Yes, it was indeed Impressive. I remember having this game for Christmas in 1996, I ran to my Neo Geo CD and put it in. And it was one of the most amazing games I have seen as a kid... it was truly an amazing franchise. Glad Terry made it into Smash. :)
I do, EGM gave it Game of the Year. Sadly arcades in my area didn't have any KoF games in the Neo Geo cabs they had, or any that I ran into locally. Thankfully KoF 94 Rebout uses the AST tracks from this version, and you can even use the new sprites for the game on the old backgrounds, with original or arranged music tracks. Truly a thing of beauty as I don't bother with the remade stages on Rebout.
yes it was very impressive.When i was small, my first kof game was 96 and when i was 10 when 94 released i really wanted it but my mom sayed no i was really sad but this gives alot of memory i thank you again for this gameplay
One thing that stands out to me is the backgrounds. Particularly the Akira inspired Japan stage. They have so much personality and detail which is a testament to SNK’s art team in that era. It feels like that as fighting games evolved in regards to gameplay, they regressed in terms of the little details such as backgrounds and the special intros before each match that made the fight more special. Also tier wise, Art Of Fighting team>everybody.
I just love that the very first game of this series didn't have god-like beings as a final boss. Rugal is just a guy who gets serious in the second round, and whoops, there go your quarters! Would like to see some more SNK fighting games if you're planning to.
Rugal in '94 is one of the cheapest, most frustrating bosses in retro game you would ever fight. It looked easy here but to anyone who has played this game will know just how difficult he is. Also, it's funny and a bit weird to hear Kyo without his classic lines lol
Still the classic, also before Marvels Avenger Crossovers, Neo Geo universe already have their Crossovers. Personally I always go for Team Art of Fighting as I always liked the Art of Fighting standalone trilogy
At least there is no load times during each round fight unlike kof 95 Saturn. I can hold my thoughts on behalf the other load times. This is acceptable.
I hear you. That's how a lot of the later NGCD ports got when the big games started coming out. Trying to play Last Blade on a system with a single-speed CD drive was a completely miserable experience.
Not only on Saturn. Kof fron 95 onwards had loading for single characters on ngcd too. It was painful. And loadings were shorter on Saturn compared to ngcd, especially on 95 since sat had the special kof95 romcart that held many assets in memory.
@@signorpaldoni Saturn got it right for 95 and should use the same method for 96 and 97. The durability for the ram cart is questionable though. If you have the regular import cart and use the swap out method for the 95 ram cart then overtime its going to ruin the pins overtime and will not work ever again. Just an experience as a Saturn owner.
Yeah that's impressive for 96 "though technically 94" but I'd expect nothing less from the Neo Geo. A system that went for and still goes for the price of multiple Sega Genesises.
The Japanese version on CD came out soon after the cart release in 94. The only reason why this version came out in 96 is because that's when the NGCD system finally launched in the US.
@@NintendoComplete The irony of how Fatal Fury series died and the King of Fighters live and continue on its life support, thus making Terry and all the other Fatal Fury or Art of Fighting characters as 'KOF characters'.
@@JohnnyCasey City of the Wolves is getting made and Fatal Fury series getting revived. And plus, Sakurai did labeled all the Fatal Fury characters spirits with the Fatal Fury series and have the Fatal Fury Emblem while the other non KOF debut Ryo, Haomaru, and Athena not marked as King of Fighters. The King of Fighters characters doesn’t have the Emblem in SSBU.
@JohnnyCasey I am a newcomer to SNK, I don't call Terry Bogard is from The King of Fighters since I knew he was introduced in Fatal Fury because I watched Mr. Sakurai Presents Terry Bogard explained about Terry Bogard. I don't think having any video game franchises that aren't originated from KOF that didn't get a new game in years call it as King of Fighters characters since we don't called any video game retro characters or any characters like Ness, Lucas, Captain Falcon (until F-Zero 99), etc. that didn't get a new game in years say they're from Super Smash Bros. King of Fighters is a crossover game like Super Smash Bros. as well.
The very beginning of SNK's biggest franchise. Remember how impressive this was when it first came out?
Yes, it was indeed Impressive. I remember having this game for Christmas in 1996, I ran to my Neo Geo CD and put it in. And it was one of the most amazing games I have seen as a kid... it was truly an amazing franchise. Glad Terry made it into Smash. :)
I do, EGM gave it Game of the Year. Sadly arcades in my area didn't have any KoF games in the Neo Geo cabs they had, or any that I ran into locally.
Thankfully KoF 94 Rebout uses the AST tracks from this version, and you can even use the new sprites for the game on the old backgrounds, with original or arranged music tracks. Truly a thing of beauty as I don't bother with the remade stages on Rebout.
yes it was very impressive.When i was small, my first kof game was 96 and when i was 10 when 94 released i really wanted it but my mom sayed no i was really sad but this gives alot of memory i thank you again for this gameplay
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Backbround art and arranged music are really good on this one.
