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Neogeo Arcade 2
SNK2025
Enjoy six more classics from the golden age of pixel art! Includes GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, ART OF FIGHTING 2, METAL SLUG 2, CROSSED SWORDS, NINJA COMMANDO and SENGOKU 2.
Neogeo Arcade 3
SNK2025
NEOGEO Arcade 3 brings six more NEOGEO legends to Evercade for the first time. Prove your martial prowess in the fighting game classics THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’97 and SAMURAI SHODOWN II, fend off alien mischief in METAL SLUG 3, master the innovative competitive shoot ’em up action of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES, and more!
Arcade Archives 2: Munch Mobile
SNK2025
Munch Mobile is an action game released by SNK in 1983. Pilot a mysterious car with arms, picking up fuel and food along the way. The goal is to make it home before your fuel runs out. Place trash left from your food into bins to earn big points! Show consideration in public spaces and enjoy a fun drive!
Neogeo Arcade 1
SNK2025
Explore one of the greatest arcade systems of all time with this collection of NEOGEO hits for Evercade. Includes METAL SLUG, THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000, SHOCK TROOPERS, MAGICIAN LORD, SENGOKU and IRONCLAD.
Super Pocket: NeoGeo Edition
SNK2025
Take the NEOGEO experience anywhere with the HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket NEOGEO Edition. Features 14 all-time NEOGEO classics, including Metal Slug X, Fatal Fury Special, Samurai Shodown II, and more great arcade titles.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
SNK2025
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Season Pass 1
SNK2025
This Season 1 Pass includes 5 DLC characters for the game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. Season Pass 1 - DLC Character 1 "ANDY BOGARD"(Scheduled for: Summer 2025) - DLC Character 2 "KEN" (Scheduled for: Summer 2025) - DLC Character 3 "JOE HIGASHI"(Scheduled for: Fall 2025) - DLC Character 4 "CHUN-LI" (Scheduled for: Winter 2025) - DLC Character 5 "Mr. BIG"(Scheduled for: Early 2026)
ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 3
2025
A collection of Arcade Archives NEOGEO releases for the Nintendo Switch. This package contains: 3 Count Bout Baseball Stars 2 Blazing Star Fatal Fury: King of Fighters The King of Fighters 96 Last Resort Ninja Combat Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood Sengoku World Heroes Perfect
ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 4
2025
A collection of Arcade Archives NEOGEO releases for the Nintendo Switch. This package contains: Art of Fighting 3 The King of Fighters 2000 The Last Blade Metal Slug Neo Geo Cup ’98: The Road to the Victory Ninja Commando Pulstar Puzzled Ragnagard The Super Spy
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
SAFARI GAMES2025
Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!
ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 2
SNK2024
A collection of Arcade Archives NEOGEO releases for the Nintendo Switch. This package contains: Baseball Stars Professional Fatal Fury 2 Ghost Pilots Metal Slug 4 Mutation Nation Samurai Shodown Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad Stakes Winner 2 The King of Fighters ’95
ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 1
2024
A collection of Arcade Archives NEOGEO releases for the Nintendo Switch. This package contains: Alpha Mission II Garou: Mark of the Wolves Metal Slug X Riding Hero Samurai Shodown V Savage Reign Shock Troopers The King of Fighters ’94 Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy Top Player’s Golf
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
SNK CORPORATION2024
Hard-core action with easy controls! The METAL SLUG we all love is back as a tower defense game!
Life of Thife
SNK2024
As an inquisitive thief, you live by stealing food and money to quench your hunger and thirst. Thief simulation game in which you live by stealing food and things that can be used as money
The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match: Deluxe Edition
SNK Playmore2023
KOF XIII, the final chapter in the Ash Saga—and one of the series’ most acclaimed entries—is back! This enhanced version comes with rollback netcode for exhilarating online play, as well as brand-new online lobbies that allow you to join/spectate matches with multiple players at once. Also features a packed roster of 36 playable characters, including NESTS Style Kyo, Classic Iori, and Mr. Karate! KOF’s greatest-ever 2D graphics come to life as you face off against players online and around the world! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality! Comes with magnificent must-haves for fans of the series: a Digital Artbook (with 100+ pages of exclusive illustrations, storyboards, and more) and a Digital Soundtrack (featuring the now-elusive melodies of THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII)! Includes: - "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH" Base game - "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH Artbook & Soundtrack"
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.2
SNK CORPORATION2022
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol.2 The second wave of the dream collection is here! Ten new NEOGEO POCKET COLOR masterpieces are included!
The King of Fighters XV
SNK2022
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
Neogeo Pocket Color Selection vol.1: Steam Edition
SNK Corporation2021
Retro game fans rejoice! Neogeo Pocket Color Selection vol.1: Steam Edition is SNK's legendary handheld console dream collection, containing 10 handheld defining classics, is coming to Steam!
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition
SNK CORPORATION2021
Retro game fans rejoice! NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION VOL.1 Steam Edition is SNK's legendary handheld console dream collection, containing 10 handheld defining classics, is coming to Steam!
Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Double Pack
SNK2021
METAL SLUG 1ST MISSION released in 1999 for the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, with its sequel METAL SLUG 2ND MISSION hitting shelves in 2000.
Neogeo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1
2021
Four stellar games have been added to the six already on sale for a total of 10 amazing classics for you to enjoy! This selection includes the following games: - SNK GALS' FIGHTERS - SAMURAI SHODOWN! 2 - KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 - THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny - FATAL FURY FIRST CONTACT - SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM - METAL SLUG 1ST MISSION - METAL SLUG 2ND MISSION - DARK ARMS: Beast Buster 1999 - BIG TOURNAMENT GOLF
Fatal Fury First Contact
2020
Those legendary wolves stake their claim on a new stage! Utilize earth-shattering special moves and reach for the top! - FATAL FURY newcomers like Rick Strowd and Li Xiangfei clash fists with nostalgic fan-favorites Terry, Geese, and Mai Shiranui! - Easier for beginners thanks to single-lane fighting! Unleash an ultra-lethal POTENTIAL POWER move at the brink of death to turn the tables on your foes! - Invite a friend over for some 1on1 action in either tabletop or handheld mode! Find out who has what it takes to be hailed as the best in Southtown! *The game manual included is from the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR edition and therefore contains control schemes which may vary from those on the Nintendo Switch.
SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
DIGITAL ECLIPSE2020
The ULTIMATE collection is here! It all began in ’93, and now, the weapon-based fighting game series that swept the world is ready to be taken home in a new stellar collection! Six NEOGEO titles as well as one mysterious, unreleased game are featured!
Samurai Shodown: Deluxe Edition
SNK Corporation2019
Samurai Shodown: Deluxe Edition bundles the 2019 reboot of SNK’s weapon‑based fighter with Season Pass 1, adding four DLC characters—Rimururu, Basara, Kazuki Kazama, and Wan‑Fu—and classic “Retro 3D” skins for Haohmaru, Nakoruru, and Genjuro. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, it supports single‑player, local 2‑player, and online multiplayer (up to 10 players) on console.
SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
Digital Eclipse2019
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
METAL SLUG XX
SNK CORPORATION2019
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
The King of Fighters XIV: 4 Character Bundle Pack 2
SNK2018
This bundle includes the additional 4 characters ('OSWALD', 'HEIDERN', 'NAJD' and 'BLUE MARY'). These characters will be playable in 'THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV' with this bundle purchase.
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
SNK2018
Take control of SNK’s most iconic female characters and battle it out in this crazy tag fighting game featuring a plethora of cute costumes and accessories! With one button special moves and a deep but simplified combo system this is a great game for fighting game fans and newcomers alike!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
SNK CORPORATION2018
KOF ’97 is the final entry in the Orochi Saga, the original storyline of the KOF series, which is still played by enthusiastic fans around the world. KOF ’97 makes a return with new features such as online matchmaking, a new gallery mode, and custom menu BGM settings!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
SNK CORPORATION2017
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
The King of Fighters XIV: 4 Character Bundle 1
SNK2017
This bundle includes the additional 4 characters ('ROCK HOWARD', 'VANESSA', 'RYUJI YAMAZAKI' and 'WHIP'). These characters will be playable in 'THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV' with this bundle purchase.
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
SNK CORPORATION2016
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
The King of Fighters XIV
SNK2016
Game visuals have evolved into 3D graphics, however "KOF XIV" keeps the classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system that has made the series such a big success over the years. The first chapter of a brand new "KOF Saga", which welcomes a plethora of returning characters as well as newcomers, now begins!
BASEBALL STARS 2
SNK CORPORATION2016
Lace up your cleats, and step onto the diamond with the pros of “BASEBALL STARS 2” on Steam!
Metal Slug Triple Pack
2015
Experience a collection run & gun shoot 'em up classics that have withstood the test of time with the Metal Slug Triple Pack!
METAL SLUG DEFENSE
SNK CORPORATION2015
“METAL SLUG”, the pinnacle of 2D action-shooting on NEOGEO returns in a brand new strategy game on Steam!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
SNK CORPORATION2014
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
METAL SLUG X
SNK CORPORATION2014
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Pulstar
2014
A twin-stick style arcade shooter.
The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match
SNK Playmore2009
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match
SNK2008
A remixed version of King of Fighters '98 with rebalanced gameplay, "Ultimate" fighting mode, an unlockable art gallery, and 64 fighters to choose from (10 of these were previously unseen in KoF '98). Also included is the original Neo Geo version. Additionally, the game now supports 480p resolution. Featuring 5 game modes: Arcade, Single Play (no team), Endless (endurance trial), Practice and Challenge mode. Options include the ability to increase character sprite size, soften the sprite by various degrees (reduces blockiness), and a 3D/2D background toggle. The Ultimate fighting mode lets you toggle three different modes: Move Type: Dash / Step, Evasion Type: Avoiding / Urgent and Power Gauge: Advanced / Extra. The game comes with a second bonus disc, containing trailers and wallpapers for both this title, and the upcoming King of Fighters XII.
Fu'un Super Combo
SNK2007
FU'UN SUPER COMBO is a compilation containing two SNK fighting games from the NEOGEO era, 'SAVAGE REIGN' and 'KIZUNA ENCOUNTER'. The first game is a weapons fighter with a unique and diverse cast of characters, and is distinct in its utilization of two fighting planes which the player can traverse between during battle. The second title in this compilation drops the plane-switching gameplay but adds tag battle mechanics, including the ability to team up with a friend for co-op action! Use all the abilities at your disposal to defeat King Leo and claim victory in the Battle of the Beast God tournament!
Art of Fighting Anthology
SNK2007
A compilation of arcade ports of the Art of Fighting games, originally realesed by SNK in their Neo-Geo platform. Includes Art of Fighting 1, 2 and 3.
Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 2
SNK Playmore2007
Fatal Fury Battle Archives V2 is a collection of 3 games (on one disc) from one of SNK's most popular fighting game series- Fatal Fury. The titles included are Real Bout Fatal Fury, Real Bout Fatal Fury Special and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2-The Newcomers. The games are known for their hand-drawn animation and character designs containing visual flair and personality with 2D gameplay that is fast, furious and addictive.
