@@juaneitor22 The Ash Saga wasn't that Good, it had so many missed Opportunities in that Story Arc, while 2003 was a Decent start, XI had so many Plot Holes but it does Introduce something really New, but Everything was thrown out the Window when XIII happened because all of it was completely Rushed.
@@joseurbina3835 Th Ash saga has much story so 3 games aren't enough, introducing a character equivalent to The Orochi, everything happened in kof xi-xiii are because snk created so strong characters like Mukai and Magaki (These characters are enough to defeat Ingiz), how you can eliminate a character like that, Ash saga allows the existence of Shun'ei's Saga, Nests Saga, Orochi Saga, etc..
@@joseurbina3835 kof 13 and kof 2001 was rushed as fck hopefully kof 15 snk will make shun ei saga being good like old saga I know his designs is bad but hopefully they will make his story great and they said look forward for shun ei too progress as protagonist I hope that means they will change shun ei design and gameplay like kyo in kof 96
It still could've ended better. The problem was that right after KOF 2000, SNK went bankrupt so KOF 2001 (as well as the sequels for other SNK games) wasn't as good as it could've been.
The "Nests" saga was probably the most nostalgic to me because KOF 99 was my first KOF when I played the PS1 port. It also became a major turning point for me in my youth because It got me fascinated with Asian cultures and wanting to learn the language just so I can understand the special pre-battle intros and the context to why these interactions are supposed to matter. KOF games in the USA were a bit scarce during the '90s/early 2000s. So for sheltered people like me at the time who didn't own a Neo Geo but wanted to play all the KOF games, it was a "take what you can get" scenario. (I didn't even discover the joys of emulators until 2006. lol)
Then that makes You and Me are Brothers now, because 99 was also my 1st KOF Game back in the PS1 Era (alongside other Classics like "Castlevania: Sympathy of the Night" and "Metal Gear Solid").
@@joseurbina3835You Should be Called: The Konami PS1 'Fan', A title that only legends can attain...AND YOU ARE ONE OF THEM!...Seriouly the Old Konami was Cool!, I played Contra and the TMNT SNES Game Turtles in Time!
@@anthonygerardotorresgonzal6269 I use to Play a lot of Konami Games back in the Day before the Company became a Shell of its Former self, Such as "Silent Hill," "Zone of the Enders" and even "TMNT: Turtles in Time," a few Games I haven't played are "Snatcher" and "Policenauts," while they are both Great in their own Right, but I'm not a Fan of the Point Click Adventure Visual Novel style Games. 😅
Same here! I tried it out on PS4 a while back when I was bored but as soon as 13 and 14 came in serious tournament matches, it was quite exciting to watch.
Thank you for continuing these series!!! The NESTS saga is so interesting! I'm old enough to have experience the whole NESTS saga first hand. I remember feeling so excited when the new arcade arrived to our local arcade place with the KOF99!
I always loved the visuals, and art styles. The Nests saga really gave the series a unique chapter to dive into. Plus the soundtrack design took a more electronic spin, which I loved right away. 99, 2K, and 2K1 delivered so much beyond what the past was capable of, so much growth, evolution, and took our hearts. So many new characters, added even more depth to the series. Absolutely loved what SNK brought to this saga. "Lovable Ignis" (insert Yagami laughter here) Fantastic coverage of this chapter in the series. Also shared on social media
ufff you make me back in my college days, near of the university were a place with many arcades, we spent hours after class playing kof 99 and 2000, amazing job my friend, regards from Hermosillo, sonora, Mexico!!
These lore videos are so good. I´ve always been interested in the story of KoF and these videos are doing an amazing job at enlightening me about it. Good job!
Why did Igniz said he restored their memories when K’ and Whip didn’t even visit anyone compared to Maxima’s memories restored making sense since he did become a part of NESTS to get revenge on a friend’s assassin? Ron and Kula saving the Hero team from the falling satellite finally answers who were the voices in the burning satellite cutscene after the closed door from Igniz and his demon proclamation. And finally you should have a talk with ShoryuGame to settle the debate on 2001’s plot. That is all, great video, love all the NESTS saga games (except for 2002 UM for no story mode or good cutscenes compared to the original, but at least it’s non-canon.), especially 2001 for finally making 3-3 optional, and 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5. Keep up the good work.
People always say about fighting games that they have shallow stories,but man kof is such rich in lore and story.too bad it doesnt have a good anime adaptation.anyway,great video again man!
Each saga has some theme to it. The Orochi saga is the saga that symbolizes the wrath of Mother Nature in the form of a sealed monster. Nests are a cartel that deal with the worst of humanity under clone lab management, the tales of ash deal with a group of beings who control time from the past and how they would use the softness of the future and so the beings in the past would take advantage. A lesson in peace creates the weak men and cowards. And the verse saga would deal with some energy and maybe the ghosts of the old bosses. Nostalgia a symbol of current humanity.
I do think the KOF 2001 Story segment in this Video is a little Inaccurate, the real Truth about the Finale is that Igniz defeated the K' Team very Easily, but only to get Interrupted by Kyo, Iori and Kula joining alongside K' to defeat Igniz.
