Introduction

Introduction

The information contained in this FAQ is intended to be free to read and use. However, please do not plagiarize my writing - if you need to reproduce this information elsewhere, do it with your own words. If for some reason you still find it necessary to copy my words, please provide the proper credit.

Opening

This FAQ covers a number of the game's features and move lists in what I hope will prove to be a useful manner.

This guide is based primarily from playing the original game on a Neo Geo Pocket Color handheld console, as well as the Nintendo Switch and Steam PC ports.

A version of this guide also exists on Steam Guides, which was transferred over and maintained by myself.

Version History

11/20/2024: Version 2.1
-Console Link now has a separate section, with detailed information on how CFC LINK, DC LINK, and KOF LINK work.
-This includes a KOF LINK Character Reactions section, transcribing dialogue said by the guide characters in this mode - sometimes, they have special lines for specific characters sent from Dream Match 1999. Now you can enjoy this even if you do not have all the consoles, games, and the Dreamcast link cable involved.
-Since Mai's reaction to Andy accidentally reuses dialogue from her Terry reaction, I checked the Japanese version and found it was unique there. To address this, I got help from TheIdeon for a translation of these lines.
-Additionally, characters have unique option screen lines on KOF LINK in Japanese, so as a bonus at the end of KOF LINK Character Reactions, you can view translations of those. Big thanks again to TheIdeon!
-There is still the basic explanation of Console Link under Extra Modes and Options due to the order of things on the menu, but users who want more information are directed to the new, much bigger section.
-VS MODE: More detail on when fighting is initiated from VS menu. Noting DISP CUT and WINNING POINT options apply from whoever becomes first player from selecting first.
-In the move list, special jumps and air throws have been separated out from Command Moves, and are now referred to as Mobility Moves. The section explaining what the Able option is says that such moves are not turned off by the setting, and they have their command repeated under "Able" on move lists to reiterate they do work still. But, having them grouped with Command Moves was a source of confusion, so this update was necessary.
Applies to the following characters: Mai, Nakoruru, Athena, Leona, Chun-Li, Morrigan, Felicia, Sakura, Guile, Yuri, Akari, B.B. Hood.
-Slight corrections to move list typos for Athena, Felicia, and Geese. Thanks to CMDR Sho and mr_aus10.
-As I've observed instances of "&" seem to get mangled on search engines and what not, instances in section titles have been renamed to "and".

10/3/2021: Version 2.0
-While waiting for approval, added a note about HIDE's relative lack of usefulness in VS MODE for Nintendo Switch and Steam PC port users (minor enough that version number isn't changing)

9/30/2021: Version 2.0
-Steam PC version released. As it is a port of the Nintendo Switch version, references have been changed accordingly.
-Changed section name to Nintendo Switch / Steam PC Ports. Now contains information on changes exclusive to the Steam version, which is just controls and such. Thanks to fos on the Steam discussion forums for info on the integer zoom's particulars in this port.
-Added section for Achievements, for the Steam PC version. They are not very complicated, so it's a basic listing.
-As now noted above, I have created a version of this guide on Steam Guides for convenience. Thanks to Sara Leen for help on getting the GameFAQs HTML format into the Steam Guide.
-Ryo's Ryuko Ranbu Notes cleared, as they accidentally had notes on Terry's Level 2 Power Geyser.
-B.B. Hood move list accidentally had a filler entry referring to a Ryu's Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaki, now removed.
-Other small typos have been fixed.

9/3/2021: Version 1.9
-Fixed SNK Hidden Character 1 (Yuri Sakazaki) input for Sai Ha which uses P and not K (Thanks, Protocultor)
-Some formatting adjustments and fixes

6/07/2021: Version 1.8
-Added information regarding a recent Nintendo Switch port patch which adds the following:
Character unlocks simplified (panel breaks never hit blank spaces - this cannot be turned off)
Can use rewind with L and R buttons (must be enabled in the settings first)
Integer Scaling can be done during zoom in for pixel perfect screen sizes (hold the A / > / X button while using the R stick for zoom)
-The above applies to both the individual download and Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 versions
-In addition to that, it is now possible to import save data from the individual download version to the Vol. 1 collection (it will run a check for an existing individual save file if a Vol. 1 save file does not already exist)

