KOF Maximum Impact Regulation "A"

KOF Maximum Impact Regulation "A" is a fighting game developed by SNK Playmore and is an upgrade to KOF: Maximum Impact 2. It was released for the Taito Type-X2 arcade system in July 2008. It is the only arcade release made for the KOF: MI series. It adds the classic 3 on 3 game play from the 2D KOF series with the hopes of winning over the series' fanbase as well as new players. The game was also released for the PlayStation 2 only in Japan on July 26, 2008.

Several stages as well as the story and challenge modes from Maximum Impact 2 have been removed. In addition, all of the characters have lost half of their outfits in both normal and alternate types. Armor Ralf was removed from the roster due to him overpowering the rest of the casts. Some new music, including songs from the original Maximum Impact and Sengoku 3, have been added, in addition to new alternate versions of stages and a new level for Makoto Mizoguchi.

Characters
The new original character added to the roster is: Other new additions to the game include Ash Crimson, Blue Mary and Makoto Mizoguchi from Fighter's History series.
 * Xiao Lon, Duo Lon's adopted sister and an assassin ninja of the Hizoku clan. She is usually a normal and curious girl. Prone to crying and mercy, she is disliked by most of her clan and her powers alienate her from being truly accepted into society. She reverts to being an assassin once she leaves her home but seems to find displeasure in her profession.

Original Characters

 * Alba Meira
 * Soiree Meira
 * Lien Neville
 * Mignon Beart
 * Chae Lim
 * Luise Meyrink
 * Nagase
 * Ninon Beart
 * Hyena
 * Duke

The King of Fighters series

 * Kyo Kusanagi
 * Iori Yagami
 * Leona Heidern
 * K'
 * Maxima
 * Seth
 * Kula Diamond

Fatal Fury/MOTW series

 * Terry Bogard
 * Rock Howard
 * Mai Shiranui
 * Kim Kaphwan
 * Billy Kane
 * Richard Meyer
 * Nightmare Geese
 * Lilly Kane
 * B. Jenet

Art of Fighting series

 * Ryo Sakazaki
 * Yuri Sakazaki

Ikari Warriors series

 * Ralf Jones
 * Clark Still

Psycho Soldier

 * Athena Asamiya

Metal Slug series

 * Fiolina Germi

Samurai Shodown series

 * Hanzo Hattori

Buriki One

 * Mr. Karate II

Alternative Characters

 * Kyo Kusanagi Classic
 * Wild Wolf

Removed Character

 * Armor Ralf

Original Character

 * Xiao Lon

The King of Fighters series

 * Ash Crimson

Fatal Fury series

 * Blue Mary

Fighters' History series

 * Makoto Mizoguchi

Boss

 * Jivatma

Trivia

 * A sequel called KOF Maximum Impact Regulation "A" 2 was announced for the PS2 and Taito TypeX2 at the Tokyo Game Show 2008. Many believed that the game was put on hold due to the development of KOFXII, but it was later canceled.