Karnov's Revenge Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Fighting

Karnov's Revenge

Deep cut

SystemNeo Geo
GenreFighting
DeveloperData East
PublisherSNK
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Karnov's Revenge is a fighting game released for the Neo Geo, developed by Data East and published by SNK.

Data East also made Street Slam, Magical Drop and Spinmaster for the Neo Geo.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Karnov's Revenge is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Karnov's Revenge gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Karnov's Revenge walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Karnov's Revenge FAQ

Who made Karnov's Revenge?

It was developed by Data East and published by SNK.

How long does Karnov's Revenge take to play?

As a fighting game, Karnov's Revenge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Karnov's Revenge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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