Explaining EVERY Striker in KOF 2000 - KOF Lore

[@edgelord8337]

The fact that sometimes they just made new Sprites for characters that you would see for about a few seconds just shows the amount of dedication and care these games have

[@Snakenoman]

your correct brother kof 98 also was a masterpiece playing alternat versions of the characters with different moves

[@jaderabbit898]

SNK knew they were going to be bankrupt anyway, so they decided to go out with a bang.

[@James-oj6ru]

For some reason, right after escaping bankruptcy, _THEY GONE AWOL_ and pushed the Neo geo system to its limit with SVC: Chaos (it has a full manga), 03, 02 UM, XI, Neo Geo Coliseum and then XII-XIII in the span of 7 years....

[@strifer2781]

@@James-oj6ru I get what you’re trying to say but 2003 was the only one their made using the neo geo system

[@James-oj6ru]

Oh right... I forgot to mention that @@strifer2781...... and SVC: Chaos

[@otohimeslegacy7251]

SNK is really missing out by not doing the smart Chang/cool Choi beat em up

[@jjenk911]

I concur. ShoryuGame, get on that!

[@isaiahhellems7901]

I would be down for a smaller studio to do a game where Change and Choi are dreaming and the whole game is their dream where they are Smart Change and Cool Choi. Sort of like how the whole KOF 98 Dream Match tournament was just Shingo's dream.

[@KageNoTenshi]

Stage in the jail they were send to?

[@ralfxephon1]

@@isaiahhellems7901 Kof '98 is just a dream of Shingo ???

[@mingyaowu7720]

For me the shingo. Very practical and fun striker.

[@iqielokie6649]

I totally did not expect this video at all, BUT IT'S EPIC!!!

[@tammid8423]

Bubsy 3D is a good game kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaC8q5mph7FjedE

[@joelmarforicaraveo4523]

damn right ...mr. shoryugame is really a legend,!!! very nice effort

[@iqielokie6649]

@@joelmarforicaraveo4523 I'm glad someone agreed! 👍

[@joelmarforicaraveo4523]

@@iqielokie6649 shoryugame is an under rated channel i hope he gets more likes and subscribers

[@iqielokie6649]

@@joelmarforicaraveo4523 I AGREE!

[@o_oro-q1k]

"Smart Chang" and "Cool Choi" had me dying.

[@MilenAnessar]

It was a clever way for them to include more characters or even show us some of the earlier concept for characters or alternatives without having to make them full characters, and the touch of dead characters lore-wise just disappear instead of leaving the screen by jumping as well. Fun fact : When Syo attacks he said "This fist of mine is burning red !!" possibly a nod to G Gundam's Domon Kasshu, considering G Gundam aired in Japan in year 1994 the year that the first KOF game came out he might have some influence.

[@utfan971]

In the context of dead characters disappearing instead of leaving the screen normally, it's interesting how Rugal is an exception from this rule. He's dead, but leaves the screen via jumping.

[@metal42]

​@@utfan971Clone rugal

[@alinobunaga]

When i was a kid i always wondered who are the strikers? Some i recognize and some i didnt. Glad you made this vid,bro!!!

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juanca2567]

@@ShoryuGame As for why Chris was a striker for Whip, I think it suits her, as Chris looks innocent behind his wicked demeanor while Whip was also hiding her intentions from her own teammates. Plus both of their attacks are fast, multi hit, colored blue, and can cover the screen fast.

[@Sin606]

Fio(lina) Germi & Lili Kane appears in the Maximum Impact series as unlockable characters and Gai Tendo appears in KoF 11 as an unlockable character on the PS2 version. This was a pretty entertaining video.

[@blaze6477]

Probably my favourite thing about KOF 2000. This is why this is my favourite striker system.

[@LucasOliveira-rc2jf]

Choi's alternative version is called Cool Choi, Cool is read like "Kuru" in Japanese, so the reference is even bigger, as he not only readjusts his glasses in the same way as captain Kuro (from One Piece) but also has the "same" name.

[@ShoryuGame]

I totally missed the "cool" bit. That's so neat!

[@wa964]

this comment should be highlighted

[@rafikhankhadem6657]

nice touch but what if it could also mean about Freddy Krueger?

