1996 Games Collection

Sonic's first 3D-style platformer featuring isometric gameplay. Rescue Flickies from Robotnik's machines across seven zones with new spin dash and jump mechanics.

A port of the groundbreaking first-person shooter featuring Duke Nukem battling alien invaders across various Earth locations with an arsenal of weapons and signature one-liners.

The third installment in SNK's flagship fighting series introduces the Emergency Evasion system and removes line-switching. Features new characters like Chizuru Kagura and revisits the Orochi saga with enhanced visuals and faster gameplay.

Metal Slug is a run and gun arcade game developed by Nazca Corporation and published by SNK. Known for its fast-paced action, humorous tone, and detailed pixel art, the game follows a group of soldiers fighting against a rebel army and their advanced weaponry. Players can pilot various vehicles, including the iconic 'Metal Slug' tank.

Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha is a 1996 enhanced update to Street Fighter Alpha 2, released exclusively in Japanese arcades. This version introduces new gameplay mechanics including the powerful 'Alpha Counter' defensive move, expanded character move sets, and rebalanced gameplay that became foundational for future Street Fighter titles.

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge is a 1996 weapon-based fighting game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system. Serving as the climax of the original Samurai Shodown saga, it refined III's mechanics while bringing back fan-favorite elements like fatalities and a more balanced roster.

A fast-paced arcade golf game featuring 4 international golfers competing across 6 championship courses. Known for its intuitive 3-button control system and vibrant pixel-art visuals.

The first crossover fighting game from Capcom featuring tag-team battles between Marvel's X-Men and Street Fighter characters. Introduces the 'Variable Cross' combo system.

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo is a 1996 competitive puzzle arcade game developed by Capcom, featuring chibi-style versions of Street Fighter and Darkstalkers characters. Players battle by matching colored gems to create crash gems that clear the opponent's screen when triggered.

A hardcore arcade rally racer featuring realistic drifting physics and authentic rally car handling. The spiritual successor to the cult classic 'Drift Out' with enhanced Neo Geo technology.

Capcom's legendary arcade beat 'em up/RPG hybrid set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Features deep character customization, magic spells, and branching paths with multiple endings.

Over Top is an arcade racing game developed and published by SNK in 1996. Featuring fast-paced gameplay and colorful graphics, it offers an exciting racing experience with various tracks and vehicles. The game is known for its unique drifting mechanics and arcade-style action.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! is a 1996 platform game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The final entry in the SNES trilogy stars Dixie Kong and her toddler cousin Kiddy Kong as they search for the missing Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong across the Northern Kremisphere.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a 1996 role-playing game developed by Square and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This groundbreaking collaboration blends Mario's platforming world with Square's RPG expertise, featuring an original story where Mario teams with Bowser and new allies to recover seven stars from the villain Smithy.

Kirby Super Star is a compilation of platforming games featuring Kirby, developed by HAL Laboratory for the SNES. Known for introducing Kirby's signature 'Helper' system and multiple gameplay modes, it's considered one of the best Kirby titles.

The definitive 16-bit Mortal Kombat experience, featuring a roster of 23 fighters including new additions like Cyrax and Kabal. This SNES port introduced the revolutionary 'Kombat Kodes' system and maintained the series' signature blood and fatalities.

Capcom's final Disney platformer for SNES features Mickey and Donald in a vibrant magical world. With enhanced graphics from the Magical Quest series and new power-up transformations, this Japan-exclusive title delivers classic Disney charm with tight platforming action.

Super Bomberman 4 is a multiplayer-focused action maze game developed by Hudson Soft for the SNES. It introduces new power-ups, characters, and gameplay mechanics while retaining the classic Bomberman formula of strategic bomb placement to defeat opponents.