The King of Fighters '94
The inaugural entry in SNK's legendary fighting series. Introduces the 3v3 team battle system, combining characters from Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, and other SNK franchises. Features Rugal Bernstein as the first final boss.
Platform
arcade
Year
1994
Genre
Fighting
Developer
SNK
Controls
About This Game
Revolutionized fighting games with its team-based combat system, allowing players to select three characters from national teams like Japan, USA, and Italy.
Ran on SNK's Neo Geo MVS hardware, showcasing detailed sprite animations and a dynamic soundtrack that became series hallmarks.
Established core gameplay mechanics like dodging and super moves that would evolve throughout the KOF series.
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