Metal Slug Anthology
Nazca Corporation2006
A compilation of the successful side-scrolling arcade games as a result of the series 10th anniversary. A upgraded PS4 version with trophy support and 1080p visuals was launched July 5th 2016 as part of the PS2-PS4 program.
SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters DS
NOW Production2006
A unique strategy card fighting game with RPG elements and baseball card trade-ability. All-New Card Fighters game for the Nintendo DS. Use strategic card arrangements to win. Over 300 different cards to use, collect, and trade, Know your character and their special abilities and combine them for added value and strength.
Bakumatsu Roman: Gekka no Kenshi 1+2
SNK Playmore2006
This is a compilation of the two games in The Last Blade series released by SNK Playmore only in Japan.
The King of Fighters 02/03
SNK Playmore2005
A compilation of both King of Fighters 2002 and 2003 on a single disc release.
The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
SNK Playmore2004
The Synthesis of breathtaking 3D animation with the heart and soul of a 2D classic is now complete! A city lay in ruins as rival gangs are at war all vying for the chance to rule the underworld of Southtown. A small group destined to take the city back has established a meeting with the maniacal leader of the most powerful gang, "Mephistopheles". On one condition, to be in this meeting, one must prove themselves by defeating the greatest fighters in the world.
Metal Slug 3
SNK2003
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
The King of Fighters 2001
Eolith2001
The King of Fighters 2001 is the eighth game in The King of Fighters series, the third and final part of the "Nests Chronicles" story arc, and the first game produced following the closure of the original SNK. KOF 2001 kept the Striker assist system from the previous two KOF games, but added a new twist to it - the ability to adjust how many Strikers a team could have. While teams in 1999 and 2000 were limited to selecting one teammate as an assist, now teams could have up to 3 assist characters, or none at all.
Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves
SNK2001
Garou: Mark of the Wolves, known as Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves on U.S. Dreamcast, is a 1999 fighting game produced by SNK, originally for the Neo Geo system. It is the ninth and final game in the Fatal Fury series, set ten years after the death of Geese Howard in Real Bout Fatal Fury. With the exception of Terry Bogard, the game is comprised of an entirely new cast of characters. Many of these characters reference older characters however.
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters 2 - Expand Edition
SNK2001
The Japan only sequel to SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters' Clash adds over 120 new cards, featuring many new characters, 40 cards of a new type called "Reaction cards" have also been added. Unlike the first game, SNK vs. Capcom - Card Fighters 2 - Expand Edition released as a single game, allowing players to choose to start with either an SNK or Capcom deck.
Nakoruru: Anohito kara no Okurimono
SNK2001
Nakoruru: Ano Hito kara no Okurimono, abbreviated as "Nakorimo" or Nakoruru ADV internationally, is an adventure game developed by Inter-lets as a spin-off of the Samurai Shodown series. It was released on July 6, 2001 in Japan for the Windows operating systems and later for the Sega Dreamcast. The game was scheduled to be available at the same time as Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage but experienced several setbacks due to the game's changing sponsors.
Metal Slug X
SNK2001
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Zupapa!
2001
An action puzzle game where you play as a Zupapa, a strange creature that hurls tiny Zupipi characters at your foes. The more Zupipi on an enemy when he is trampled, the larger the explosion.
Cool Cool Jam
SNK2000
Cool Cool Jam is a instrumental rhythmic game developed by SNK for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. It is was released in August 10, 2000 alongside with Cool Cool Toon. The game was never released outside Japan, although an English sample was produced for reviewers, meaning SNK considered a possible release in the US/EU market.
Cool Cool Toon
SNK2000
Cool Cool Toon (クルクルトゥーン?) is a rhythm-based music video game exclusive to the Dreamcast. It was developed and published by SNK and released in Japan only on August 10, 2000.The letters A, B, X and Y appear at the edge or in the middle of a large circle on screen. The player must use the analogue stick to move a marker to the letter and press the corresponding button on the controller at the right time. If the player misses too many letters, they will fail.
The King of Fighters 2000
SNK2000
The final King of Fighters game released by SNK in its original state, The King of Fighters 2000 expands on the story and gameplay presented in The King of Fighters '99. This year's tournament is sponsored by the Ikari Warriors in an attempt to discover more about the NESTS organization, and to derail the plans of potential NESTS agents K' and Maxima. Not everything is as straight-forward as it usually is, however, and even the Ikari Warriors themselves are at risk of being betrayed from within by the end of the tournament. The King of Fighters 2000 features an improved Striker call system with the Active Striker System, which allows the player to call his Striker character in any situation, whether he is attacking or being attacked by the opponent, allowing him to use their strikers in combos. Moreover, in addition to the numerous nostalgic SNK characters returning as Another and Maniac Strikers, KOF 2000 welcomes newcomers such as Ramon, Vanessa, Seth, Lin, Hinako Shijo, and Kula Diamond.
Ogre Battle Gaiden
Quest2000
"Ogre Battle Gaiden: Prince of Zenobia" is a 2000 real-time tactical role-playing game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. The game is a spin-off within the Ogre Battle series, originally created by Quest Corporation. The storyline takes place parallel to "Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen", and follows the path of Prince Tristan of Zenobia during his quest to reclaim his kingdom. As with other Ogre Battle titles, the player controls squads of an army, moving to different parts of the map accomplishing tasks and battling armies encountered on the route. Choices made during the narrative impact the ending.
Ganbare Neo Poke-Kun
SNK2000
Ganbare Neo Poke-Kun (ガンバレねおぽけくん) is a simulation game developed Neo Geo Pocket Color released in Japan on June 6, 2000. So far, the game remains exclusive to Japan. It drew direct inspiration from the majority of video game history.
The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise
SNK2000
The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise is a minigame collection, similar to Mario Party or Sonic Shuffle, based loosely on The King of Fighters '99.
Picture Puzzle
Success2000
Picture Puzzle is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Success, which was released in Japan in 2000.
Metal Slug 2nd Mission
Ukiyotei2000
Metal Slug: 2nd Mission is an Action game, developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 2000. Take control of the Metal Slug tank on the NGPC once again, this time to defeat the rebel strike force "Phantom." Travel through 38 stages in a non-linear battle path defeating enemy troops and rescuing hostages. Pilot the Metal Slug tank, Slug Flyer combat jet, and the Slug Sub submarine and fire the heavy machine gun, rocket launcher, and fire gun. Two unique playable characters, a list of rescued hostages, and a time attack mode add depth to this side-scroller.
Evolution: Eternal Dungeons
Sting2000
Evolution: Eternal Dungeons is a conventional turn-based role-playing video game for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. It was released in Japan and the United Kingdom in 2000. Probably due to the large amount of text, separate cartridges were produced for the different regions it was released in, rather than allowing the player to choose the game language on the same cartridge. While the Japanese version is somewhat common, the English version is not. This game is essentially a port of its three dimensional counterpart for the Dreamcast. To accommodate downscaling for the Neo Geo handheld, the 3D graphics of the original were replaced with top-down two-dimensional maps and 2-D sprites. Both the Japanese and UK version of the game were released in hard plastic boxes rather than soft cardstock. The English translation has frequent grammar and spelling errors.
SNK Gals' Fighters
2000
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what little girls are made of... NOT! It's time for the ladies to show who's boss in this superb all-girls fighting fantasy! Eight fabulous femme fatales to choose from and five different game modes! Use Super Attacks and collect and trade special items!
Metal Slug 3
SNK2000
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny
SNK2000
1863. History's hidden secret is revealed. During the age known as "Bakumatsu", 135 years ago, chaos rules! It's all yours: A new type of weapon fighting game in which Power and Speed weapons, in addition to various Repel moves can be used to experience a new sensation in video game thrills!
Faselei!
Sacnoth1999
Faselei! is a Strategy game, developed by Sacnoth and published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 1999. Faselei! is one of the last titles to be released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color and even features digitised lyrics to the game's main theme. Heavily story driven, this strategy RPG takes place in a time when mechs known as TS are the weapon of choice for combat. Gameplay revolves around the battles and customising your TS between those battles. Battles are part turn based and part real-time. The player inputs their actions at the beginning of the turn. The amount of actions they can input is dependant on their type of TS. Once they have finished their selection everything is played out in real-time for the duration of the turn. This makes thinking about what your opponents and allies will do in advance essential before taking your turn.
Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage
SNK1999
Warriors Rage is the seventh Samurai Shodown game. The events of the game take place twenty years after those described in the Hyper Neo Geo 64 arcade predecessors. The game includes new swordsmen like Rinka Yoshino (a daughter of samurai family), Seishiro Kuki (the new protagonist), Ran Po, Garyo the Whirlwind, Jin-Emon Hanafusa and more. Gameplay features a new life gauge system, split in three sections; when the two sections are drained from the opponent, the character performs taunting moves. Features: Start with 11 different warriors Arcade fighting/adventure action Hidden fighting techniques Collect all the character cards
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
SNK1999
Help Sonic rescue his forest friends from the evil Dr. Robotnik. Grab those golden rings and collect all the chaos emeralds for special bonuses. Rush through multiple bonus levels and challenge the high score record. Collect puzzle pieces and complete the mystery photo. Play against a friend in a 2-player Vs. battle. The action is gonna be super SONIC!
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium
Dimps1999
Back in 1999, SNK and CAPCOM brought their best fighters together for a fighting game extravaganza! The dream collaboration that can fit in your hands can now be enjoyed on Steam!
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
SNK1999
“GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam!
SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters' Clash - Capcom Card Fighter's Version
SNK1999
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash, released in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld console, was the first crossover between SNK and Capcom. Characters in the game are illustrated in the super deformed (chibi) art style. There are two complementary versions of the game: the SNK version and the Capcom version. Each version of the game has a different starting deck and different exclusive cards that can be obtained, but the gameplay remains the same, with card battles resembling a somewhat simplified version of Magic: The Gathering, in which a maximum of three fighters are allowed in each player's field at any given moment and there is no mana to be spent to place them in the field.
SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters' Clash - SNK Card Fighter's Version
SNK1999
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash, released in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld console, was the first crossover between SNK and Capcom. Characters in the game are illustrated in the super deformed (chibi) art style. There are two complementary versions of the game: the SNK version and the Capcom version. Each version of the game has a different starting deck and different exclusive cards that can be obtained, but the gameplay remains the same, with card battles resembling a somewhat simplified version of Magic: The Gathering, in which a maximum of three fighters are allowed in each player's field at any given moment and there is no mana to be spent to place them in the field.
Dark Arms: Beast Buster 1999
Noise Factory1999
"I crave power. Power that only the darkest evil can imagine." Enter the sinister underworld of the Dark Realm! Battle creatures of darkness in your quest for the ultimate bio-weapon. Only then will you be able to conquer the evil and grisly world. Collect multiple weapons to defeat the hideous creatures. Four main areas to explore and complete. Will you be the one to conquer this action/adventure thriller?
