The gameplay of King of Fighters '95 was left largely intact from King of Fighters '94. The one major change SNK was to allow players to select any combination of characters to fight with, as opposed to the concrete teams that players were confined to in the previous game. In addition, almost all the teams from the first game returned, but were no longer affiliated with specific nationalities. The Sports Team from the previous game was replaced by a Rivals Team, comprised of Iori Yagami (a new character designed to be Kyo Kusanagi's rival) along with Billy Kane (Terry Bogard's rival) and Eiji Kisaragi (Ryo Sakazaki's rival).
The King of Fighters '95 marked the beginning of the Orochi Saga, who would continue in KOF '96 and KOF '97. However, the only elements from the Orochi saga known in this game are the introduction of a key character, Iori Yagami, and Rugal's use of the Orochi power.
King of Fighters '95 revealed that boss character Rugal Bernstein, thought to have perished in an explosion in the previous game, had in fact survived and sent out invitations to the teams from the previous game signed simply 'R'. King of Fighters '95 is stated to be the canonical death of Rugal Bernstein, with his subsequent appearances being in non-cannon games.
Table of Contents
- The King of Fighters '94 (Moves)
- The King of Fighters '95 (Moves)
- The King of Fighters '96 (Moves)
- The King of Fighters '97 (Moves)
- The King of Fighters '98
- The King of Fighters '94 Re-Bout (Moves)
- The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match
- The King of Fighters Orochi Collection
- King of Fighters R-1 (Moves)
- King of Fighters R-2 (Moves)
- Secrets and codes
- Team Assistance
- Achievements and trophies
- Andy Bogard
- Athena Asamiya
- Benimaru Nikaido
- Billy Kane
- Blue Mary
- Brian Battler
- Chang Koehan
- Chin Gentsai
- Chizuru Kagura
- Choi Bounge
- Chris
- Clark Still
- Eiji Kisaragi
- Geese Howard
- Goenitz
- Goro Daimon
- Heavy D!
- Heidern
- Iori Yagami
- Joe Higashi
- Kasumi Todoh
- Kim Kaphwan
- King
- Kyo Kusanagi
- Leona Heidern
- Lucky Glauber
- Mai Shiranui
- Mature
- Mr.Big
- Orochi
- Orochi Chris
- Orochi Shermie
- Orochi Yashiro
- Ralf Jones
- Robert Garcia
- Rugal Bernstein
- Ryo Sakazaki
- Ryuji Yamazaki
- Saisyu Kusanagi
- Shermie
- Shingo Yabuki
- Sie Kensou
- Takuma Sakazaki
- Terry Bogard
- Vice
- Wolfgang Krauser
- Yashiro Nanakase
- Yuri Sakazaki
Moves
All Fighters
Super Desperation Moves can only be performed when Power Charge is MAXIMUM or Lifebar is flashing (20% or less).
indicates or ,
indicates or
Hero Team
Kyo Kusanagi
Benimaru Nikaido
The King of Fighters '95/Benimaru
Goro Daimon
Women Team
Yuri Sakazaki
Mai Shiranui
King
Rivals Team
Iori Yagami
Eiji Kisaragi
The King of Fighters '95/Kisaragi
Billy Cane
The King of Fighters '95/Billy
Fatal Fury Team
Terry Bogard
The King of Fighters '95/Terry
Andy Bogard
Joe Higashi
Art of Fighting Team
Ryo Sakazaki
Robert Garcia
The King of Fighters '95/Robert
Takuma Sakazaki
The King of Fighters '95/Takuma
Psycho Solider Team
Athena Asamiya
The King of Fighters '95/Athena
Sie Kensou
Chin Genzai
Ikari Warriors Team
Heidern
The King of Fighters '95/Heidern
Ralf
Clark
The King of Fighters '95/Clark
Korean Team
Kim Kaphwan
Chang Koehan
The King of Fighters '95/Chang
Choi Bounge
Bosses
Saisyu Kusanagi
The King of Fighters '95/Saisyu