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− | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ’95) is the second in the ''The King of Fighters'' series, and was released for the [[Sega Saturn]] in 1996. | + | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ’95) is the second game in the ''The King of Fighters'' series, and was released for the [[Sega Saturn]] in 1996. |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | ''The King of Fighters'' features characters from multiple [[SNK]] franchises, chiefly ''[[Art of Fighting]]'' and ''[[Fatal Fury]]'', but also ''Ikari Warriors'' and ''Psycho Soldier'', plus some unique to this franchise. In ''The King of Fighters '95'', players pick teams of three, which compete against other teams of three before taking on two bosses; a brainwashed Saisyu Kusanagi and Omega Rugal. Unlike the previous game, ''The King of Fighters '94'', players can put any three characters together in a team. | + | ''The King of Fighters'' features characters from multiple [[SNK]] franchises, chiefly ''[[Art of Fighting]]'' and ''[[Fatal Fury]]'', but also ''Ikari Warriors'' and ''Psycho Soldier'', plus some unique to this franchise. In ''The King of Fighters '95'', players pick teams of three, which compete against other teams of three before taking on two bosses; a brainwashed Saisyu Kusanagi and Omega Rugal. Unlike the previous game, ''The King of Fighters '94'', this game introduces Edit Mode; where players can put any three characters together in a team. |
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==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
− | Originally released for the Neo Geo MVS and AES systems, ''The King of Fighters '95'' was subsequently brought to the Neo Geo CD and then the [[PlayStation]] and Saturn. The two latter conversions stem from the Neo Geo CD version, which includes a few very minor differences an arranged soundtrack. | + | Originally released for the Neo Geo MVS and AES systems, ''The King of Fighters '95'' was subsequently brought to the Neo Geo CD and then the [[PlayStation]] and Saturn. The two latter conversions stem from the Neo Geo CD version, which includes a few very minor differences and an arranged soundtrack. |
With the use of the [[Twin Advanced ROM System]], the Saturn version is able to retain the vast majority of content from its Neo Geo counterpart (as opposed to the PlayStation, which is forced to cut some background animations). It also leads to significantly faster load times than both the Neo Geo CD and the PlayStation, though these still pale in comparison to the arcade game. | With the use of the [[Twin Advanced ROM System]], the Saturn version is able to retain the vast majority of content from its Neo Geo counterpart (as opposed to the PlayStation, which is forced to cut some background animations). It also leads to significantly faster load times than both the Neo Geo CD and the PlayStation, though these still pale in comparison to the arcade game. |
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Developer: Rutubo Games | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Original system(s): Neo Geo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer(s) of original games: SNK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (26 tracks) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peripherals supported: Twin Advanced ROM System | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Fighting Action/Kakutou Action (格闘アクション)[1], Action[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The King of Fighters '95 (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ’95) is the second game in the The King of Fighters series, and was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.
Contents
Gameplay
The King of Fighters features characters from multiple SNK franchises, chiefly Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury, but also Ikari Warriors and Psycho Soldier, plus some unique to this franchise. In The King of Fighters '95, players pick teams of three, which compete against other teams of three before taking on two bosses; a brainwashed Saisyu Kusanagi and Omega Rugal. Unlike the previous game, The King of Fighters '94, this game introduces Edit Mode; where players can put any three characters together in a team.
Characters
Hero Team
Kyo Kusanagi | |
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Benimaru Nikaido | |
Goro Daimon | |
Art of Fighting Team
Ryo Sakazaki | |
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Robert Garcia | |
Takuma Sakazaki | |
Fatal Fury Team
Terry Bogard | |
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Andy Bogard | |
Joe Higashi | |
Ikari Warriors Team
Heidern | |
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Ralf Jones | |
Clark Still | |
Psycho Soldier Team
Athena Asamiya | |
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Sie Kensou | |
Chin Gentsai | |
Korea Justice Team
Kim Kaphwan | |
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Chang Koehan | |
Choi Bounge | |
Women Fighters Team
Yuri Sakazaki | |
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Mai Shiranui | |
King | |
Rivals Team
Iori Yagami | |
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Eiji Kisaragi | |
Billy Kane | |
Bosses
Saisyu Kusanagi | |
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Sub-Boss. Can be made playable by using a secret code. | |
Omega Rugal | |
Final Boss. Can be made playable by using a secret code. |
History
Release
The game was released in Europe and Japan, but not North America (though a release was planned at one stage for August 1996[6]). Subsequent entries in the series for Sega consoles would remain as Japanese exclusives, bar The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999 and The King of Fighters: Evolution which would both see releases in North America but not Europe.
The Saturn version marks as one of the few games which use the Twin Advanced ROM System peripheral.
Legacy
In Japan this game was later bundled with its sequels - The King of Fighters '96 and The King of Fighters '97.
Versions
Originally released for the Neo Geo MVS and AES systems, The King of Fighters '95 was subsequently brought to the Neo Geo CD and then the PlayStation and Saturn. The two latter conversions stem from the Neo Geo CD version, which includes a few very minor differences and an arranged soundtrack.
With the use of the Twin Advanced ROM System, the Saturn version is able to retain the vast majority of content from its Neo Geo counterpart (as opposed to the PlayStation, which is forced to cut some background animations). It also leads to significantly faster load times than both the Neo Geo CD and the PlayStation, though these still pale in comparison to the arcade game.