Dive Alert: Becky's Version
Sacnoth1999
Dive Alert: Becky's Version is an RPG for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. There is another version of Dive Alert called Dive Alert: Matt's Version. The player takes control of a character named Becky. The game takes place in the future and the world is primarily surrounded by water. The only land is a small patch called Terra. The player must prove their worth to be accepted on to Terra by proving their skill as a submarine commander and destroying enemy vessels. Becky's version features different characters, items and boats from Matt's Version. These are logged in a device similar to a Pokédex (from Pokemon). Battles take place against enemy ships and a radar view is used to help the player guide torpedoes towards the enemy vessels. Much of the game is text-based with animated cutscenes. The game features the ability for two players to link up Neo Geo Pocket Color units to exchanges ships and data, and to battle one on one. The game also features battery back-up and a training mode.
The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle
SNK1999
"The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle" is the sixth game in The King of Fighters series by SNK. Unlike in previous games of the series, there are four characters per team instead of three, with the fourth serving as a "Striker", a fighter whose function is only to enter a match, attack the opponent and leave without replacing their teammates. In total, there are seven teams, each containing four characters, four Team Edit characters and a boss.
Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition
SNK1999
PS1 port of "Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition" It was ported to the Sony PlayStation on June 24 in Japan and November 30 in North America, making it the only Hyper Neo Geo 64 game to receive a port for a home system. The game was re-released as a downloadable game for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable via the PlayStation Network in Japan on April 25, 2007.
Metal Slug 1st Mission
1999
Metal Slug: 1st Mission is an Action game, developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 1999. As a member of the elite forces squad "Peregrine Falcons," your mission is to eliminate the evil Colonel Bildegaarn. Using the Metal Slug multifunction tank and the Slug Flyer as well as your wits and handgun blast through up to 17 missions in your quest to make the world safe from tyranny. Multiple stage progressions and a gameplay ranking system give reason to play through more than once. In-game save lets the player on the go turn off the Neo Geo Pocket and not lose progress.
Samurai Shodown! 2
1999
Samurai Shodown! 2 is a handheld game in SNK's Samurai Shodown series of fighting games. Unlike its predecessor, it was released on the Neo-Geo Pocket Color system, so its graphics were no longer monochrome. It was designed as a conversion from the most recent game in the Samurai Shodown series, Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage, and almost all of its story events, endings and cutscenes are derived from its arcade cousin. Almost all of the characters from Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage are included (the sole exception being Hanma Yagyu). It also re-added two series favorites who were not in the arcade, Charlotte and Yagyu Jubei.
Crush Roller
ADK Corporation1999
Crush Roller is a game for the Neo Geo Pocket Color based on the 1981 arcade game Make Trax, which was released as Crush Roller in Europe and Asia. The object of the game is to color the entire maze-like playing field with a paint brush. While you paint, two enemies walk around in the maze, when they hit you, you lose a life. A level has rollers which you can push forward with your paint brush. If you capture an enemy in the path of the roller he dies and is temporarily taken out of the game. This scores you extra points. Each subsequent enemy rolled over is worth more points. Every once in a while another creature will pop up, it will run around leaving behind track marks in your paint. Painting over this creature removes it from the game and scores you additional points. His tracks have to be repainted. When the entire maze is painted you win the level. Unlike the original arcade version the Neo Geo Pocket Color version has multiple levels.
Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life
Yumekobo1999
Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life is a 3D RPG game developed by Yumekobo and published by SNK released in March 1999 for the PlayStation. It was released again as a PSOne Classic on PSN for the PlayStation 3 and PSP on August 28, 2007. The game's image song, "wannabe /Misty Eyes", was performed by RUMI . The game's story is notorious for being much darker than other Athena related titles.
Prehistoric Isle 2
Saurus1999
Prehistoric Isle 2 is complete madness. You pick one of two available helicopters, and blast your way through six increasingly difficult stages. The only thing in your way are dinosaurs, which just so happen to have the ability to breath fire, shoot lasers, and want nothing more than to see you perish! It’s completely insane, and that’s what makes it so bloody great! It doesn’t hurt any that the game was developed by the same people who made the excellent Blazing Star and Pulstar so you know you’re in for a good time.
Dive Alert: Matt's Version
Sacnoth1999
Dive Alert: Matt's Version is a Role-Playing game, developed by Sacnoth and published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 1999. There is another version of Dive Alert called Dive Alert: Becky's Version with a different character and storyline. Matt's version features different characters, items and boats to Becky's version. These are logged in a device similar to a Pokédex. The battles take place against other ships. A radar view is used to help players guide torpedoes against the enemy. A large part of the game is text based with animated cutscenes. Two players can link-up with the cable to battle, exchange ships and accumulate other data.
Ganryu
Visco1999
Musashi Ganryuki, known outside Japan as Ganryu, is a platformer and hack and slash video game developed by Visco Corporation and published by SNK in 1999 on Neo Geo MVS. It is loosely based on Miyamoto Musashi's fight with Sasaki Kojirō. Sasaki went by the fighting name of Ganryū, hence the game's name "Ganryu Musashi". The game's selectable characters are the samurai swordsman Miyamoto Musashi and his female kunoichi counterpart Suzume. The mission of the game is to rescue Musashi's love Otsu from a clan of evil ninja led by Kojiro Sasaki. Players are armed with a sword (katana for Musashi/kaiken for Suzume) and a grappling claw. The claw serves as a long-range weapon, and can act as a grapnel in certain settings to reach higher ground or ascend over chasms. A powerful projectile attack can also be achieved by holding down the attack button, although this takes time to charge. Additional temporary weapons can be found throughout the game, such as shuriken for Musashi, kunai for Suzume, and an "energy ball" weapon. Upon rescuing hostages, rewards are given to the player in form of food (onigiri, takoyaki), which can restore health, or ryo coins for extra points.
Samurai Shodown!
1998
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
The King of Fighters '98: Special Edition
SNK1998
The King of Fighters '98 takes a break from the Orochi plot line and instead is presented as a "Dream Match" game where the KOF roster duke it out for the top spot. Most of the characters from the past four years return, thus providing the player with a very large roster containing 38 characters. Many of the characters have been altered in an attempt to make the game balanced regardless of the player's choice of fighter. Rugal Bernstein is provided as a non-secret character for the first time in KOF '98, and several regular characters have hidden "alternate" versions that may also be used in-game.
Neo Geo Cup '98 Plus Color
1998
Wherever you go. Wherever you like. Its Kick Off Time! Easy! Simple! And Exciting! NeoGeo Cup '98 Plus is a soccer game for the Neo Geo Pocket. The game features single match play, head-to-head play (using a link cable), and story mode. You can choose to play one of 16 international teams. Each team has their own collective stats. On the field you can perform passes, shots, dribbles, slidings and charges. In the story mode you have to win as many matches as possible in a series of tournaments. Before and during matches you can change the field formations and switch players. Each won match gives you prize money, this can be used to buy items for your team. These items usually improve one stat, but decrease another.
The Last Blade 2
SNK1998
This widely revered NEOGEO masterpiece is finally available on STEAM! Not only a perfect port of the original game, the STEAM version of THE LAST BLADE 2 will allow players from across the globe to fight against each other online / locally in epic battles in online Multiplayer Mode.
King of Fighters R-1
SNK1998
The King of Fighters: R1 marks SNK's first time bringing the KOF series onto a handheld... and what better system than their own Neo Geo Pocket to do just that? 14 of the most well known KOF characters make their appearance in KOF: R-1, along with some recognizable backgrounds and gameplay features based on The King of Fighters '97. Players can choose from "Extra" & "Advance" play modes similar to KOF '97, and most characters play closely to their original versions.
Puzzle Link
Yumekobo1998
Puzzle Link is a game where blocks of matching color have to be dissolved. New blocks constantly scroll into the screen from the top. The game is over when the first blocks reach the bottom of the screen. You can dissolve blocks by shooting at them. The shots form a line where they impact. If that line connects otherwise unconnected blocks of the same color they will dissolve. There are three different modes: In "Normal" you have to link two special blocks that appear after some time. If you manage to finish the level within the time limit you will unlock one of 50 collectible cards. In "Clear Mode" you have to clear a given constellation of blocks. "Battle Mode" is a two player link-cable mode.
Gauntlet Legends
Atari Games1998
Gauntlet Legends is an arcade game released in 1998 by Atari Games. It is a fantasy themed hack and slash styled dungeon crawl game, a sequel to 1985's popular Gauntlet and 1986's Gauntlet II and marks the final game in the series to be produced by Atari Games. Its unusual features for an arcade game included passwords and characters that could be saved, enabling players to play over the course of a long period.
The King of Fighters: Kyo
Yumekobo1998
The King of Fighters: Kyo is a visual novel on the The King of Fighters series developed by Yumekobo and released by SNK on the PlayStation on August 27, 1998. The art for this game was produced by the same illustrator of the manga, Masato Natsumoto. It was re-released on PSN as a PSOne Classics on June 28, 2007. An unofficial Spanish translation was released in 2013.
Real Bout Garou Densetsu Best Collection
SNK1998
Real Bout Garou Densetsu Best Collection is a Sega Saturn compilation containing Real Bout Garou Densetsu and Real Bout Garou Densetsu Special, both previously released on the console.
The King of Fighters '98
SNK1998
The All-Star dream battle is here at last: It's King of Fighters '98! Here come 38 of your favorite characters from the King of Fighters series. Your favorite characters and teams are back! Filled with new surprises like the Roulette Team Edit and Advantage System, King '98 will pop your cork with unrelenting excitement! The King of Fighters '98 is the fifth game in The King of Fighters series by SNK.
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers
SNK1998
1998 arcade fighter REAL BOUT FATAL FURY 2: THE NEWCOMERS is now on Steam! Featuring the largest roster in the series, 23 characters are back and ready to GET IN THE RING! Also with rollback netcode and a host of new features!
Radikal Bikers
Gaelco1998
Radikal Bikers is set in a Mediterranean environment, and is based on delivering pizza on a rare Italian scooter called Italjet Dragster in heavy traffic before your AI opponent does, while getting points. It has three difficulty levels, which correspond to each of the different places: Capricciosa (medium, set in Rome), Margherita (easy, set in Milan) and Diabola (hard, set in Naples). If you beat all four races in a level, you get to play the next level free.
Blazing Star
Yumekobo1998
Blazing Star is a scrolling shooter video game for the Neo Geo home game system. It is the sequel to the acclaimed Neo Geo shooter Pulstar, which was itself a close cousin to the R-Type franchise. A typically hefty Neo Geo ROM at 346 Mb, the game makes extensive use of pseudo-3D prerendered sprites, brief anime and CGI cutscenes (mostly during the intro sequence), and frequent Engrish voice samples and captions. While Blazing Star was superior in many respects to previous shooter games, some fans compare it unfavorably with Pulstar on the basis that Blazing Star was overly easy and there are those that prefer the simpler 2D sprite look over the prerendered sprites that came to dominate many of the more recent shoot-em-ups.
