Sega Dreamcast · Fighting
The King of Fighters 2001
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | Eolith |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | The King of Fighters |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by SNK and published by Eolith, The King of Fighters 2001 arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a fighting game.
Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the The King of Fighters series; on the Dreamcast you can also try The King of Fighters 2000, 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 FAQ
Who made The King of Fighters 2001?
It was developed by SNK and published by Eolith.
How long does The King of Fighters 2001 take to play?
As a fighting game, The King of Fighters 2001 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.
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