Retro Games From 1996

Sonic's first 3D-style platformer featuring isometric gameplay. Rescue Flickies from Robotnik's machines across seven zones with new spin dash and jump mechanics.

A port of the groundbreaking first-person shooter featuring Duke Nukem battling alien invaders across various Earth locations with an arsenal of weapons and signature one-liners.

A fan-made Mega Man adventure featuring enhanced mechanics from Mega Man 7 with the visual style of the NES classics, including all-new Robot Masters and weapons.

The sequel to the groundbreaking Genesis platformer featuring the morphing robot hero. Vectorman returns with new transformation abilities and enhanced graphics to battle the evil Warhead across 18 action-packed levels.

The third installment in SNK's flagship fighting series introduces the Emergency Evasion system and removes line-switching. Features new characters like Chizuru Kagura and revisits the Orochi saga with enhanced visuals and faster gameplay.

Art of Fighting 3 is a fighting game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home platform. It is the third and final installment in the Art of Fighting series, featuring refined gameplay mechanics and a new visual style.

Metal Slug is a run and gun arcade game developed by Nazca Corporation and published by SNK. Known for its fast-paced action, humorous tone, and detailed pixel art, the game follows a group of soldiers fighting against a rebel army and their advanced weaponry. Players can pilot various vehicles, including the iconic 'Metal Slug' tank.

Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha is a 1996 enhanced update to Street Fighter Alpha 2, released exclusively in Japanese arcades. This version introduces new gameplay mechanics including the powerful 'Alpha Counter' defensive move, expanded character move sets, and rebalanced gameplay that became foundational for future Street Fighter titles.

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge is a 1996 weapon-based fighting game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system. Serving as the climax of the original Samurai Shodown saga, it refined III's mechanics while bringing back fan-favorite elements like fatalities and a more balanced roster.

A fast-paced arcade golf game featuring 4 international golfers competing across 6 championship courses. Known for its intuitive 3-button control system and vibrant pixel-art visuals.

The first crossover fighting game from Capcom featuring tag-team battles between Marvel's X-Men and Street Fighter characters. Introduces the 'Variable Cross' combo system.

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo is a 1996 competitive puzzle arcade game developed by Capcom, featuring chibi-style versions of Street Fighter and Darkstalkers characters. Players battle by matching colored gems to create crash gems that clear the opponent's screen when triggered.

A hardcore arcade rally racer featuring realistic drifting physics and authentic rally car handling. The spiritual successor to the cult classic 'Drift Out' with enhanced Neo Geo technology.

Capcom's legendary arcade beat 'em up/RPG hybrid set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Features deep character customization, magic spells, and branching paths with multiple endings.

Over Top is an arcade racing game developed and published by SNK in 1996. Featuring fast-paced gameplay and colorful graphics, it offers an exciting racing experience with various tracks and vehicles. The game is known for its unique drifting mechanics and arcade-style action.

Killer Instinct 2 is a fighting game developed by Rare and published by Midway for arcades in 1996. The sequel to the original Killer Instinct, it features enhanced graphics, new characters, and the revolutionary combo system that made the series famous. Players battle through intense one-on-one fights with unique finishing moves.

Red Earth (known as War-Zard in Japan) is a 1996 fantasy fighting game developed and published by Capcom for their CP System III hardware. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, players choose between four characters - the warrior Kenji, princess Mai-Ling, beast-man Tessa, and lion-man Leo - to battle monstrous creatures and ultimately confront the evil wizard Scion.

The explosive 1996 sequel to Konami's legendary horizontal/vertical shooter hybrid, featuring enhanced power-up systems, new ship types, and brutal stage designs. Blast through organic alien landscapes with the Vic Viper and Lord British ships in this cult-classic arcade shooter.