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1995PlayStation

A classic SNK 2D fighter that builds on Fatal Fury with a plane-switching system between foreground and background lanes. Precise inputs and duels against friends or the CPU are the core of the experience.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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The King of Fighters '95

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1995USK 12PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Real Bout Fatal Fury: competing against other players and melee combat with weapons or fists.

A classic 2D SNK arcade fighter where you assemble a three-fighter team and battle in team-versus matches. Precise inputs and combos are the focus, and it shines in head-to-head play.

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Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic SNK 2D arcade fighter where duels play out across multiple depth lanes. Stepping between lanes lets you dodge attacks and throws, setting it apart from most of its genre peers.

The King of Fighters '94

Competing against other players

A classic 2D fighter that introduced the 3-on-3 team format, letting you assemble a trio of fighters from SNK series like Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting. Precise inputs and versus duels are the focus, with Rugal's tournament serving as a light story frame.

Nidhogg 2

Competing against other players

A frantic 2D sword-fighting duel where two players tug-of-war their way across bizarre, ever-changing arenas. Quick reflexes, weapon switching and a garish art style make it a great couch rivalry game.

Fatal Fury Special

Competing against other players

A classic 2D arcade fighter from SNK featuring 15 characters from the Fatal Fury series, including Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser. It focuses on precise inputs, special moves and head-to-head duels against friends.

The King of Fighters '96

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 2D arcade fighter from the KOF series built around 3-on-3 team battles, with fully redrawn sprites and refined combo mechanics. Great for head-to-head duels and fans of precise fighting game play.

Fatal Fury

Competing against other players

A classic 1991 SNK fighting game following Terry Bogard's fight against crime lord Geese Howard. Its standout feature is the two-plane system that lets fighters shift between foreground and background lanes.

The King of Fighters '97

Competing against other players

A classic 2D SNK arcade fighter where you build teams of three and send them into battle one after another. Precise inputs, combos and team strategy drive the appeal, best enjoyed in duels against friends.

Art of Fighting

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 1992 SNK fighting game in which Ryo and Robert set out to rescue Yuri from Mr. Big. It stands out for its huge sprites, a spirit gauge that drains with special moves, and desperation attacks.

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors

Competing against other players

A classic Capcom 2D fighter where you battle as a vampire, werewolf, mummy and other monsters using special moves and combos. Its exaggerated, fluidly animated cartoon-style monsters give it its distinctive charm.

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