Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000



Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 is a fighting game by Capcom. It is the second game in the SNK vs. series, a video game series that features characters from Capcom and SNK games.

This game utilizes a "ratio" system, in that the "ratio" is a rating of a character's overall strength, ranging from 1 to 4. Teams of up to four can be assembled, but their combined ratios must equal and go no higher than 4. The player also has their choice of "groove", or attack meter. The SNK groove is based on Extra mode from KOF '94 to KOF '98 and Capcom groove is based on A-ISM from the Street Fighter Alpha series.

An update to the original Capcom vs. SNK titled Capcom vs. SNK Pro was released on the Sega NAOMI GD-ROM hardware in 2001. New additions included Joe Higashi (SNK's Fatal Fury) and Dan (Capcom's Street Fighter), new moves for existing characters, and new modes of play.

Story
In AD 2000.

A special martial arts event is planned through a collaboration of the two most powerful world organizations: Garcia Financial Clique and Masters Foundation. The gala event – it is hoped! – will ease the political conflicts between the two powers.

It's name was "Millennium Fight 2000".

Many renowned martial artists have registered for the tournament. People around the world focus intensely on the upcoming exhibitions.

The long-awaited opening ceremony is a huge success.

No one notices the signs of impending chaos...

Capcom Characters

 * Blanka - Street Fighter II
 * Dhalsim - Street Fighter II
 * Cammy - Super Street Fighter II
 * Sakura Kasugano - Street Fighter Alpha 2
 * Dan Hibiki - Street Fighter Alpha (Added in Capcom VS. SNK Pro)

SNK Characters

 * Benimaru Nikaido - The King of Fighters '94
 * King - Art of Fighting
 * Vice - The King of Fighters '96
 * Yuri Sakazaki - Art of Fighting 2
 * Joe Higashi - Fatal Fury: King of Fighters (added in Capcom vs SNK Pro)

Capcom Characters

 * Ryu - Street Fighter
 * Ken Masters - Street Fighter
 * Chun-Li - Street Fighter II
 * Guile - Street Fighter II
 * Zangief - Street Fighter II
 * Edmond Honda - Street Fighter II
 * Balrog - Street Fighter II
 * Morrigan Aensland - Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors (hidden character)

SNK Characters

 * Kyo Kusanagi - The King of Fighters '94
 * Iori Yagami - The King of Fighters '95
 * Mai Shiranui - Fatal Fury 2
 * Terry Bogard - Fatal Fury: King of Fighters
 * Raiden - Fatal Fury: King of Fighters
 * Kim Kaphwan - Fatal Fury 2
 * Ryo Sakazaki - Art of Fighting
 * Nakoruru - Samurai Shodown

Capcom Characters

 * Vega - Street Fighter II
 * Sagat - Street Fighter
 * M. Bison - Street Fighter II

SNK Characters

 * Ryuji Yamazaki - Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory
 * Rugal Bernstein - The King of Fighters '94
 * Geese Howard - Fatal Fury

Capcom Characters

 * Evil Ryu - Street Fighter Alpha 2 (hidden character)
 * Akuma - Super Street Fighter II Turbo (hidden character)

SNK Character

 * Wild Iori - The King of Fighters '97 (hidden character)

Reception
Overall, the game was well received by critics and players. However, there was some criticism directed to game roster, that is basically formed by characters from Street Fighter and The King of Fighters (with Morrigan Aensland, from Darkstalkers, Raiden from Fatal Fury and Nakoruru, from Samurai Shodown, being the only exceptions; eventually, Raiden appeared on KOF as well). Since both companies have an extent number of fighting games franchises, that would allow more variety of characters and gameplay. Another limitation in this game was in the ratio system, that is predetermined for each character, thus reducing the possibilities of team formations. The home versions even have a Pair Match mode where the player can choose any two characters since, in this mode, they're all rated 2. Both problems were solved in its successor, Capcom vs. SNK 2.