The King of Fighters ’95 ROM
QUICK INFO
- Game Title: The King of Fighters ’95
- Developer: SNK
- Publisher: SNK, Takara, Hamster Corporation
- Region: Region-Free via modern digital releases
- Release Date: Arcade: July 25, 1995
- Release Status: Legacy Classic with active re-releases
- Category: Mainline Core Sequel
- Console: Neo Geo MVS Arcade System
- Size: 242 Megabits (~30.25 MB)
- Platforms: Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD, Saturn, PlayStation, Game Boy, PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile
- Genre: 2D Competitive Fighting Game
- Game Mode: Single-player, Local Versus Multiplayer
- Engine: Native Neo Geo Assembly Framework
- Age Rating: ESRB T | CERO B | PEGI 12
- Language: English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese
- One-line impression: Revolutionary team fighter that reshaped crossover competition.
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ABOUT
The King of Fighters ’95 transformed SNK’s crossover formula. The story centers around Rugal Bernstein’s dramatic return. Cybernetic enhancements make Rugal more dangerous than before. A mysterious fighter named Iori Yagami enters competition. His rivalry with Kyo becomes franchise defining lore. Team Edit completely changes roster construction freedom. Players freely combine characters beyond national team restrictions. Guard mechanics deepen strategy during intense competitive battles. The King of Fighters ’95 launched the Orochi saga. Competitive communities embraced its expanded tactical possibilities immediately. Its influence remains visible throughout modern fighting games.
WHAT’S NEW
- Team Edit allows unrestricted three-fighter roster customization.
- Iori Yagami debuts with aggressive rushdown fighting tools.
- Rival Team introduces major crossover character combinations.
- Guard Cancel system creates stronger defensive counterplay options.
- MAX mode boosts damage and offensive pressure significantly.
- Omega Rugal serves as an enhanced final challenge.
- Saisyu Kusanagi adds another difficult boss encounter.
- Aerial recoveries reduce vulnerability during launch situations.
- Team naming shifted away from nationality-based structures.
- Saturn cartridge expansion enabled near arcade-perfect performance.
- Game Boy version included hidden guest fighter content.
- Orochi storyline officially begins through Rugal’s transformation.
FAQs
What is The King of Fighters ’95 about?
Fighters battle Rugal while Orochi storyline begins.
Why is Team Edit important?
It allows complete freedom when building teams.
Who debuted in The King of Fighters ’95?
Iori Yagami made his legendary franchise debut.
Which version is technically strongest?
Sega Saturn delivers the closest arcade experience.
Is The King of Fighters ’95 worth playing?
Its mechanics remain influential among competitive players.