[@LucasOliveira-rc2jf]

@@rafikhankhadem6657 Freddy Krueger is Choi's original inspiration, that's why he has the striped shirt. So I think that he always will reference to Krueger somehow, but in this case the glasses' reajusment was a clear reference to Kuro.

[@Ury3L]

Kuru also kind of sounds like Kruger, the straw hat, the striped shirt plus the iconic bladed gloves... I mean you can't get more closer with the Freddy references or you'd be steping into copyright territory lol...

[@mushfiqurrahman2515]

A video I definitely was not expecting but hugely appreciate it.

[@ShoryuGame]

I appreciate that

[@juanca2567]

@@ShoryuGame In KOF sky stage, when battling Rugal with Kula, Rugal mentions being interested with NESTS technology and was in contact. Why not give the spin-off a try? There are almost no English footage of Sky Stage play throughs and none for 2 players.

[@meganinten0078]

25:36 About Kang Baedal... He is also a cameo in one of the stages of vanilla KOF 2002 Also, he is based on Han Baedal, the main protagonist of Fight Fever, a 1994 arcade game for the NEO GEO, made by a korean company called VICCOM Speaking of Fight Fever, there is a character called Kim Hoon. Him, Jhun Hoon (KOF) and Jae Hoon (Garou MOW)'s names are based on Kim Jae Hoon, the son of the real Kim Kaphwan (VICCOM's founder) The real Kim Kaphwan is the reason why we got the taekwondo fighter from Fatal Fury 2 VICCOM and the original SNK had a close relationship. Fun fact In the "ALL ABOUT THE-KING-OF-FIGHTERS'94" section of the Korean Broadcasting Corporation's "KOF 95 Predictions," a team composed by Kim Hoon, Han Baedal, and Master Taekuk (characters from Fight Fever) were nominated as "Team Kim'95," but of course it didn't happen. Such a shame.

[@migsmigs2425]

G. Mantle's rose attack is a homage of Tuxedo Mask's (Sailor Moon). Overall, quality content. Keep this up, dude!

[@abeconar]

My favorite striker in 2000 is Chizuru. I was so happy to see her. That dystopian future beat’em up with Chang and Choi as our beloved heroes is just too perfect

[@janlehur4820]

I've been a KOF Fan for so long but this is the first time I've seen some of the strikers in this Video. Good job!

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nintendolife25]

About that alternative K’ theory, Shoryugaming, could it be possible it’s kinda like Kula where his hair changes when he uses his powers? Strikers definitely looks like a one of a kind mechanic in KOF and the fact SNK are willing to use some of their more obscure characters or designs, shows how much they appreciate their history, which is awesome. I didn’t even know the Psycho Soldier team have a panda. Well done with the video!

[@YkebazFiles]

Well genetic engineering can sometimes cause some form of mutation, alteration or side effect on the test subjects. As for K' and Kula's its their hair color changing.

[@duncan3998]

It's stupid and boogus actually since K's white hair was the same when he was a kid before being abducted by NESTS.

[@BazZx]

nah, the Other K' Is just his first concept art that was made for him

[@omegarugal9283]

the dna infussing did turned K's hair white, why? i dont know, i didnt invent the dna infussing process...

[@sukmykrok3388]

"There was that time I shot Chris in the face with Whip, but that isn't cannon..." ...no, it was a Desert Eagle, lol!

[@lucassmith4137]

It's the character, not the weapon.

[@Herobrine100x]

​@@lucassmith4137r/whoooosh

[@RMwashere]

So this is the origin of all of those Mugen characters…

[@qqquasar]

One thing to note, you can actually use Joe as a striker to hit knocked down opponents, and this has the potential to create infinites. Try putting it as striker for Clark, then summon Joe after hitting your opponent down on the ground from a backbreaker or any command grab.

[@mugsofmirth8101]

What are infinities?

