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S-T-E
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"KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 20:02

believe it or not, i never played a KOF in my life! never was really motivated to try it out either, but i was walking through the videogame aisle of this shop and it had both of these games. i took a hard look and decided i'd get one of these, but which one is better?

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Shapermc
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Occasional Customer

"Re(1):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 20:12

quote:
believe it or not, i never played a KOF in my life! never was really motivated to try it out either, but i was walking through the videogame aisle of this shop and it had both of these games. i took a hard look and decided i'd get one of these, but which one is better?

Well I'll clear one thing up for you! Dream match is KOF'98 (the better of the two) and Evolution is KOF'99 with additonal content.

I'd go with Dream match. I stil play my KOF98 MVS frequently (it does have a perminent spot in my 4 slot)

S-T-E
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"Re(2):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 20:26

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Well I'll clear one thing up for you! Dream match is KOF'98 (the better of the two) and Evolution is KOF'99 with additonal content.

heh, well that shows you how much i don't know

Freeter

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"Re(3):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 21:46

Definitely Dream Match. It's a port of KOF 98, which is considered by many as the best in the series. That's also the title where I learned and appreciated most of the characters.

Ferrio
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Regular Customer

"Re(4):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 22:06

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Definitely Dream Match. It's a port of KOF 98, which is considered by many as the best in the series. That's also the title where I learned and appreciated most of the characters.

DreamMatch

Hungrywolf

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"Re(5):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 22:42

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Definitely Dream Match. It's a port of KOF 98, which is considered by many as the best in the series. That's also the title where I learned and appreciated most of the characters.

DreamMatch

Personally, I like 99 better than 98. I have both of them for my DC, and I'd buy both actually if I was you. It shouldn't be that much for both of them.

Ferrio
125th Post

Regular Customer

"Re(6):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 22:45

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Personally, I like 99 better than 98. I have both of them for my DC, and I'd buy both actually if I was you. It shouldn't be that much for both of them.

Blastphemy!

S-T-E
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Rare Customer

"Re(7):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 22:57

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I'd buy both actually if I was you. It shouldn't be that much for both of them.

yeah, they're both only $20, but $20 is all i have at the moment. can we say "no job, and taco bell addict?"

Hungrywolf

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"Re(7):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Thu 11 Jul 23:32

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Personally, I like 99 better than 98. I have both of them for my DC, and I'd buy both actually if I was you. It shouldn't be that much for both of them.

Blastphemy!

It's not Blasphemy. I love the 4 person teams. It made way for Mary and Terry to both be on the same team. Besides as I've heard others say, 98 was not really a dreammatch, there were impt. people that should've been there if it was a dreammatch...Geese, Krauser, Mr. Big, Orochi, Eiji, Goenitz...I was glad Billy was in it.

Ferrio
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Regular Customer

"Re(8):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 00:02

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Personally, I like 99 better than 98. I have both of them for my DC, and I'd buy both actually if I was you. It shouldn't be that much for both of them.

Blastphemy!

It's not Blasphemy. I love the 4 person teams. It made way for Mary and Terry to both be on the same team. Besides as I've heard others say, 98 was not really a dreammatch, there were impt. people that should've been there if it was a dreammatch...Geese, Krauser, Mr. Big, Orochi, Eiji, Goenitz...I was glad Billy was in it.

I liked 98 mary a lot better. Mainly since her command throw changed into that dodge-throw move.

Gen

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Silver Customer

"Re(1):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 00:15

quote:
believe it or not, i never played a KOF in my life! never was really motivated to try it out either, but i was walking through the videogame aisle of this shop and it had both of these games. i took a hard look and decided i'd get one of these, but which one is better?

Dream Match (which is really '98 as was mentioned already) would be a better game play introduction for a new player. It has 3 vs 3 and a few more classic characters. It is a 'dream match' with no story, a few characters from past games return. I think the thing I didn't like about the DC version was the music kept starting over each round instead of playing through.

'99 Evolution is 4 vs 4 - with the 4th being a striker who jumps in and does a ridged preset move. What I mean by this is that basically there are few variations in what a character does when a striker. There's mostly no AI that will guide the striker to target opponent, instead the striker tends to jump in a certain distance from you or the edge of the screen. You can't really use them to save you when you're in trouble so they are stupid. All they seem to be good for is if you want to memorize lengthy combos. '99 Evolution has a few extra strikers over the original '99 Neo game. '99 Evolution has a story.

I recomend getting a real joy stick for either game instead of the craptroller or bricktroller that comes with whatever system you're using.

Burning Kyo

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"Re(1):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 03:07

quote:
believe it or not, i never played a KOF in my life! never was really motivated to try it out either, but i was walking through the videogame aisle of this shop and it had both of these games. i took a hard look and decided i'd get one of these, but which one is better?

I advice to you to take Dream Match !
But the Evolution has a better realization than the Dream Match on DC ...
But for learn to play 'n enjoy KOF, the best is the '98 (Dream Match).

Juke Joint Jezebel

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"Re(2):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 03:29

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I think the thing I didn't like about the DC version was the music kept starting over each round instead of playing through.

YA i hated that. so many great songs in that game and they're always reset at the end of each match >_< same with kof '99 for psx. what a pain. kof '99 evolution (for dc) is great. they don't reset. you can enjoy Tears and all the other great tracks

ya, if you can, get both games. you'll probably enjoy dream match more, so get it first, but they're both great!

