Date: Thu, 03 Apr 1997 00:41:16 +0800 From: Sephiroth _ _ _ | / | | / _ _ | | / | ||_ _ _ |< | || _ _ _ _ | \ |_ _|| | || | | \ | |_ _| | | \ | | | ver 1.05 ---------------------------------- THE KING OF FIGHTERS 97 MOVELIST ---------------------------------- Compiled By Sephiroth NOTE : This MOVELIST/FAQ/COMBOS faq is copyright 1997 Sephiroth . All the information in this FAQ is absolutely free but please do not use it in any profitable ways or distributing it without my permission . You are not allowed to edit this FAQ without my per- mission . All credits should be given where it is due . BTW EGM Authors are not allowed to READ this FAQ . So GO AWAY EGM SUCKERS [ This FAQ is best viewed with MS-DOS EDITOR or MS WORDS / WORD PAD ] Faq Version : Version Beta 0.10 [ Date Created : 28th June 1997 ] Version Beta 0.15 [ Added Seiyuu List : 30th June 1997 ] Version Beta 0.20 [ Redone Storyline , Game Control : 12th July 1997 ] Version 1.0 [ Date Created : 30th July 1997 ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ T H E K I N G O F F I G H T E R S 1 9 9 7 F A Q ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- C O N T E N T S ---------------- 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GAME SYSTEM - OBJECTIVES - ASSIST ATTACK - EXTRA MODE - ADVANCE MODE 3. HOW TO PLAY 4. THE OFFICIAL STORY 5. THE TEAMS - JAPAN TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - FATAL FURY TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - ART OF FIGHTING TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - THE NEW IKARI TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - PHYSCHO SOLDIER TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - THE NEW HEROINE TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - THE KOREA TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - 97 SPECIAL TEAM -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - THE NEW FACES -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY SOLO ENTRIES - IORI YAGAMI -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - SHINGO YABUKI -MOVELIST -COMBOS -STORY - VOICE ACTORS 6. ENDINGS DESCRIPTION 7. TOP SECRET -BUGS -CODES 8. RUMOURS 9. WORD FROM AUTHOR 10. SPECIAL THANKS -------------- INTRODUCTION -------------- Finally King Of Fighters 97 is out in Singapore on 21/7/1997 , this is their fourth carnation of the KOF series . The game just gets better and better , this time round it has more stories , more characters and more new moves . This is one of SNK best fighting game concept yet ... however some of the characters from KOF 96 have been taken out eg. Mature , Vice , Kasumi Todo , 96 boss team and Goenitz . However Billy Kane from KOF 95 has made his way back to 97 but whether he is as good as in 95 only time can tell . The rest of the teams are almost the same except with a additional of a few new ones , like the KOF 97 Special Team with Blue Mary , Ryuji Yamazaki and Billy Kane in it and Last but not least is The New Faces Team consisting of new characters like Chris , Nanakase Yashiro and Shermie . This time there are also Solo Entrees. Iori Yagami and Kyo's Disciple Shingo Yabuki are taking part as Solo Competitors . In order to spice up the game a little SNK introduced a new system to the game and that is the Advance Mode And Extra Mode ... along with a few new and damagin DMs for some characters ... ALL i can say is that this is one of the best KOF series YET !! [ SPECIAL DATE TO BE REMEBERED 21/7/1997 ] --------------- GAME SYSTEM --------------- ============= OBJECTIVES ============= After inserting your token into the arcade machine and pressed the start button you will be entittled to the character selecting screen . You will be asked to choose which mode you want to play , Advance Mode or Extra Mode , read further to know more about the modes , then select 3 team members , if you chose to team edit you will not have any endings when you defeated the last boss . There are two colours in each mode , you can choose the different colours by pressing A or D . If you hold the C button after selecting your first character you will know about the relation between them . Eg. whether they will pass on their Power to the next character in the Advance Mode or whether they will Assist attack . After the character selecting screen you will be entitled to the screen asking you which character you want him /her to go first . Then the battle begins , you must try to kill your enemy's/cpu's teamate as many as possible , after winning every round your character's life will increase until your character is defeated . The game will be over when all 3 of the characters you selected are defeated . The same thing applies for the versus game . ============= ASSIST ATTACK ============= There are 3 different assist attack possibilities depending on the relationship between the helped and the helped one . The possibilities are as follows : Often : The fighting character is helped inder the condition that ; 1. There are a team mate who haven't been defeated yet . 2. The fighting character is dizzy or being held . 