[@killertherealone1691]

This video was great, i didn't know how much stuff the strikers had in 2000 thats crazy Also that Terry fact is insane i can't even think of Terry going out like that, let alone him being absent in a KOF game

[@unaffected2]

Damn dude that’s one of the best videos I’ve ever seen in kof, only this channel can make this a thing

[@meganinten0078]

I think the *Items* in SNK Heroines feel like the spiritual successor of the Stryker System. I like the Items and how these are random to not being broken. I especially like the *SP Item* This item results in a special action based on your *Supporter character* Every character has a different action or effect. Examples, Kula's SP Item can freeze the opponent. Zarina's SP Item can heal. Yuri's SP Item give you a boost of power for a brief time. Mui Mui's SP Item give you a shield who can damage the oponent in contact. Etc. The gameplay of SNK Heroines was great. It is a shame the game is underrated

[@sonofaglitch7549]

Correct me if I'm wrong But this game looks like a tag fighter (which means characters can swap between each other during the fight)

[@meganinten0078]

​@@sonofaglitch7549 yes. It is a tag team game

[@davidosclay852]

FUN FACTS! Another Benimaru first appears in KOF Kyo Story psx japan only. I think in chapter 4 when Kyo going to find Benimaru and invited him from the KOF 97. In the street we can find Another Benimaru playing guitar.

[@acchitwood]

learning that smart chang and cool choi exist has drastically improved my life

[@sonicmaru54]

This video is very helpful as I been trying to study on the strikers for awhile but other site wasn't doing it so this video is a godsend for me. Thank you so much for helping fighting game creators or researchers like myself and making movelist making for easier.

[@iqielokie6649]

Fun fact : 1. G-Mantle is the main voice system actor in SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy! 2. Nakoruru is actually introduced in The King of Fighters 95 as a playable character, *ONLY IN THE GAMEBOY VERSION OF KOF 95*

[@ShoryuGame]

I didn't know that. Cool!

[@iqielokie6649]

@@ShoryuGame Thanks! Now that I think about it, the fact that Nakoruru is introduced in the first ever saga in kof, she'll probably be CANON, considering that she is actually planned to be in KOF 95 with Haohmaru and Galford. 😁👍

[@meganinten0078]

Golly. I didn't know G-Mantle was the main voice system actor in SNK Heroines. I like that game. The Items in that game feel like the spiritual succesor of the Stryker System. Especially the SP Item.

[@iqielokie6649]

@@ShoryuGame hey SyoryuGame! My next idea for your next video is SNK Gal Fighters & SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy story explained. Since SNK Heroines Tag Team is Canon after kof 14.

[@thestardustgamer296]

@@ShoryuGame Yep Nakoruru is the hardest character to unlock in the gameboy version of KOF 95

[@jetstreamdefalpha5411]

2000 is my favorite because of the many MANY strikers, I remember staying up late trying to come up with different mux-ups , but I still could never defeat my older brother

[@raphaelfp]

This is something I've always looked up for and never found such a comprehensive guide. I remember by the time 2000 was released everyone in the arcade I used to go would know the code for Another Iori, the most requested striker. Great job!

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mjwara]

This is the game that gave us that awesome design that came with Another Iori (which happens to be my favourite look for Iori) and that drip has totally amplified for KOF XV!

[@NeoNassim]

BEST VIDEO YOU EVER MADE cuz of the originality and how much informative it is, ialways wondered what was some of the backstory behind all these strikers and you answered all my questions thanks

[@ShoryuGame]

And thank you too for the nice comment!

[@andrealves3104]

As far as I remember it, Joe is probably the most OP (and the most used) striker. He is one of the only that can hit opponents while still in the ground, which can easily led up to chain link combos/infinites. Also, Another Iori was a very popular striker in my region. Great video!

[@rochbayidoga1646]

Honestly I don't have any problem with your videos being too long. In fact I even want them to be as such because seriously when I start watching your videos I never want them to end so soon 😆

[@ShoryuGame]

How nice of you say that. Thank you very much!

[@neogeogangsta1135]

Damn dude! Great video!!! I can imagine it took a while to make and I REALLY like how each team as their theme subtlety playing in the background!

[@rsin207]

Awesome video, friend. You're getting more and more creative, I love seeing your love for SNK. I'm pretty sure you'll get the support you deserve one day 🔥

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you very much!

[@isaiahhellems7901]

What a cool video to do. You can tell Shoryu really likes this stuff cause he sounds like he is having fun while doing it. That's why I watch you my guy. Keep it up. P.S. if you are thinking of your next video idea I would like to throw Duck King as a potential idea. One of Terry's oldest friends and just a cool dude in general.

