Play The King of Fighters '96 (Set 1) Online
Pick three fighters, roll under fireballs, and try not to get wrecked when the screen fills with flames—'96 made KOF faster and flashier, with that perfect Neo Geo crunch.
Game Overview
Okay, so The King of Fighters '96 is one of those classic Neo Geo fighters that just feels right—crisp controls, flashy specials, and that satisfying SNK character design. You jump straight into team battles, picking three fighters from a roster packed with familiar faces like Kyo, Iori, and Terry. The first thing you’ll notice? The speed. Compared to '95, everything’s a bit faster, and the new dodge roll adds this slick defensive layer when you’re getting pressured.
Matches get chaotic fast, especially when someone whips out a super move and half the screen explodes. The AI isn’t messing around either—even on default difficulty, you’ll get smacked if you just button-mash. And yeah, the pixel art holds up. Those fiery effects and oversized character sprites? Still gorgeous.
It’s not perfect—some characters feel way stronger than others, and the soundtrack’s hit-or-miss—but if you’re into 90s fighters, this one’s a must-play. Just don’t blame me when you lose three matches in a row to Geese’s cheap counters.
Download The King of Fighters '96 (Set 1) ROM
You can download this ROM to play The King of Fighters '96 (Set 1) offline using an Neo Geo emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