Neo Geo Cup '98: The Road to the Victory
1998
Neo Geo Cup '98: The Road to the Victory is a soccer video game based on the FIFA World Cup 1998, despite being released after the 1998 FIFA World Cup. It features 73 teams countries. Each team enters a "Regional Qualifying Round Final" where it plays a team it actually played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification. For example: Spain would face Yugoslavia, an opponent it actually faced in its qualifying group. Or Italy would face Russia, an opponent Italy faced in the UEFA play-offs. If the player wins the opponent, it goes to a group much like the real life World Cup. In fact, the team faces opponents that were actually in its group. For Example: Mexico would face the Netherlands, Belgium and South Korea. It is a re-make of Super Sidekicks 3. However, animations and designs were exactly the same. The only difference is teams to reflect the World Cup, Kits again to reflect the World Cup, and players to resemble squads from the World Cup (Teams that did not qualify use line-ups from friendly games and qualifiers). It's slogan is "We got the kick". Unlike its arcade counter-part, the Neo Geo version tries to be more of a soccer simulation game. Differences include the Neo Geo version more slowed down, and more realism added in shooting, passing, etc.
The Last Blade
SNK1997
“THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!
The Irritating Maze
Saurus1997
The Irritating Maze quite literally lives up to its name. It's a maze, of sorts, and it's one hell of an irritating game. In fact, it is one of the most irritating games that most will ever come across. But it does have its charms, namely its offbeat gameplay. The graphics are bright and colorful, with a lot of eye candy everywhere. Depending on your point of view, this may or may not be a good thing, as all that coloring and eye candy has been designed specifically to distract you from beating the level. All that glitter is isolated to the areas immediately surrounding the track, and if you look off the beaten path you'll notice that the graphics there are quite sparse and simplistic. The sound and music are passable, though not particularly good. The Irritating Maze's songs sound like generic puzzle game music and are generally pretty forgettable, but they do fit the game's mood. You'll hear an announcer's voice at certain points of the game telling you that you've passed a checkpoint or something like that. The announcer sounds reasonably excited, though if you listen you can hear a little bit of electronic fuzz distorting the voice clips. One sound clip stands out above the rest though, and that's the electric zap effect that plays when you lose. When this clip is combined with the associated graphics, the effect is literally shocking. One of the biggest reasons why the game is so irritating is that you have to control your character's conducting rod with a trackball. For most people, the trackball is not an ideal input device for precise control, especially when put under the stress of time limits. A digital joystick or D-pad would actually allow you to have more precise control, but then having to deal with unfamiliar controls is part of the "fun." At first you'll find the innovative gameplay to be a lot of fun, much like Marble Madness. But unlike Marble Madness, The Irritating Maze's gameplay gets old relatively quickly, and you'll find yourself not caring enough to give the level another go. The Irritating Maze is different enough to be entertaining for a couple of minutes but not quite polished enough to be a lot of fun for the long haul. Give it a quarter or two and see how you do.
The King of Fighters '97
SNK1997
The King of Fighters '97 is a 1997 fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the fourth game in The King of Fighters series. It was ported to the Neo-Geo CD, as well as the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn in Japan only.
Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
SNK1997
The supreme trial of strength awaits! 19 of Fatal Fury's hottest heroes collide! One year since the fearsome conclusion to "Real Bout", the hungry wolves ready themselves for a new battle, "Real Bout Special" - the paramount pugilistic proving ground! The game retains the cast of the original Real Bout, with the addition of Tung Fu Rue, Cheng Sinzan, Laurence Blood and Wolfgang Krauser from Fatal Fury Special, with Krauser serving as the new final boss. Geese Howard, who was killed off in the end of the original Real Bout, appears in this game as a hidden final boss in a special "Nightmare Match" and as an unlockable playable character in the home versions. The game also features hidden "extra" versions of Tung Fu Rue, Billy Kane, Blue Mary, and Andy Bogard, for a total of 23 (24 if counting Geese) characters.
Twinkle Star Sprites
ADK Corporation1996
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Waku Waku 7
SUNSOFT1996
Waku Waku 7 is a SNK fighting game originally released for the Neo Geo MVS arcade system.
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge
SNK1996
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, also known as Samurai Spirits: Amakusa's Descent in Japan, is the fourth in SNK's flagship Samurai Shodown series of fighting games. Chronologically, it is the second and final chapter of a story between Samurai Shodown and Samurai Shodown II, with Samurai Shodown III being the first chapter.
The Ultimate 11: SNK Football Championship
SNK1996
The Ultimate 11 is a soccer game by SNK, widely regarded as the 4th title in the Super Sidekicks series.
Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle
SNK1996
Sudden-death tag team turmoil—with weapons! KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE rises from its 1996 arcade roots in this enhanced Steam edition. Includes rollback netcode for seamless online play, a swathe of new features, and a bonus jukebox and media gallery—plus even lets 4 players fight at once!
The King of Fighters '96
SNK1996
The King of Fighters '96 is a 1996 fighting game. It is the third game in The King of Fighters series, following The King of Fighters '95. SNK's flagship series returns for another year. Many of the changes in this year's KOF release come in the form of improved graphics, sound effects, music and totally redone character sprites. The gameplay of the system has been altered with the addition of "Rush" multi-hit combos and new moves for practically every character. The storyline of the series receives heavy focus in this release with the Orochi Saga swinging into high-gear. The King of Fighters '96 has 27 regular characters plus 2 boss characters (who can be unlocked with the use of a code). Newcomers to the tournament include Mr. Big from the Art of Fighting series, the bosses from Fatal Fury (Wolfgang Krauser and Geese Howard), and completely original characters like Leona Heidern, Mature and Vice. Other features carried over from the previous year include the ability to choose between the default "Team Fighting" mode or the traditional "Single Fighter" style of gameplay, plus the "Versus" and "Survival" gameplay modes.
Pleasure Goal
Saurus1996
Pleasure Goal: 5 on 5 Mini Soccer is a 1996 futsal arcade video game developed by Saurus and published by SNK. In the game, players compete against either AI-controlled opponents or other players in matches across various stadiums.
Ninja Master's: Haou Ninpou-ko
ADK Corporation1996
Ninja Master's follows the conventions of many previous 2D fighting games released for the Neo-Geo. The player must defeat their opponent in combat in a series of best-two-out-of-three matches. Characters can change between using the character's weapon or fight hand-to-hand during the middle of combat. Like the Art of Fighting series, Ninja Master's features a super meter.
Ragnagard
System Vision1996
Ragnagard is 2D arcade fighting game developed by Saurus and System Vision, and published by SNK and Saurus for the Neo Geo arcade, Neo Geo CD and Sega Saturn. The game's characters are all based on Shinto deities
Super Dodge Ball
Technos Japan1996
Super Dodge Ball, known in Japan as Kunio no Nekketsu Dodgeball Densetsu (lit. "Kunio's Hot Blooded Dodge Ball Legend") is a dodge ball-based sports game released for the Neo Geo platform in 1996. Developed by Technōs Japan Corp. and published by SNK, it was the last game the former company developed before they went out of business. The game was not officially released in Japan (only a Western version was produced, even though it was exhibited at the Japan Amusement Expo) but the game can be played with Japanese settings if the Neo Geo's motherboard is set to that region. No AES version of the game was released and MVS versions came in limited quantities. Choose from one out of seven characters from the Kunio-Kun series (each with two generic teamates) and compete agaisnt either the CPU or another player in a Dodgeball tournament.
Neo Drift Out: New Technology
Visco1996
This is an arcade-style rallying game with a particular isometric view. To start, players chooses between three big Japanese rally-spec vehicles—the Mitsubishi Lancer, the Subaru Impreza, and the Toyota Celica—which vary in their Speed, Control, and Body stats. In each racing stage, the player needs to get to the finish line in the shortest time possible. If the clock hits zero, the player loses and the game is over unless they can continue. While driving, the time is hindered by barrels, puddles, slippery ice, cones and other obstacles in the player's path. Even other cars driving can be an obstacle. Also the player has to keep straight when driving up slopes, or the car will swerve and crash. The player can gain more time if they make it through checkpoints in between the starting and finishing points. The player can also take shortcuts. Before making a turn, the player will always get an immediate warning on the screen with a voice saying which direction the player ought to turn and certain warnings. Aside from the starting Practice stage, there are six other stages to be conquered: European, African, Snow Land, Southern Hemisphere, Scandinavian, and Great Britain.
Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior
SNK1996
In this third and final entry in the Art of Fighting series, the story shifts from Ryo Sakazaki to his best friend and rival, Robert Garcia, as he ventures into Mexico to try and locate Freia Lawrence, a childhood friend, who asked for his help. However, he leaves without the consent of The Garcia Foundation, which sends an agent named Karman Cole to get him back. But not everything is as simple as it looks... because Robert is not the only one looking for Freia. Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior features ten playable characters with different fighting styles, a completely new fighting system based on joystick and button combinations, and incredibly detailed graphics and animation.
Stakes Winner 2
Saurus1996
Like its predecessor, Stakes Winner 2 is a 2D horse racing game. Choosing from one of the game's selection of horses, players must compete in a series of races on different tracks to earn money and prestige. Each horse that players can select is rated according to speed, stamina, and burst. Players control their horses with the joystick and three buttons. Pressing the A button repeatedly keeps the horse accelerated with a slight drain of the stamina bar, while pressing the B button applies the rider crop to the horse. This results in a slight burst of speed at the cost of draining the horse's stamina bar faster.
Over Top
ADK Corporation1996
The ultimate NEOGEO Racing Game! The game features branching paths and a variety of car models for maximum replayability!
Neo Turf Masters
Nazca Corporation1996
Neo Turf Masters is a golf video game by Nazca for the Neo Geo, released in 1996. This is also one of the first two titles by Nazca, the other being the popular Metal Slug before & between being acquired by SNK. The game is a fast paced, arcade-style golf game. Players choose from two game modes, stroke play for one or two players, and match play for two players only. Competing on one of four fictional golf courses located in the United States, Japan, Australia and Germany, players choose from one of six players with different attributes: "Young Hero" (George Spinner, USA) "Technician" (Thomas Stewart, United Kingdom) "Veteran" (Frank Adams, Australia) "Shot Maker" (Robert Landolt, Germany) "Power Golfer" (Fernando Almeida, Brazil) "Putt Master" (Toyoshige Takeno, Japan) Unlike many golf games of the era which used a two-click swing system to determine the hook or slice of the ball, Neo Turf Masters uses a single click for the power of the shot, and a second for the height of the shot; hook and slice are selected with buttons B and C before making the shot. This makes the game much easier to pick up and play well than its contemporaries, but it compensates for this reduced difficulty with fiendish (if somewhat unrealistic) course layouts and highly variable wind.
Real Bout Fatal Fury
SNK1995
Real Bout changes the play controls from the previous Fatal Fury games, reducing the number of attack buttons from four to three: a standard Punch and Kick button, a "Strong Attack" button which can be either a stronger punch or kick attack, depending on the character. The game retains the three-plane "oversway" system from Fatal Fury 3, which features a main lane for fighting, with foreground and background planes used to avoid attacks or leap towards the opponent. A dedicated button is now used to make an "oversway" (or change plane) towards the background or foreground. Real Bout introduces a Power Gauge, which fills up as the player performs normal or special techniques against their opponent or defend themselves, similar to many super move gauges featured in other fighting games. The Power Gauge allows players to perform one of three types of Special Techniques, depending of the level of the Power Gauge. Real Bout also introduces stages with ring-outs, a gameplay feature previously introduced in 3D fighting games such as Virtua Fighter. If the player performs certain attacks on their opponent while next to the boundaries, the character will eventually destroy the barrier keeping the opponent in the ring and be able to knock them out of the stage for an easy win.
