The King of Fighters '96: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

The King of Fighters '96 (1996) is a fighting video game developed by SNK, available on Arcade, neogeoaes, PS3, Wii, Saturn, PS1, PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 72/100 on IGDB.

What is The King of Fighters '96 about?

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, Mat

Key details

The King of Fighters '96 was released in 1996 and supports single player, multiplayer, split screen. Platforms: Arcade, neogeoaes, PS3, Wii, Saturn, PS1, PSP. Developer: SNK.

Should you play The King of Fighters '96?

A solid 72/100 aggregate score makes The King of Fighters '96 a safe pick for fans of fighting.