The video discusses the history of SNK games, focusing on their fighting game series. It highlights the evolution of games like Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury, and The King of Fighters. The narrative covers various game releases, improvements in gameplay mechanics, character introductions, and the impact these games had on the arcade industry. It also touches on rivalries with other game franchises like Street Fighter and the storytelling aspect that deepened with each new release. The video ends by teasing a continuation of the SNK story in future episodes.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. SNK released a series of fighting games in the 1990s to compete with Street Fighter 2.
2. The first game in the series was Art of Fighting 2, released in 1994.
3. Art of Fighting 2 introduced a new gameplay mechanic, the "crossover" system, which allowed players to choose from a variety of characters.
4. The game also featured a new villain, James Howard, who would become a recurring character in the series.
5. The second game in the series was World Heroes 2, also released in 1994.
6. World Heroes 2 was an experimental game that tested new concepts and gameplay mechanics.
7. The third game in the series was The King of Fighters '94, released in 1994.
8. The King of Fighters '94 was a major hit and became one of the most popular fighting games of all time.
9. The game introduced a new gameplay mechanic, the "team" system, which allowed players to choose from a variety of characters and form teams.
10. The King of Fighters '94 also featured a new villain, Rugal Bernstein, who would become a recurring character in the series.
11. SNK released a sequel to The King of Fighters '94, titled The King of Fighters '95, in 1995.
12. The King of Fighters '95 introduced new characters and gameplay mechanics, including a new "plot" system that added a storyline to the game.
13. SNK released a third installment in The King of Fighters series, titled The King of Fighters '96, in 1996.
14. The King of Fighters '96 introduced new characters, gameplay mechanics, and a new "game mode" that allowed players to compete in a tournament-style format.
15. The King of Fighters '96 is considered one of the best fighting games of all time and is still popular among gamers today.