Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle is a fighting video game developed by Code Mystics and published by SNK Corporation.

About

A 2D post-apocalyptic fighting game from SNK that first hit arcades in 1996. Characters from SAVAGE REIGN return, this time teaming up for frantic yet strategic two-on-two tag team battles! This updated release boasts rollback netcode for seamless online action, as well as myriad competitive enhancements that heighten the online experience—including lobbies for up to nine players, a spectator mode, and single / double elimination tournaments. You can tag with friends and compete in frenzied four-player matches as well.

Characters

10 renegades, two ruthless bosses—one apocalyptic fight for the future!

Eight returnees from the previous installment (Savage Reign) square up with two brand-new fighters: resistance leader Rosa and cane-fighting crusader Kim. You can even take boss characters King Leo and Jyazu into battle (solo member fights only).

Online Battles

Thrilling online matches! multiplayer mayhem with four players at once!

Engage in seamless dystopian duels powered by rollback netcode. Multiple tournament formats let you mix it up in lobbies for up to nine players. You can even team up and throw down with fellow challengers in simultaneous four-player battles—a feature limited to select arcade cabinets at the time of original release. Tag with the best brawlers and take the fight worldwide!

New Features

Modern-day overhaul for an arcade classic!

• Practice Mode – Hit the new and improved Practice Mode, where you can tailor lab sessions to your needs—complete with speed selectors, a hitbox viewer, and more. Master brutal combos as you prepare for each formidable matchup!
• Jukebox – An integrated jukebox (featuring the game’s soundtrack) and a diverse collection of achievement challenges round out the suite of single-player content. The result—an expanded Kizuna Encounter experience for contemporary gamers!

NEOGEO Premium Selection

A collection of NEOGEO arcade classics, upgraded with new features for the modern day. Crafted and curated with the direct backing of SNK, this premium revival serves as an ode to all our fans across the years and around the world.