General: Namco completely re-invented their series with a great new gameplay system, which includes the 8-way run, allowing players to move in "all" directions as they fight, and guard impacting; one of the most innovative defensive systems in a 3D fighting game. Many classic characters are back with their previous styles, and the new characters weild some new and exciting weapons. The arcade version had some graphical flaws, but the Dreamcast version was near perfect for the time. One of the best 3D fighters of it's time... And not to mention an epic soundtrack!
Manufacturer: Namco
Platforms: Arcade, Dreamcast
Year: 1999
Characters: Mitsurugi, Hwang, Sophitia, Siegfried, Taki, Voldo, Rock, Maxi, Yoshimitsu, Ivy, Kilik, Xianghua, Nightmare, Astaroth, Lizard Man, Sueng Mina, Edge Master, Inferno, Cervantes
Comment: If you got this game when the Dreamcast was launched, you know how good it was, and how much of an impact it made when it was released... For what this game did, it did flawlessly. I played the HELL out of this one.
Rating: 10