1998 and 1999 really were golden years for SNK and this game continues to prove that. While the roster is smaller than 98, as this game begins the NESTS saga, the polish both in visuals and gameplay is just as good here as it is in 98. This game even has 4-person teams which is nuts. Unfortunately, the strain of pumping out banger after banger within those two years plus the decline of arcades would eventually spell the end of SNK... What a ride though.