The King of Fighters 2000 is a fighting game for the PlayStation 2, notable for its Active Striker System that permits players to summon Striker characters during both attacks and defenses. The game features a roster of returning classic SNK characters while introducing new fighters such as Ramon, Vanessa, Seth, Lin, Hinako Shijo, and Kula Diamond, enriching the 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.