I honestly think that the world wasn't ready for this game. And SNK failed to realize this. Lot of new, quickly forgotten characters being added. Visual aesthetic now turned into 3D, new antagonist that lacked any intrigue or personality. It was a tough sell for the old KOF fans. But regardless of those issues and the horrid visual aesthetic of the game, it was fun. It's a good fighting game experience despite all of this. I'm still waiting for Nelson to be added to King of Fighters XV!