One thing that stands out to me is the backgrounds. Particularly the Akira inspired Japan stage. They have so much personality and detail which is a testament to SNK’s art team in that era. It feels like that as fighting games evolved in regards to gameplay, they regressed in terms of the little details such as backgrounds and the special intros before each match that made the fight more special.
Also tier wise, Art Of Fighting team>everybody.
KoF is one of those games where people can compliment on how well you played. It is hard to explain.
Always wanted to play this as a kid, dope upload!
Had this for the AES. Good memories. My favourite KOF was '98.
I just love that the very first game of this series didn't have god-like beings as a final boss. Rugal is just a guy who gets serious in the second round, and whoops, there go your quarters!
Would like to see some more SNK fighting games if you're planning to.
30 Years later King of Fighters 94 is still awesome today. 😀👍🎮
always wanted a Neo Geo as a kid, EGM had those ad pages in the back with shady sounding companies selling it for hella money.
Rugal in '94 is one of the cheapest, most frustrating bosses in retro game you would ever fight. It looked easy here but to anyone who has played this game will know just how difficult he is.
Also, it's funny and a bit weird to hear Kyo without his classic lines lol
Rugal in 98, 98 UM, 02, and 02 UM are an absolute nightmare to face.
@@Bloodreign1 Rugal 98 and 02 is easy if you have patience.
Excellent playthrough, keep up the good work.
Man your playtroughs make me feel better
That's super nice of you to say, thanks 😊
@@NintendoComplete no problem
Best Soundtrack in Arranged
They can be heard again in KOF 94 Re-Bout
Still the classic, also before Marvels Avenger Crossovers, Neo Geo universe already have their Crossovers. Personally I always go for Team Art of Fighting as I always liked the Art of Fighting standalone trilogy
6:38 UUUOOOOOOORGH
I’ve been playing KOF games for arcade.
Pura nostalgia.
Oh great he's playing snk game's and must challenge him BRING IT ON BUDDY
9:28 bro this is FOUL 💀
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At least there is no load times during each round fight unlike kof 95 Saturn. I can hold my thoughts on behalf the other load times. This is acceptable.
I hear you. That's how a lot of the later NGCD ports got when the big games started coming out. Trying to play Last Blade on a system with a single-speed CD drive was a completely miserable experience.
Not only on Saturn. Kof fron 95 onwards had loading for single characters on ngcd too. It was painful. And loadings were shorter on Saturn compared to ngcd, especially on 95 since sat had the special kof95 romcart that held many assets in memory.
@@signorpaldoni Saturn got it right for 95 and should use the same method for 96 and 97. The durability for the ram cart is questionable though. If you have the regular import cart and use the swap out method for the 95 ram cart then overtime its going to ruin the pins overtime and will not work ever again. Just an experience as a Saturn owner.
What about playing kof xi on the dreamcast ( it's a thing now lol )
Yeah that's impressive for 96 "though technically 94" but I'd expect nothing less from the Neo Geo. A system that went for and still goes for the price of multiple Sega Genesises.
The Japanese version on CD came out soon after the cart release in 94. The only reason why this version came out in 96 is because that's when the NGCD system finally launched in the US.
@@NintendoComplete Ah. A Jet Lagged release. Either way it's still impressive.
@@larrylaffer3246 Def agreed.
I got it 👊
well im dead 8:31
I actually have a ROM of this specific version!
It is called an Iso
Ah Yes, This is where Terry Came from, he made it as the 4th DLC Fighter in Pack 1 in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Terry is actually originally from Fatal Fury (though it might be confusing since FF1 was subtitled The King of Fighters)
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The irony of how Fatal Fury series died and the King of Fighters live and continue on its life support, thus making Terry and all the other Fatal Fury or Art of Fighting characters as 'KOF characters'.
@@JohnnyCasey City of the Wolves is getting made and Fatal Fury series getting revived. And plus, Sakurai did labeled all the Fatal Fury characters spirits with the Fatal Fury series and have the Fatal Fury Emblem while the other non KOF debut Ryo, Haomaru, and Athena not marked as King of Fighters. The King of Fighters characters doesn’t have the Emblem in SSBU.
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Because smash is the certificate of every videogame franchise, right?
@JohnnyCasey I am a newcomer to SNK, I don't call Terry Bogard is from The King of Fighters since I knew he was introduced in Fatal Fury because I watched Mr. Sakurai Presents Terry Bogard explained about Terry Bogard. I don't think having any video game franchises that aren't originated from KOF that didn't get a new game in years call it as King of Fighters characters since we don't called any video game retro characters or any characters like Ness, Lucas, Captain Falcon (until F-Zero 99), etc. that didn't get a new game in years say they're from Super Smash Bros. King of Fighters is a crossover game like Super Smash Bros. as well.
some back in the day shit
Not perfect video quality.