3. The team mate is in the screen . Normal : The possibility that the fighting character can be helped is when the condition are met in #1 and #2 4. ( Adding The Condition From Above ) The energy gauge of the fighting one is less than his opponent . Never Helped ============ ADVANCE MODE ============ Adavance mode is actually the KOF 96 playstyle except that it has a few new improvements. Here are the list of commands and options found in the Advance mode . - Commands - @ KOF 96 Gameplay System @ Team Edit @ Power Max = 1.25 times Damage @ Power Gauge Charge up when attack or hit @ Power Gauge can charge up to 3 meters , each crystal represents each level , press ABC to max up or do the DM for the character to use the crstal . @ Rush : Fw,Fw ( Hold Fw to Run ) @ Hop Backwards : Bk,Bk @ Small Jump : Tap diagonaly up or back @ Medium Jump : Rush then jump up or digaonal up @ High Jump : Tap down or diagonaly down then up or diagonaly up @ Roll : Forward AB @ Roll Backwards : AB @ Guard Cancel 1 : When you have a crystal , block and press AB @ Guard Cancel 2 : When you have a crystal , block and press CD @ Heavy Attack : CD @ Safe Landing : Tap AB when about to land @ Throw Break : While being held in a normal slam press AB to break ( Doesnt work with command throws ) @ Max UP : Press ABC when you have crystal . @ Taunt : Press Start to TAUNT @ Assist Attack : Press ABC when character is dizzy or struggling ============ EXTRA MODE ============ Extra Mode is the combination of KOF 94 , 95 gameplay system , Players using this mode can dodge but cannot break normal slams , so here are the list of commands and options . - Commands - @ KOF 94 , 95 Gameplay system @ Team Edit @ Power Max = 1.5 Times Damage @ Do DMs when Blood is Red/Flashing @ Dodge : AB @ Dodge Attack : Fw A when attacked ( its like a parry ) @ Power Charge : ABC @ Hop Forward : Fw,Fw @ Hop Backwords : Bk,Bk @ Small Jump : Tap diagonaly up or back @ Medium Jump : Ruch then jump up or diagonaly up @ High Jump : Tap down or diagonaly down then up or diagonaly up @ Guard Cancel 1 : When you maxed up , block and press AB @ Guard Cancel 2 : When you maxed up , block and press CD @ Heavy Attack : CD @ Taunt : Press Start to TAUNT @ Assist Attack : Press ABC when character is dizzy or struggling ======================================================================== ------------- HOW TO PLAY ------------- ========== NOTATION ========== o o o Jump Backwards : JB Jump Up : U Jump Forward : JF \ | / o---o---o Back : B Neutral : N Forward : Fw / | \ o o o Diagonal Down : DD Down : D Diagonal Forward : DF A , B , C , D Button A - - - - A , B , C , | | | | D | | | | | Button D | | Button C | | Button C | Button B | Button B Button D Button A [ This are the usual Buttons layout in most arcades ] Button A : Light Punch Button B : Light Kick Button C : Heavy Punch Button D : Heavy Kick Heavy Attack : CD ( Heavy Punch and Heavy Kick Together ) Roll/Dodge : AB ( Advance Mode ) AB ( Extra Mode ) =================== CONTROLLER NOTATION =================== bk = Back db = Diagonal Back dn = Down df = Diagonal Forward fw = Forward uf = Up forward up = Up ub = Up back qcf = Quarter-Circle-Forward ( d,df,f ) qcb = Quarter-Circle-Back ( d,db,b ) hcf = Half-Circle-Forward ( b,db,d,df,f ) hcb = Half-Circle-Back ( f,df,d,db,b ) dp = Dragon Puch ( f,d,df ) rdp = Reverse Dragon Punch ( b,d,db ) s = Store For 2-3 secs ( hold back ) [ The above comands are for the right hand side or 1st player ] ======================================================================= ----------------------- OFFICIAL KOF 97 STORY ----------------------- During the last tournament , something unexplained happened and the tournament was forced to be postphoned . However , it was still very successful . There were rumours that they were the acts of terrorists but it was calm down by a mysterious man . What was the aim and who the mysterious man was , was unknown ... under a mysterious atmosphere , it was all taken care of ... as the year 1997 approaches , other big companies and empires decided to oraganise this year's tournament ... and same as always , contestants from all over the world are allowed to take part in it and SO LET THE FIGHT BEGINS !!! Story From Gameplayers ( Chinese ) ======================================================================= -------------------- T H E T E A M S -------------------- Welcome to the TEAM MOVE LISTS and COMBO section . All the moves found here are directly tranlated from the official movelist from FAMITSU and the sticker found at the arcade centres . The comboes found here are by me and my good pal MOONRUN ( moonrun@pacific.net.sg ) we tested the moves at our local arcade center .. so they can defintely real ... If you happen to take anything from here please Give Credit to me and my friends !! ======================================================================== =========== JAPAN TEAM =========== ============= KYO KUSANAGI ============= Hatsu Gane : Near fw or bk + C Issetsu Seoi Nage : Near fw or bk + D Double OverHead Kick : fw + D Double Foot Sweep : df + D Style 100 Oniyaki : dp + A or C R.E.D. Kick : rdp + B or D Style 212 Kotoyuki You ( Cresent Slash ) : hcb + B or D Style 75 Modify : qcf + B , B or D.D Style 114 Ara Kami ( Wicked Chew ) : qcf A Style 128 Konokizu ( Nine Wounds ) : While in Wicked Chew qcf A Style 127 YanoSabi ( Eight Rust ) : While in Nine Wounds press A or C / during Wicked Chew hcb + A or C Style 125 Nana Se ( Seven Chance ) : While From Style 114 to 128 While From Style 114 to 127 Press B or D Ge-Shiki Migiri Ugachi : While From Style 114 to 128 Press A or C Style 115 Dokukami ( Posion Gnawfest ) : qcf + C Style 401 Tumi Yomi ( Sin Fest ) : While in Posion Gnawfest hcb + A or C Style 402 Batu Yomi ( Punish Fest ) : While in Sin Fest fw + A or C Style 910 Nue Tumi : qcb + A or C * Style 108 Orochinagi ( Serpent Wave ) : qcb , qcf + A or C * Saishiuuketsuken Ougii ( Free Style Final Shodown ) : qcf X 2 A or C [ Note : Free Style Final Shodown is a new move ] =============== KYO KUSANAGI 94 =============== Style 100 Oniyaki : dp + A or C Style 108 Yamiharai ( Flame ) : qcf + A or C Double Overhead Kick : fw + D Double Foot Sweep : df + D Oborokuruma : rdp + B or D *Style 108 Orochinagi ( Serpent Wave ) : qcb , qcf + A or C ====== COMBOS ====== Jump C/D , Stand C , Style 910 Nue Tumi ( qcb + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Style 100 Oniyaki ( dp + A or C ) Jump C/D , Down B , Stand C , Double Foot Sweep ( df + D ) Jump C/D , Down B , Stand C , Style 212 Cresent Slash ( hcb + B or D ) Jump C/D , Down B , Stand C , Style 114 Wicked Chew ( qcf + A or C ) Jump C/D , Down B , Down A , Style 100 Oniyaki ( dp + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , qcf + A , qcf + A/C , C/B or qcb + C , C Jump C/D , Stand C , qcf + C , qcb + C , fw + C Jump C/D , Stand C , qcf + B , qcf + D , qcf + B , qcf + D , Jump C/D/CD ( Best done in corner for full effect ) Jump C/D , Down B , Down B , Stand A , Free Style Final Shodown ( qcf X 2 + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Freestyle Final Shodown ( qcf X 2 + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Style 108 Orochinagi Serpent Wave ( qcb , qcf + C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , qcf + B , qcf + D , qcf + b , qcf + D , Style 108 Orochinagi Serpent wave ( qcb , qcf + C ) ( If this combo is done with maxed up , it kills the player ) ====================== KYO KUSANAGI 94 COMBOS ====================== Jump C/D , Stand C , Style 108 Yamiharai ( qcf + A or C ) Jump C/D , Down B , Stand C , Oborokuruma ( rdp + B or D ) Jump C/D , Down B , Stand C , Style 108 Yamiharai ( qcf + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Serpent Wave ( qcb , qcf + C ) ================ BENIMARU NIKAIDO ================ Catch And Shoot : near fw or bk + C Front Suplex : near fw or bk + D Foot Drill : Air dn + D Hoping Kick : fw + B Raijiken ( Lighting Fist ) : qcf + A or C Air Raijiken : Air , qcf + A or C Shinku Katategoma ( Vacumm Spinning Kick ) : qcb + A or C Super Lighting Kick : dp + B or D Iaido Kick : qcf + B or D Triple Resist Kick : hcb + B or D Benimaru Koreda : hcb , f + A or C *Raikoken ( Heaven Blast Flash ) : qcf X 2 + A or C *Eregutoritga ( Electro Trigger ) : near qcb X 2 + A or C [ Note : Eregutoritga Electro Trigger is a new move ] ====== COMBOS ====== Hoping Kick ( fw + B ) if hit , Shhinku Katategoma ( hcb + A or C ) Hoping Kick ( fw + B ) if hit , Triple Resist Kick ( hcb + b or D ) Jump C/D , Down B , Down B , Down B , Iaido Kick ( qcf + B or D ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Benimaru Koreda ( hcb , fw + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Super Lighting Kick ( dp + B or D ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Triple Resist Kick ( hcb + B or D ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Shinku Katategoma ( hcb + A or C ) Jump C/D , Down C , Shinku Katategoma ( hcb + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Raijinken ( qcf + A or C ) Jump C/D , Down B , Down B , Raikoken ( qcf X 2 + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Eregutoritga ( hcb + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Raikoken ( qcf X 2 + A or C ) =========== GORO DAIMON =========== Juji Shime ( Close Range ) : Near fw or bk + C Tsukami Tatakitsuke ( Far Range ) : Near fw or bk + C Okuriashibarai : Near fw or bk + D Jiraishin ( Mine Layer ) : dp + A or C Kumo Tsukami Nage ( Cloud Toss ) : hcf + A or C Kirikabukaeshi : hcf + C Tenchikaeshi ( Earth Mover ) : hcb , fw + A or C Uranage ( Reverse Drop ) : hcb , fw + B or D Upper Counter : hcf + B Lower Counter : hcf + D *Jigoku Gukuraku Otoshi ( Heaven To Hell Drop ) : hcb X 2 + A or C *Kaze No Yama ( Windy Mountain ) : hcf X 2 + B or D * After Doing Kaze No Yama : hcf + B or D Then : dp + B or D [ Note : Uranage , Upper . Lower Conuter , Kaze No Yama are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Cloud Tosser ( dcf + A ) Jump C/D , Stand C/d , Kirikabukaeshi ( hcf + C ) Jump C/D , Down D , Wait then do Kirikabukaeshi ( hcf + C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Tenchikaeshi ( hcb , fw + C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Uranage ( hcb , fw + D ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Heaven To Hell Throw ( hcb X 2 + C ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Kaze No Yama ( hcf X 2 + B/D , hcf + B/D , dp + B/D ) Jump C/D , Stand C/D , Kaze No Yama , Kirikabukaeshi ( hcf + C ) ======= STORY ======= Being in doubt of his own existence , Benimaru Nikaido decided to join the competition to proof himself worthy ... Goro Daimon returned to the judo world as he sense a great catastrophe approaching ... and Kyo Kusa nagi has been dreaming himself fightin a mysterious dark shadow ... hoping to solve and the answer to their problems , they decided to join the competition . ======================================================================== =============== FATAL FURY TEAM =============== ============ TERRY BOGARD ============ Graspin Upper : Near fw or bk + C Buster Throw : Near fw or bk + D Spinning Elbow Smash : fw + C Burning Knuckle : qcb + A or C Power Wave : qcf + A or C Rising Tackle : dp + A or C Crack Shot : qcb + B or D Power Dunk : dp + B or D Power Charge : hcf + B or D *Power Geyser : qcb , qcf + A or C *High Angle Geyser : qcf X 2 + B or D [ Note : Power Charge , High Angle Geyser are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== Jump C/D , Stand C , Crack Shot ( qcb + B or D ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Rising Tackle ( dp + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Power Dunk ( dp + B or D ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Burning Knuckle ( qcb + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Power Geyser =========== ANDY BOGARD =========== Gourin Kai : Near fw or bk + C Kakaekomi : Near fw or bk + D Zaneiken : db , fw + A or C Gadankoh : While in Zaneiken , qcf + A or C Hishoken : qcb + A or C Shoryudan : dp + A or C Kuhadan : hcf + B or D Gekihekihaisuisho ( Dam Breaker ) : Near hcf + A or C Genei Shiranui : Air qcf + B or D Genei Shiranui ShimoAgito : While in Genei Shiranui fw + A or C Genei UwaAgito : While in Genei Shiranui fw + B or D *Choredan : qcb , qcf + B or D *Hishouseiken : qcf X 2 + A or C [ Note : Hishouseiken is a new move ] ====== COMBOS ====== =========== JOE HIGASHI =========== Hiza Jigoku : Near fw or bk + C Leg Throw : Near fw or bk + D Slide : df + D Hurricane Upper : qcf + A or C TNT Punch ( Bakuretsuken ) : Press A or C Repeatedly TNT Punch Finish : While in TNT Punch , qcf + A or C Tiger Kick : dp + B or D Slash Kick : hcf + B or D Golden Heel : qcb + B or D *Screw Upper : qcf X 2 + A or C *Exploding Hurricane Tiger Heel : qcf , qcb + A or C [ Note : Exploding Hurricane Tiger Heel is a new move ] ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= Terry was at his father's graveyard Jeff Bogard . Suddenly Blue Mary appeared at the graveyard and told Terry Bogard about KOF 97 and she Ryuji Yamazaki and Billy Kane are taking part in the competition and somehow Geese Howard is behind the tournament ... Later , Terry Boga rd and Joe Higashi told Andy Bogard about the competition however Andy was unwilling to take part ...but the later managed to convince him to join . ======================================================================== ======================== THE ART OF FIGHTING TEAM ======================== ============ RYO SAKAZAKI ============ Tani Otoshi : Near fw or bk + C Tomoe Nage : Near fw or bk + D Over Head Smash : fw + C Kohoken ( Tiger Flame Punch ) : qcf + A or C Koho ( Tiger Cannon ) : dp + A or C MokoRaijinko : qcb + A or C Koho ( Tiger Cannon ) : While in Mokoraijinko dp + A or C Hienshipukyaku : hcb + B or D Mokoraijinsatsu : qcf + B or D Kyogukenryu Renbuken : Near hcf + A or C *Haohshokoken : fw , hcf + A or C *Ryukoranbu ( Dance of Mayhem ) : qcf , qcb + A or C *Tenchihahoken : qcf X 2 + A or C [ Note : Mokoraijinsatsu , Tenchihahoken are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== ============= ROBERT GRACIA ============= Ryuchouukyaku : Near fw or bk + C Kubikiri Nage : Near fw or bk + D Ryugekiken ( Dragon Blast Punch ) : qcf + A or C Dragon Fang ( Ryuga ) : dp + A or C Hienshipukyaku : hcb + B or D HienRyushinkya : Air , qcb + B or D Kyogukenryu Dance : Near hcf + B or D Ryuzansho ( Flying Dragon Slice ) : dp + B or D *Haohshokoken : fw , hcf + A or C *Ryukoranbu ( Dance Of Mayhem ) : qcf , qcb + A or C *Muenshitsupuujyuudankyaku : qcf , qcf + B or D [ Note : Ryuzansho , Muenshitsupuujyuukyaku are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== ============= YURI SAKAZAKI ============= Oniharite : Near fw or bk + C Sairento Nage : Near fw or bk + D Butt Attack : fw + D Tsubame Otoshi : Near Air , bk or fw + C or D Kohoken ( Tiger Flame Punch ) : qcf + A or C Yuri ChouUpper ( Kuga ) : dp + A or C Double Yuri ChouUpper ( Ura Kuga ) : After Heavy Ura Kuga , dp + A or C Raihoken : qcf + B or D Hundred Blow : hcb + A or C Yuri ChouKnuckles ( Yuri Super Knuckles ) : qcb + A or C Yuri ChouKick ( Yuri Super SpinKick ) : qcb + B or D *Haohshokoken : fw , hcf + A or C *Hienhouohkya : qcf , qcb + B or D *Hienrekkou ( Scalding Steam Blast ) : qcf X 2 + A or C [ Note : Hienrekkou is a new move ] ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= While Takuma is on his way to the dojo , he sensed a guy with a extremely muderous atmosphere rushing pass him . When Robert arrived at the dojo , he found that the Sakazaki dojo was raided and everyone was defeated . Takuma arrived seconds later and realised that the guy who passed by him was the one who raided the dojo . Few days later , Ryo , Yuri , Robert left with the invitation from KOF 97 i order to restore honour to the dojo , while Takuma goes on a pursue pf the guy who wrecked the dojo !! ======================================================================== ================== THE NEW IKARI TEAM ================== ===== LEONA ===== Killer Bite : Near fw or bk + C Orient Buckler : Near fw or bk + D Heidern Inferno : Near Air fw or bk or dn + C or D Moon Slasher : dn , S , up + A or C Grand Saber : bk , S , fw + B or D X-Caliber : dn , S , up + B or D Baltic Launcher : bk , S , fw + A or C Ice Slasher : qcb + A or C *V-Slasher : Air , qcf , qcb + A or C *Revolver Spark : qcb , qcf + B or D *Gravity Storm : qcf X 2 + A or C [ Note : Ice Slasher , Revolver Spark , Gravity Storm are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== ============ RALF JYON-ZU ============ Dynamite Headbutt : Near fw or bk + C Northern Light Bomb : Near fw or bk + D Vulcan Punch : Press A or C Repeatedly Gatling Attack : bk , S , fw + A or C Blitzkrieg Punch : dn , S , up + A or C Air Blitzkrieg Punch : Air , qcf + A or C Ralf Kick : bk , S , fw + B or D Super Argentine Backbreaker : Near hcf + B or D *VariVari Vulcan Punch : qcf , qcb + A or C ( Super Vulcan Punch ) *Umanori Vulcan Punch : qcf , qcb + B or D ( Reverse Punch Driver ) *Galactica Phantom : qcf X 2 + A or C [ Note : Galactica Phantom is a new move ] ====== COMBOS ====== =========== CLARK STEEL =========== Pyramid Driver : Near fw or bk + C Fisherman Buster : Near fw or bk + D Death Lake Dive : Air Near fw or bk or dn + C or D Vulcan Punch : Press A or C Repeatedly Rolling Cradler : hcf + A or C Frankensteiner : dp + A or C Flashing Elbow Drop : After Command Throw qcf + A or C *Ultra Argentine Backbreaker : qcb X 2 + A or C *Running Three : hcf X 2 + B or D [ Note : Running Three is a new move ] ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= While in war field , Clark , Ralf and Leona were on a mission . Leona broke into a hut where she found a teen which is at the verge of dying The teen saw Leona and breathlessly plead Leona not to kill him . Leona was confused and went into a trance of herself killing her parents with her own hands while Goenitz stood there watching the kill and hence the mission they were on failed , as a punishment Heidern ordered them to join this year's KOF . While looking through the list of contestants, Leona shocked to see a teen who look smiliar to the one in the warfield .... ======================================================================== ==================== PHYSCHO SOLDIER TEAM ==================== ============== ATHENA ASAMIYA ============== Bit Throw : Near fw or bk + C Physic Throw : Near fw or bk + D Physic Shoot : Air Near fw or bk or dn + C or D Physcho Ball Attack : qcb + A or C Physcho Arrow : Air , qcb + A or C Neo Physcho Reflector : hcb + B or D Physcho Sword : dp + A or C Air Physcho Sword : Air , dp + A or C Physic Teleport : qcf + B or D Super Physic Throw : Near hcf + C *Shinning Crystal Bit : bk , hcb + A or C ( Air or Land ) *Crystal Shoot : While in Shinning Crystal Bit qcb A or C *Phoenix Fang Arrow : Air qcf X 2 + A or C [ Note : Super Physic Throw , Phoenix Fang Arrow are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== ========== SIE KENSOU ========== Hakkei : Near fw or bk + C Tomoe Nage : Near fw or bk + D 2-Handed Overhead Smash : fw + A Leaping Spin Kick : fw + D Chokyudan ( Super Bullet Attack ) : qcb + A or C Ryugakusai ( Dragon Uppercut ) : rdp + B or D Ryurenga Chiryu : hcf + A Ryurenga Tenryu : hcf + C Ryusougeki : Air qcf + A or C Ryurenda ( Dragon Drubbing ) : Near dp + A or C Repeatedly *Shinryutenbukya ( Dragon God Drubbing ) : qcf , qcb + D *Shinryuseiohrekkyaku : qcf , qcb + B *Senkihatgin ( Hermit Power Blast ) : Near qcf X 2 + A or C *Mighty Bun : qcb X 2 + B or D [ Note : Shinryuseiohrekkyaku , Senkihatgin and Mighty Bun are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== =========== CHIN GENZAI =========== Alcoholic Forcing : Near fw or bk + C Sakakyaku Nage : Near fw or bk + D Hyotangeki (Gord Attack ) : qcb + A or C Ryurin Hourai ( Burning Sake Belch ) : dp + A or C Rolling Punch : hcf + B or D Suikankanoh ( Drunken Twister ) : qcf + A or C Choshurikugyo : While Suikankanoh , fw + A or C Rolling Punch : While Suikankanoh , fw + B or D Bogetsusoi ( Mochizuki Intoxicator ) : qcb + B or D Ruja Hanoh ( Dragon Snake Counter ) : During Bogetsusoi , up + B Rigyo Hanoh ( Carp Counter ) : During Bogetsusoi , up + D Choushourikugyo ( Butterfly Landcarp ): While Suikankanoh fw + A or C *Goranenpoh ( Thunder Blast ) : qcf X 2 + A or C *Goenjyorai ( Furnace Invitation ) : qcf , qcb + A or C [ Note : Goenjyorai is a new move ] ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= After the King Of Fighters 96 live tour , Athena and Kensou recieved alot of fan mails , however they are in doubt to join this year's KOF . After a day of training discussed with Kensou and Chin on joining this year's KOF because she recieved a letter from a fan : " Hello Athena San , I am a fan of yours during the KOF 96 live tour . However I became sick and was sent to the hospital , I am having a phobia of going outdoor . I have not been to school then , a few months later , I saw a girl of my age fighting in a tournament on TV . Later i learned that she was you ,Athena san . Your fight with perseverence and it gave me the courage , you inspired me . I went to school again and worked hard in the Autmn Exam and i finally graduated . Thank You very much , Athena San , you have giv en me the courage to move on . I wished you all the best . Therefore , Athena decided to enter KOF 97 so as not to disappoint her fans ! ======================================================================== ================ THE HEROINE TEAM ================ ============== CHIZURU