I also believed that. But tbh, I much prefer K' Team being the ones who defeated Igniz. I was never a fan of Kyo and Iori helping to defeat Igniz, it wasn't their story after all (especially Iori who did nothing in the main plot) I still think the manhua adaptation of KOF 2001 did it better. Making K' Team and NESTS Team (minus Foxy becuase she dies) working together to defeat Igniz. Watching K', Kula and K9999 VS Igniz was so awesome!
KOF is the best sci-fi. I love how Kula doesn't need to breathe in the vacuum of space. Snark aside, appreciate the video and the deep dive into the NESTs saga.
She literally wasn't in the Vacuum though.... she was in that limit area where our atmosphere starts to dissapear, with very very low Oxygene, that's where sattelites are placed - at least so far as i know -
5:41 - Kyo finds his way out of the underground lab were he is found by Moe. Moe takes care of him untill he is able to get some strength back and then he heads back to the lab for answers. This happens in KOF EX2 offical cannon game that is a very short side story of the events that happen in the year 1998 (not dream match) where a mysterious company who seen Orochi take over Chri's body, tries to resurrect Goenitz the same way with another child host. Not worth adding to this video, but I thought it is intresting side lore. :)
I usually broadcast how I wished SNK would fix/combine their continuity and lore from KOF, Fatal Fury, and Art of Fighting. The NESTS saga has always presented an opportunity; the city that was destroyed in the Zero Cannon incident? Was Southtown. And then shortly thereafter when SNK released Garou: Mark of the Wolves? It was revealed the name of the city was now Southtown II. If that wasn't seamless connection, i don't know what is.
Another excellent video by you NeoGeoNow. I posted this up on the Neo-Geo thread on AtariAge for you as well. Thank you for sharing this and keep up the great work. 8^) Anthony..
This saga was good, not a the same level of the Orochi Chapter but have more good points that the second KOF arc become a classic by itself. The bosses were amazing. Krizalid as the tragic good guy in a villain work, used by his superiors like a pet and died like a minion, truly sad character. He also was an awesome fighter, shame that he became a striker in kof 2001. Clone Zero, the necessary evil, he knows too much about NESTS agenda to considers himself the lesser evil, but his action were too chaotic that literally kof 2000 ended in a phyrric victory, neither NESTS or K´were the victors against him. Original Zero He have a good concept as a character but poorly executed "seriously he have the same moves of his clone and even say the same things", Zero show us that being too loyal to a terrorist organization is not good in any way, He is like Count Dooku from Star Wars, both were too loyal for the wrong people and their loyalties ended their lifes. And last Igniz, he is a total monster, devoid of compassion, he sees everybody as tools, he is too powerfull, he sacrifices all his followers to prove himself at godhood, he is the kind of boss that nobody wants to fight but everybody loves to hate, KOF 2001 was odd but Igniz and "k9999 and Angel" for sure were the best the best part of it. Good video, well narrated, i hope to see all 4 Nests bosses again, they deserve their revenge.
Wasn't a big fan of the new hero team but I like the bosses in the Nest Saga. Clone Zero, Zero and Igniz were a set of crazy backstabbing bunch story wise and fun to fight against
Krizalid and especially Original Zero was the most loyal out of all them in the cartel/organization. He made sure that he defended their pride and attacked anyone who dares to defy him or any other members of the organization. He really detest traitors as evidenced by him finding out that Clone Zero betrayed them. He used them just to achieve his own selfish desires for world domination and declare supremacy.
Don't think I didn't notice the subtle use of "KD-0079+", the Smash Bros version, I think? probably my favorite arrangement of K's Theme. Though I love all of them, the NESTS saga was probably my favorite one of them all. Ive been enjoying your videos for a while and I'm really enjoying this particular series, I think its finally time to join the Patreon and give some back, you're doing quality content here.
Awesome! You did a great job, and your video on the Orochi saga have been featured in Eventhubs, it's well deserved but congratulations! & Keep that Shit Up! =^.^=
Great Work ! Now I completely understood the Nest Saga. I always get confuse in - -Relation between K dash and Krizalid -KOF 2000 Boss Zero Story -The Final Ending of KOF 2001 but you explained perfectly. Almost all Nests Heroes are there in KOFXV. Can I ask you which Edition you have purchased of KOFXV Standard or Deluxe ? I feel like Standard Version is punishment for not purchasing the Deluxe Edition or Deluxe Edition is a reward for not purchasing the Standard Edition😅 as those who purchased the Standard they have to wait for March and May for DLC. that's why I asked ?
