This site originally began as me collecting the month and year of release
of MVS titles, 
although gathering CD information was much simpler, became more intriguing and covered something I so love, thus the site is what is. The MVS release list was something in which I was fairly interested
for conversational as well as comparative reasons. One can still
find my old post about it on the BBS
at neo-geo.com under "Suggestions." See how sidetracked I got over time?
Is that all I have to say here? Certainly not! My would-have-been major contributor has moved to Japan, therefore this section won't grow as quickly as it would have, but I still have some things of interest to write on this page, so check back once in a while. I'll try to babble about interesting things like how the Rurouni Kenshin fighting game eventually became The Last Blade, tell you about what martial art Kyokugenryu Karate was based on & outline the differences, maybe provide some historical notes as they relate to KOF & Samurai Shodown, post up a World Heroes info file.... things like that and whatever else that ought to be posted on this section of the site. Until then, enjoy what's here.
SNK had three main series: Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury and its extension, The King of Fighters. These three series have common characters in addition to sharing some storyline aspects, as we all know. What some of you may not know however, is the true chronological order of the games. While Fatal Fury was the first out, that's not where it all began. Instead, it goes like this:
Art of Fighting
Art of Fighting 2
Fatal Fury
Fatal Fury 2
The King of Fighters '94
Fatal Fury 3
The King of Fighters '95
Real Bout Fatal Fury
Art of Fighting 3
The King of Fighters '96
The King of Fighters '97
So if you want the full & proper storyline, complete with failed attempts at re-writing history, play the games in this order. From rescuing Yuri from the clutches of Mr Big and his Southtown toughs to re-sealing Orochi, this is how the world of SNK was meant to be experienced.
Any contributed scans or information are greatly appreciated and will be given due credit.
MVS artwork
Empty cells are in need of information/confirmation, while "--" equates to "does not exist." Extra special thanks to Trieuminator for a great deal of help. Last revision 19/05/2003 at 3:45 p.m. JST
MVS Title |
Mini Marque? |
Instruction card(s)? |
Sticker(s)? |
2020 Super Baseball |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
3 Count Bout |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Aero Fighters 2 |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Aero Fighters 3 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Aggressors of Dark Kombat |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Alpha Mission II |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Andro Dunos |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Art of Fighting |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Art of Fighting 2 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Art of Fighting 3 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Bakatonosama Mahjong Manyuuki |
Yes |
1 |
-- |
Bang Bead |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Baseball Stars 2 |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Baseball Stars Professional |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Blazing Star |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Blue's Journey |
Yes |
1 |
-- |
Breaker's |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Breaker's Revenge |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Burning Fight |
Yes |
2 |
|
Bust-A-Move |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Bust-A-Move Again |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Captain Tomaday |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Chibi Maruko-chan Maruko Deluxe Quiz |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Crossed Swords |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Cyber Lip |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Double Dragon |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Eightman |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Fatal Fury |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Fatal Fury 2 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Fatal Fury Special |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Fatal Fury 3 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Fight Fever |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Flip Shot |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Football Frenzy |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Galaxy Fight |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Ganryu |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Garou: Mark of the Wolves |
Yes |
1 (folding) |
2 |
Ghost Pilots |
Yes |
1 |
-- |
Goal! Goal! Goal! |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Gururin |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Kabuki Klash |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Karnov's Revenge |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
King of the Monsters |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
King of the Monsters 2 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Kizuna Encounter |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Last Resort |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
League Bowling |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Legend of Success Joe |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Magical Drop 2 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Magical Drop 3 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Magician Lord |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Mahjong Kyo Retsuden |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Master of Syougi |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Matrimelee |
1 (folding) |
2 |
Metal Slug |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Metal Slug 2 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Metal Slug X |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Metal Slug 3 |
Yes |
1 (folding) |
1 |
Metal Slug 4 |
No |
1 (folding) |
1 |
Minasan no Okagesamadesu |
Yes |
1 |
-- |
Money Idol Exchanger |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Mutation Nation |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Nam 1975 |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Neo BomberMan |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Neo DriftOut |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