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

[@feehn3071]

You do realize that that "cool chang" "smart choi" idea versus an evil kim would be a damn cool fan game? I mean is not like SNK would ever do something like that, so honestly let's take this silly yet absurdely charming idea and make it real

[@inkwarsandroid3963]

Chang & Choi 4 Life!!!

[@youngrizziepoppin9225]

16:21 I've been trying to find out why that ending was so dark for years

[@cuiff62]

1-The subject is great, everything's illustrated perfectly 2-You know how to show some love to SNK 3-The video's too short 😉 4-Only 36,3k subscribers? 5-Thanks again for your great work 👍👍🏆🏆

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you too for the support!

[@juanca2567]

@@ShoryuGame You forgot a reference. Krauser is Mai’s maniac striker because both are from Fatal Fury 2.

[@theivace9705]

Getting silver hair and tan skin as a result of mutations is a common trope in anime. That's why I believe the K' theory.

[@saeedalshaikh3799]

I never knew that the ps2 version kof 2000 has this many stages from from every snk game.

[@saeedalshaikh3799]

@Is Isis I'm not sure about the dreamcast, but in the ps2 version the stages only appears in training mode with the right strickers , the stages don't appear in single player mode.

[@DanialStreetFighter]

I always used to wonder who these other strikers are in KOF 2000 thanks to you now I know everything about them so a big thank you for the hard work that you put into this video.

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad I could help!

[@joseurbina3835]

17:42 Yeah, I've heard about the "G-Mantle" who was once SNK's Mascot from the Neo-Geo Console Era, it's true that he Faded away into Obscurity (although he was a Dark Silhouette in SNK Heroines) when Terry Bogard is now the Mario and Sonic level of SNK's Company, But I do love the Fact that "G-Mantle" is based on *"V"* who was the Main Character of *"V for Vendetta."* (The Graphic Novel for "V for Vendetta" published by DC Comics that started in 1982, while the Film Adaptation with the same Name came in 2005)

[@meganinten0078]

I didn't know about that. Thanks for the info. I wish you a good week bro

[@CobraTWashington]

This is a GREAT video!! I wasn't expecting such a cool deep dive and had no idea where a lot of these were from. Clearly Neo and Geo need to be in KOF15 now.

[@Mattos77]

I think the connection between Krauser and Mai is that they both debutted in fatal fury 2

[@rubystar90]

In the comic series King of fighters 2001 it's stated that Chang and Choi were known as cool guys in the underworld. One as a butcher by day and hitman by night (Choi) and the other as a cunning professional thief (Chang). And their drawing is almost identical as their sprite XD

[@JmTKokish]

Even though I already read every fact about kof2000's strikers, the explanation still makes me finish the video. Good watch. Subscribed.

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrsam-jn8cw]

quiz daisousasen was one of the greatest childhood games i ever played. the countdown that they do is from their game where you are asked a question and the opponent holds his hand up counting down from 5 and if dont answer after the countdown you lose a health

[@meganinten0078]

If Terry had died, Andy most likely would have been the leader of the Fatal Fury Team in KOF 2000, with Joe, Mai and Blue Mary as the teammates. The Women Team would have been composed by Yuri, Kasumi, Hinako and Xiangfei that year.

[@davidtorres5500]

Excellent video. Geese, Billy, Yamazaki and Duck are the coolest alternative team in this game.👍

[@meganinten0078]

Yep. Por cierto, no sabia que Terry originalmente iba a morir en el ending de KOF 99 😮 Creo que si Terry no hubiera estado en KOF 2000, Andy hubiera sido el lider del Fatal Fury Team con Joe, Mai y Mary. Mientras que Xiangfei se hubiera quedado en el Women Team de ese año.

[@davidtorres5500]

@@meganinten0078 Hubiera sido un gran error por parte de SNK. Garou no hubiera sido lo mismo y ve ahora, qué impacto ha vuelto a tener el personaje.

[@meganinten0078]

@@davidtorres5500 Cierto. Talvez la SNK original no queria poner a Terry en la 2000 pero sorprendernos en el ending de esa entrega de que el habia fingido su muerte todo este tiempo (algo similar al final original de la 2000 donde Mary encuentra a Terry) y que se habia ido de parrandas, digo investigar sobre NESTS (lol) porque recuerdo que en el final del KOF99 Terry solo se quedo parado como que hubiera planeado algo. Es solo mi teoria

[@PedroPauloMota]

I had a blast watching this and it brings me back! 2k will forever be special to me and I see it as a masterpiece. The art, music (AST versions) and overall presentation give this game such a great vibe. It's the peak of that SNK outstanding quality from back in the day.

