KOF EX2: Howling Blood

Game Details:

As a sequel to the previous work "Neo Blood", "Howling Blood" has significant improvements in character lineup, plot performance, and system mechanics. The game has more than 20 available characters, including popular characters such as Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, and Mai Shiranui, and also adds characters originally created by Marvelous, such as Alba Meira and Soiree Arcana.

In terms of the combat system, the game retains the classic three-person team setting, the power gauge system, and super special moves, while strengthening the combo system and character balance. It still achieves excellent impact and smooth operation experience under the limitations of the GBA platform.

The plot of this game is independent of the orthodox KOF timeline, telling the story of the conflict surrounding the "evil organization factor" and mysterious fighters, emphasizing character growth and destiny conflict. The story mode is also more in-depth and animated than the previous work.

Editor's Recommendation:

On handheld platforms, fighting games are often limited by operation and display capabilities, but "KOF EX2" is a representative work that breaks the limits. Compared with the previous work, this game has more refined graphics, smoother character movements, and cooler special move effects. Not only that, the original story and characters make this work unique in the KOF series, and even old fans can get a brand new experience.

The operation is simple and easy to use, but the combo system is also deep enough, suitable for all types of players to try. Whether you are a loyal KOF fan or a fighting game novice who is new to the game, you can find fun and challenges in "Howling Blood".

Game Guide:

I. Recommended Team Combinations

• Kyo Kusanagi + Mai Shiranui + Terry: A classic team combining output and defense, suitable for beginners.
• Alba + Iori Yagami + Ramon: An offensive combination, suitable for players who like combos and oppressive gameplay.
• Hidden characters such as Soiree have powerful super special moves, but need to complete specific conditions in the story mode to unlock.

II. Core Combat Skills

• Power Gauge Usage: Rationally allocating the power gauge can release MAX super special moves and instantly reverse the situation. It is recommended to save the power gauge to the third person to use as a finisher.
• Rhythm Control: On the GBA platform, the frame rate is limited, and rhythm control is more critical. It is recommended to practice the "light attack start + special move finish" combination.
• Counterattack Mechanism: Use "short dodge" to evade attacks and then counterattack, which can disrupt the opponent's rhythm.

III. Hidden Elements and Plot Tips

• Clearing different difficulties can unlock easter egg images and character dialogue changes.
• The "character relationship value" affects the plot ending and team ending voiceovers. Trying different character combinations can trigger hidden dialogues.
• Alba and Soiree have opposing backgrounds, and there will be special pre-battle performances in two-person teams.

IV. Examples of Technical Combos (Kyo Kusanagi)

• Standing Light Punch → Crouching Light Kick → Forward + Light Punch (combo) → 100 Shiki: Oniyaki
• Crouching Back Punch → Oniyaki → MAX Power Gauge → Orochinagi (Super Special Move)

The above combos are practical and suitable for practicing rhythm and output burst.