@@williamcorey4700 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Actually ! I only use to play games before. This is the First Time I was following a Game News ! I didn't know Anything about DLCS ? I learnt about DLCS previous year. 😅
What I really like about the NESTS saga in the King of Fighters series is how the main antagonists are *humans* (not an ancient god, demons, aliens, etc) It showed the darkest side of humanity. That is why I like about the saga and its bosses. Let's start with *Krizalid* He was the idealist follower who is a very loyal and caring person but have to do a evil work only to be killed off and cloned by his superiors... a real tragic villain here. *Clone Zero* gives an impression that he knows too much things to considers himself a lesser evil, but his actions ended messing all things for friends and foes alike. *Original Zero* is a tyrant, he may have his qualities but in the end he will kill anyone who threats NESTS status quo, he's too blind to see all things that he doesn't stop his clone or Igniz and overall was just a tool for a greater evil *Igniz* the disillusional god wannabe who despises all humans around him, a good mastermind behind the saga but he falls in the villain ball in the end. He fail to realize what Kyo, Iori or K 'discovers in the kof tournaments...to surpass all their limits and fight destiny...he was just an observer rather than a fighter.
I think in KOF 2000 Kula was ordered to turn her attention away from K' and go destroy Zero Cannon and not because she "couldn't defeat K", in kof 2001 K' himself says she is "as powerful as he is" Also, I think she helped K' defeat Igniz, she does fall into water at the end of 2001, so it's sort of implied.
@@SeekerMissile During 2000 and 2001, SNK was going through bankruptcy so another company by the name of Eolith (along with Breezasoft consisting of former SNK employees) as they produced 01 and 02 vanilla.
imagine a SNK Cinematic Universe, starting with Art of Fighting, 2nd movie Fatal Fury, 3rd movie Psycho Warriors, 4th movie Kusanagi. all are interconnected with post credit scene. final movie is The King of Fighters where the big bad is Rugal .... please somebody forward the idea to SNK top heads, hire a good film director like Jon Favrue to kick things start :)
I think Kula helped freezing the satellite as it was falling so the hero team could survive there. Not sure how she ended up in the water though... Perhaps she froze the ocean around her while helping and then it melted?
The nest saga is one of the most interesting, talk about an evil organization. I noticed people pronounce Angel strange. I know it's canon the way you say it, but I've been pronouncing it āin-gël oh well. KOF is the most fascinating fighting game
NEST saga is specially exciting because it also feels kind of realistic or related to our current real life world - not just a typical VG plot - i mean... Cloning is actually a real life science thing - or at least a possibility - it just has ethical barriers to be solved, Conspirations are already a thing, Terrorism is - sadly - obviously a thing, Secret Organized groups - such as NEST - that want to arise for power above many of us are also a thing. I also love the idea of the Top Head of NEST wanting to be god of mankind throught cuttting edge knowledge and science, and that there's people actually working for it as if making G0D to rule all humanity was just like training a candiate for Politics.
Great work but It was the team of K’ Kyo Kusanagi Iori Yagami and Kula Diamond that defeated Igniz the Maxima Whip and Lin was losing to him K’ and Kyo flames together brought down Igniz
@@NeoGeoNow you are not wrong K’ Maxima Whip and LIn team was able to beat the Original Zero Team but the lose to Igniz and Kyo Iori and Kula save them helped out K’ and Kyo both defeat Igniz together before the explosion of the NESTS base
neogeonow outstanding overall breakdown of the entire kof nests saga. the story so far part III is ash crimson saga ??? is the story so far part IV is KOFXIV/KOFXV shun'ei saga ??? do you know if KOFXVI is next kof video game to compete shun'ei trilogy ???
@Nabil Great video. Fills in a lot of gaps and refreshes past knowledge too. Question: You said Lin was not the real Lin as he was murdered by C Zero who dressed up like him. Yet at the end you say he's still alive? Also same thing when Foxy gets killed by Angel. You say she is alive and teams up with whoever it was you said. Can you clarify what has happened? 🤔
Watched the fatal fury movies and wonder what happened to them in video game canon Cous I’ve never knew all this lore about orochi and ryo/iori rivalry so deep 🥴💔
Congratulations for your work, this is a very well researched video, which is a compliment coming from someone who is fan of the saga since 1994. Only a small correction at 8:40 you say “famous lucha libre Ramon”. Lucha-libre (Free fight/Mexican Wrestling) is the name of the fighting style, so Ramon is a “luchador” or a Lucha-libre fighter. Thanks for the video.
Don't get me wrong. I LOVE the lore dump here but I was also very interested in learning about the real world history of the franchise. In the Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, and Samurai Shodown series we got to see SNK's thinking and decisions, what the market was like, how the fans reacted, etc. Not trying to be that guy but I really wanted to learn more about the history of KOF.
Then you should check my history of KOF documnetary prelide. Episode is already online. I am actually traveling to Japan to film the rest of the documentary. It will be the true history of KOF. Stay tuned!
@@NeoGeoNow Will do! I should have assumed someone as thorough as you are would already be on top of it. I'm really enjoying this lore series so far and will definitely watch the history of the series when it's up on the channel. Safe travels!
Great video like always dude. Just wish you would have mentioned the ron/kensou story arc a bit more. I know its not very "important" in the main story. But i would love it if SNK decided to continue that story. Seeing Ron Lin Kensou "older" Bao or Seth as DLC characters would be sick and REALLY shatter my expectations.
