The King of Fighters '96 is back with more intense fighting action. The storyline takes center stage this year, as the Orochi Saga reaches new heights. Players must navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries between the characters to emerge victorious.
The King of Fighters '96 boasts 27 regular fighters, plus two unlockable bosses, for a total of 29 playable characters. New additions to the roster include Mr. Big from Art of Fighting, Wolfgang Krauser and Geese Howard from Fatal Fury, and original characters like Leona Heidern, Mature, and Vice. Players can choose between Team Fighting mode or Single Fighter gameplay, with options for Versus and Survival modes as well.