King of Fighters 96
(LAST UPDATE: 5/15/08)

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General: KOF96 uses the same mechanics as the two previous KOFs. The combo system was improved this time around and is a bit more user friendly. The roster has grown to 27 combatants, and all new stages were drawn for this sequel.

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Manufacturer: SNK
Platforms: Neo Geo, Sega Saturn, Playstation
Release: 1996
Characters: Kyo, Benimaru, Daimon, Andy, Terry, Joe, Ryo, Robert, Mai, King, Yuri, Ralf, Leona, Clark, Athena, Kensou, Chin, Geese, Chizuru, Goenitz, Mr. Big, Krauser, Kasumi, Mature, Vice, Iori, Chang, Kim, Choi
Related Games: King of Fighters 94, King of Fighters 94: Re-bout, King of Fighters 95, 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 EX Neo Blood, King of Fighters EX2 Howling Blood, King of Fighters R1, King of Fighters R2, King of Fighters Collection: Orochi Saga
 
Gameplay Engine
7 / 10
Story / Theme
8 / 10
Overall Graphics
7.5 / 10
Animation
6.5 / 10
Music / Sound Effects
6.5 / 10
Innovation / Creativity
7.5 / 10
Customization / Options
 6.5 / 10
Intro / Presentation
7 / 10
Replayability / Fun
 7.5 / 10
"Ouch" Factor
6.5 / 10
Characters
 8 / 10
Overall Score
7 / 10

Closing Comment: Now with a bigger character roster, the KOF series gains some more popularity in the fighting game world. ~F.Yagami, Webmaster of TFG

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