[@robertdanker6193]

I really appreciate your time and effort to make this video, I really enjoyed it!!😁👍👍👍

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@meganinten0078]

To be honest, I prefer the Stryker System in KOF 2001 because it is more useful in my opinion. Choosing from 1 to 3 strykers was a great idea and you can call 3 of them at the same time allowing for great combos. It is the definition of high risk high reward. Xiangfei, Angel, Mai, Seth, Ralf are my favorites strykers in 2001 Although I have to admit it was a nice detail putting characters from various SNK media as strykers in KOF 2000

[@Nhan6241]

The guy who created Stryker System for KoF 99, 2000: Wanna put some cameos?

[@meganinten0078]

@@Nhan6241 Ha! Probably. After all 2000 is the last KOF game made by the original SNK so they wanted to end the series with a love letter to their fans

[@izzadk86]

I'm maybe wrong about this since it's been a long time ago, but I think the reason why Rugal is the alternate striker for Kula is IIRC in the KOF comics (KOF 2002 arc), to counter Kyo's & Iori's flame power, Rugal kidnapped Kula and absorbed her ice power

[@DonShotta24]

It’s been confirmed that Kaede is in fact the ancestor of the Sakazaki clan. This was YEARS ago and ill try to find it

[@thunderlightning1980]

Is that true?!!!

[@madil2259]

Interesting

[@rsin207]

Any proof?

[@DonShotta24]

@@rsin207 I’ll try and find it this weekend. I read this a long time ago

[@mitchnissen7175]

Great video! You inspired me to play my PS2 copy of KOF 2000!

[@ShoryuGame]

Have fun!

[@SMAXZO]

I like to joke that Shingo managed to get Kyoko because they're both members of the "Kyo Kusanagi Fan Club". Just friends of course...we all know it's Shingo and Kasumi Todoh that's the item* *Note that this is a joke based on how both of them showed up together in the background of one stage.

[@jaylazer1235]

Couldn't see any comments mention this but at @20:57 I noticed Bao's health go up after Kensou ate his food. Maybe that was part of the striker ability but I'm not positive.

[@keinsylvan2063]

Maybe it was decided that Krauser was Mai's maniac striker was also that both made their first appearance in Fatal Fury 2

[@ronplays]

Good to see new uploads from you brother. Thank you so much!

[@ilovekatsumi]

Always wondered who baedal was the most, now makes sense. tysm for the video btw, really helpful. i also learnt which strikers to use w/ combos in video

[@MentalLiberation]

It's videos like this that make me a huge fan or at least a new fan of your channel. Keep it up my friend.

[@ShoryuGame]

Wow, thanks

[@MentalLiberation]

@@ShoryuGame you're welcome. I love in-depth looks and various facts about video games that I love. The more obscure and unknown, the better. You know how long I was waiting to find a video talking about the lore of King of fighters? You're a lifesaver

[@no64256]

I've never been all that into KoF and whatnot, but goddamn I love all the fan service SNK put into their game. (Especially the Metal Slug cameos) Also, I really appreciate that you made subtitles for this video, especially one that's this long

[@ViktorVaughn270]

I love the set up for this video LOVE IT. If you were to make another long video like this I’ll still like and love it. KEEP UP THE GOOD STUFF MY MAN

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks a lot!

[@anhgau2007]

KOF 2000 was my first game and still one of my favs in the series!

[@SMAXZO]

Though Billy should've been Joe's Striker...since you know, Joe Higashi is seeing Billy's sister, Lilly.

[@omegarugal9283]

did you know that in fatal fury canon, Joe is considered a pervert? in thailand child prostitution is rampant, and joe began dating lilly while she was minor dark reference

[@KenMasters.]

@@omegarugal9283 I thought Joe Higashi was the Japanese guy and Hwa Jai is the Thai guy? Shouldn't Hwa Jai be the one to creep on Billy's sister, or did SNK used Joe instead as a lazy replacement because they didn't know what to do with Hwa Jai?