NEO GEO Cup '98 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Neo Mr. Do! |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Neo Turf Masters |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Nightmare in the Dark |
No |
1 (folding) |
-- |
Ninja Combat |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Ninja Commando |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Ninja Master's |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
OverTop |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Panic Bomber |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Pleasure Goal |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Pop 'n Bounce |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Power Spikes II |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Prehistoric Isle 2 |
Yes |
3 |
1 |
Pulstar |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Puzzled |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Puzzle de Pon! |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Puzzle de Pon! R |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Quest of Jong Master |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Quiz Daisousasen |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Quiz King of Fighters |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Quiz Meitantei NEO & GEO |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Rage of the Dragons |
Yes |
1 (folding) |
2 |
Ragnagard |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Real Bout Fatal Fury |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Real Bout Fatal Fury Special |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Riding Hero |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Robo Army |
Yes |
2 |
|
Samurai Shodown |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Samurai Shodown II |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Samurai Shodown III |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Samurai Shodown IV |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Samurai Shodown V |
No |
1 (folding) |
2 |
Savage Reign |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Sengoku |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Sengoku 2 |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Sengoku 3 |
No |
1 (folding) |
-- |
Shock Troopers |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Shock Troopers 2nd Squad |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
SNK vs Capcom: Chaos |
No |
1 (folding) |
2 |
Soccer Brawl |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
SpinMaster |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Stakes Winner |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Stakes Winner 2 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
Street Hoop (aka Street Slam) |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Strikers 1945 Plus |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Super DodgeBall |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Super Sidekicks |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Super Sidekicks 2 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Super Sidekicks 3 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Tecmo World Soccer '96 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
The Irritating Maze |
No |
-- |
-- |
The King of Fighters '94 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters '95 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters '96 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters '97 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters '98 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters '99 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters 2000 |
Yes (first cart run only) |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters 2001 |
No |
2 |
2 |
The King of Fighters 2002 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The Last Blade |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The Last Blade 2 |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
The Super Spy |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
The Ultimate 11 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Thrash Rally |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Top Hunter |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Top Player's Golf |
Yes |
-- |
-- |
Twinkle Star Sprites |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
V-Liner |
No |
-- |
2 |
Viewpoint |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Waku Waku 7 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
Windjammers |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
World Heroes |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
World Heroes 2 |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
World Heroes 2 Jet |
Yes |
2 |
1 |
World Heroes Perfect |
Yes |
2 |
4 |
Zed Blade |
Yes |
2 |
-- |
ZuPaPa! |
No |
2 |
-- |
Last December or so I got a little bored and wound up making a desktop wallpaper thenceforth intended to be offered to all of you. So, here is the result: A Twinkle Star Sprites wallpaper to decorate your computer with. (right-click and Save As to get this)
For fans both new and old of Gamest Video, here are the other games they tore into, dissected and put out videos for over the years.
1. Final Fight
2. Garou Densetsu 2
3. World Heroes 2
4. Samurai Spirits
5. Garou Densetsu 2 Saikyou Battle
6. Garou Densetsu Special
7. Super Street Fighter II
8. Ryuuko no Ken 2
9. Super Street Fighter II X Grand Master Challenge
10. World Heroes 2 Jet
11. Gokujou Parodius
12. Vampire The Night Warriors
13. The King of Fighters '94
14. Shin Samurai Spirits
15. Virtua Fighter 2
16. Vampire Hunter Darkstalker's Battle
17. Vampire Hunter Darkstalker's Revenge
18. Garou Densetsu 3
19. Street Fighter Zero
20. The King of Fighters '95
21. Samurai Spirits Zankurou Musouken
22. Tekken 2
23. Marvel Super Heroes
24. Real Bout Garou Densetsu
25. Street Fighter Zero 2
26. Street Fighter Zero 2 Live on the Battle
27. Battle Garegga (CD + video)
28. Psychic Force
29. The King of Fighters '96
30. Raystorm
31. X-Men vs Street Fighter
32. Gamest of the Year 1996
33. Samurai Spirits Amakusa Kourin
34. Street Fighter EX
35. Real Bout Garou Densetsu Special
36. Street Fighter III New Generation
37. Tekken 3 Act.1
38. Tekken 3 Act.2
39. Do Donpachi
40. Vampire Saviour
41. The King of Fighters '97
42. Shiritsu Justice Gakuen
43. Do Donpachi 2nd ~Kou no Dan Beki Hen~
44. Radiant Silvergun
45. Psychic Force 2012
SNK, being of one of the best, was no stranger to advertizing to the millions: On television. Apart from what's confirmed on the video page, SNK did in fact promote other games, even its non-fighters believe it or not. Like what? See below. This comes directly from NEO·GEO FREAK (12/1997), with a little extra from the All About SNK history book.
