The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Regulation A

Overview

KOF: Maximum Impact Regulation "A" (also known as The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Regulation "A") is a 3D fighting game developed and released by SNK Playmore for arcades (running PC-based Taito Type X² hardware) exclusively in Japan on July 14, 2007. It also received a PlayStation 2 port exclusively in Japan on July 26, 2007.

The sequel to KOF: Maximum Impact 2, Regulation "A" brings the sub-series to arcades while adding the traditional King of Fighters 3-on-3 gameplay, all characters from Maximum Impact 2 unlockable from the start, four new characters, and more balance adjustments.

It is the last entry in the sub-series to be released and the only entry in the series to not be released outside of Japan. It is also known for its inclusion of Makoto Mizoguchi from Data East's Fighter's History series as a cross-promotion with G-Mode for their mobile beat-'em-up Garou Densetsu vs. Fighter's History Dynamite.

Characters

New Additions

• Xiao Lon
• Ash Crimson (from the main series)
• Blue Mary (from the main series)
• Makoto Mizoguchi (guest character from Fighter's History)

Returning Characters

• Alba Meira
• Soiree Meira
• Lien Neville
• Mignon Beart
• Chae Lim
• Luise Meyrink
• Nagase
• Ninon Beart
• Hyena
• Kyo Kusanagi (has an alternate "classic" outfit)
• Iori Yagami
• K'
• Kula Diamond
• Terry Bogard (has an alternate "Wild Wolf" outfit)
• Ryo Sakazaki (has an alternate "Mr. Karate" outfit)
• Rock Howard
• Ralf Jones
• Clark Still
• Leona
• Maxima
• Seth
• Athena Asamiya
• Mai Shiranui
• Yuri Sakazaki
• Kim Kaphwan
• Billy Kane
• Lilly Kane
• Bonne Jenet
• Richard Meyer (guest character from Fatal Fury)
• Fio Germi (guest character from Metal Slug)
• Hanzo Hattori (guest character from Samurai Shodown)
• Jivatma (part of the final boss team)
• Geese Howard ("nightmare", part of the final boss team)
• Duke (part of the final boss team)