Counter Mode (カウンターモード) is a reoccurring mechanic in The King of Fighters series.
| The King of Fighters '99, 2000 |   
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Description
The fighter strikes a pose, and then flashes red for the duration of Counter Mode. The Special Meter Gauge slowly depletes during this time, indicating how long Counter Mode will last. This power-up costs 3 stocks of the Power Gauge in order to be used. At MAX power, press at a time to wage to activate Counter Mode. The red timer gauge lasts for about 15 seconds.
While Counter Mode is active:
- The damage output of Command and Special Moves increases.
- Can execute the fighter's Super Special Moves indefinitely.
- Can perform Guard Cancels and Guard Escapes infinitely.
- Move names in red are cancellable into Super Special Moves.
- If life is flashing red, MAX Super Special Moves are unavailable.
- (2000 only) Light normals inflict much more hitstun, comparable to heavy normals
- This allows new combos and even infinites for some characters.
The Power Gauge is unusable shortly after Counter Mode ends.
Appearances
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The Counter Mode Gauge being active in The King of Fighters 2000.