1991
The Magical Drop games are some of the best puzzlers ever created, yet they are sparsely covered on the internet. Here therefore courtesy of some 1997 issue of NEO·GEO FREAK along with personal discovery is one effort to alter the sad fact.
MAGICAL
DROP 2
-Hidden Characters
-The Black Clown
Figure 1 Figure 3
MAGICAL DROP III
-Hidden Characters
For male Strength, hold "C" then choose young Strength with the A or B buttons (Figure
5).
-Selecting Colours
Figure 4 -The Secret Stages
To do battle with Moon, you must defeat
your first six opponents (Devil, Lovers, Justice, Star, Fool, Hermit) less than 60 seconds total (Figure 6).
For the rare opportunity to combat Hanged Man,
at least 300 seconds must have elapsed over your previous six wins (Devil, Justice, Emperor, Fool/Chariot, Death, Hermit) (Figure 7). If you have been playing more than 30 seconds but less than 300 seconds after Hermit's defeat, you will see not Moon nor Hanged Man.
Finally, to joust with Black Pierrot (ie. to lose (Figure 8)) you must have a score of at least 150,000 points after your tenth match (Strength/World/Empress). View the chart below to see when you would face this terror, or if you're lucky, when you would skip him.
Figure 6 Figure 8 -The Character Order
Choose Wisely
The King of Fighters became known, as well as for other great things, for its extra endings using special combinations of characters. But which ones? Well, that's what you're here for.
1 NEO CD, Saturn & PlayStation only.
NEO·GEO CD games.... which have arranged music, and which do not? You may not have found this list otherwise, so just click here to jump over to the Soundtracks' main page.
Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Remember the old days, where you got these "secret endings", or complete bonuses for finishing the game say without continuing? Often times what that was, was the Staff Roll, which since then has been a give away rather than a prize. Here for you though, is a growing list -as I'm sure I don't have them all- of games with either Staff Rolls, or special endings. But which game offers what treat? That is for you adventurers to discover.
Samurai Shodown (do not continue)
Anymore you can think of? E-mail me and let me know, as I do need help on this one.
Say What?
For those of you with un-modified cartridge consoles, you may have been wondering at times "will this game or that play in my language of choice?" without any real way of knowing in advance. So take look here, and decide if, as per your future NGH purchases, an alternate nationality system or a debug BIOS chip may also be awaiting you down the road.
I'm pretty sure there are some mistakes in these charts at this stage so stay tuned for updates and if you yourself can correct any erroneous info below, mail me and let me know. Last updated 02/10/2002 @ 11:21 p.m.
Games with NO language select option:
Known to have language select:
Garou Densetsu
1992
Football Frenzy
Soccer Brawl
Mutation Nation
Last Resort
Baseball Stars 2
Ryuuko no Ken
Garou Densetsu 2
1993
Fire Suplex
Samurai Spirits
Garou Densetsu Special
1994
Ryuuko no Ken 2
Tokuten Ou 2
The King of Fighters '94
Shin Samurai Spirits
1995
Tokuten Ou 3
Garou Densetsu 3
Samurai Spirits Zankurou Musouken
1996/1997
Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits Bushido Retsuden
For all you Street Hoop fans, here for permanent viewing are the lyrics to Funky Heat of the Beach Court.
In Magical Drop II, highlight each character in the below order then hit down after doing so. (Figure 1) That is, highlight The Fool,
hit down. Then The Magician, hit down... until you get through everyone. Essentially you just follow the tarot numbers in ascending order to unlock The Devil, The Strength and The Empress (Figure 2).
If you're out for a match against The Black Clown, no codes are required. What it takes, is skill. Get a perfect run through the game and you will square off against this hidden boss (Figure 3).
