King of the Monsters 2 - Neo Geo, SNK 1993 AES Tested U.S.A Seller No Manual
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Manufacturer description
The product is King of the Monsters 2 for the Neo Geo AES console, released by SNK in 1993. This arcade-style fighting game is rated E for Everyone and is part of the popular King of the Monsters series. Despite not having a manual included, the game is tested and confirmed to be in working condition by the U.S.A seller. The game is in NTSC-U/C format, compatible with Neo Geo AES and Neo Geo platforms. Made in Japan, this iconic title offers a thrilling gaming experience for fans of arcade-style action games.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SNK King of the Monsters 2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. SNK's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| genre | fighting |
|---|---|
| region | USA |
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