Neo Geo · Action / Fighting
King of the Monsters
| System | Neo Geo |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Fighting |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | King of the Monsters |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by SNK, King of the Monsters arrived on the Neo Geo as an action game. It blends action and fighting elements.
Among the 11 Neo Geo action games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the King of the Monsters series; on the Neo Geo you can also try King of the Monsters 2. The series also appears on other systems with King of the Monsters (Genesis) and King of the Monsters 2 (Genesis). SNK also made Rage of the Dragons, The King of Fighters '94 and Fatal Fury 2 for the Neo Geo.
King of the Monsters supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing King of the Monsters is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
King of the Monsters 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.
King of the Monsters FAQ
Who made King of the Monsters?
It was developed by SNK.
Is King of the Monsters multiplayer?
Yes. King of the Monsters supports up to 2 players.
How long does King of the Monsters take to play?
As an action game, King of the Monsters typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about King of the Monsters 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.