Production credits
- Executive-Producer: E・Kawasaki
- Producer: T・Nishiyama
- Chief Director: M・Kuwasashi
- Sub Director: Toyochan, Haruo Tomita, Namaan・Hiroto
- System Director: Toyochan
- System Editor: K・Mac・Nagashima
- Front Designer: T・Shinkai, Ru!Murakemi, C.Yamasaki, Goro.Hamada, Akihiko Nasu, Y・Hiraki, Ha Gi Ha Ra, H・Otani, M・Asakura, Yoshiko Ogata!, Jacky Sato, Toba, Hayamiponbashi, Miho Uematsu, Akiko Yukawa, Shinsuke, Kalkin.Mizuno, K・Isomura, Hiroto Kittaka, Kohrin, ・・・・・・・・, Meguronomikan, Red Hawk
- Back Designer: Jetta, Hayashi K-34, Tsugumi, Sahori-E24, Eri Koujitani, Kusunoki-084, Souzi Takamori
- Program: Shinchan-R32, S・Fujinuki, Cyber・Kondo
- Sound-Music: Papaya, Tate-Norio, Brother-Hige, Pearl Sibakiti, Ackey
- Sound-Efect: Yamapy-1, Macky, Mitsuo, Sha-V, Kyo-Chan
- Voice: A・Sogi, A・Maetsuka, E・Tsuda, E・Yano, H・Ikoma, K・Horie, K・Inage, K・Namase, K・Nanba, K・Yasui, M・Nagasaki, M・Nonaka, M・Usui, S・Hashimoto, N・Hiyama, T・Arai, T・Nishimura, Y・Shima
- Special Thanks to: Y・Tozono, T・Hosokawa, Takayuki Inoue, Yokoyama, A・Tahara, Shiraishi, M・Kanamaru, 44Oka, R and D Center, Dangerous Bomb, S.Isimatu, Yochi Nakagawa, Team Galapagos, Manoru, Shio Shio Shio, Bruce Tee, Ponta, Sezaki, Mic-Senbey, Rolly Yamamoto, Zennosuke, R.Nariai, Tohru, Dai, Fuku Fuku, Tsu '95, Lion Heart, Y.Oda, H.Miyagami, Anne, Y.Gushiken, Gpz, Stg-Oyaji, Navy-Melon, H.Eguchi, and All SNK Staff
- Reprogrammed by Rutubo Games: S.Mukaigashira, M.Hashimoto, T.Matsushima, K.Tsuneyoshi, Yamamoto.K, T.Maeda, M.Mishima
- Produced by: SNK
Magazine articles
- Main article: The King of Fighters '95/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Artwork
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: The King of Fighters '95/Technical information.
References
- ↑ File:KoF95 Saturn JP Box Front.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-05 (1996-03-22)" (JP; 1996-03-08), page 21
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 http://www.sega-europe.com/SATURNL.HTML (Wayback Machine: 1997-07-15 06:26)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "July 1997" (UK; 1997-06-11), page 76
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 9 No. 5 May 1996" (US; 1996-04-xx), page 18
- ↑ GamesMaster, "August 1997" (UK; 1997-xx-xx), page 60
- ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Julio 1997" (ES; 1997-xx-xx), page 92/93 (76)
- ↑ Consoles +, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 110
- ↑ Consoles +, "Juillet 1997" (FR; 1997-0x-xx), page 128
- ↑ Computer & Video Games, "July 1996" (UK; 1996-06-12), page 62
- ↑ Famitsu, "1996-04-05" (JP; 1996-03-22), page 29
- ↑ Fun Generation, "06/96" (DE; 1996-05-08), page 63
- ↑ GameFan, "Volume 4, Issue 6: June 1996" (US; 1996-xx-xx), page 18
- ↑ Hyper, "September 1997" (AU; 1997-xx-xx), page 80
- ↑ Intelligent Gamer, "June 1996" (US; 1996-05-27), page 76
- ↑ Joypad, "Mai 1996 (Joypad International supplement)" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 12
- ↑ Level, "10/97" (TR; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ MAN!AC, "06/96" (DE; 1996-05-08), page 47
- ↑ Mega Force, "Mai 1996" (FR; 1996-0x-xx), page 78
- ↑ Mega Fun, "05/96" (DE; 1996-04-xx), page 61
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "June 1996" (UK; 1996-05-03), page 56
- ↑ neXt Level, "Juni 1996" (DE; 1996-05-15), page 74
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 10-11" (JP; 1996-04-26), page 80
- ↑ Saturn Power, "August 1997" (UK; 1997-06-25), page 78
- ↑ Sega Magazin, "September 1997" (DE; 1997-08-13), page 26
- ↑ Sega Power, "July 1996" (UK; 1996-05-09), page 54
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "June 1997" (UK; 1997-05-14), page 62
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-06 (1996-04-12)" (JP; 1996-03-22), page 230
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 11
- ↑ Video Games, "5/96" (DE; 1996-04-24), page 93
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The King of Fighters '95 (1996) | The King of Fighters '96 ( ?) | The King of Fighters '96 + '95: Gentei KOF Double Pack ( ?) | The King of Fighters '97 (1998) | The King of Fighters Best Collection (1998) | |
The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999 (1999) | The King of Fighters: Evolution (2000) | The King of Fighters 2000 (2002) | The King of Fighters 2001 (2002) | The King of Fighters 2002 (2003) | |
The King of Fighters Neowave (2004) | The King of Fighters XI (2005) | |
The King of Fighters XIV (2016) | |
Unlicensed The King of Fighters games for Sega systems | |
King of Fighters 98' (1998) | The King of Fighters '99 (1999) | |
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