Samurai Shodown III
SNK1995
Samurai Shodown III was to be the start of a bold new direction for the franchise. The most obvious difference between this game and the others in the series is the notably darker aesthetic. The more light-hearted characters (Earthquake, Cham Cham, and Gen-an to name a few) from the previous games have been excised, and even the kabuki master, Kyoshiro Senryo, received a redesign, transforming him from a flamboyant stage performer into a grim-faced, muscular man. All of the characters have been completely redrawn. The animation is very smooth for all characters, another departure from the graphical style of the second game.
Stakes Winner
Saurus1995
Stakes Winner is a 2D horse racing game. Taking the role of horse jockeys, players must win a series of races using one of the game's eight selectable horses. Each horse is rated in strength, speed, and stamina, making each horse different in handling. During the game, horse ratings can be boosted through completing bonus levels. Each horse has a stamina bar displayed at the bottom of the screen, next to a picture of the horse's head showing its current health. The stamina bar decreases as the horse runs, and when it is depleted, the race is over for that horse.
Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
Technos Japan1995
Stones of power are given to some chosen fighters, who are being trained by a master to defeat the master's darker tendencies of destroying humanity. The fighters do not necessarily get along even as the world heads toward peril.
The King of Fighters '95
SNK1995
The King of Fighters '95 is a 1995 fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the sequel to The King of Fighters '94 and the second game in The King of Fighters series. It is also the first game in the series to be ported to other home consoles besides the Neo Geo AES and Neo-Geo CD, with versions released for the PlayStation, Sega Saturn and Game Boy. It was also rereleased in The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga in 2008 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Wii. The King of Fighters '95 introduces Kyo Kusanagi's rival Iori Yagami, and firmly places Kyo as the main character for the rest of the series. The gameplay of The King of Fighters '95 is essentially unchanged from the previous title, though it does introduce the "team edit" concept which would remain as a standard feature of the series. Using the "team edit" feature, it is possible to create a totally customized team using any of the available fighters, or use one of the default teams if you wish.
Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash
Racdym1995
An arcade fighting game spin-off of an RPG series set in a fantasized feudal Japan. Known for its similarities with early Samurai Shodown games (including random item drops and combining attack buttons for heavier attacks), it is the only game in the entire series to get a release outside of Japan. The main series is composed of three separate games within the land of 'Jipang' (a fictionalized version of feudal Japan), each of which follows a descendant of the 'Fire Clan' and supporting cast in battles against a range of often comical villains. The stories of the games, though primarily of 'fantasy' fare, also attempt to provide commentary on common misconceptions about Japanese culture by Western societies.
Savage Reign
SNK1995
Savage Reign is a vs. fighting game that offers a dozen fighters, mixing fighting with weapons and a two-plane system like the one seen in the Fatal Fury saga, with which it is possible to get to the back of the stage by climbing to a higher level or climbing up pipes. Each stage has interactive elements that intervene in the fights, such as falling stalactites, lava jets, spotlights that can be knocked down, and all the characters, have the ability to execute movements based on projectiles, which can be used to chase the opponent when he changes planes, and which can even be reflected.
Double Dragon
Technos Japan1995
A head-to-head fighting game based on the 1994 Double Dragon movie, the game features a roster selectable which consists of "Double Dragon" alumni Billy, Jimmy, Marian, Abobo and Burnov, as well as 5 original characters as they enter a martial arts tournament to take out evil crime lord of Bloody Town, Koga Shuko. Unique features in the game includes destructible environments and a super move meter which fills out based on how much energy the player has left, giving weaker fighters a handicap. After defeating the default 10 fighters, the player faces Shuko's bodyguard, Duke, before fighting Shuko himself.
Quiz King of Fighters
Saurus1995
A quiz game released for arcades running NeoGeo MVS hardware (and later ported to the NeoGeo AES and NeoGeo CD) exclusively in Japan. The spiritual successor to SNK's Quiz Daisousasen series, Quiz King of Fighters uses the series' engine and structure (including a variety of new mini-games) while incorporating many characters from the Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury, and Samurai Shodown series (often lifting the assets from the games themselves). The truth is sleeping in the battle ...
Pulstar
Aicom1995
The basic gameplay is simple: progress through the levels in the spacecraft, collecting powerups and protecting the spacecraft from destruction. The game has very obvious similarities in design and gameplay to R-Type. It is actually believed that some ex-Irem employees left the company to join Aicom, which used to be a subcontractor for various coin-op manufacturers like Jaleco or SNK. Despite the familiarities, Pulstar is not without innovations. There is the option of using the weapon power bar, which consists of two halves. The right-hand side of the bar turns blue when the fire button is depressed. When fully charged the ship delivers a devastating emission of energy. The left-hand side turns red when it is continually pressed, shooting out a barrage of smaller, rapid blasts. The in-game visuals are mostly pre-rendered 3D graphics, which gives the interactive elements a far more realistic appearance. Great care was taken to really place the player into the world of the game, with cinematic style cut scenes and pre-rendered movies. There is a hefty reliance on strategy and not just blasting everything in sight. Using the charged weapon is key, and requires careful precision. Also, once a power up is obtained, a small orb appears at the posterior end of the ship. This can be used as an advantage by deflecting/absorbing oncoming enemy fire and taking out small enemies that run into it.
Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors
SUNSOFT1995
Man and demon wage war with one-on-one fights in the 1-on-1 fighting game Galaxy Fight. Eight of the universe's greatest fighters enter into combat for the fate of the galaxy. Success brings great acclaim to the victor. Failure brings death. Once every 1000 years, a being of divine power takes physical form somewhere in the galaxy. This time, he has taken form on the planet Danius. This being, who refers to itself as "Felden Crayce" is being sought out by fighters across the galaxy to challenge and defeat. Each of these eight warriors have their each with their own reasons for seeking out and fighting this being -- some wish to challenge Felden for pride or fame, some wish to protect their home lands from Felden, and some refuse to explain their reasons until they meet this great force themselves. These eight fighters all have unique abilities and strengths, but only one can be the final victor!
Master of Syougi
ADK Corporation1995
Is a turn-based game - an adaptation of Shogi, a Japanese type of chess-like game. The player can select 1 from 8 opponents to play. Each player has a set of 20 wedge-shaped pieces different from international chess. Another difference - captured pieces could be returned to the board and all can be promoted.
Super Sidekicks 3: The Next Glory
SNK1995
Loaded with world class excitement! Features 6 competition modes like World Cup for 64 worldwide teams. Utilizes Digitized Trace Animation and 3D camera angled shots for a realistic on-the-fly action graphic explosion. With 8 different playing modes including options such as Speed and Stamina, you can mix and match 512 different team configurations. Accidents hinder or enhance a team's ability within head-to-head gameplay for the ultimate super-real soccer experience!
Goal! Goal! Goal!
Visco Corporation1995
A soccer game with all the right ingredients, skill, flair, passion, and of course, GOALS! With 28 national teams to choose from, compete in a tournament to become the best soccer nation in the world. Get past the opening group stage and go on to a round-robin elimination stage where failure is not an option. To help you on your way, hold down the shoot button until the power bar fills up and you can do a POWERFUL SUPER SHOT!
Samurai Shodown II
SNK1994
One of SNK's legendary fighting game series has made a return! In Samurai Shodown II, you can take on one of the roles of 15 warriors as you fight your way through the land to defeat the evil Mizuki! Slash, kick, and slice your opponents in half...do whatever it takes...live by the sword, and die by its blade.
King of the Monsters 2
SNK1994
King of the Monsters 2 on the Sega Genesis is a slightly different game than the original Neo Geo version. While the original let you play one of three different monsters to go through side-scrolling beat'em-up stages and fight (non-playable) monster as boss enemies, the Genesis version was re-worked into a one-on-one fighter similar to the first King of the Monsters game. Apart from Farmardy, all characters from the Neo Geo version are playable. To win, the player must defeat all other monsters and a clone of the played monster in a fight. The matches take place in areas built from the original levels, and feature destroyable landscapes and secondary enemies, both of which can be smashed to gain points and power-ups.
The King of Fighters '94
SNK1994
Rugal Bernstein is an incredibly rich and notorious arms and drug trafficker, as well as an incredibly skilled and ruthless fighter. Having become bored with the lack of competition, Rugal decides to host a new King of Fighters tournament. Rugal has his secretary travel to eight destinations around the world and invite fighters to his new tournament. Unlike the previous KOF tournaments depicted in the Fatal Fury series, the new King of Fighters is a team tournament, with eight teams of three, each representing a different nationality, participating this time. Most characters come from other SNK games, such as Team Italy, which is composed of three heroes from the original Fatal Fury: Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi. The two heroes from Art of Fighting (Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia) are featured along with their mentor and Ryo's father (Takuma Sakazaki) make up Team Mexico. Team Korea features Kim Kaphwan from Fatal Fury 2 as the leader of two convicts he's trying to reform Chang Koehan and Choi Bounge, while Team England is a mix of female fighters from Fatal Fury 2 (Mai Shiranui) and the Art of Fighting series (Yuri Sakazaki, King). The two heroes from Psycho Soldier (Athena Asamiya and Sie Kensou) form Team China along with their mentor, Chin Gentsai. Similarly, Team Brazil features the heroes from Ikari Warriors (Ralf and Clark) along with their commanding officer Heidern. Additionally, the game features two teams composed entirely of original characters: Team Japan featuring Kyo Kusanagi, Benimaru Nikaido and Goro Daimon, and Team USA composed of Heavy D!, Lucky Glauber and Brian Battler.
Aggressors of Dark Kombat
ADK Corporation1994
Aggressors of Dark Kombat offers virtually no storyline to explain its fights. In fact, the prefight conversation sequences show that the fights are not much more than chance meetings. The player's chosen character will advance through a series of stages fighting a series of opponents because he doesn't like the way the other guy looks. The game is viewed from the side perspective that virtually all 2D fighting games use. One player can fight against a computer-controlled opponent, or two players can fight against each other. Each character's life bar appears on the upper left or right of the screen, depending on starting location. A timer is located between the two life bars. When one character is drained of energy or the timer runs out, the match is over and the character left standing (or with more life, if neither characters were drained of energy) wins.
Super Sidekicks 2: The World Championship
SNK1994
Super Sidekicks 2: The World Championship is a 1994 soccer arcade video game developed and published by SNK. It is the second installment in the Super Sidekicks series and the third soccer game released for Neo Geo MVS, preceding the original Super Sidekicks (1992). Featuring an arcade-style approach to soccer as its predecessor, the game allows players to choose any of the available game modes with AI-controlled opponents or other human players with the team of their choosing. Its gameplay uses a simplified three-button configuration.
Karnov's Revenge
Data East1994
Karnov's Revenge, also known as "Fighter's History Dynamite" in Japan, is a 1994 arcade fighting game, and the followup to Fighter's History. All returning characters have new moves, and Clown and Karnov are now playable characters while newcomers Zazie and Yungmie were introduced. The Super Famicom game "Fighter's History: Mizoguchi Kiki Ippatsu!!" is heavily based on Dynamite, and is believed to have been meant as a port. Dynamite itself would be ported to the Sega Saturn, and Mizoguchi Kiki Ippatsu!! was even thrown in as a bonus.