18:54 Those two can't never stop fighting against each other 😆 I personally dislike Iori in the NESTS Saga. He did absolute NOTHING, we can remove him from the story and nothing will change. He was just there. Excellent video! I was never a fan of the idea of Iori and Kyo helping K and his friends to defeat Igniz. That didn't feel right at all. I much prefer K' Team defeating Igniz Although the manhua adaptation of the events of KOF 2001 did it better, making K' Team and NESTS Team fighting Igniz together. I remember that page where K', Kula and K9999 joining forces to defeat Igniz.
"He did absolute NOTHING, we can remove him from the story and nothing will change. He was just there." That describes most of the playable roster, since only a handful of fighters are involved with the main plot, while the rest are jobbers who are probably unaware that every KOF so far (except XIV) has been held for a nefarious purpose.
I am from morocco. But i try to say the names how they are supposed to be said. Zero , is pronounced zeh roh In japanese, and not oike zee roh in english. So that is why 🙃
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NESTS is the most Underrated Saga in the Series IMO, it had some really Great and Interesting Ideas for its Time.
Yeah it is because that saga doesn't care, the most important is Ash saga, Ash saved Orochi, the 3 sacred treasures and everyone
@@juaneitor22 The Ash Saga wasn't that Good, it had so many missed Opportunities in that Story Arc, while 2003 was a Decent start, XI had so many Plot Holes but it does Introduce something really New, but Everything was thrown out the Window when XIII happened because all of it was completely Rushed.
@@joseurbina3835 Th Ash saga has much story so 3 games aren't enough, introducing a character equivalent to The Orochi, everything happened in kof xi-xiii are because snk created so strong characters like Mukai and Magaki (These characters are enough to defeat Ingiz), how you can eliminate a character like that, Ash saga allows the existence of Shun'ei's Saga, Nests Saga, Orochi Saga, etc..
@@joseurbina3835 kof 13 and kof 2001 was rushed as fck hopefully kof 15 snk will make shun ei saga being good like old saga I know his designs is bad but hopefully they will make his story great and they said look forward for shun ei too progress as protagonist I hope that means they will change shun ei design and gameplay like kyo in kof 96
It still could've ended better. The problem was that right after KOF 2000, SNK went bankrupt so KOF 2001 (as well as the sequels for other SNK games) wasn't as good as it could've been.
THIS storyline seriously needs to be a movie or at least an anime movie. (And no that "other" live action movie doesn't count 🤦🤦🤦lol)
The "Nests" saga was probably the most nostalgic to me because KOF 99 was my first KOF when I played the PS1 port. It also became a major turning point for me in my youth because It got me fascinated with Asian cultures and wanting to learn the language just so I can understand the special pre-battle intros and the context to why these interactions are supposed to matter. KOF games in the USA were a bit scarce during the '90s/early 2000s. So for sheltered people like me at the time who didn't own a Neo Geo but wanted to play all the KOF games, it was a "take what you can get" scenario. (I didn't even discover the joys of emulators until 2006. lol)
Then that makes You and Me are Brothers now, because 99 was also my 1st KOF Game back in the PS1 Era (alongside other Classics like "Castlevania: Sympathy of the Night" and "Metal Gear Solid").
@@joseurbina3835You Should be Called: The Konami PS1 'Fan', A title that only legends can attain...AND YOU ARE ONE OF THEM!...Seriouly the Old Konami was Cool!, I played Contra and the TMNT SNES Game Turtles in Time!
@@anthonygerardotorresgonzal6269 I use to Play a lot of Konami Games back in the Day before the Company became a Shell of its Former self,
Such as "Silent Hill," "Zone of the Enders" and even "TMNT: Turtles in Time," a few Games I haven't played are "Snatcher" and "Policenauts," while they are both Great in their own Right, but I'm not a Fan of the Point Click Adventure Visual Novel style Games. 😅
@@joseurbina3835 Don't Worry, Pal...Even the character of Meryl Silverbrough debuted in Policenauts.
KoF 99 was the game I got with my Dreamcast. It was so cool.
My favorite saga, I just loved the bosses, specially Clone Zero.
2000 was the first KOF I played. K' is one of the best and most badass characters in the whole series.
Same here! I tried it out on PS4 a while back when I was bored but as soon as 13 and 14 came in serious tournament matches, it was quite exciting to watch.
Same :)
I believe I read that Igniz defeated the Hero Team but was then defeated by the team of K', Kula, Kyo and Iori
Not canon. Kyo and iori did not participate in that fight nor did Kula.
@@NeoGeoNow ikr. I didn't hear that from any official source lol. There wasn't even an ending for that team
Great work. This gets me more hype for the game. I can’t lie I’m trying really hard to get good at this game and it is not easy.
You'll find a way, I shall have faith in you. What characters do you plan on maining?
Even if I can't own the game, I'll gladly watch as a spectator.
Literally the ending theme timing was the best.
I started with KOF 97, so many unforgettable memories. Thank you ❤
Great work Nabil. I'll be sharing these to friends looking to get started with XV.
