art of fighting 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Getting Started
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Art of Fighting 3
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Blazing Star
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Blue’s Journey
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MEGA PACK
VOLUME 1
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
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Hello!
Kizuna Encounter
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The King of Fighters ‘96
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Thank you for purchasing this game pack for your NEOGEO X console. We
really appreciate your support and your support will help us continue to
release new games and updates for your console.
The Last Blade
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Metal Slug 2
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Samurai Shodown III
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Savage Reign
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Sengoku
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Shock Troopers
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Super Sidekicks 3
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Top Hunter: Roddy and Cathy
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World Heroes 2 Jet
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Notes
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Limited Warranty
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Ninja Master’s) after the firmware has been upgraded.
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General Key Functions
Start Skip
R1
Pause
L1
Change Aspect Ratio
Menu Quit
R2
Toggle Turbo Mode
L2
No Function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
ART OF FIGHTING 3
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
298 MegaBit
Release Date:
1996 – April 26th (AES)
Story:
Garcia disappears to search for an old childhood friend, Freia
Lawrence, and he tracks her to Glasshill, Mexico. Freia is
wanted by the game's boss character, Wyler, to complete a
powerful elixir that was created by his and Freia's fathers.
Controls:
Joystick: Character movement & Blocking
A Button: Punch
B Button: Kick
C Button: Hard Attack
D Button: Taunt
Hold A, B, or C: Recover Energy
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
BLAZING STAR
Manufacturer:
Yumekobo
Players:
1~2
Memory:
346 MegaBit
Release Date:
1998 – Feb 26th (AES/ Japan only)
Story:
Reclaim Your Humanity!!! The sentient weapon Brawshella
that assimilated all life needs to be stopped! Upon discovering their humanity, six pilots were conflicted with following
Brawshella's orders or fighting it to fully regain their independence. The pilots finally turn against the machine in a
battle to rediscover themselves and reclaim their planets.
Controls:
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Joystick: Aircraft movement
A Button: Shoot (tap for rapid shots, hold for charge shot)
B Button: Charge Shot Break
C Button: No function
D Button: No function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
BLUE’S JOURNEY
Manufacturer:
ADK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
50 MegaBit
Release Date:
1991 – July 1st (AES)
Story:
The beautiful planet of RAGUY has been invaded by the
Daruma empire! The evil empire’s ways are now polluting
RAGUY nearly beyond repair. One young man named "Blue"
has risen up to combat the evil empire to save his planet.
Blue will use all of his magic leaves to free his people from
what is sure to be environmental destruction.
Controls:
Joystick: Character movement
A Button: Attack/Throw
B Button: Jump/Swim
C Button: Change size (Blue can’t attack when he’s small)
D Button: No function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
688 MegaBit
Release Date:
2000 – Feb 25th (AES)
Story:
Ten years after crime lord Geese Howard's death, the city of
Southtown has become more peaceful leading it to be
known as the Second Southtown (having formerly been
corrupted by Geese). A new fighting tournament called
"King of Fighters: Maximum Mayhem" starts in the area, and
several characters related with the fighters from the previous King of Fighters tournaments participate within it.
Controls:
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Joystick: Character movement & Blocking
A Button: Weak Punch
B Button: Weak Kick
C Button: Strong Punch
D Button: Strong Kick
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
242 MegaBit
Release Date:
1996 – Nov 8th (AES)
Story:
To seek revenge against Hayate and those who caused his
humiliating downfall, King Leo has organized a second
version of the Battle of the Beast God tournament, but this
time, there's a new rule. Teams of 2 people must work
together from within this new tournament so that they can
either ensure victory or face defeat.
Controls:
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Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Punch
B Button: Kick
C Button: Weapon Attack
D Button: Tag Exchange
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘96
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
362 MegaBit
Release Date:
1996 – Sep 27th (AES)
Story:
A new King of Fighters tournament was announced, though
the letters of invitation sent out to the fighters were no
longer sent by Rugal Bernstein. The tournament is now held
by Chizuru Kagura, a descendant of the ancient Yata Clan
responsible for sealing the Orochi demon along with the
Kusanagi and Yasanaki clans.
Controls:
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Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Light Punch
B Button: Light Kick
C Button: Hard Punch
D Button: Hard Kick
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
THE LAST BLADE
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
474 MegaBit
Release Date:
1998 - Jan 28th (AES)
Story:
Two worlds once existed since ancient times... The world of
the living, Ushyo, and the land of the dead, Tokoyo. A
legendary boundary to forever separate them, The Hell's
Gate, has existed since the birth of myths to keep an universal balance. There is said to be four gods that defend it:
Seiryu of the East, Byakko of the West, Genbu of the North,
and Suzaku of the South. They eternally perform their duty
from the shadows of legend and were eventually forgotten...
Controls:
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Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Weak Slash
B Button: Strong Slash
C Button: Kick
D Button: Repel
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
METAL SLUG 2
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
362 MegaBit
Release Date:
1998 – April 2nd (AES)
Story:
General Morden is back once more with his army, bent on
taking over the world. It is up to the Peregrine Falcon squad,
who are now joined by two new characters: Eri Kasamoto
and Fiolina Germi of the Sparrows Intelligence Unit, to save
the day.
