Retro Games From 1996

A vertically scrolling shooter arcade game featuring transforming aircraft and a unique power-up system where players collect energy orbs to upgrade weapons.

A fast-paced 2D fighting game known for its four-button control scheme, combo system, and unique character designs in a futuristic setting.

Kizuna Encounter is a 1996 tag-team fighting game by SNK, sequel to Savage Reign. Featuring 2-on-2 battles with character-specific team-up attacks and a unique 'Kizuna' power-up system. The game introduced tag-team mechanics to SNK's fighting game repertoire.

1996 arcade sequel improving upon The Power Battle with enhanced tag-team mechanics. Features Mega Man, Proto Man, and Bass in cooperative 2P mode against Robot Masters from Mega Man 4-7, plus new original bosses and branching paths.

The fourth entry in Konami's Parodius series, blending manic shooting action with risqué humor and pop culture parodies. Features anime-inspired character designs and remixed classical music.

A 90s revival of the classic Mr. Do! series featuring enhanced graphics, new power-ups, and frantic multiplayer action. Players control the clown Mr. Do through maze-like stages collecting cherries while avoiding enemies.

The fast-paced competitive puzzle sequel where players match and pop colored orbs against opponents. Features 12 playable characters with unique abilities and frantic multiplayer action.

A sci-fi action game featuring transforming mecha combat. Players control the Iron Clad armor that can switch between humanoid and vehicle modes to battle alien invaders in side-scrolling stages.

Raiden Fighters is a 1996 vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up that revolutionized the Raiden series with faster gameplay, multiple selectable aircraft, and a sophisticated scoring system. The first in the Fighters trilogy, it introduced chaining mechanics and secret ships.

A fast-paced 2D fighting game featuring ninja warriors with unique special moves. Released in arcades in 1996, it stands out with its colorful visuals and easy-to-learn but hard-to-master gameplay mechanics.

SNK's arcade soccer game featuring exaggerated super shots and flashy moves. The international version of Tokuten Ou: Honoo no Libero, with modified teams and player names to avoid licensing issues.

Ninja Master's - haoh-ninpo-cho is a weapons-based fighting game featuring ninja warriors with elaborate special moves. Released for Neo Geo in 1996, it combines traditional fighting mechanics with weapon combat and ninja magic techniques.

Waku Waku 7 is a vibrant 2D fighting game known for its colorful anime-style visuals, eccentric character designs, and over-the-top special moves. The game follows seven unique fighters competing to win wishes from the mystical 'Waku Waku Ball' in a tournament filled with humor and chaos.

Overtop is an intense arcade racing game that combines high-speed circuit racing with dramatic vehicle combat. Players compete in futuristic races where ramming opponents off the track and using strategic attacks are just as important as pure racing speed in this aggressive driving battleground.

Ultra Balloon is a quirky and colorful arcade puzzle-action game developed by Dreams, where players control a cheerful balloon-like creature named 'Popo' to rescue his friends from cages across whimsical stages. Combining elements of bubble-popping puzzles, platforming, and exploration, the game is known for its charming aesthetic, catchy music, and deceptively simple yet challenging gameplay.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! is a 1996 platform game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The final entry in the SNES trilogy stars Dixie Kong and her toddler cousin Kiddy Kong as they search for the missing Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong across the Northern Kremisphere.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a 1996 role-playing game developed by Square and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This groundbreaking collaboration blends Mario's platforming world with Square's RPG expertise, featuring an original story where Mario teams with Bowser and new allies to recover seven stars from the villain Smithy.

Kirby Super Star is a compilation of platforming games featuring Kirby, developed by HAL Laboratory for the SNES. Known for introducing Kirby's signature 'Helper' system and multiple gameplay modes, it's considered one of the best Kirby titles.