Takes everything the first game did and goes harder. From the golden pair of years where SNK was just firing on all cylinders. The gameplay is solid and fun, the backgrounds are phenomenal pixel art, this game has such a great atmosphere. Cool japan vibes, yet not as cold or deadly as samsho. Stages like a warm sunset over a field, a calming riverbank, or a warmly lit festival give this game a less intense feel that compliments its less intense gameplay compared to samsho. Levels also have these wonderful intro cards that set the mood and it's a banger. I wish this went on to be as big of a series as Samsho did, but i do guess theres only room for one cool japan-themed SNK fighting game series.