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Koutetsu Teikoku from HOT-B

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Also known as
ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズEX2 ~ハウリングブラッド~ 格斗之王EX2

A fighting game with exclusive characters and a modified team Striker system.

About Koutetsu Teikoku from HOT-B

Koutetsu Teikoku from HOT-B is a handheld adaptation of a fighting tournament series. The narrative centers on competitors entering an event hosted by Gustav Munchausen, with some participants aiming to uncover his alleged connections to child kidnappings and Orochi Power experiments.

Its roster is organized into teams of three, featuring returning characters alongside three new exclusive fighters: Reiji Okami, Miu Kurosaki, and Jun Kagami. These new characters are integrated into specific teams, such as the Yagami Team and the Hero Team.

Gameplay mechanics are derived from a prior arcade release, retaining its visual and audio style. Modifications include an adjusted Striker System and a dedicated Ranking Mode that evaluates player skill. The overall structure maintains the series' team-based combat format with these added features.

Koutetsu Teikoku from HOT-B Screenshots

12 images
Title screen.
Selecting a team.
Order selection.
Ralf connects a massive 12-hit combo on Choi through his grabbing DM Horse Power Vulcan Punch.
Grabbing Chang with aggressiveness, Clark is almost finishing his SDM Ultra Argentine Back Breaker!
After doing her Grand Saber move, Leona complements it with a Gliding Buster, doing a 2-hit combo.
Mai Shiranui and Kyo Kusanagi executing a Body Toss Attack simultaneously.
With a big power difference, Takuma's DM Haoh Shi Koh Ken surpasses Andy's Violent Hi Sho Ken move.
Kim Kaphwan's air jump being successfully intercepted by Terry Bogard's Power Dunk move.
Chang's Ball and Bash move meets Leona's Earring Bomb: a quick advantage for her explosive attack...
With a fast and massive kick, Kim is almost connecting in Bao the 2nd hit of his move Comet Crusher.
During his DM Super Tornado Vacuum Slice, Choi attacks the opponent with a 3-hit walking whirlwind.