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« on: July 23, 2010, 10:41:45 AM »
I can fondly remember using Ryu in his orange gi, tearing ass all the way to Bison in Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers on my Sega Genesis. Felt good, man.
On the other hand, a friend of mine introduced me to King of Fighters when I was on a fighter kick and I've been hooked ever since.
From everything I've tried, SNK didn't really get it "right" until they got to King of Fighters 96. I tried the Art of Fighting games and a few Fatal Fury's.
Really, I'd have to say I prefer King of Fighters mechanics alot more than Street Fighters. The first time I played KoF.. 96 I think it was, I fell in love with Kyo instantly. One reason. His special combos. Chaining three QCF-P's felt so wonderful. I don't actually know when Capcom introduced something like that. I know Ryu had it in Street Fighter EX 1 or 2 with his hurricane kick. I know Juri has it in Street Fighter 4. Other than that, don't know. Also, the ability to run. No more moseying over to your opponent and getting nailed with a fireball for you troubles. My favorite tactic is a pure bum rush with someone like Terry Bogard or Kyo. It works wonderfully against Goenitz in 96.
Characters are also better in King of Fighters, too. A few characters might share a few moves or similarities, but it's not like Capcom when you have.. God damn, how many shoto clones? Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Dan, Sakura, Gouken, Sean.. I'm missing some, aren't I?
BUT.. Then SNK turns around and bites you in the balls. Mother of god, SNK Boss Syndrome. I have never been so frustrated then against some of these mother fuckers. Rugal, Zero, Igniz, Magaki. Those assfucks from Neo Geo Battle Coliseum. At least bosses like Final Bison in SFA3 and Bison in Street Fighter 2 were fair in their ass whippings. But a [tornado fang] like Magaki? Have you ever experienced Bullet Hell in a 2D fighter? You thought a Tiger Shot spamming Sagat is annoying? Go fight this mother [tornado fang]er.
Anything else? Um. Didn't mention Last Blade or Samurai Showdown or Garou, even more excellent SNK fighters. So yeah, I guess you could say I prefer SNK, the cruel mistress they are.