Thank you for continuing these series!!! The NESTS saga is so interesting! I'm old enough to have experience the whole NESTS saga first hand. I remember feeling so excited when the new arcade arrived to our local arcade place with the KOF99!
I always loved the visuals, and art styles. The Nests saga really gave the series a unique chapter to dive into. Plus the soundtrack design took a more electronic spin, which I loved right away. 99, 2K, and 2K1 delivered so much beyond what the past was capable of, so much growth, evolution, and took our hearts.
So many new characters, added even more depth to the series. Absolutely loved what SNK brought to this saga.
"Lovable Ignis" (insert Yagami laughter here)
Fantastic coverage of this chapter in the series. Also shared on social media
Seeing K9999 being mentioned in a lore video this much. Feels good man. Great work.
SAY HIS NAME LOUD AND PROUD!
K9999!
K-4-9!
The good ol' days before he was erased...
He's krohnen now in kof xv
@@Lupo32 True but og fans will know who this is / was.
K9999 my favorite character of the NESTS Saga.
I am glad he is back!
ufff you make me back in my college days, near of the university were a place with many arcades, we spent hours after class playing kof 99 and 2000, amazing job my friend, regards from Hermosillo, sonora, Mexico!!
Good work man. Can't wait for the next one
Thank you for your continuous support man! Really appreciate it.
@@NeoGeoNow You do good work man. These videos are polished.
I love that 3D rendering of NESTS flag at 1:20
Thanks! Worked hard for that one.
These lore videos are so good. I´ve always been interested in the story of KoF and these videos are doing an amazing job at enlightening me about it. Good job!
Thank you!
A pleasure to watch your second episode in the KOF storyline! You did a great job! Can't wait to see the Ash saga next!
SNK dif my boy Terry dirty they shoule give him some time to shine as a Fatal fury fan I'm mad
Why did Igniz said he restored their memories when K’ and Whip didn’t even visit anyone compared to Maxima’s memories restored making sense since he did become a part of NESTS to get revenge on a friend’s assassin? Ron and Kula saving the Hero team from the falling satellite finally answers who were the voices in the burning satellite cutscene after the closed door from Igniz and his demon proclamation. And finally you should have a talk with ShoryuGame to settle the debate on 2001’s plot. That is all, great video, love all the NESTS saga games (except for 2002 UM for no story mode or good cutscenes compared to the original, but at least it’s non-canon.), especially 2001 for finally making 3-3 optional, and 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5. Keep up the good work.
Whats the debate about 2001's plot
People always say about fighting games that they have shallow stories,but man kof is such rich in lore and story.too bad it doesnt have a good anime adaptation.anyway,great video again man!
Waiting for the Ash Saga and to explain more about hakishu and nest characters stories
I wanted to know the story behind KoF as a newcomer and this is a great explanatory series on the background. Thanks so much! :3
Awesome work nabeel
And just a small detail almost at the end. Diana and Kula were there not Foxy and Kula. I believe Foxy was killed by K9999 😭
Ikr?
Blame SNK Playmore, they made a retcon about Foxy's ultimate fate.
@@meganinten0078 don't worry they're both alive
Thanks for the nest saga
Each saga has some theme to it. The Orochi saga is the saga that symbolizes the wrath of Mother Nature in the form of a sealed monster. Nests are a cartel that deal with the worst of humanity under clone lab management, the tales of ash deal with a group of beings who control time from the past and how they would use the softness of the future and so the beings in the past would take advantage. A lesson in peace creates the weak men and cowards. And the verse saga would deal with some energy and maybe the ghosts of the old bosses. Nostalgia a symbol of current humanity.
Orochi saga is Supreme
Only because 2002 UM messed up (which is ironic when 1998 UM was perfect and 2001 and normal 2002 was hazed by others when they are my favorites).
Nests saga is a match for the orochi saga imo. The lore introduced in the orochi saga is just more deep
@@blaze6477 No nests saga isnt a match for the Orochi saga, the Orochi lore is better.
@@pilot8220 no
I do think the KOF 2001 Story segment in this Video is a little Inaccurate, the real Truth about the Finale is that Igniz defeated the K' Team very Easily, but only to get Interrupted by Kyo, Iori and Kula joining alongside K' to defeat Igniz.
That was not canon. Kyo and Iori never fought Igniz. I cannot go into more details though.
I also believed that.
But tbh, I much prefer K' Team being the ones who defeated Igniz.
I was never a fan of Kyo and Iori helping to defeat Igniz, it wasn't their story after all (especially Iori who did nothing in the main plot)
I still think the manhua adaptation of KOF 2001 did it better.
Making K' Team and NESTS Team (minus Foxy becuase she dies) working together to defeat Igniz.
Watching K', Kula and K9999 VS Igniz was so awesome!
KOF is the best sci-fi.
I love how Kula doesn't need to breathe in the vacuum of space.
Snark aside, appreciate the video and the deep dive into the NESTs saga.