Art of Fighting 2
SNK1994
The second installment in the AoF series added the "rage gauge"; similar to the "spirit system" of its predecessor, it limited the use and effectiveness of special attacks. The game's story is set a year after the original. Geese Howard, a rising star in South Town's criminal underworld, calls fighters to the city for a new tournament, "The King of Fighters." Howard was the final boss and series villain of SNK's other fighting game franchise Fatal Fury (though he is a secret boss in this game), whose story took place over a decade after the events of Art of Fighting. Art of Fighting 2 was the only time Yuri Sakazaki was a playable character in the series. It also marked the only time that she donned her trademark outfit, which was made famous in The King of Fighters series. This game also marks the debut of Takuma Sakazaki without his Mr. Karate persona, as well as Eiji Kisaragi, who both appear in the King of Fighters series. Ryuhaku Todo, the first boss in the original AOF, is the only character dropped; all characters are playable from the beginning. The final boss is always Mr. Big, though as mentioned earlier, an extra match will be played against Geese Howard if the player unlocks him through good performance. This game is also notorious for its difficulty, with it being referred in many fighting circles as having some of the toughest opponent AI in a fighting game.
Gururin
FACE1994
A unique and challenging puzzle game from Face. 3 people in color-coordinated clothing descend from the top and you must align any 3 of the same color vertically or horizontally. During the game you do not rotate the 3 falling people, you rotate the puzzle itself.
Power Spikes II
Video System1994
Power Spikes II is a sports game released in 1994 by Video System. It features the Hyper Mode where the world's strongest eight teams compete along with the World Men's and World Women's teams in this futuristic fighting volleyball game. In Hyper Mode, commands for special serves and spikes can be input for an intense battle.
Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy
SNK1994
Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy is a side-scrolling platform video game developed by SNK for its Neo Geo Arcade system, which was released in 1994. It was later released for Neo Geo CD, and much later for the Wii virtual console. The game has been re-reissued later in the SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 compilation, which was released on May 1, 2008.
Zed Blade
NMK Co. Ltd.1994
ZED BLADE is a horizontal scrolling shoot-'em-up released by NMK in 1994.
Windjammers
Data East1994
Windjammers (also known as Flying Power Disc in Japan) is a fast paced sports arcade game released by Data East on the Neo Geo arcade system in 1994 and later on the Wii Virtual Console in Japan on June 22, 2010. Following the bankruptcy of Data East, the intellectual rights for this game were acquired by Paon. It was delisted in Japanese Virtual Console for the Wii on December 24, 2013, making it the only delisted Neo Geo game for the Wii Virtual Console. The game mechanics are essentially the same as Pong or air hockey, where players continuously shoot the disc at the goal zone of the opponent attempting to score. The game can be played against the computer or in a 2 player versus.
Samurai Shodown
SNK1993
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
3 Count Bout
SNK1993
3 Count Bout is a one-on-one fighting game. Choose from ten wrestlers who have their own power attacks. There are ten rounds in the game, and each one of them has you fighting other wrestlers that are much tougher than the previous ones. You defeat each one by biting, kicking, and performing other moves to the point where their damage meter is empty. But just because it is empty doesn't mean that you win. You have to pin him for the infamous-three count. Also features competitive play and tag match battles. 3 Count Bout by SNK Corporation attempts to take you into the world of professional wrestling by giving you control of one of many different wrestlers as you fight both in the ring and in the seedy underworld in your quest to become an accomplished wrestling champion. Choose from one of ten different characters, each with his own strengths and weaknesses, and employ your wrestling moves using a combination of three buttons. There are also a number of hidden moves and combinations which can be unlocked for even greater variety in the gameplay. When you have your opponent on the mat, keep him there until the count of three and you've won the match. In two-player mode, you can either take on your opponent in a match or wrestle tag team. This game uses the Neo-Geo MVS cartridge system.
Spinmaster
Data East1993
Spinmaster is a platform/beat 'em up arcade game developed and released by Data East in 1993. The story follows the main character Johnny and his sidekick Tom as they battle their way through treasure-seeking, mad scientist, Dr. De Playne's henchmen in a quest to save Johnny's girlfriend Mary and get their hands on a hidden treasure. Both playable characters are armed with yo-yos but can also upgrade to other weapons (such as throwing stars, icicle daggers and guided missiles) to defeat all enemies and help them open treasure chests.
Sengoku 2
SNK1993
In Sengoku 2, a warrior from the future is summoned by a prophetic princess to feudal Japan, where an evil monarch has gained supernatural powers to control the dead. The player must battle through armies of reanimated souls to restore peace to a land where the weak have fallen prey to the strong.
Super Sidekicks
SNK1992
Published in 1993, the original Super Sidekicks (known as Tokuten Ou, "Goal-Scoring King" in Japan) was SNK's first soccer video game. It features 12 teams divided into two groups which compete for the "SNK Cup" (the main differences between teams is their formations on the field): Group A: Germany, Italy, Spain, England, Mexico, Japan Group B: Argentina, Holland, Brazil, France, United States, South Korea The players' team plays against all the others in their group, then it goes into an elimination tournament's semifinals and then the final to win the cup. There was also a hidden feature in the game, which wasn't documented, and affects a single player game. During a free kick for the CPU if the player has tapped button A for player two, the CPU performs a short-shot, while pressing the button A performs a longer kick.
Art of Fighting
SNK1992
This fighting game began the story of the Sakazaki family and Robert Garcia. Yuri Sakazaki has been abducted by Mr. Big to punish her father, Takuma, and her brother, Ryo. To rescue her, Ryo and Robert must take on numerous enemies around South Town, eventually reaching the mysterious Mr. Karate. The passion of the game’s creators is evident in the unique game play elements introduced. These include an energy gauge that is depleted every time a fighter uses a special maneuver, Desperation Attacks that are usable only when a fighter’s health is low, and camera zooming that adjusts on the fly as fighters move around the stage. All these features ensure that players use strategy and tactics, rather than simply mash buttons. Adding to the mix are little touches such as characters showing cuts when they are injured and voice-over samples during cut scenes. Can you perfect the art of fighting and save Yuri?
Andro Dunos
Visco1992
Andro Dunos is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released by Visco in 1992 for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS. The player controls a futuristic fighter spacecraft with different weapon settings that you can switch between, and shoot enemies, collect power-ups, and defeat bosses to advance levels.
Ninja Commando
Alpha Denshi1992
Ninja Commando is a vertically scrolling action game released by ADK in 1992. Players choose from among three ninjas - Joe, descended from the Koga ninja; Rayar, a woman who has learned the ways of the Iga ninja; and Ryu, descendant of the famous ninja Fuma Kotaro - as they pursue the merchant of death known as Spider, who plans to use a time machine to bring havoc to the world. The battle spans seven time periods, including the Stone Age, the Egyptian era and the Japanese Civil War era.
King of the Monsters 2
SNK1992
Alien super monsters have returned and are trying to invade Earth again! Now, Super Geon, Atomic Guy, and Cyber Woo must fight to retain control of the planet. Each one has special attacks and powers. Take on monsters that have unique abilities never seen before, including fire breath, aerial spins, and radioactive blasts. Challenge a friend, or have him help you out in the two-player option. Battle your way through seven levels of intense action in King of The Monsters 2.
Last Resort
SNK1992
Last Resort is a small co-op shooter in which you and up to 3 others defend humanity's first hotel on Mars against hostile aliens. Defend & power up generators, upgrade your weapons and gun down hordes of aliens to save the hotel!
Mutation Nation
SNK1992
The Slum... an area of town completely forgotten. No one could imagine the cruelness suffered by innocent people who were transformed into horrible mutant creatures by genetic experiments. They hovered everywhere and completely took control of the town. Mutation Nation is a 1-2 player action game where you must control your hero and beat up any mutant that gets in your way, by either using your fists or one of four special attacks. A boss at the end of each area needs to be defeated if you want to proceed further through the game.
Soccer Brawl
SNK1992
The Cybernetic players use special kick shots and built-in arm phasers to destroy other players. Make sure your power meter is FULL when exercising these brutal tactics. Both stadiums, which are magnetically enclosed, enable you to kick or pass... off the wall! There are no fouls in this league, so watch your back or you'll get pulverized by the opposing team! You'll find here the most advanced sport in the world of soccer... SOCCER BRAWL!
Viewpoint
Sammy1992
One or two players (in hot-seat or cooperative mode) control a spaceship equipped with a laser cannon which can be charged (by holding the shooting button down) for a stronger blast. Besides the main weapon, three special weapons are available: a wall of fire which wipes the screen up in a wave, a nova-like blast and a circle of spherical-green homing missiles.
Fatal Fury
SNK1991
Fatal Fury is a fighting game developed by SNK and released for arcades in 1991. Players choose from a roster of martial artists and compete in one-on-one battles using punches, kicks, and special moves. The game introduced a two-plane fighting system that allows characters to move between foreground and background lanes. Its story follows Terry Bogard and his allies as they challenge the crime lord Geese Howard.
Super Baseball 2020
Pallas1991
Different from real baseball and other baseball video games, this game consists of both male and female characters, as well as robots. All three types of players have the same basic abilities and vary only on their personal strengths. In many cases, human players are better than their robot counterparts. One major difference between the human and robot characters is that the robot characters can blow up (or lose all their power) if they are worked too hard during a game. That can happen if you constantly make them dive for a ball, run extra bases, or even if they get hit by a pitch. Under no stress whatsoever, some robots, especially pitchers, will naturally run out of power as the game progresses. When this happens, they will lose all their abilities and be useless, both offensively and defensively. When that occurs, you can either power them up or replace them with another person on the roster. Human players do not blow up, but human pitchers can tire out. When they are tired, they will pant heavily and throw the ball very slowly. This can be remedied by either an upgrade or, as in real baseball, switching to a relief pitcher.
Quiz Daisousa Sen: The Last Count Down
SNK1991
Quiz Daisousa Sen: The Last Count Down is a quiz adventure game. Players control either Neo McDonald or Geo Kentucky in their adventures through Quiz City, a place where answering questions gets results. The genre to these questions include movies, history, geography, songs, sports, and entertainment news. Story progression through the games is largely decided through cutscenes and choices given to players, making the experience very similar to a choose-your-own-adventure.
Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams
Success Corporation1991
Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams is a scrolling shooter arcade game, released on Sega's Sega System 16B Arcade system board in 1989. It is the first in the Cotton series of videogames. It was ported to both the Sharp X68000 and the NEC TurboGrafx-CD in 1993. The TurboGrafx-CD version was released on Super CD-ROM and features an enhanced redbook audio soundtrack and voice acting on the Japanese release. The game was later ported to Sony PlayStation under the title Cotton Original in 1999. The PlayStation release combines the enhanced digital CD-ROM soundtrack of TurboGrafx-CD release and the gameplay/graphics of the original Arcade version. A version was ported to the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 2000. Due to hardware limitations the Neo Geo Pocket Color features less detailed graphics and sound compared to previous versions, however it is still a faithful version of the original in terms of gameplay.
