The King of Fighters 2000 Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Fighting

The King of Fighters 2000

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreFighting
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesThe King of Fighters
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by SNK, The King of Fighters 2000 arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a fighting game.

Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the The King of Fighters series; on the Dreamcast you can also try The King of Fighters 2001, The King of Fighters '99 and The King of Fighters '98. The series also appears on other systems with The King of Fighters '96 (PS1) and The King of Fighters '99 (PS1). SNK also made Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Cool Cool Toon and The Last Blade for the Dreamcast.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing The King of Fighters 2000 is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

The King of Fighters 2000 gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

The King of Fighters 2000 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

The King of Fighters 2000 FAQ

Who made The King of Fighters 2000?

It was developed by SNK.

How long does The King of Fighters 2000 take to play?

As a fighting game, The King of Fighters 2000 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The King of Fighters 2000 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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