Video game · 1996

The King of Fighters '96

Released 30 July 1996 on arcade video game machine, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, Sega Saturn, PlayStation and 4 more

Developer: SNK
Publisher: SNK
Made in: Yodogawa-ku, Japan
Genre: Fighting
Themes: Action
Series: The King of Fighters

IGDB PLAYERS7250 ratings

About The King of Fighters '96

The King of Fighters '96 is a 1996 fighting game. It is the third game in The King of Fighters series, following The King of Fighters '95. SNK's flagship series returns for another year. Many of the changes in this year's KOF release come in the form of improved graphics, sound effects, music and totally redone character sprites. The gameplay of the system has been altered with the addition of "Rush" multi-hit combos and new moves for practically every character. The storyline of the series receives heavy focus in this release with the Orochi Saga swinging into high-gear. The King of Fighters '96 has 27 regular characters plus 2 boss characters (who can be unlocked with the use of a code).

Summary: IGDB.

Release dates

arcade video game machine	30 July 1996
Neo Geo	27 September 1996
Neo Geo CD	25 October 1996
Sega Saturn	31 December 1996
PlayStation	4 July 1997
PlayStation 3	31 May 2007
PlayStation Portable	31 May 2007
Wii	15 February 2011
Nintendo Switch	later, date unknown