Figure 2
At the character select screen in Magical Drop III, highlight any character (except World). When the timer matches the number above them, hit "C" thrice (Figure 4). Ex. Highlight Justice and when the timer is on 11, hit the "C" button 3 times and only 3 times -no more no less. For returning characters, notice that the numbers do match their MDII tarot numbers. Now demolish opponents with Hermit, Moon, Hanged Man, Temperance, Tower and Fortune.
As an aside, selecting a character with the A button will result in player-1 colours for whom you have chosen, and player-2 colours for all computer opponents, whereas confirming your choice with the B button will have the opposite effect.
Figure 5
Moon, Hanged Man
and Black Pierrot are
all secret characters, thus combatting any of the three entails getting to secret stages.
Figure 7
As for the character order, everyone begins at Devil. Every lefthand
arrow on the chart is the path you would follow should you take more than 40 seconds to fell your opponent. 40 seconds or less, and you follow the righthand arrow. Straight arrows of course indicate that you have no choice as to whom your next opponent shall be.
God's Calibre Team1
Goenitz Team1
Kyo, Iori, Kagura
Goenitz + any two except Kagura
God's Calibre Team
SNK Successive Hero Team
Semi-Hero Team
'94 Female Fighters Team
Old Team2
NEO·GEO FREAK Team2
GAMEST Team2
Famitsuu Team2
Kyo, Iori, Kagura
Kyo, Terry, Ryo
Joe, Benimaru, Kim
Yuri, Mai, King
Ralf, Clark, Athena
Kyo, Billy, Mai
Terry, Mary, Joe
Yamazaki, Chang, Choi
God's Calibre Team
Hero Team
No.2 Team
No.3 Team
Shingo Team
Rugal Team
Rapid Tap Team
Baseball Team
Kyo, Iori, Kagura
Kyo, Terry, Ryo
Benimaru, Andy, Robert
Joe, Yuri, Daimon
Shingo, Kyo, Iori
Rugal, Vice, Mature
Joe, Billy, Chang
Mary, Ralf, Lucky
Father Team
Orochinagi Team
Sakazaki Family Team
Teen Team
Female Orochi Team
Kusanagi-Style Fighting Team
Ugly Team
Sexy Team
Kim, Saisyu, Takuma
Saisyu, Chris, Kyo
Takuma, Ryo, Yuri
Kensou, Chris, Shingo
Vice, Mature, Shermie
Kyo, Shingo, Saisyu
Robert, Kensou, Choi
Chin, Chang, Choi
Male Orochi Team
Fake Hero Team
New Ikari Team
New Heroine Team
Other Members Team
Cap Team
Destructive Power Team
April 8th Birthday Team
Chris, Yamazaki, Yashiro
Shingo, Benimaru, Goro
Heidern, Ralf, Leona
Yuri, Mai, Athena
Any 3 not forming a "labelled" team
Terry, Lucky, Clark
Ralf, Chang, Brian
Shing, Mature, King
New-Old KOF Team
Whip & Her Underlings Team
Human Self-Bomb Team
Beautiful Hair Team
Child Team
Masters Team
K', Shingo, Kyo, Iori
Whip, Benimaru, Kyo, Iori
Maxima, Bao, Ralf, Chang
Benimaru, Andy, Jhun, Chang
Xiang Fei, Kensou, Shingo, Bao
Takuma, Kim, Jhun, Chin
Hat Team
All Fatal Fury Team
Short (Hair)Cut Team
Bellybutton Flashers Team
Shingo Parcely Team
All Art of Fighting Team
Terry, Clark, Choi, Pao
Any four of Mai, Kim, Terry, Mary, Andy and Joe
King, Mary, Whip, Athena
Benimaru, Leona, Athena, Mary
Shingo, Kyo, Kyo-1, Kyo-2
Any four of Ryo, King, Takuma, Kasumi, Yuri and Robert
Kyo & Iori Team
Kula Team
Kyo, Iori and any two except Kula
Kula and any three except both Kyo & Iori
2 Japanese system BIOS required.
Samurai Shodown II (do not continue)
Fatal Fury (do not continue)
Fatal Fury 2 (do not continue)
Fatal Fury Special (do not continue; lose no rounds)
Fatal Fury 3 (detailed chart coming soon)
Garou: Mark of the Wolves (detailed chart coming soon)
Art of Fighting (do not continue)
Art of Fighting 2 (do not continue; lose no rounds)
Art of Fighting 3 (do not continue & lose no rounds [?])
