Play The King Of Fighters '95 Online

I picked up The King of Fighters '95 for my Game Boy in 1996, a portable version of the SNK arcade game. It was a time when getting a fighting game this complex on a handheld felt like a minor miracle. SNK managed to squeeze their team-based brawler onto the small screen, and while it was a compromise, it was my go-to for fights on the bus or in the back of the car.

You control a team of three fighters, picking from a decent roster, and battle through a series of one-on-one matches. The main goal is to defeat all the opposing teams to become the champion. A signature mechanic is the ability to create your own three-person squad, which adds a layer of strategy before the fighting even begins. Another is the desperation move, a powerful special attack you can only use when your health is low. The game moves quickly, and the difficulty ramps up noticeably, especially against the final bosses. It feels like a genuine test of your reflexes and timing, a satisfying challenge in your pocket.