KAGURA ============== Reigetsu : Near fw or bk + C Kaiten : Near fw or bk + D Hyakukatsu Tenshin No Kotowari : dp + A or C ( Heaven's Way ) Nihyakujyuunikatsu Shinsoku No Nokori : hcb + A or B or C or D ( Oracle's Decree ) Nihyakujyuunikatsu Shinsoku No Tenzui : While in Oracles Decree ( Oracle's Decree . Heaven's Limit ) qcb + A or B or C or D Hyakuhachikatsu Tamayura No Shitsune : hcf + A or C ( Tamayura's Wonderful Sound ) Style 212 Shiki Choumon No Isshin : qcf + A or B or C or D ( Piercing Peak Punch ) *Rimenihachijyugokatsu Reigi No Ishizue : qcb , qcf + A or C ( Rules Of Zen ) *Rimenichikatsu Sanrai No Fujin : qcf X 2 + B or D ( Rustling Wind Bruiser ) [ Note : No New Moves For Her ] ====== COMBOS ====== ============ MAI SHIRANUI ============ Shiranui Gourin : Near fw or bk + C Kazekurumabonshi : Near fw or bk + D Yumesakura : Air Near fw or bk or dn + C or D Kachosen : qcf + A or C Ryuenbu : qcb + A or C Hishoryuenjin : dp + B or D Musasabi's Dance : dn , S , up + A or C ( hold A or C to attack ) Musasabi's Dance : Air qcb + A or C ( hold A or C to attack ) Hisatsu Shinobibachi ( Deadly Ninja Bees ) : hcf + B or D Shiroitsuru No Mai ( Snowy Heron Dance ) : dp + A or C *Chohisatsu Shinobibachi( Super Deadly Ninja Bees ) : qcb , qcf + B or D *Howoh No Mai ( Phoenix Fandango ) : qcb X 2 + A or C *Suichou No Mai : qcf X 2 + A or C [ Note : Heron Dance , Howoh No Mai and Suichou No Mai are new moves ] ====== COMBOS ====== ==== KING ==== Hold Rush : Near fw or bk + C Hook Buster : Near fw or bk + D Trap Shot : dp + B or D Venom Strike : qcf + B or D Double Strike : qcf X 2 + B or D Tornado Kick : hcb + B or D Surprise Rose : dp + A or C Mirage Kick : hcf + B or D *Illusion Dance : qcf , qcb + B or D *Silent Flash : qcb X 2 + B or D ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= A few reporters are interviewing Chizuru on whether she will be in this year's KOF 97 and Chizuru replied that she will team up with another 2 fighters ... Meanwhile at King's restaurant , King and Elizabeth are watching the interview on TV . Suddenly Sally enter the restaurant and passed a letter from Mai Shiranui to King . There was a ticket to Japan attached to the letter . Few days later King arrived in Japan to meet Mai in a cafe , however King was actually thinking of not entering the KOF 97 tournament because they werent ablt to locate Todo Kasumi and Yuri Sakazaki are already representing the Sakazaki's Dojo and hence King ask Mai why she had given her the air ticket to Japan but Mai ask the same question too , just then Chizuru appeared and explained that she had sent them the letters using each other's name . She had prepare an air ticket for King's brother , Jan , too . Chizuru joined Mai and King to enter Kof 97 . ======================================================================== ============== THE KOREA TEAM ============== ============= KIM KAP HWANG ============= Kubi Kiwane Otoshi : Near fw or bk + C Sakkyaku Nage : Near fw or bk + D Hienzan ( Flying Slice ) : dn , S , up + B or D Hangetsuzan ( Cresent Moon Slash ) : qcb + B or D Hishokya ( Flying Kick ) : Air qcf + B or D Ryuseiraku ( Shooting Glass Drop ) : bk , S , fw + B or D Kusajin : dn , S , up + A or C *Houohkya ( Phoenix Flattened ) : qcb , qcf + B or D ( Can be done in Air ) *Houohtenbuken ( Heavenly Phoenix Kick ) : Air qcf , qcb + B or D [ Note : Houohtenbuken ( Heavenly Phoenix Kick ) ] ====== COMBOS ====== =========== CHAN KOEHAN =========== Hagan Geki : Near fw or bk + C Kusari Jime : Near fw or bk + D Tekkyo Hunsaigeki ( Breaking Iron Ball ) : bk , S , fw + A or c Tekkyo Daikaiten ( Spinning Iron Ball ) : Press A or C Repeatedly Tekkyo Hienzan ( Flying Ball Breaker ) : dn , S , up + B or D Big Destroyer Throw : Near hcb , fw + C *Tekkyu Daibousou ( Wild Ball Attack ) : qcf , qcb + A or C *Tekkyu Daiatsatsu ( Iron Sphere Smasher ) : qcf X 2 + A or C ====== COMBOS ====== =========== CHOI BOUNGE =========== Zujo Sashi : Near fw or bk + C Tatsumakishibuzan ( Hurricane Cutter ) : dn , S , up + A or C Hishojuretsuzan : dn , S , up + B or D ( hold to attack ) Hishokya ( Flying Kick ) : Air qcf + B or D Flying Monkey Slice : bk , S , fw + B or D Hototenkan : During Flying Monkey Slice rotate level + A or B or C or D Shissohishozan : bk , S , fw + A or C *Shin!Chotatsumakishinkuzan ( Tornado Ripper ) : hcb X 2 + A or C *Houohkya ( Phoenix Flattener ) : qcf , qcb + B or D ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= Highup in the mountains of Korea , Kim is training hard with his disciple Choi and Chan Koehan ... while they were training , people from the TV station came and they wanted to make a documentary of them ... just as they were filming it , they were informed of the upcomming KOF 97 . ======================================================================== =============== 97 SPECIAL TEAM =============== ============== RYUJI YAMAZAKI ============== Hebi Tsukai ( High . Serpent Slash ) : qcb + A , can hold Hebi Tsukai ( Medium .Serpent Slash ) : qcb + B , can hold Hebi Tsukai ( Low . Serpent Slash ) : qcb + C , can hold Hebi Tsukai Cancel : While in Hebi Tsukai press D Bai Gaeshi ( Double Return ) : qcf + A or C Sakai No Aikuchi ( Judgement Dagger ) : dp + A or C Budan Bachiki ( Exploding Headbutt ) : Near hcf + A or C Sunakake ( Sand Kick ) : dp + B or D *Gullotine : qcf X 2 + A or C *Yondan Drill : Near hcb X 2 + A or C ====== COMBOS ====== ========= BLUE MARY ========= Spin Fall : qcf + B or D M.Spider : qcf + A or C Straight Slicer : bk , S , dn + B or D Stun Slice : While in Straight Slicer , qcf + B or D Vertical Arrow : dp + B or D M.Snatcher : While in Vertical Arrow , dp + B or D M.Head Buster : qcb + D M.Conter : qcb + B Backbreaker : Near hcf + A or C *M.Typhoon : Near hcb X 2 + B or D *M.Surprise Rose : qcf , qcb + A or C *M.Dynamite Swing : qcf X 2 + B or D ====== COMBOS ====== ========== BILLY KANE ========== Sansetsukon Choudanuchi ( Mid Section Club Cruncher ) : hcf + A or C Kaen Sansetsukon Choudan Tsuki : qcf + A or C Senpuukon ( Fire Wheel ) : Press A Repeatedly Jyoutenrehakon : Press C Repeatedly Kyoushuuhishokon ( Soaring Crackdown Cane ) : dp + B or D Senen Sa Kon ( Slicing Spiral Cane ) : dp + A or C Karyu TsuiGeki Kon ( Fire Dragon Pursue ) : qcb + B Water Dragon Pursue : qcb + D *Choukaen Senpuu Kon ( Super Fire Wheel ) : qcf , qcb + A or C *Taisenpuu ( Super Tornado ) : qcf X 2 + A or C ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= Geese Howard is interested why Iori Yagami possesses such great power so he sent his faithful servant ... Billy Kane to do his biddings and in or der to join the competition he has to team up with Blue Mary and Ryuji Yamazaki ... But there is something that is more than meets the eyes . Blue Mary seems to work for someone and was oredered to join the team of Billy Kane and Ryuji Yamazaki ... ======================================================================== ============= THE NEW FACES ============= ================ YASHIRO NANAKASE ================ Mighty Missle Bash : hcb + A or C Dual Upper : dp + A or C Sledge Hammer : qcb + A or C Jet Conter : hcf + A or C *Million Bash Stream : qcb , qcf + A or C *Final Impact : qcf X 2 + A or C ( A or C can be held for more Damage ) ====== COMBOS ====== ======= SHERMIE ======= Shermie Spiral : Near hcf + A or C Shermie Whip : dp + B or D Shermie Shoot : hcf + B or D Axle Spin Kick : qcb + B or D *Shermie Flash : Near hcf X 2 + A or C *Shermie Carnival : hcb X 2 + A or C ====== COMBOS ====== ===== CHRIS ===== Hunting Air Blast : dp + B or D Shooting Dancer Thrust : hcb + A or C Shooting Step : hcb + B or D Gliding Stomp : Jump qcf + B or D *ChainSlide Touch : qcf X 2 + A or C *Twister Driver : qcb X 2 + B or D ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= Yashiro was vexed about their band's being cancelled because of a rival band group . Shermie told Chris about a red haired man in the rival made their concert being postphoned . Just then the King Of Fighter's Commer cial caught Shermie's attention . Chris explained it . Shermie callled Chris to look at the screen as the TV shows a red hair man entering KOF. Shermie said that he is the guy fomr the rival group . Yashiro decided to enter the tournament in order to have revenge on the rival band . Mean while in a street in America , Yashiro trashed a guy in order to get the enteries for KOF97 . And told him that he is " Nanakase Yashiro of NanakaseBushinte " which is a lie ... ======================================================================== ============ SOLO ENTRIES ============ =========== IORI YAGAMI =========== Sakahagi : Near fw or bk + C Saka Sakahagi : Near fw or bk + D Style 100 Oniyaki : dp + A or C Style 212 Kotoyuki ( Dark Cresent Slash ) : hcb + B or D Style 117 Aoi Hana ( Deadly Flower ) : qcb + A or C X 3 Style 108 Yamiharai ( Dark Thrust ) : qcf + A or C Kuzu Kaze ( Scumgale ) : Near hcf + C *Style Kin 1211 Yatome ( Maiden Smasher ) : qcf , qcb + A or C *Style Ura 108 Yasakazuki : qcb , qcf + A or C ( ' One For The Road ' Blast ) ====== COMBOS ====== Jump C/D , Stand C , Style 108 Yamiharai ( qcf + A or C ) Jump C/D , Down b X 2 , Down A , Aoi Hana( qcb + A or C X 3 ) Jump C/D , Down b X 2 , Down A , Style 108 Yamiharai ( qcf + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Style 100 Oniyaki ( dp + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Style 212 Kototukin ( hcb + B or D ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Aoi Hana ( qcb + A or C X 3 ) Jump C/D , Down B , Down A , Maiden Smasher ( qcf , qcb + A or C ) Jump C/D , Stand C , Maiden Smasher ( qcf , qcb + A or C ) ======= STORY ======= A man walking in the rain . He stopped in front of a large Liquid Vision Monitor . It is telecasting the teams entering this year's KOF97 . He turned and walked away from the monitor but stopped when he heard " Japan Team , Kyo Kusanagi , Benimaru Nikaido , Goro Daimon and Solo Entries Iori Yagami ... " "?!" Hearing his name being announced , he grinned . " Hmmmmhaa..haa..haa...Kagura...had me in the list ... Kyo , so he will be in the competition too .... " Hatred filled his heart . Having nightmare of the Orochi , Iori awakened , screaming Kyo's name . He covered his mouth with his hands and Fresh Blood spread across them . " Kyo , your fate and mine , who will fall first ... " " Hmmmmhahahaha ! Kyo ! Your voice , Your face ! I hate them all !! Hear me Kyo !! I will kill you !! Hmmmhahaha !! The sorrow laughter filled the room . ======================================================================== ============ SOLO ENTRIES ============ ============= SHINGO YABUKI ============= Oniyaki Uncomplete : dp + A or C Aragami Uncomplete : qcf + A Doku Uncomplete : qcf + C Oburukuruma Uncomplete : qcb + B or D Shingo Kick : hcf + B or D Phosphorus Phoenix Kick : qcf X 2 + A or C Burning Shingo : qcb , qcf + A or C ====== COMBOS ====== ======= STORY ======= In a corner of a High School , Shingo was running errand for senior . After placing the bread and coffee , Shingo was instructed to watch while the senior performed a move . " Body Ga Amaize ! " The leaves from a tree was burnt . That Senior was Kyo Kusanagi . Shingo exclaimed at the moves and ask if this move is called " Arakami " and continue to ask him all about the other moves involved . Shingo noted everything down on his notebook . Shingo then asked about when will he be able to thrust out flames like Kyo . Shingo was told to practice harder while Kyo head back to the class . " Yoshi !! I must master Arakami " Shingo is a 2nd year high school student , he approached Kyo a few months ago and requested Kyo to teach him martial arts . Kyo was not willing at first but changed his mind later as he thought that " It is a good way to kill time " and " Having someone to run errand for him " Taking a rest from the practice , Shingo thought about entering KOF97 as he could be one step closer to Kyo . Shingo successfully got into the tournament as a Solo Fighter . ======================================================================== ================================== SEIYUU ( VOICE ACTORS / ACTRESS ) ================================== Kyo Kusanagi ---- Masahiro Monaka Benimaru Nikaido ---- Maestuka Monster Goro Daimon ---- Masaki Usui Terry Bogard ---- Satoshi Hashimoto Andy Bogard ---- Keiichi Nanha Joe Higashi ---- Nobuyuki Hiyama Ryo Sakazaki ---- Masaki Usui Robert Gracia ---- Mantaro Koshi Yuri Sakazaki ---- Kaori Horie Leona ---- Masae Yumi Clark Steel ---- Yoshinori Shima Ralf Jyon-zu ---- Maetsuka Monster Athena Asamiya ---- Yukina Kurusu Sie Kensou ---- Eiji Yano Chin Genzai ---- Toshikazu Nishimura Kim Kap Hwang ---- Satoshi Hashimoto Chang Koehan ---- Hiroyuki Arita Choi Bounge ---- Maetsuka Monster Chizuru Kagura ---- Akiko Saito Mai Shiranui ---- Akoya Sogi King ---- Harumi Ikoma Ryuji Yamazaki ---- Kouji Ishii Blue Mary ---- Harumi Ikoma Billy Kane ---- Atsushi Yamanishi Shermie ---- Hazuki Nishikawa Nanakase Yahiro ---- Makodo Kurune Chris ---- Rio Morogata Shingo Yabuki ---- Mujin Koyasu Iori Yagami ---- Kunihiko Yasui Yuki ---- Tomoko Kojima ======================================================================== ====================== ENDINGS' DESCRIPTION ====================== [ SORRY CURRENTLY STILL WORKING ON THIS ^_^ ] ======================================================================== ============ TOP SECRET ============ ==== BUGS ==== Billy Kane Vs Computer's Ralf . There is this strange bug when you are using Billy Kane against Ralf , do a standing C and hit the computer or make the computer block it , after getting hit or blocked the attack the comeputer will automaticaly do a Ralf Kick , I try it at my arcade and the CPU level is 4 , I think it is a strange bug but it works all the time ^_^ . ===== CODES ===== How to Select 94 Kyo Kusanagi ? Go to Kyo Kusanagi at the character selecting screen and Hold start and then press either A or D . ======================================================================== ========= RUMOURS ========= I am not really sure about this rumour , I heard it from my friend , some people from Japan claimed that you can use Orochi Leona and Orochi Iori and the code for them was released but when i tried it , it didnt work and we ask them why and they told us the timing must be very precise . Here is the code , go to Leona press start 5 times and press either A or D , Orochi Iori's code is go to Kyo press start and wait for 3 secs then go to Athena and press start for 2 secs and then go to Iori and Hold start and press either A or D , so far i have tried it once but it didnt work . ( CONFIRMED ) ======================================================================== ================== WORD FORM AUTHOR ================== This is a product of the Extremist Gaming Page , please use it wisely and please do remeber to give us credit where it is due . Anyway , I am a Guy from Singapore , a very obessessed gamer like my friends . We will be bringing you people ( whoever is readin it ) more infos when we get to know about it , KOF 97 is just out in Singapore so please give us some more time ^_^ ; ...Btw our japanese not very good so if there is any mistakes please forgive us , its Difficult to tran- slate Japanese to Enlgish .^^ Please Feel free to send anything you like to : [ gokou@pacific.net.sg ][ http://home.pacific.net.sg/~gokou ] ======================================================================== ============== SPECIAL THANKS ============== Darklancer < http://home.pacific.net.sg/~lancer > [Voice Actors List, team stories translation !! ] Moonrun < http://home.pacific.net.sg/~moonrun > [Combos List !! ] These Guys helped me out alot in this FAQ please feel free to send them anything you have doubts about ^_^ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- THIS IS AN EXTREMIST GAMING PAGE PRODUCTION ยช ----- M A D E I N S I N G A P O R E A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D --------------8C7117C150CDFCD4349C8B83--