World Heroes 2 Jet (do not continue)
The King of Fighters '94 (do not continue)
The King of Fighters '95 (do not continue)
The King of Fighters '97 (beat Orochi with Kyo in Single Mode or with Kyo using the Japan Team in Team Mode)
Metal Slug (high score/low score determines ending)
Blue's Journey/Raguy (high score/low score determines ending)
Nam 1975 (high score/low score determines ending)
Last Blade 2 (win with hibiki getting mostly fatalities)
Last Blade 2 ("choose your own path" endings with Amano Hyo)
-2020 Super Baseball
-3 Count Bout (Fire Suplex)
-Aero Fighters 2
-Aggressors of Dark Kombat (GANGAN)
-Alpha Mission 2 (A.S.O. II)
-Andro Dunos
-Ashita no Joe Densetsu
-Bakatonosama Mahjong Manyuuki
-Baseball Stars Professional
-Baseball Stars 2
-Blazing Star
-Blue's Journey (Raguy)
-Breakers
-Burning Fight
-Chibi Maruko-chan Deluxe Quiz
-Crossed Swords
-Double Dragon
-Eightman
-Fatal Fury
-Fatal Fury 2
-Fatal Fury Special
-Galaxy Fight
-Ghost Pilots
-Football Frenzy
-Kabuki Klash (Tengai Makyou Shinden)
-Karnov's Revenge
-King of the Monsters
-King of the Monsters 2
-Kizuna Encounter: STB
-Last Resort
-League Bowling
-Magician Lord
-Magical Drop 2
-Magical Drop III
-Mahjong Kyo Retsuden
-Master of Syougi (Syougi no Tatsujin)
-Metal Slug
-Metal Slug X
-Metal Slug 3
-Minasan no Okagesamadesu
-Mutation Nation
-Nam 1975
-Neo Turf Masters (Big Tournament Golf)
-Ninja Combat
-Ninja Commando
-Ninja Master's
-OverTop
-Pulstar
-Puzzled (Joy Joy Kid)
-Quiz Daisousasen
-Quiz King of Fighters
-Quiz Meitantei -Neo & Geo-
-Ragnagard (Shin Oh Ken)
-Riding Hero
-Robo Army
-Samurai Shodown
-Sengoku
-Sengoku 2
-Shock Troopers 2nd Squad
-Soccer Brawl
-Sonic Wings 3
-SpinMaster
-Stakes Winner
-Stakes Winner 2
-Street Hoop (Dunk Dream)
-Super Sidekicks (Tokuten Ou)
-The King of Fighters '94
-The Super Spy
-Thrash Rally
-Top Hunter
-Top Player's Golf
-Viewpoint
-Windjammers (Flying Power Disc)
-World Heroes
-World Heroes 2
-World Heroes 2 Jet
-World Heroes Perfect
-Art of Fighting
-Art of Fighting 2
-Art of Fighting 3
-Fatal Fury 3
-Garou: Mark of The Wolves
-King of Fighters '95
-King of Fighters '96
-King of Fighters '97
-King of Fighters '98
-King of Fighters '99
-King of Fighters 2000
-King of Fighters 2001
-Metal Slug 2
-NEO·GEO Cup '98
-Rage Of The Dragons
-Real Bout Fatal Fury
-Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
-Real Bout Fatal Fury 2
-Samurai Shodown II
-Samurai Shodown III
-Samurai Shodown IV
-Savage Reign (Fuu'un Mokushiroku)
-Sengoku 3
-Super Sidekicks 2 (Tokuten Ou 2)
-Super Sidekicks 3 (Tokuten Ou 3)
-The Last Blade
-The Last Blade 2
-Twinkle Star Sprites
-Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
-Waku Waku 7
-The Ultimate 11 *(choice of gameplay in: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Portugese or Spanish)
