Just in time for the K-1 World Max 2005 Championship final which took place in Japan earlier today at Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa Japan, 21 K1 World fighters compete for the top title on the PS2. Participants include Masato and Yamamoto "Kid" Norifumi from Japan, Albert Kraus from Holland, Buakaw Por Pramuk of Thailand, and many more. D3 motion captured the fighters for realistic motion although the hit detection in the game could use a little more tweaking.

In addition to the professional fighters, players may create a custom combatant in the "K1 Max Road" mode and select a fighting style such as boxing, karate, kick boxing, or muay thai. Once a style is selected, players may also customize the body type, face, hair, and even costume if applicable. Practice the fighting in local gyms, select the diet regimen, and train to top physical conditioning. As the fighter hones his routine, new fighting techniques may be learned and added to his repertoire. Once primed and ready for the ring, bout in small venues and eventually graduate to big leagues tournaments in a bid to become world champion against true to life K1 fighters. Other game modes include Battlestart where one faces off against all 21 K1 fighters, Super Fight, and Practice.

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