She literally wasn't in the Vacuum though....
she was in that limit area where our atmosphere starts to dissapear, with very very low Oxygene, that's where sattelites are placed
- at least so far as i know -
Awesome work again Nabil 👏
5:41 - Kyo finds his way out of the underground lab were he is found by Moe. Moe takes care of him untill he is able to get some strength back and then he heads back to the lab for answers. This happens in KOF EX2 offical cannon game that is a very short side story of the events that happen in the year 1998 (not dream match) where a mysterious company who seen Orochi take over Chri's body, tries to resurrect Goenitz the same way with another child host. Not worth adding to this video, but I thought it is intresting side lore. :)
amazing ! merci frere .
Well put together!
Awesome lore, looking forward to more of these
ASH SAGA next??
Yes sir!
I love these videos, despite being along time fan of the KOF games. I really have missed alot of the story. Man the 13th cant get here quick enough.
i just realized that KOF XV's graphic direction were heavily based on Capcom's UMVC 3.
Great video. I'm not as big of fan of the NEST saga as much as the Orochi or even the Ash Saga, but it gave us of my favorite characters- K'!
I usually broadcast how I wished SNK would fix/combine their continuity and lore from KOF, Fatal Fury, and Art of Fighting. The NESTS saga has always presented an opportunity; the city that was destroyed in the Zero Cannon incident? Was Southtown. And then shortly thereafter when SNK released Garou: Mark of the Wolves? It was revealed the name of the city was now Southtown II. If that wasn't seamless connection, i don't know what is.
Brilliant idea!
Awesome work !
Great job !
Another excellent video by you NeoGeoNow. I posted this up on the Neo-Geo thread on AtariAge for you as well. Thank you for sharing this and keep up the great work. 8^)
Anthony..
Once again another masterpiece. Excellent work Nabil.
The Story of NESTS Arc in KOF 99, 2K and 2K1.
This saga was good, not a the same level of the Orochi Chapter but have more good points that the second KOF arc become a classic by itself.
The bosses were amazing. Krizalid as the tragic good guy in a villain work, used by his superiors like a pet and died like a minion, truly sad character. He also was an awesome fighter, shame that he became a striker in kof 2001.
Clone Zero, the necessary evil, he knows too much about NESTS agenda to considers himself the lesser evil, but his action were too chaotic that literally kof 2000 ended in a phyrric victory, neither NESTS or K´were the victors against him.
Original Zero He have a good concept as a character but poorly executed "seriously he have the same moves of his clone and even say the same things", Zero show us that being too loyal to a terrorist organization is not good in any way, He is like Count Dooku from Star Wars, both were too loyal for the wrong people and their loyalties ended their lifes.
And last Igniz, he is a total monster, devoid of compassion, he sees everybody as tools, he is too powerfull, he sacrifices all his followers to prove himself at godhood, he is the kind of boss that nobody wants to fight but everybody loves to hate, KOF 2001 was odd but Igniz and "k9999 and Angel" for sure were the best the best part of it.
Good video, well narrated, i hope to see all 4 Nests bosses again, they deserve their revenge.
thank you so much
This was awesome and thank you very much.
Beautiful describe Nests saga thanks again and please let Ash saga fully describe next time
Wasn't a big fan of the new hero team but I like the bosses in the Nest Saga. Clone Zero, Zero and Igniz were a set of crazy backstabbing bunch story wise and fun to fight against
Krizalid and especially Original Zero was the most loyal out of all them in the cartel/organization. He made sure that he defended their pride and attacked anyone who dares to defy him or any other members of the organization.
He really detest traitors as evidenced by him finding out that Clone Zero betrayed them. He used them just to achieve his own selfish desires for world domination and declare supremacy.
Don't think I didn't notice the subtle use of "KD-0079+", the Smash Bros version, I think? probably my favorite arrangement of K's Theme. Though I love all of them, the NESTS saga was probably my favorite one of them all.
Ive been enjoying your videos for a while and I'm really enjoying this particular series, I think its finally time to join the Patreon and give some back, you're doing quality content here.
That is from kof 2002 um but yah k's theme
I got into KOF in 1999 when the NESTS saga just started so it will always be my favorite.
I'm very surprised SNK allowed you to mention K9999 tbh 😅
Awesome! You did a great job, and your video on the Orochi saga have been featured in Eventhubs, it's well deserved but congratulations! & Keep that Shit Up! =^.^=
Fave..
I miss playing.. 🥰
Great Work ! Now I completely understood the Nest Saga. I always get confuse in -
-Relation between K dash and Krizalid
-KOF 2000 Boss Zero Story
-The Final Ending of KOF 2001
but you explained perfectly. Almost all Nests Heroes are there in KOFXV.
Can I ask you which Edition you have purchased of KOFXV Standard or Deluxe ?
I feel like Standard Version is punishment for not purchasing the Deluxe Edition or Deluxe Edition is a reward for not purchasing the Standard Edition😅 as those who purchased the Standard they have to wait for March and May for DLC. that's why I asked ?
The dlc isn't even out yet. It's available for everyone at the same time.
@@williamcorey4700 And I thought we are going to see Team Garou and South Town from 14 Feb. 🤣
@@avinavsinha8499 lol 😆we're nowhere near that lucky.
