Neo Geo



UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Prototype first entries:

Top Hunter: Roddy and Cathy Platformer. A platformer that has plane switching, fighting game input attacks, and stretching arms to hit, grab, and throw stuff. The order of the first 4 worlds is chosen by you. Also on: SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1

The Last Blade 1+2 Fighting. The Last Blade games are well-loved for their incredible gameplay, and are a shining example among fighting games. There is also an EXCELLENT NGPC port that mixes aspects of both games, though the console experience is always best.

King of Fighters '98: A dream match that features a ton of fighters from previous entries. Features many characters with many styles of play. The classic is still great, but at this point, you might consider the Ultimate Match version on PS2 instead, which has much more content.

King of Fighters 2000: The last KoF developed in-house before SNK's bankruptcy. It's the best of the NESTS Saga ('99-2k1), which featured Strikers, a fourth tag partner that can be called in for an attack a la Marvel vs. Capcom. This game features tons of characters from other SNK titles like Metal Slug's Fio and Kaede from The Last Blade as exclusive Strikers, making this a fan favorite. Later ports to Dreamcast and PS2 add more Strikers.

King of Fighters 2002: A dream match among King of Fighters characters old and new. Even more than 98, although a few characters have been altered, which warrants 98's inclusion. The Unlimited Match version has even more characters (with the old 2k2 ones, this reaches 66!) and is out on Japanese PS2 and is slated as soon to come to 360.

Samurai Showdown #: Samurais and other fighters face off in this fighting game. Features two different styles of offense (typically: one's more speed-centric and the other leans toward power). (Personally, I haven't played much of this series, so I'm not sure which is the best. Some help would be appreciated.)

Magical Drop 3: Puzzle Match-# formula, but involves holding and stacking mass numbers of orbs at a time. Also has "bomb" orbs, which clear entire colors off the field.

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos: One of the only crossover games to appear on the system. Plays similarly to Capcom vs. SNK, although with a few differences.

Spin Master: A sort of Joe and Mac spiritual sequel. Uses many of the same concepts, but set in a more modern era. Easy as heck, but still a pretty fun ride.

Waku Waku 7: Another whimsical fighting game made by Sunsoft. Filled with parodies of anime and game architypes, even including a guy who's a spoof-mix of Joseph Joestar and Indiana Jones. A sort of sequel/spinoff of Galaxy Fight

Rage of The Dragons: Fighting A Double Dragon spinoff/homage. Features the Lees (now the Lewis brothers) and Abobo along with many new characters. Has a neat combo system where you stun your opponent then input a set of buttons quickly to deliver a quick chain assault.

Matrimelee: Neo Power Instinct: Fighting One of the weirder fighting games you will ever play that's actually good. Also features afew characters from Rage of the Dragons

Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001: Animated platformer with mobile tanks. Also has lots of weapons, such as heavy machine guns and "raw kit lawnchairs". Abit basic compared to later entries, but you seriously need to play this one first to get a feel for the games and understand the in-jokes in the sequels.

Metal Slug X (2): The first to include female team members Fio and Eri. Now with more weapons, BIG mode (makes you fat and alters your weapon's mode of fire) and mummies. X is essentially a re-mastering of 2, so it is recommended to play that one instead. Again, you should really play this before 3.

Metal Slug 3: More of the same, now with subs, airplanes, aliens and zombies. The longest of the MS series and all but agreed to be the best. This is what you've been waiting for.

Garou: Mark of The Wolves: SNK's answer to Street Fighter 3. A sequel of sorts to Fatal Fury. Features a form of parrying and the ability to choose when you want to be able to use Super Combos.

Twinkle Star Sprites:Puzzle/Shmup A cast of strange characters compete against each other for the prize of a wish. Combines fixed shooter and puzzle elements for fast-paced competitions between players. Also has multiplayer.