This is a really simple hack that essentially:

• Enables the modest amount of blood that gets displayed when attacks with cutting properties connect
• Enables the tremendous amount of extra animation for Mai
• (Optional) Restores Whip’s vengeful spirit in her ending (Choose the Muchiko Edition of the patch)

These items were in the original Japanese release, but were censored by default for international releases, which was somewhat traditional for SNK during this era. The European release re-enables the first 2 items, but has some flaws. For example, when Mai’s sprite mirrors, such as when an opponent jumps over her and changes sides, or she does, she will all of sudden become incredibly stiff. This patch does not exhibit those issues, and also has the further benefit of not having a 50 Hz / 60 Hz prompt at the start, and does not include a boot menu to choose between KoF 2000 and 2001. So if you’re more of a fan of 2000, and really dislike 2001, then this is the patch for you.

With 1.1 this should now offer a full restoration of the original content.

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