Controls:
Joystick: Character Movement/Direction of Shot
A Button: Shoot
B Button: Jump/Jump in Vehicle
C Button: Grenade/Cannon
D Button: No Function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
SAMURAI SHODOWN III
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
282 MegaBit
Release Date:
1995 – Dec 1st (AES)
Story:
They called him "The Demon." His real name, Zankuro Minazuki. From time immemorial he had indiscriminately
attacked villages, slaughtering all who stood in his way.
Twelve samurai and swordsmen are spurred to action by
their own hopes and aspirations. All have a common objective: the head of the dreaded "Demon." The head of Zankuro
Minazuki.
Controls:
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Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Attack
B Button: Jump
C Button: Character Change
D Button: No Function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
SAVAGE REIGN
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
190 MegaBit
Release Date:
1995 – May 26th (AES)
Story:
In the first half of the 21st century, South Town has now
been upgraded and renamed as Jipang City. A mysterious
legendary fighter known only as King Leo has risen up from
the shadows of secrecy and issued a challenge on television
for the strongest of fighters to battle against him in a fighting tournament known as the Battle of the Beast God.
Controls:
Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Punch
B Button: Kick
C Button: Weapon Attack
D Button: 3D Attack
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
SENGOKU
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
55 MegaBit
Release Date:
1991 – July 1st (AES)
Story:
For centuries a cruel warlord has been defeated but has
sworn to return in future. When he does he unleashes
undead forces of feudal Japanese warriors to destroy the
world of its people, opposed only by the two protagonists, a
ninja and a cowboy.
Controls:
Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Attack
B Button: Jump
C Button: Character Change
D Button: No Function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
SHOCK TROOPERS
Manufacturer:
SAURUS
Players:
1~2
Memory:
346 MegaBit
First Release:
1997 – Nov 11th (MVS only)
Story:
The Bloody Scorpions have kidnapped a scientist and his
granddaughter Cecilia in order to gain the powerful drug,
Alpha-301, which converts normal people into superhuman
soldiers. A special team must fight through their ranks in
order to get to their leader and save the scientist's granddaughter and the world.
Controls:
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Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Attack
B Button: Evasive Movement
C Button: Special Attack
D Button: Character Change (Team battle mode only)
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
SUPER SIDEKICKS 3
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
158 MegaBit
Release Date:
1995 –April 7th (AES)
Story:
LOADED WITH WORLD CLASS EXCITEMENT! Features 6
competition modes like "World cup" for 64 worldwide
teams. With 8 different playing modes including options
such as "speed" and "stamina." you can mix and match 512
different team configurations. Accidents hinder or enhance
a team's ability within head-to-head game play for the
ultimate super-real soccer experience!
Controls:
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Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Shoot/Slide
B Button: High Pass/Tackle
C Button: Low Pass/Select Character
D Button: No Function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
TOP HUNTER: RODDY AND CATHY
Manufacturer:
SNK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
110 MegaBit
Release Date:
1994 – June 24th (AES)
Story:
The galaxy's top bounty hunters Roddy and Cathy are sent
to put a stop to a colony of Galactic Pirates called the Klaptons who threaten and plunder the cosmos. Roddy and
Cathy must traverse across forest, wind, fire and ice worlds,
as well as Klapton’s Mothership to put an end to the Galactic
Pirates!
Controls:
Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Attack
B Button: Jump
C Button: Switch Forward/Backward
D Button: No Function
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GAME OVERVIEW
Game Title:
WORLD HEROES 2 JET
Manufacturer:
ADK
Players:
1~2
Memory:
178 MegaBit
Release Date:
1994 – June 10th (AES)
Story:
The tournament to decide the strongest warrior in history is
about to unfold in for five days... However, a behind the
tournament's scenes lies a dark shadow. The heroes involved
in the tournament remain unaware of its involvement. Just
who is the one responsible for these tournaments? And who
is the true identity of the person lurking in the shadows? The
Heroes Battle continues!! Who will be the last one standing!?
Controls:
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Joystick: Character Movement
A Button: Punch
B Button: Kick
C Button: Taunt
D Button: No Function
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NOTES
Limited Warranty
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consumer from a retailer, website or other dealer, Tommo Inc of USA confirms to the purchaser that this product is
free of defects in materials and workmanship from the time of the purchase. This is unless one of the restrictions
listed below is in place:
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were not produced or licensed by Tommo Inc (including unlicensed additional games or downloads), modified use
or use other than in accordance with the operating instructions issued by Tommo Inc. Also, the warranty does not
apply if the fault was produced by damage to the product after purchase or the defect was created in any other
manner without being the result of faults in the materials used or the program itself.
Tommo Inc will decide to choose to either repair the product, but, if a repair is not economical, replace the
defective product at no charge to the buyer. Tommo Inc will not accept any other claims, whatsoever, in respect of
this warranty. In particular, Tommo Inc would like to point out that claims for damages are not valid under the
warranty. To take advantage of the warranty the buyer must (a) notify Tommo Inc of the fault within 90 days of the
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claims shall in no way be restricted by the warranty hereby provided by Tommo Inc.
The warranty is not applicable to products purchased outside the North American Region.
To activate your warranty, you must:
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To obtain warranty service, you must email usa@neogeox.com
Obtain a Return Authorization Number from Tommo Technical Support
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Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt showing a purchase date
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loss to the product in shipment.
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Please allow for 4 to 6 weeks for processing. In the event of a problem, we will contact you at one of the phone
numbers or email addresses provided.
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This product is for use on a NEOGEO™ X System. This product is not compatible with NEOGEO™
Advanced Entertainment System consoles.
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CORPORATION for the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of the NEOGEO™X GOLD System.
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