Thank you for purchassing this NEO GEO CD "THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94." In order ro enjoy this exciting game to the fullest, we recommend that you carefully read through this manual before playing.
 
 
 

The disc is compatible only with NEO GEO CD CONSOLE. Please do not use NEO GEO CD discs on other manufacture's CD hardware or a CD music player. Before playing, please read this manual carefully to get the most enjoyment out of this game.

After turning on the power, NEO GEO logo mark appear and it turns to MAIN MENU screen. Use the joystick on your NEO GEO CD CONTROLLER to match the cursor to the desired key or command. Press th A Button to confirm.
 

Setting discs :
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1) Open the flap cover of the NEO GEO CD CONSOLE.
2) Matching the disc to the indentations, place the disc with the print-side up.
3) Close the flap cover gently. Now the disc is set.
 

Game play :
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After setting the disc, "PUSH START BUTTON" will appear on the screen. Push the START button on the controller.
 

Music playback :
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You can enjoy the game music recorded on the NEO GEO CD disc. After setting the disc, select desired key or command  on the MAIN MENU screen. Note that some tracks can not be played back because they are within the game program.
 
 

Using the built-in Back-Up Memory of the NEO GEO CD CONSOLE, you can easily save and load data of the game. Don't miss to first format the back-up memory before any saving and loading.
 

To save :
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After playing the game. "SAVE DATA" appears on the screen. Select "YES" with the joystick and confirm with the A Button to save data of the game. (Some titles have the function to save data automatically while playing). Note that previous data will be deleted when new data of the same title is saved.
 

To load :
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When data of the game has been already saved, "LOAD DATA" appears on the screen before the start of the game. Select "YES" with the joystick and confirm with the A Button. You can restart your game from the stage you left off.
 
 

To see the game demonstration or how to play screen :

1) When the MAIN MENU is on the screen, push START button on the controller.
2) The title screen will appear.
3) Select "DEMO GAME" or "HOW TO PLAY" with the joystick and confirm with the A button.
* Selecting "GAME START" will bring up the option select screen. Selectiong "EXIT" will bring up the "MAIN MENU".
 
 

Return to the MAIN MENU SCREEN: Pressing the A, B, C and START button simultaneously will return to the AMIN MENU SCREEN.
Resetting the Game : To restart the game, press the A, B, C and SELECT button simultaneously. The TITLE screen will appear.
*While loading, the above functions cannot be effective.
 
 

Remember that discs are fragil. Take the greatest care when handling discs.
Do not write or paint, or place the stickers on the printed side of discs. It may result in the mis-reading of data. Do not bend or attempt modifications on discs.
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When not in use, keep discs in their protective cases. Avoid placing discs in damp areas or circumstances of high temperature.

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In 1994, all the famous fighters in the world received invitations to "THE KING OF FIGHTERS" again. However, the sender was unknown. Was it from Geeseor Krauser , or..? Puzzled but with ambition, the super fighters form teams according to the given rules, 8 teams including "FATAL FURY" and "ART OF FIGHTING" were made. With excitement in the air, the battle starts now...

Start button : Start Game Action, Mid-Game Participation.
Select Button : Pause, Rsume.
Joystick : Character's movement.
A Button : Light Punch.
B Button : Light Kick.
C Button : Strong Punch.
D Button : Strong Kick.
A + B Button : Dodge.
C + D Button : Powerful Attack.
A + B + C Buttons : Storing Power, Assist Attack.

SETTING FOR BUTTONS :
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The functions of the buttons can be changed. for setting, select "PAD SET" before game start and press the A button. Then , the setting screen appears. Use joystick to select button and its function. Decision will be made by A Button.
 
 

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1: Game Score.
2: Character.
3: Strength.
4: Team Member.
5: Time Remaining.
6: Power Gauge.
 

Select "GAME START" in the MAIN MENU using the joystick and determine with the A Button. The screen turns to SELECTION screen. Pressing the START Button at TITLE screen will also bring you to the SELECTION screen.

1) Game Mode Setting : Select TEAM MODE or SINGLE MODE with the joystick and set with the "A" Button.
2) Difficulty Level Setting : Select one from the four difficulty levels (EASY / NORMAL / MVS / HARD) using the joystick and set with the "A" Button.
3) Loading Data : You can call up saved data and enjoy the game from the next stage where you left off last time. Refer to "Memory Card".
4) Selecting Teams : Using the joystick, select one of the 8 teams and press the "A" Button to set. At SINGLE MODE, select the team which your desired character belongs to.
5) Entry Order : Choose the players one by one with the joystick and the "A" Button. This order is regarded as entry order.

2P Simultaneously Play, Mid-game Participation :
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Connect two controllers to the console and push the start buttons of each controller at the same time. Pressing the start button on the 2P controller during 1P play will allow another to join in the game.

