60
As a starting point for those who want eccentric characters to get stuck into without being overwhelmed by the gameplay, this is as good as the genre offers. [Dec 2006, p.126]
60
A varied mix of disciplines and characters make this an entertaining if largely unspectacular fighter. [Dec 2006, p.107]
60
With over 40 characters to master, there’s a fair lot of classic brawling to be had here. Had it actually included a more substantial experience, rather than feeling so empty, it’d definitely be worth recommending to both fighting fanatics and casual goers alike. Instead, it feels more like a relic of a past age, thrown together to into an exceedingly demo-like affair.
8
It's 2v2 just like the capcom series, and has a few cool things that a lot of people don't hit on right away. this game has Ryo from Art of Fighting showing moves usually attributed to Takuma/Mr. Karate, implying he's on his way to being Mr. Karate. The other characters are great; this game is kinda unbalanced, but that's part of the fun. If you've ever played a M.U.G.E.N. game, this is like one that was pressed on a disc for you. It's great on the XBox, but the PS2 version with a stick has a completely classic feel sans filters. I've bought it twice, and I'll buy it again if I have to.
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Dec 17, 2007
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66
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7.4
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While the presentation, gameplay and character selection is a bit better in KoF XI, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum is still a fantastic game, especially for the low budget price (usually between $15 - $20 US.)
75
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum looks old and sounds old and plays in 2D - all things that will deter most modern-day gamers, but old-school fans of NeoGeo fighters and newbies interested in discovering where 3D fighters originated will not be disappointed.
71
Using a tag team style with two characters on each side, and with solid combo and superior moves this is a far harder and ultimately more satisfying game than Capcom's "Vs" series. [Jan 2007, p.84]
70
A good port of one of the best 2D fighters in the last couple of years. The only new thing it brings to the table is novelty, but with solid mechanics and visuals it's worth a look for fighting fans anyway.
61
The biggest attraction to NeoGeo Battle Coliseum is the character selection, but everything else is below average.
58
By no means are the sprites lackluster, but they simply lack the detail and fluid animation which other titles of the genre shine at (Guilty Gear, Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom).
33
As a combat swansong for the PS2 it holds no merit whatsoever and shows how bad games can get when a company just doesn’t seem to care any more. It’s not the worst fighting game ever, but it’s certainly close.
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Mar 22, 2015
8
It's 2v2 just like the capcom series, and has a few cool things that a lot of people don't hit on right away. this game has Ryo from Art of Fighting showing moves usually attributed to Takuma/Mr. Karate, implying he's on his way to being Mr. Karate. The other characters are great; this game is kinda unbalanced, but that's part of the fun. If you've ever played a M.U.G.E.N. game, this is like one that was pressed on a disc for you. It's great on the XBox, but the PS2 version with a stick has a completely classic feel sans filters. I've bought it twice, and I'll buy it again if I have to.
SummaryDrawing characters from some of SNK's biggest and well loved franchises, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum allows the use of the new 2–on–2 Tag Team battle system. This new system allows the player to switch characters during play and to perform ‘team’ attacks on their opponent. The character roster has 40 characters represented by well known faces... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date:Dec 17, 2007
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