Legend of Success Joe
Wave1991
Legend of Success Joe puts players in the role of Joe, a young boxer aspiring to make it up the ranks of the boxing world. But all is not well in Joe's world, and between boxing matches he may have to contend with street thugs out for his blood. The game is viewed from a side 2D view, and Joe can move up and down within the backgrounds as well as forwards and backwards. Fighting consists of using the four basic boxing punches, the straight, the hook, the body blow, and the uppercut, to take opponents down. During boxing matches each boxer has three health bars on screen, with the second smaller than the first and the third smaller than the second. When a boxer's health bar is drained he gets knocked down, but can get back up. When the third health bar is drained that boxer is knocked out and loses the match.
King of the Monsters
SNK1991
Players get to choose any one of six monsters (four in the 16-bit ports) for battle, and two players can join forces to fight the monsters together. Battles end when one of the monsters is pinned for a three count or if time expires (in which case the player loses). The game consists of 12 total levels: the player first must defeat all six monsters, with the last monster being oneself, but in a different palette. Then the player must defeat the six monsters again, in the same order, but this time in different cities
Alpha Mission II
SNK1991
Alpha Mission II is a 2D vertical scrolling shooter with a great deal of depth for two players moving vertically up the screen boards shooting anything that moves. Equip up to three pieces of armor, which also serve as weapons, for a variety of attacks such as the laser and flamethrower. Use them to defeat the evil “Fulvar” and save mankind!
Crossed Swords
Alpha Denshi1991
Crossed Swords is a hack & slash action RPG arcade game developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system in 1990 and Neo Geo console in 1991. Its gameplay was similar to SNK's earlier 1990 first-person shooter and beat 'em up game, The Super Spy, but with role-playing game elements and hack & slash combat instead of shooting and fist-fighting.[1] The game allowed cooperative gameplay with up to two players on the same screen.[1] As only the player characters' silhouettes are visible on screen as wire-frame models, much like Punch-Out!!,[2] the game's perspective may be considered either first-person[1] or third-person.[3] The game was later cited as an inspiration for the 2010 first-person fighting game Rage of the Gladiator.[4] A sequel of the game entitled Crossed Swords 2 was released in Japan on May 2, 1995 for the Neo-Geo CD, and was one of the few games designed specifically for the Neo-Geo CD, rather than being an arcade port.[5]
Ghost Pilots
SNK1991
Ghost Pilots is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released in 1991 by SNK.
Quiz Meitantei Neo & Geo: Quiz Daisousasen Part 2
SNK1991
Quiz Meitantei Neo & Geo: Quiz Daisousasen Part 2 is a quiz adventure game released for the Neo Geo in Japan only. It is a direct sequel to Quiz Daisousa Sen: The Last Count Down released the year prior. Players once again take control over the detectives Neo McDonald or Geo Kentucky, who must explore the city and interrogate people.
Robo Army
SNK1991
In a futuristic city named Neo-Detroit, a scientist named Jeed kidnaps two police officers, Maxima and Rocky, and transforms them into cyborgs, but failed to implant on them a chip that would make them obey his will. They eventually escape his grasp and decide to defeat the mad scientist. He pits his army against the two, but they are no match for Maxima and Rocky. Maxima and Rocky eventually find out that Jeed kidnapped his own daughter to prevent her from stopping him. Maxima and Rocky defeated Jeed and saved his daughter. In gratitude for rescuing her, she returned them to normal.
EightMan
Pallas1991
Murdered by criminals, Detective Yokoda's body is retrieved by Professor Tani and taken to his laboratory. There, Tani performs an experiment that has failed seven times; Yokoda is the latest subject to have his life force transferred into an android body. For the first time, the experiment succeeds. Yokoda is reborn as the armor-skinned android 8 Man, able to dash at impossible speeds, as well as shape-shift into other people. He shifts himself into Yokoda, this time christening himself as "Hachiro Azuma". He keeps this identity a secret, known only to Tani and his police boss Chief Tanaka. Even his girlfriend Sachiko and friend Ichiro do not know he is an android. As 8-Man, Hachiro fights crime (even bringing his murderers to justice). He smoked "energy" cigarettes, to rejuvenate his powers, that he carried in a cigarette case on his belt.
Blue's Journey
Alpha Denshi1991
The planet Raguy was once a beautiful place, until the evil Daruma tribe invaded, bringing pollution that corrupted the land. You, as Blue, are a specialist of the Leaf Dump, and you love Princess Fa of the Raguy family. Unfortunately, Princess Fa has fallen sick from the pollution. It's your job to save your princess in Blue's Journey, a 2D side-scrolling platformer with RPG elements. Go through stages jumping on platforms and avoiding traps, while dealing with a multitude of bad guys, with a special bad guy boss at the end of every level to defeat with special means. To help with this, Blue can use a leaf attack and shrink. The leaf attack, only used when Blue is full sized, lets Blue slam a leaf that stuns any enemies he hits. Blue can also pick up power-ups for a more devastating leaf attack, or change his attack entirely. When the enemies are stunned, Blue can pick them up and throw them across the screen to dispose of more baddies. Shrunken down Blue can't use his attacking power, but he can fit into small crevasses and crannies not normally accessible. Of course, Blue can also dispatch enemies by jumping on them. Since Raguy's economy is flower based, Blue can collect flowers to buy things at special huts. But Blue must take care not to fall into traps or bottomless pits, which cause instant death. Being hit by bad guys or their shots is just as bad. Blue starts the game with two hearts, losing one when he gets whacked by a bad guy. When his heart count goes to zero, Blue dies. Play the game alone (as Blue), or with your friend (as a green Blue) for two-player simultaneous fun.
Bakatonosama Mahjong Manyuki
Monolith1991
The third Japanese mahjong game released on Neo Geo hardware is based on a comedic variety show set in feudal Japan. It is the only game in the Neo Geo library to have explicit nudity.
Sengoku
SNK1991
Use your power as a Feudal Lord to unite the land of the Rising Sun under your iron fist.
Burning Fight
1991
Duke and Billy, two popular and renowned New York City Police detectives, are hot on the trail of a dangerous Japanese crime syndicate. Their investigation has led them to the mean streets of Japan where they meet a police officer and martial arts expert named Ryu. Ryu agrees to join the NYPD detectives as they track down the crime syndicate bosses and end their reign of terror once and for all.
Minasan no Okage-sama Desu!
Monolith1990
The second Japanese mahjong game to run on Neo Geo hardware is based on a bizarre and comedic Japanese variety show. In between mahjong matches, the player rolls dice and moves along a board game track; landing on different squares provides special effects, and decides which opponents the player will face.
Magician Lord
Alpha Denshi1990
Magician Lord is a side-scrolling platform game that was a launch title for both the Neo-Geo MVS (arcade) and AES (home) systems, and was one of the pack-in games for the Neo-Geo AES. The game was re-released through the Virtual Console download service in Europe and Australia on October 26, 2007, and in North America on October 29, 2007. It was later released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable through the PlayStation Store. It was previously included in SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1, released for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable in North America on May 1, 2008.
Crystalis
SNK1990
You must save the world from evil magic by finding the four powerful swords that form Crystalis. After the apocalypse, magic returns to Earth. A blessed group of good-intentioned sorcerers have used their new magical powers to rebuild the Earth, but an evil sorcerer named Dragonia has combined his supernatural forces with man-made technology to devastate the rebuilt Earth. It is your mission to recover four mystical swords, and combine them to form the ultimate blade: the Sword of Crystalis. This legendary weapon is the only tool which can put an end to Dragonia's black reign.
Baseball Stars Professional
SNK1990
Baseball Stars Professional is the follow-up to Baseball Stars for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and features comic-style graphics. Choose from a variety of teams that include Celestial Planets, Heavenly Bodies, Shadow Demons, Battle Knights, Fabulous Superstars, and many others. Then select the field where the game is to be held: The SNK stadium or the SNK dome. Each field has the same dimensions, but their capacity varies. The game is played the same way as normal baseball. Features a VS. mode in which two players can play against each other.
Puzzled
SNK1990
Use your wisdom and courage to make your way through a block-filled tower to reach the God of the Sun!
League Bowling
1990
League Bowling is an arcade game released in 1991 by SNK for the Neo Geo console and arcade systems. The game was unique in that it was the first arcade to put emphasis on bowling. The players controls characters with red and blue hair and can select balls from 8 to 15 pounds.
The Super Spy
SNK1990
The Super Spy is an early Neo Geo game released by SNK. It is a first-person shooter and beat 'em up game with action RPG elements. It was an early example of a first-person shooter where the player character's arms and weapons are visible on screen.
Cyber-Lip
1990
Inspired by the Contra series, Cyber-Lip is an early side-scrolling shooter by SNK for the Neo Geo. It's considered one of the predecessors to popular Metal Slug franchise.
Ikari III: The Rescue
SNK1989
The presidential candidate's daughter has been kidnapped! It is your job to get past enemy lines and rescue her. This is the third game in the Ikari Warriors series, and features similar arcade/action gameplay. The screen is a top down view which scrolls vertically, with numerous bad guys to defeat. You start the game with just your fists, and as the levels progress you can find weapons and other objects to help you out.
SAR: Search and Rescue
SNK1989
When a pioneer spaceship vanishes mysteriously. An investigation reveals that the spaceship crashed near a ravine due to unknown circumstances. Now two SAR (Search and Rescue) operatives are on a mission to find out what happened, and eliminate the alien threat.
Beast Busters
SNK1989
The longest day of your life... All hope abandon ye who enter here! Bloodthirsty monsters, mad scientists and diabolical traps await you in this city... Dr. Spektor's fiendish creatures will do their utmost to destroy you- you must be the strongest and the fastest to escape a gory doom! From their original video arcades, the Beast Busters creatures have come to invade your screens. Can you handle it?
Gang Wars
Alpha Denshi1989
In Gang Wars, up to two players can control two different characters with different fighting styles. Gang Wars has a control configuration that is composed of two attack buttons (punch and kick), as well a jump button to fight against enemies or overcome obstacles. Players have access to a repertoire of techniques by pushing these buttons individually or in combination. Unlike Double Dragon, Gang Wars has fire arms (much like SNK's P.O.W.: Prisoners of War, except Gang Wars has both an assault rifle and a flamethrower), has a small amount of blood, has cut scenes, has two completely different playable characters and has a feature for customizing three fighting statistics (Power, Speed and Guard) for both players. Players will earn a certain number of points for increasing their fighting statistics.
Baseball Stars
SNK1989
Baseball Stars has become one of the most influential games in the development of sports video games since it was first released in 1989 by SNK. it was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, as well as the PlayChoice 10 Upright Arcade Cabinet, and became a huge success throughout the world. It is often referred to as the best baseball game on the NES platform, and introduced a number of key features that have become standard in modern sports games, such as "create player" and "create team" functions.
Prehistoric Isle
SNK1989
A shmup where you kill dinosaurs.
Street Smart
SNK1989
Street Smart is an Action game, developed and published by SNK, which was released in 1989.