6/01/2021: Version 1.7
-Confirmed the Movie Select unlock through Neo Geo Pocket (black & white) trick works on Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 (A big thanks to iNFAMESS for testing this)
-Some notes about Dan's Command Taunts: Most do not work if PROVOKE is set to OFF in SETUP, but one actually does (his ↓ + P+K)
-Also added just in case that the above does not matter for his Chouhatsu Densetsu (Super Taunt)
-Added missing information about Dan's Otoko Michi damaging himself if it succeeds
-Minor correction to Move List Terminology listings regarding charge moves (initial direction is not always "back")
-Added missing date to Evil Ryu's first playable appearance (last Capcom hidden character)
-Some typos fixed

3/30/2021: Version 1.6
-Update to how the second way to unlock Movie Select using a Neo Geo Pocket black & white system works
-I will note that I have not yet tested the above with Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1
-Correction to a hidden character's alternate color listing

3/17/2021: Version 1.5
-Added references to Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1, which the Nintendo Switch port is included in
-Some additions to Odds & Ends
-Move Lists: Extra comment regarding Guile's Level 2 Sonic Hurricane
-Added more section links that needed filling in

3/03/2021: Version 1.4
-Updated the Unlocking Speed Strategies to better reflect the changes to panel breaks by unlock set
-Corrected some mistakes (Sparring options, Battle Config options)
-Various other minor corrections and formatting fixes
-Added in section links that needed filling in

3/02/2021: Version 1.3
-Updated Secrets & Tricks to have some actual secrets
-Added Special Names, Intros & More section
-Minor info additions to Olympic, other wording adjustments

3/01/2021: Version 1.2
-Added many more sections and expanded guide considerably
-Corrected unlock panel conditions

2/26/2021: Version 1.1
-Reorganized the sections
-Tourney section added
-Olympic details expanded and Master Skill list added
-Added some missing information to Move List Terminology
-Minor fixes to move list descriptions (Felicia)

2/25/2021: Version 1.0
-Basic commands and character move lists added
-Extra functions, secrets, etc. added
-There is more I hope to add

Thanks

SNK of America - Releasing the Neo Geo Pocket Color and its games in the US, and creating the television and print ads that brought it all to my attention.

Kao Megura - Author of a great many of the very best fighting game FAQs, which enhanced my enjoyment and understanding of SNK and Capcom titles. R.I.P.

iNFAMESS - Tested the Movie Select unlock through Neo Geo Pocket (black & white) trick on Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1

Protocultor - Spotting input typos I missed.

fos - Pointing out how the Steam PC version's funky version of integer zoom in works.

Sara Leen - Help on getting GameFAQs HTML format into the Steam Guide version.

TheIdeon - Translations of Japanese unique dialogue.

Command list typo corrections - CMDR Sho, mr_aus10

A big thanks to all the authors of the original SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millennium guides at GameFAQs:

-JGolden - The first FAQ I ever read
-GKyoko
-OSabi
-Z-Force
-JckHamr123
-GalFord
-RPocket
-ALin
-Razorclaw X
-ruhztee
-Last Boss
-ReyVGM
-Akira EX

Further References

Kao Megura
-His translations preferred for Orochi Iori and Evil Ryu's full names
(The true final bosses)
-Also generally preferred his takes on SNK move names

neogeo.freeplaytech.com
-Backup of the original Choujou Kessen Saikyou Fighters SNK vs Capcom website

SNK Perfect Database
-Information on panel break unlocks (double checked)
-Some move list verification

Kakuge.com
-Verifying some miscellaneous information

To do:

-Fix Akari move list names
-Yuri, Akari, and O. Iori Olympic Move names need double checking
-May separate throws on move lists to provide basic throw info/throw names
-BGM information (also on movelists)
-Backgrounds information
-Additions to Olympic section
-CFC LINK: Need more specifics on how it works, benefits relative to Card Album percentage, repeated usage, etc.