Continue :
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After being defeated, the CONTINUE COUNTDOWN will appear. To continue, press the START button on your controller before time runs out. A player can continue game play as many times as desired.
 

You will be able to enjoy the excitement of succeeding matches with new added actions for each character. "Assist Attack" variation to enliven the Team Battle System is also explained in the next pages.

DODGE : Press the "A" and "B" buttons at the same time.
POWERFUL ATTACK : Press the "C" and "D" Buttons at the same time.
DASH : Shift joystick twice in the same direction.
DODGE & ATTACK : Guarding the attack from the opponent character, move the joystick (Right) and press the "A" or "B" button.
SUPER ATTACK & LETHAL ATTACK : Various combination of the joystick and the buttons will allow each character to use his/her original Super Attack. When the Strength Gauge flashes, more powerful Lethal Attack is available.

When your character is giddy : To restore energy, move the joystick left and right, and tap the buttons repeatedly.

STORE UP POWER : Pressing the "A", "B" and "C" button briefly will increase your power. When the power gauge reaches MAX, the super attacks will be stronger and the lethal attacks available. Note also you will be defenseless while increasing the power.

When the character faces left, make the controls to the opposite direction.
 

Two reliable partners will fight with you. You're not alone. Just choose a desired team to grasp three characters. The entry order is the key in this battle system. Gain victory using your techniques and tactics!

1) The first characters are to have a one round match.
2) With increased power from the bonus point, the first winner of one team is to fight the second character of the other team.
3) When the first winner wins the second round too, the team wins the battle.

Single Mode : At Single Mode, choose one character. The first player who wins twice will gain victory.

Two partners are with you. This is the system of Assist Attack!

The two partners do not just stand ringside and cheer for you, they take part in your match. Note however the chance is only once!

PRESS THE THREE BUTTONS NOW!!

1) When your character is giddy...
2) When the power gauge is less than half...
3) When your character has less power than the opponent.
4) When the partners are on the screen.
5) When the partners are wiped out.

Assist Attack can't do much damage to the opponent. Opponent's assist attack can be dodged and defended.
 

Two highly competent teams have promtly announced their participation in this big cmpetition titled "THE KINF OF FIGHTERS '94." One is "TEAM FATAL FURY." Consisting of the world famous Bogard brothers and Joe. The other one is "TEAM ART OF FIGHTING." also well known as the Kyokugen family. For that reason there are only 8 participating teams, but each team  has great members. Which team will be crowned with victory?

* Abilities like power toughness, speed and jump differ from character to character.

Abbreviation :
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L: LEFT
DL : DOWN LEFT
D: DOWN
DR : DOWN RIGHT
R : RIGHT
UR : UPPER RIGHT
U : UP
UL : UPPER LEFT
SL : SELECT BUTTON
ST : START BUTTON
 
 

BENIMARU NIKAIDO : He is also a born fighter and became the Japanse Champion of School Boxing whe nhe was 14. He lost the final match at A.J.F.C. to Kyo.

Lightning Fist : R, D, DR +  A or C
Shinku Katategoma : R, DR, D, DL, L + B or D
Iaido Kidk : D, DR, R + B or D

KYO KUSANAGI : Born of a distinguished fighting family, he won  the All Japan Fighting Championship when he was just 18.

Blow-Off-The-Dark : D, DR, R  + A or C
Burn Ogre : R, D, DR, + A or  C
Illusive Kick : L, D, DL + B or D

GORO DAIMON : He has been retired from judo after he won the gold medal at the olympics. He however participated in A.J.F.C. and lost to KYO at the semi-final.

Minelayer : R, D, DR + A or C
Super Ukemi : D, DL , L + B or D
Super Ohsotogari : Approach R, DL , D, DR + D
 

ANDY BOGARD : HE recived an invitation in Italy where he stayed with his brother for a vacation and training.

Syoryu Dan : D, DR, R + A or C
Zanei Ken : DL (briefly), R + A or C
Hisho Ken : D, DL , L + A or C
 

TERRY BOGARD : He is a member of the most famous fighters trio. He is fed up with the "THE KING OF FIGHTERS" but decided to participate because he senses something evil.

Burning Knuckels : D, DL , L + A or C
Power Wave : D, DR, R + A or C
Rising Tackle : D (briefly), U + A or C

JOE HIGASHI : He is a champ of kick boxing. He goes anywhere to fight someone with strong guts, so he gave a ready consent to a proposal by the Bogard brothers.

Hurricane Uppercut : L, DL, D, DR, R + A or C
Slash Kick : DL (briefly), UR + B or D
Bakuretsu Ken : A or C repeatedly
 

ROBERT GARCIA : This "almighty Tiger" had been staying with Ryo at the new school of their master Takuma. He participates to test his skil.

Dragon Blast Punch : D, DR, R + B or D
Lightning Knockout Kick : DL (briefly), R + B or D
Ryuga Upper Punch : R, D, DR + A or C

TAKUMA SAKAZAKI : He se tup the Mexico branch of Kyuokugen Karate School. He is seriously worried that too many students will come for his fame...