@@williamcorey4700 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Actually ! I only use to play games before. This is the First Time I was following a Game News !
I didn't know Anything about DLCS ? I learnt about DLCS previous year. 😅
Thank you for this recap. NESTS saga is my favorite. Great job 👏
What I really like about the NESTS saga in the King of Fighters series is how the main antagonists are *humans* (not an ancient god, demons, aliens, etc) It showed the darkest side of humanity. That is why I like about the saga and its bosses.
Let's start with *Krizalid*
He was the idealist follower who is a very loyal and caring person but have to do a evil work only to be killed off and cloned by his superiors... a real tragic villain here.
*Clone Zero* gives an impression that he knows too much things to considers himself a lesser evil, but his actions ended messing all things for friends and foes alike.
*Original Zero* is a tyrant, he may have his qualities but in the end he will kill anyone who threats NESTS status quo, he's too blind to see all things that he doesn't stop his clone or Igniz and overall was just a tool for a greater evil
*Igniz* the disillusional god wannabe who despises all humans around him, a good mastermind behind the saga but he falls in the villain ball in the end.
He fail to realize what Kyo, Iori or K 'discovers in the kof tournaments...to surpass all their limits and fight destiny...he was just an observer rather than a fighter.
No, fighting ancient gods, demons, and aliens is better thatn fighting human wannabe gods, fail harder.
@@pilot8220 🤓
Loving these videos! Cant wait for part 3, keep.it up!
10:25 HE SAID THE WORD!
I hope you do the same with KoF XV.
Amazing job!!!!!
Cant wait for the Ash saga since I know
Very little of it
Please put "Pt 1" in the Orochi Saga. I thought NESTS saga has two parts when I watched this.
I think in KOF 2000 Kula was ordered to turn her attention away from K' and go destroy Zero Cannon and not because she "couldn't defeat K", in kof 2001 K' himself says she is "as powerful as he is"
Also, I think she helped K' defeat Igniz, she does fall into water at the end of 2001, so it's sort of implied.
She did not participate in the fight against Igniz. I had to triple check things and get SNK approval to post the video. Kula was back on earth.
@@NeoGeoNow what the hell was she doing in the water then ? :D just swimming? Also I don't think kof2001 story was written by snk
It just happened she was in the station ad well i guess.
@@SeekerMissile During 2000 and 2001, SNK was going through bankruptcy so another company by the name of Eolith (along with Breezasoft consisting of former SNK employees) as they produced 01 and 02 vanilla.
No she couldnt defeat K', Kula herself says K' is as powerful as she is.
Then lastly tales of Ash and Parallel worlds of Verse
Keep them coming! Great job brother !
K is my top 1 pick since kof99
Thank you for this great video again!
I'm worried about the Tales of Ash video. That's usually the story that trips a lot of people up because it was a little confusing. 🤣
The NESTS arc was really good; their organisation structure was certainly “interesting”. 😄 Another quality video that gives all the key details.
Thank you. Me and Frionel worked closely with SNK to get the canon right, as many of the translations available are wrong.
@@NeoGeoNow The hard work is much appreciated. I can imagine a lot getting lost in translation.
imagine a SNK Cinematic Universe, starting with Art of Fighting, 2nd movie Fatal Fury, 3rd movie Psycho Warriors, 4th movie Kusanagi. all are interconnected with post credit scene. final movie is The King of Fighters where the big bad is Rugal .... please somebody forward the idea to SNK top heads, hire a good film director like Jon Favrue to kick things start :)
K',kula,kyo and iori beat igniz not hero team
Everything seemed good, until he said the Hero Team defeated Igniz.
I think Kula helped freezing the satellite as it was falling so the hero team could survive there. Not sure how she ended up in the water though... Perhaps she froze the ocean around her while helping and then it melted?
Lori is the ultimate king. He deserves to be the main character🙂
I didnt get hip to the NEST saga until I had KOF 2002 on the XBOX. So is KOF 2002 non-cannonical like 1998? Great work once again Nabil.
98, 2002, and XII are all non-canon.
Thank u,for this video ane your work
The nest saga is one of the most interesting, talk about an evil organization. I noticed people pronounce Angel strange. I know it's canon the way you say it, but I've been pronouncing it āin-gël oh well. KOF is the most fascinating fighting game
Unbelievenabil! Super like always.. Love what you have done for kof fans❤👍 just waiting the 3rd episode like crazy.. Thanx bro🙏
NEST saga is specially exciting because it also feels kind of realistic or related to our current real life world - not just a typical VG plot - i mean... Cloning is actually a real life science thing - or at least a possibility - it just has ethical barriers to be solved, Conspirations are already a thing, Terrorism is - sadly - obviously a thing, Secret Organized groups - such as NEST - that want to arise for power above many of us are also a thing. I also love the idea of the Top Head of NEST wanting to be god of mankind throught cuttting edge knowledge and science, and that there's people actually working for it as if making G0D to rule all humanity was just like training a candiate for Politics.
