peh, Better than that ending with your team mates standing there and saying stuff with no picture. the new characters are Sinobu, Reiji, Jun and Miu. You may find Miu alot like Kula Diamond and Sinobu like Goenitz... The graphics didn't change much but there a little better, It's a pocket size game so i won't expect it to be a
Matrimellee game or a street fighter game.
There are some new modes and a story mode.
Perfectly, This is the best fighter on GBA... It actually came from worse to best! King of fighters rocks again!
Pick this up, Don't get EX1... Get this. The newer the better ;-), Except 2-D, 2-D will always be my favorite.


A small size game, Of Butt kicking action!   December 22, 2003
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I'd give this 5 stars because this game is TIGHT! A special sequal to kof EX 1. With a 3 on 3 battle, With charecters from Kof 2000. This game includes 7 teams and 21 charecters, With a story mode, And a VS mode to compete with your friends( Or your rival). There's a judging system that will rate your skills.With charecters named, Moe,Terry from the legendary Fatal fury, Charecter from art of fighting series and much much more! And a new charecter named Miu.
The graphics are highly smooth and great for a small vdo game.
Better than street fighter!
To rent or to buy: Rent it first to see what you think, But i'd buy it!