Tiger Flame Punch : D, DR, R + A or C
Lightning Knockout Kick : DL (briefly), R + B or D
Shoran Kyaku : Approach R, DR, D, DL , L + B or D

RYO SAKAZAKI : This "Invincible Dragon" is the son of Takuma. He doesn't know that his sister Yuri has entered this contest.

Tiger Flame Pucnh : D, DR, R + A or C
Lightning Knockout Kick : DL (briefly), R + B or D
Koho Upper Punch : R, D, DR + A or C
 

MAI SIRANUI : Andy participates not with her but his brother. When she was at a loss, Yuri visited her to make a team with her.

Kacho Sen : D, DR, R + A or C
Ryu Embu : D, DL , L + A or C
Shinobi Bachi : L, DL , D, DR , DR, R + A or C

KING : She ran a bar after she washed her hands of the fighting world. But Yuri and Mai revives the fighting spirit inside of her.

Venom Strike : D, DR, R + B or D
Tornado Kick : L, D, DL + B or D
Moshu Kyaku : D, DL , L + B or D

MAI SAKAZAKI : Sha wanted to participate but predictably. Ryo opposed it firmly, so she recruited them herself.

Saiha : D, DL ,L + A or C
Raioh Ken : D, DR, R + B or D
Slipstream Slap : approach R, D, DR + A or C
 

RALF : One of Jeidern's men. It seems that he participates on a special mission. He is more powerful than Clark.

Vulcan Punch : A or C repeatedly
Guttering Attack : L (briefly), R + A or C
Super Argentine Back Breaker : Approach L, DL , D, DR, R + D

JEIDERN : General of the Soldiers of Fortune. His family was killed by someone 8 years ago. It is said that he lost his eye then.

Moon Slasher : D (briefly), U + A or C
Cross Cutter : L (briefly), R + A or C
Neck Roling : D (briefly), U + B or D

CLARK : One of Jeidern's men. He achieved immeasurable feats on battlefields. He is swifter than Ralf.

Vulcan Punch : A or C repeatedly
Guttering Attack : L (briefly), R + A or C
Super Argentine Back Breaker : Approach L, DL, D, DR, R + D
 
 

CHIN GENTSAI : He is their instructor in Taiwan and a master of Suiken. He sense the evil spirit behind the meet.

Gourd Attack : D, DL , L + A or C
Breach of Sake : L, D, DL + A or C
Rolling Punch : L, DL , D, DR, R + B or D

ATENA ASAMIYA : She is back at last! She likes her company Kensou, but it's not love.

Psychic Ball Attack : D, DL, L + A or C
Psychic Reflecter : L, DL , D, DR, R + B or D
Phoenix's Arrow : While jumping D, DL , L + A or C

SIE KENSOU : A psychic-soldier who has mysterious power like Atena. He is convinced that Atena is his girlfriend.

Super Bullet Attack : D, DL, L + A or C
Dragon uppercut : L, D, DL + B or D
Dragon's Fang : L, DL , D, DR, R + A or C
 

LUCKY GLAUBER : He is former basketball superstar retired when he was at the top. Immediately after he started to learn Karate, and became the American Champion.

Death Bound : D, DR, R + A or C
Lucki Vision : L, DL , D ,DR, R + B or D
Cyclone Break : D, DL , L, UL + B or D

HEAVY D! : The said he would surely become the heavyweight champion, but he had no challenger fo rhis splendid strength.

R.S.D. : R, D, DR + A or C
Blast Uppercut : D, DR, R, UR + B or D
Soul Flower : L, DL , D, DR, R + A or C

BRIAN BATTLER : He is an active player and an invincible hero in the world of football. He has no martial-arts experience but has remarkable power.

Brian Tornado : R, D, DR + A or C
Hyper Tackle : R, DR, D, DL , L + A or C
Screw Bodypress : While jumping D, DR, R + B or D
 

CHANG KOEHAN : Destruction is his hobby and he is a habitual criminal of injury and property damage. He is the most powerful and enduring of all, but also the slowest.

Spinning Iron Ball : A or C repeatedly
Breaking Iron Ball : L (briefly), R + A or C

KIM KAPHWAN : To fight with his rivals, he had his eye on Chang's power and Choi's speed. Also he wants to reform them.

Hangetsu Zan : D, DL , L + B or D
Hien Zan : D (briefly), U + B or D
Hisho Kyaku : While jumping D + B or D

CHOI BOUNGE : He is a butcher by day and ripper at night. He tried to attack Kim, but on the contrary he was beaten by him.

Hishokuretsu Zan : D (breifly), U + B or D
Hurricane Cutter : D (briefly), U + A or C
Kaiten Hienzan : L (breifly), R + A or C
 

15/11/1998 ENTRAX