Next the "ASH SAGA" story
I'll be waiting patiently The Tales of Ash🤙🔥
Great work but It was the team of K’ Kyo Kusanagi Iori Yagami and Kula Diamond that defeated Igniz the Maxima Whip and Lin was losing to him K’ and Kyo flames together brought down Igniz
Not sure if its a retcon, or mistranslation, but the current canon is that kyo, iori and kula did not participate in the fight against Igniz.
@@NeoGeoNow that what I heard K’ Maxima Whip and LIn lost to Igniz and Kyo Iori and Kula helps out K’
@@NeoGeoNow you are not wrong K’ Maxima Whip and LIn team was able to beat the Original Zero Team but the lose to Igniz and Kyo Iori and Kula save them helped out K’ and Kyo both defeat Igniz together before the explosion of the NESTS base
I’m still confused, but I want to play the games
10:24 Heidern is a simp confirmed.
neogeonow outstanding overall breakdown of the entire kof nests saga. the story so far part III is ash crimson saga ??? is the story so far part IV is KOFXIV/KOFXV shun'ei saga ??? do you know if KOFXVI is next kof video game to compete shun'ei trilogy ???
Yo thanks for the great story lore run down. I never understand the story like that until you explain it for thanks alot bro.
Great video! 👍🏻 But why Bao got powers while Kensou lost his? Did I miss that part? 🤔
Its due to the dragon spirit. Will make a video abt it!
@@NeoGeoNow Grateful for your effort creating this videos. It takes a lot of time. Thanks 👍🏻
We need a new anime adaptation for this series along with Samurai Showdown.
My favourite saga for sure,maybe beccause 2001 is my favourite part lol. Congrats on the orochi saga making it on eventshub Nabil.
@Nabil Great video. Fills in a lot of gaps and refreshes past knowledge too. Question: You said Lin was not the real Lin as he was murdered by C Zero who dressed up like him. Yet at the end you say he's still alive? Also same thing when Foxy gets killed by Angel. You say she is alive and teams up with whoever it was you said. Can you clarify what has happened? 🤔
I love k dash and Kula
Damn dude... I always thought Kula did way more in this saga than that :\
Watched the fatal fury movies and wonder what happened to them in video game canon
Cous I’ve never knew all this lore about orochi and ryo/iori rivalry so deep 🥴💔
Congratulations for your work, this is a very well researched video, which is a compliment coming from someone who is fan of the saga since 1994. Only a small correction at 8:40 you say “famous lucha libre Ramon”. Lucha-libre (Free fight/Mexican Wrestling) is the name of the fighting style, so Ramon is a “luchador” or a Lucha-libre fighter. Thanks for the video.
Don't get me wrong. I LOVE the lore dump here but I was also very interested in learning about the real world history of the franchise. In the Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, and Samurai Shodown series we got to see SNK's thinking and decisions, what the market was like, how the fans reacted, etc. Not trying to be that guy but I really wanted to learn more about the history of KOF.
Then you should check my history of KOF documnetary prelide. Episode is already online. I am actually traveling to Japan to film the rest of the documentary. It will be the true history of KOF. Stay tuned!
@@NeoGeoNow Will do! I should have assumed someone as thorough as you are would already be on top of it. I'm really enjoying this lore series so far and will definitely watch the history of the series when it's up on the channel. Safe travels!
I remember in the manga that Kyo got bashed by fans for losing, despite the fact that Japan team managed to win in KOF 2001
They never did.
Great video like always dude. Just wish you would have mentioned the ron/kensou story arc a bit more. I know its not very "important" in the main story. But i would love it if SNK decided to continue that story. Seeing Ron Lin Kensou "older" Bao or Seth as DLC characters would be sick and REALLY shatter my expectations.
I had a fair bit abt it in the script, but had to cut it to stay in the 20mn range. But fear not, there will be a dedicated video for it soon.
@@NeoGeoNow Awesome! Cant wait.
18:54 Those two can't never stop fighting against each other 😆
I personally dislike Iori in the NESTS Saga.
He did absolute NOTHING, we can remove him from the story and nothing will change.
He was just there.
Excellent video!
I was never a fan of the idea of Iori and Kyo helping K and his friends to defeat Igniz.
That didn't feel right at all.
I much prefer K' Team defeating Igniz
Although the manhua adaptation of the events of KOF 2001 did it better, making K' Team and NESTS Team fighting Igniz together. I remember that page where K', Kula and K9999 joining forces to defeat Igniz.
"He did absolute NOTHING, we can remove him from the story and nothing will change.
He was just there."
That describes most of the playable roster, since only a handful of fighters are involved with the main plot, while the rest are jobbers who are probably unaware that every KOF so far (except XIV) has been held for a nefarious purpose.
@@ryanm.8720 exactly.
@@ryanm.8720add 96 to the exception
Yeeees
My Dark Hero.
I love K', Kula and Maxima..
My boiis
Dude, I love your accent! Especially the way you say "Zero!" Where are you from, if you don't mind me asking?
I am from morocco. But i try to say the names how they are supposed to be said. Zero , is pronounced zeh roh In japanese, and not oike zee roh in english. So that is why 🙃
What happened to KOF98?