[@ShadowMoon878]

@@KenMasters. Joe is half Thai. So yeah, he is a child diddler

[@alkabeer5amis]

Someone tell SNK that the Fans are demanding a Chang/cool Choi Spin-off

[@duncan3998]

And someone should tell SNK to bring back the USA Sports team.

[@KareemHillJr]

No the FUCK we aren't.

[@jamessimmons3921]

@@KareemHillJr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BaconBotVbeta]

i may know about krauser the x-shaped scar on his forehead was given to him by terry and andy's adopted father, jeff bogard and mai's grandfather, hanzo shiranui. since terry and andy were preoccupied with the american sports team, the next best person was probably mai.

[@BahamutLord888]

For me, KoF 2000 is the best kof series and the lastest of the original SNK product. I like the striker system and lots of variation and mix up in this game. For fun match, I use random all the times and didn't switch any of my character's order. I like Seth for defensive striker or Joe for offensive striker. Keep making the Video, and I always watch your video

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks for the support!

[@helsiclife]

This was very interesting and well researched! thanks!

[@strifer2781]

I think the reason people would think k’ hair colour change is from kyo’s dna is because kula’s hair colour changed whenever she uses her ice powers and because k’ fire is always on his hair is always white

[@gatorssbm]

Gotta love the KoF 2000 ost that really makes the video that much better

[@FewRxi]

You forgot to mention many strikers that changes their striker attack depending on the range they are to the enemy when they're summoned, for example saisyu does a uppercut if he's close to the enemy, same applies to K' he does crowbite when he's close to the enemy.

[@Snoop11221]

😮: You’re playing the PS2 version of this game this explains all these extra strikers. I have the Dreamcast🌀 version and didn’t recall all of these strikers.

[@codybaier]

I believe Krauser is Mai's striker because both debuted in Fatal Fury 2, and Rugal is Kula's striker because Kula was a boss character of sorts in 2000.

[@yoshiboy314]

For kensou if he doesn't attack the opponent and eats the dumpling it actually heals you

[@azureawe]

the double haou shoukouken with takuma and any other AoF team member is my most favorite part

[@jaipii1285]

I am using YT for a long time now and SUB to more then 85+ channels but i never said to any youtuber till now that Shoryu is very very underrated youtuber and need much much more subscribers. Awesome video SG one of your best video beside Metal slug one IMO. Keep up the awesome work so we can admire your hard work.

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you so much. That was very kind of you!

[@jaipii1285]

@@ShoryuGame You are most welcome. You deserved it.

[@nitemare1004]

wow i had no idea there were so many other characters in this game as strikers. thank you for covering them all

[@GermanEmmanuel]

Cool Choi and Alternative Iori version are my favorite, Cool Choi has great potential to be a playable character, his movements could be a mixture of those of Wolverine (Marvel vs Capcom 3) and Oswald (KOF XI, XIV)

[@HoodyT1991]

That Robert wearing a pink Dan type outfit and stealing his taunt is a get back at a get back. 👏 Applause.

[@jamessimmons3921]

Yup, it all started back in 95 with street fighter alpha 1. All because of that joke is the sole reason why SNK vs Capcom exist. Thank you capcom for making dreams a reality.

[@HoodyT1991]

@@jamessimmons3921 They should make a 3D Capcom Vs Snk game like they did Marvel Vs Capcom 3.

[@ridge_9580]

Man Shoryu, thanks again for the amazing video! I really like the longer content!

[@ShoryuGame]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nobudobu5444]

If Terry was supposed to be absent or suppose to die at the end of KOF 99, I guess that will change the team and Andy would be the leader of the team to take over Terry's place, Joe will remain in the same team and Mai or Mary would be the third member in the Fatal Fury Team. (I know it's not canon but this is just a "what-if" thing) The fact that Lily Kane and Fio appear as Strikers, they were also playable later in Maximum Impact too. (they also appear as Cameos in Later KOF Games). Cosplayer Kyoko did appear as a Cameo in KOF XIII alongside with Shingo. The Fact that Another Benimaru has his hair down but that's not the only one that his hair's down but in CVS he does has his hair down one of his intros. Cool Choi and Smart Chang looked like if they decided to change their lives as Normal people but they continue to fight in the tournament. When Duck King appears as a Striker in 2000, he did later appear as a playable character in KOF XI That's not the only thing that Candy appears as a Kula's striker but she also appears as Kula's HDSM alongside with Diana and Foxy. Fun Fact (s): - Clone Zero has a move that looks like if he was "Farting" called "Zero Fart" which is a reference to General Han from Hokuto no Ken because SNK probably made a joke about it. (And by the look at his face, he does look like General Han) - Hinako's voice actress was also voiced none other than Kawasumi Ayako, she also voices many versions of Sabers in Fate (except for Nero because she has a different voice actress) and then in KOF: Allstars, she returns to voice Hinako. - Gai and Joe share the same voice actor, Nobuyuki Hiyama (who also voices Demitri in Darkstalkers and Link in the older Zelda games).

