The King of Fighters 95
(LAST UPDATE: 7/1/09).
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Developer(s): SNK
Publisher(s): SNK
Platform(s): Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, Playstation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy
Release: July 25th 1995 (JP Arcade), September 1st 1995 (JP NG), September 29th 1995 (JP NGCD)
Characters: Iori, Kyo, Benimaru, Daimon, Andy, Terry, Joe, Ryo, Robert, Takuma, Mai, King, Yuri, Ralf, Heidern, Clark, Athena, Kensou, Chin, Billy Kane, Eiji, Chang, Kim, Choi, Saisyu, Rugal
Related Games: King of Fighters 94, King of Fighters 94: Re-bout, King of Fighters 96, King of Fighters 97, King of Fighters 98, King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match, King of Fighters 99, King of Fighters 2000, King of Fighters 2001, King of Fighters 2001, King of Fighters 2002, King of Fighters 2003, King of Fighters XI, King of Fighters XII, King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, King of Fighters: Maximum Impact MANIAX, King of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2, KOF: Maximum Impact Regulation A, King of Fighters: Neowave, King of Fighters EX Neo Blood, King of Fighters EX2 Howling Blood, King of Fighters R1, King of Fighters R2, King of Fighters Collection: Orochi Saga
Review: The sequel to KOF 94, The King of Fighters 95 features a similar roster to the original with the exception of the USA Team, which was replaced by the Rival Team. SNK now included the option to "edit" your team, which allows you to team-up any of the 24 characters to make up your own unique team. Some new moves and animations were added, however, the general gameplay was practically unchanged. One again, the final boss is Rugal and each character that defeats him has his or her own unique ending.
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Gameplay Engine 6 / 10 Story / Theme 8 / 10 Overall Graphics 7.5 / 10 Animation 6.5 / 10 Music / Sound Effects 6.5 / 10 Innovation 8 / 10 Customization 8.5 / 10 Options / Extras 6 / 10 Intro / Presentation 7 / 10 Replayability / Fun 6.5 / 10 "Ouch" Factor 7.5 / 10 Characters 7.5 / 10 BOTTOM LINE 7 / 10
Closing Comment: KOF95 wasn't a different gameplay experience from the first game, but at least now players could customize their own team... The series obviously had much more growing to do, but was off to a good start none the less. ~F.Yagami, Webmaster of TFG
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