The King of Fighters 2000 is a fighting game for the PlayStation 2 that enhances the Striker system through the Active Striker System, allowing players to call Strikers during attacks or defense. The game features returning characters as Another and Maniac Strikers, along with new fighters like Ramon, Vanessa, Seth, Lin, Hinako Shijo, and Kula Diamond, enriching the roster and gameplay experience.
The King of Fighters 2000 features an improved Striker call system with the Active Striker System, which allows the player to call his Striker character in any situation, whether he is attacking or being attacked by the opponent, allowing him to use their strikers in combos. Moreover, in addition to the numerous nostalgic SNK characters returning as Another and Maniac Strikers, KOF 2000 welcomes newcomers such as Ramon, Vanessa, Seth, Lin, Hinako Shijo, and Kula Diamond.