[@meganinten0078]

Nice video. Here are some things I know. *Lilly* became playable in KOF Maximum Impact 2 *Rocky* appeared in the manhua adaptation of KOF 2002 helping Maxima and his friends in the final battle against Igniz. *G-Mantle* appeared in the manhua of 2001, sorta. It was actually Kyo in disguise in that non canon manhua. In the manhua adaptation of KOF Maximum Impact, two of Duke's bodyguards are the brothers called *Neo and Geo* , not the same Neo and Geo like in KOF 2000 or their original game but it was a nice reference.

[@ShoryuGame]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kangolking]

This is great!! I was always curious about the alternate strikers in this game!!!!!

[@therealdeeves]

Watching these videos makes me wish there was a Gaming History Class in every school. I won't miss a day from that and prolly ace it.

[@Game-zp2eg]

Your videos made me appreciate KOF a lot more.

[@yeahsamweller8671]

Raising the GAME for this one! Great job!

[@Kyoshiro973]

Great video, many thanks! Btw the character Sue Il from Kizuna also has the Kim surname, maybe he is Kaphwan's descendant. Also Dong Hwan's goofy dance reduces the enemy's power gauge.

[@KhAnime]

"Metal Slug's best waifu, Fio." I see you're also a man of culture! Instant like!

[@tyrone2423]

Just what I needed on a Tuesday night.

[@saadhasan2518]

Damn that's a nice video on Kof 2000 one of my favourite Kof games plus in Kof 99 Team Fatal Fury has two endings I believe the 2nd one is only unlockable when you Krizalid with Mai that ending shows Terry that he is alive.

[@ShoryuGame]

You're right! The Psycho soldiers also have 2 endings.

[@ktrnvz]

I just came here for kaede my beloved

[@whitecraneexperience2413]

I really like those Strikers, 2nd. Strikers and Maniac Strikers. And thanks for this video, this made me completedly understand some of the maniac strikers origins. But you forgot to tell about Kensou's maniac striker, the third maniac striker of Kensou is known other then K9999, but his name was changed and weird and also it was released only in South Korea.

[@ShoryuGame]

I'm not aware of such striker!

[@jaderabbit898]

Wasn't that like a hack though?

[@worldofretrogameplay6963]

I loved the Striker System in KOF 2000. I never understood why SNK dumped it.

[@omegarugal9283]

purist say ther are OP

[@Tinyrocket]

If I may, when Lilly was playable in Maximum Impact 2, one of her costumes is actually Hinako. So the reference have gone full-circle even in a non-canon way.

[@meganinten0078]

Golly! You are right! Heh. The more you know ^_^ I like to play as Lilly in the Maximum Impact games

[@dibbo2375]

Awesome bro , It's awesome that you got every details about kof characters , Totally awesome 🤘🤘 Keep going

[@ShoryuGame]

Thank you!

[@OhNoTheFace]

I do miss this system. Like a weird take on assists. It's fun that it is a fourth choice. Alos allowed for a lot of fun easter eggs and nods

[@rugalbernstein7822]

That geese animation was pretty smooth though

[@KOF-Family]

Very good video! It was very much needed! The taekwondo members are so cool... inhabiting supernatural abilities and combining them with their moves! I think my top 3 strikers are Rocky, Kyoko and G Mantle!

[@boulaiy5870]

KoF needs to bring the Striker system back! It made the game so much more interesting from gameplay to the alt characters

[@kangstakangsta]

What an impressively presented and researched video. I appreciate the effort.

[@ShoryuGame]

Many thanks!