Satomi Hakkenden
Alpha Denshi1989
A Famicom RPG based on a famous Japanese novel series of the same name. It was developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK. Satomi Hakkenden (usually translated as "The Eight Dog Chronicles") was a long-running 19th century novel series about eight samurais from the Sengoku period and their various adventures. It was in some ways partly inspired by the ancient Chinese epic The Water Margin, which has itself seen video game adaptations in the form of the Suikoden games. Receiving numerous TV and film adaptations, including the 1983 film known in the west as Legend of the Eight Samurai, Satomi Hakkenden would be its first video game adaptation. Makai Hakkenden Shada for the Turbografx-16, also released in 1989, would be a later adaptation. The game itself plays much like Dragon Quest; a common source of inspiration for 8-bit RPGs. The player can walk around towns conversing with NPCs, equipping themselves with weapons and armor and receiving quests and directions to new areas before leaving the safety of the town to fight random encounters on the overworld map that links locations together. Combat follows the tactical turn-based pattern, allowing the player input their characters' desired actions before watching each turn play out. Most of the enemies in the game are based on classical Japanese monsters, usually youkai.
Guerrilla War
SNK1988
It is a 2D top-down shooter taking place on an unnamed Caribbean island which shape reminds of Cuba. There are two heroes fighting against enemies in various environments (jungle, city, marsh, bridge, etc.) and their goal is to dethrone an evil dictator. It is a port of an Arcade game in which the island was Cuba indeed while the two heroes were Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. The evil dictator was Fulgencio Batista.
P.O.W.: Prisoners of War
SNK1988
The arcade version of Prisoners of War can be played by up to two players simultaneously, In La Havana, Cuba Player 1 controls a prisoner dressed in blue named Snake, while Player 2 controls one in red named Bart. The objective is to escape from the enemy's base by fighting their way through four stages filled with numerous soldiers trying to impede the player's escape. The stages consist of a POW camp, a warehouse, a jungle, and the enemy's base. Enemies includes foot soldiers, commandos, and green berets. The controls consists of an eight-way joystick for moving the character and three action buttons for punching, kicking, and jumping. here are also three special attacks performed by pressing two buttons in combination: a jump kick (jump, and then kick), a back punch (jump and punch simultaneously), and a headbutt (punch and kick simultaneously). The player can also pick up one of two weapons dropped by defeated enemies: a throwing knife and a machine gun. When wielding the machine gun, the player can fire it by pressing the kick button or conserve its ammo by pressing the punch button to gun whip enemies.
Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy
SNK1988
In 1944 the United Forces are preparing their final assault on the Normandy coast. The mission is to break through the front lines and destroy enemy headquarters. To spearhead the invasion, they have chose Paul from Command Unit 88, also known as Iron Snake. To succeed in his mission, Paul will need all the firepower of the mightiest fighting vehicle, the Iron Tank. Iron Tank is played from an overhead view with a scrolling screen. You need to control the Iron Tank and it's varied weapons and power ups to rescue hostages and defeat enemy forces.
Sky Soldiers
SNK1988
A vertical-scrolling shoot-em-up where the player controls a plane flying over a landscape with no land-based enemies. Collect power-ups to upgrade your ship's speed, shot power and special weapon power selected at beginning of the stage. Fight through different time zones and locations, each with a large boss aircraft.
Chopper I
1988
Chopper I is a 1988 arcade hall video game, developed by SNK. The objective of this top-down game is to infiltrate enemy territory and essentially destroy all objects. The game can be played with 1 or 2 players; both players, each occupying one helicopter, play simultaneously.
Jongbou
SNK1987
Jongbou is a combination of a Breakout-style arcade game and a Mahjong game. The player can either beat a level by removing all bricks from the screen or finish a valid Mahjong hand by collecting the falling bricks that turned to Mahjong pieces. In the original arcade version the player is rewarded with a picture of an anime-style girl in a sexy outfit after each level. These bonus pictures have been removed from the Nintendo Famicom version.
Psycho Soldier
SNK1987
You are Athena, a school girl who goes around fighting crime, along with her friend Kensu (Player 2), Athena sets out to bring peace to the world by killing all monsters. This game serves somewhat as a sequel to an earlier SNK game by the name of Athena. Following the end of that game, the goddess Athena returned to heaven and faded from the minds of the mortals on earth below. The Athena in this game is said to be a reincarnation of her and she has a normal job as a pop star.Psycho Soldier is an Action game, developed and published by SNK, which was released in 1987.
Touch Down Fever
SNK1987
A close-up overhead-view football game with an energetic soundtrack. The CPU can be configured to operate as a two-player upright or as a four player stand-up cocktail.
Bermuda Triangle
SNK1987
Bermuda Triangle is a vertically scrolling shooter released in arcades by SNK in 1987. The player controls a fighter jet and shoots enemies, collects power-ups, and defeats bosses to advance levels.
World Wars
SNK1987
World Wars was produced by SNK in 1987.
Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road
SNK1986
When we last saw Paul and Vince, they had saved the Colonel and were about to head for home in a special plane given to them by the General. But then, while in flight over the ocean, the sky suddenly blackens - the ocean begins to churn - and the plane goes spinning! A booming voice fills the cockpit: "Hear me, Warriors! Zang Zip, the War Dog, has enslaved the people of Earth. Only you can save us from his grip of evil!" Caught in a time warp, hurled thousands of years into the future, Paul and Vince know they have no choice but to meet this impossible challenge head-on. After all, they are professionals... they are the Ikari Warriors!
Athena
SNK1986
Athena is a platformer arcade game, also released on a number of consoles. It was developed by SNK for the arcade, and was ported to the NES by Micronics, and a number of other platforms by Ocean Software. The game featured a female protagonist, although explicitly utilizing the female body as a selling-feature for the game.
Ikari Warriors
SNK1986
Ikari Warriors is a vertically scrolling action game. One or two players fight their way through a variety of terrain, such as jungles, rivers, and ruins. Along the way different weapons can be found, including machine guns, grenades, and rocket launchers.
Canvas Croquis
SNK1985
An adult maze game. The player is a painter working on his great canvas of beautiful females, but his task will not be easy, because it is constantly attacked by annoying enemies, you must eliminate or dodge all enemies of the maze to complete the canvas and go to the next stage.
Hal 21
SNK1985
A vertically scrolling shoot 'em up from SNK.
Alpha Mission
SNK1985
Alpha Mission is a vertical scrolling shooter that has similarities to Xevious, with the use of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.
TNK III
SNK1985
This is a tank shooter from SNK.
Mad Crasher
SNK1984
A diagonal driving/shooting 'em up game. This was SNK's first 3-D Isometric game.
Vanguard 2
SNK1984
Vanguard II was produced by SNK in 1984. SNK released 156 different machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1979. Other machines made by SNK during the time period Vanguard II was produced include Gladiator 1984, Jumping Cross, Main Event, Mad Crasher, Alpha Mission, Joyful Road, Marvin's Maze, Lasso, Satan Of Saturn, and Sasuke Vs. Commander. Vanguard 2 defends the planet from an attacking alien space platform that is defended by enemy spacecraft. The Fire button handles air-to-air combat but it takes the Missile button to destroy the continually moving space platform below.
Vulgus
Capcom1984
This was Capcom's first arcade game. The player controls a spaceship with a single objective: destroy incoming enemies. The vessel has two different weapons: a primary weapon with infinite ammunition and a limited supply of bombs. By picking up the "Pow" icons, which sporadically appear throughout the levels, the player can replenish supplies. [wikipedia]
Marvin's Maze
1983
Marvin's Maze is a maze game where the player fight against Robonoids while trying to clear the maze of dots. There are two ways to finish each rack: eating up all the dots, or destroying a certain number of Robonoids (listed at the bottom of the screen). Two ways to destroy the Robonoids: shoot them, or remove the ground from under them at certain points of the maze.
Mahjong Kyoushitsu
SNK1983
Mahjong Kyoushitsu is an early mahjong arcade game.
Munch Mobile
SNK1983
The object is to drive safely down the road. Pick up enough fuel to stay alive while avoiding other vehicles that go by, grab as many bonus objects as possible including apples, cherries, bananas, acorns, live fish and money, and park your car in the garage. Driving while trying to pick up the goodies is difficult and you can crash very easily on the narrow roads. The pace of the game is frustrating because the hands move slowly while the car itself moves really fast, especially in the later rounds. If one of your hands hits a tree or any other foreign object in its quest for food, the car winces in pain for a few moments until it can use its hands again. You can get a bonus for putting used-up food into garbage cans. Grabbing fish which leap out of surrounding rivers is a safe bet, but most other bonuses are placed, so you can crash if you try to grab them. The best strategy is only to go for the fuel, since the car is a big gas guzzler and you can also get a bonus for leftover fuel at the end of the drive.
Lasso
SNK1982
A rope type animal catching game.
Zarzon
1981
Zarzon is a 1981 shoot 'em up arcade video game, inspired by gameplay from Space Invaders.
Fantasy
SNK1981
Fantasy is a simple 2D arcade game. The main hero must rescue his girlfriend as she was kidnapped by pirates. After the rescue, other hijackers appear all the time - the hero is busy non-stop. Each level is different - ballooning, pirate ship, jungles, a village full of savages ...There are no buttons to interact with - only the joystick. Most of the time, the hero must avoid the enemies - but sometimes (for example in the village), he can automatically use a sword.
Vanguard
Tose1981
Vanguard is a thrilling multiplayer party game that blends arcade-style visuals and gameplay with a diverse array of competitive modes. Perfect for gamers of all skill levels, it offers fast-paced action, strategic depth, and whimsical fun for an inclusive and dynamic gaming experience.
Sasuke vs. Commander
SNK1980
Released by SNK in 1980, it was an early shoot 'em up that featured human characters on foot instead of vehicles, spacecraft, or aliens. The player character faces off against multiple shuriken-throwing ninjas and along the way faces several bosses, such as a flame-shooting shinobi.
Ozma Wars
SNK1979
Ozma Wars is a 1979 fixed shooter arcade game, and the very first game developed and published by SNK, who were still known as "Shin Nihon Kikaku" at the time. The game is also known as the second ever vertical shoot 'em up game, after Taito's Space Invaders (which ran on the same arcade hardware), but is also additionally known as the first game with disparate "levels". The game is also notable for being the first action game to feature a supply of energy, resembling a life bar, a mechanic that has now become common in the majority of modern action games. The game allowed the player to refuel energy between each level, and it featured a large variety of alien enemies. The player controls a space craft which must fend off UFOs, meteors, and comets. Instead of lives, the player is given an energy reserve that is constantly diminishing; getting hit by the enemy causes gameplay to stop momentarily and a large amount of energy is depleted. Every so often, a mothership will appear and dock with the player's spacecraft, allowing the energy to be refilled. There are 3-4 recognizable stages as the game progresses and new enemies begin to appear. After these, the mothership will appear, and the cycle starts over; this continues indefinitely until the energy reaches zero. There are two known bootleg versions of this game called Space Phantoms and Solar Flight. In Space Phantoms the player's ship looks like an angel, and the enemies appear as different types of insects. Due to the game being monochrome and a conversion kit for Space Invaders, many Ozma Wars monitors still utilized the Space Invaders color overlay.
Safari Rally
SNK1979
A maze game where the player guides a car through a maze-like forest collecting coins while avoiding an enemy cars and snakes.