"Haven't noticed they've all swept up in the same flow.
I'm just going against it. That's all......" -- Delita Hyral

ONSLAUGHT

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"I say..." , posted Fri 12 Jul 10:40

quote:
believe it or not, i never played a KOF in my life! never was really motivated to try it out either, but i was walking through the videogame aisle of this shop and it had both of these games. i took a hard look and decided i'd get one of these, but which one is better?

Get KoF Evolution, 98 is a half assed game IMHO...

tweleve
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Occasional Customer

"Re(2):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 11:24

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I advice to you to take Dream Match !
But the Evolution has a better realization

Hey, "realization" is kind of a French word! It works in English too but it's not used very often.

Good English though! Well done!

00100.01001.00101

Burning Kyo

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New Red Carpet Member

"Re(3):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 11:40

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I advice to you to take Dream Match !
But the Evolution has a better realization

Hey, "realization" is kind of a French word! It works in English too but it's not used very often.

Good English though! Well done!

L
I learn english with SNK !

Juan

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"Re(4):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 11:43

Dweebenheimers! I am the victual!

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Good English though! Well done!

LL
I learn english with SNK !

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I am Juan's buttered website.

Dr Baghead

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"Re(8):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 11:48

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It's not Blasphemy. I love the 4 person teams. It made way for Mary and Terry to both be on the same team. Besides as I've heard others say, 98 was not really a dreammatch, there were impt. people that should've been there if it was a dreammatch...Geese, Krauser, Mr. Big, Orochi, Eiji, Goenitz...I was glad Billy was in it.

I have to agree with you, HungryWolf, 98 was no "dream match".... I dream of Eiji reteaming with Billy to beat the snot of Iori, I dream of Geese and Krauser returning from the grave, I dream of Rugal fighting Goentiz for revenge over the whole eye thing.... I sure as hell don't dream of Rugal replacing Orochi, a team made up of old men, and the sports team coming back...

However, more on topic... I say buy KoF99:Dream match, it's a better introduction to the series... then when you get the money but KoF99: Evolution, it's a very different game but what you learned in DM will help you enjoy EVO much, much more...

ZamIAm

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"Re(9):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 21:40

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I dream of Geese and Krauser returning from the grave,

I thought Krauser was still alive...

Dream Match is a better introduction for beginners than Evo and has a few unique characters that Evo doesn't (such as the Sports Team).

"In my life

there's been heartache and pain.
I don't know if I can face it again.
Can't stop now--I've travelled so far
To change this lonely life..."

Juke Joint Jezebel

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"Re(10):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution" , posted Fri 12 Jul 23:14

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I dream of Geese and Krauser returning from the grave,

I thought Krauser was still alive...

Dream Match is a better introduction for beginners than Evo and has a few unique characters that Evo doesn't (such as the Sports Team).

Geese is alive too .... sorta
resurrection probably changed his personality

but oh yea!!
Dream Match also has an awesome anime intro
apart from the slow Kyo vs Iori battle -_-
we paid for blood!!!
eh, it's slow but it's still cool

i love that intro
Mature and Vice are so hot

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Raven7186: your gay!

TheBeast

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"Re(3):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 23:31:

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Well I'll clear one thing up for you! Dream match is KOF'98 (the better of the two) and Evolution is KOF'99 with additonal content.

heh, well that shows you how much i don't know

Welcome to the amazing world of KOF!

By the way nice avatar. Is that K'? I never seen him in that pose before.

Edit: Oh yes, my vote goes to KOF98 dream match. And I urge beginners to learn the 50 characters in it to grasp all the basics of KOF.

[this message was edited by TheBeast on Fri 12 Jul 23:37]

S-T-E
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Occasional Customer

"Re(4):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Fri 12 Jul 23:38

well the majority says go with Dream Match first, and i shall listen! thanks for your opinions everyone.

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Welcome to the amazing world of KOF!

By the way nice avatar. Is that K'? I never seen him in that pose before.

thanks, yeah it's K' leaning towards you.
full pic

ChunliFan
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Frequent Customer

"Re(6):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Sat 13 Jul 19:15

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Personally, I like 99 better than 98. I have both of them for my DC, and I'd buy both actually if I was you. It shouldn't be that much for both of them.

I agree with you 100% hungry wolf. It was my first kof and I personally like it better than 98. Thats just me.

MilkManX
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Rare Customer

"Re(7):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Sun 14 Jul 10:14

96 is my favorite but 98 is right up there. ^_^

macrossfanworks

pointystick

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"Re(8):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Sun 14 Jul 12:35

KOF Evolution is a better port of a worse game, KOF DM99 is a worse port of a better game. Take your pick...

Fro Boy11

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"Re(1):KOF 99 Dream Match or KOF 99 Evolution?" , posted Mon 15 Jul 12:00

quote:
believe it or not, i never played a KOF in my life! never was really motivated to try it out either, but i was walking through the videogame aisle of this shop and it had both of these games. i took a hard look and decided i'd get one of these, but which one is better?

Get Dream Match. The game is better (the port isn't though), and because of the fact that your lucky to even find it now should also help your decision. Evolution will be around for a while. Get Dream Match before someone else does! Both of the games are great, but KOF Dream Match was the 1st KOF game I bought and I still play it all the time (I also play Evolution), the characters are better, I thought the gameplay was better on that game too. I don't like Evolutions Striker System that much.

Just get Dream Match. Then when you have enough money go back and get Evolution. You might as well go in chronologic order.