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King of the Monsters is a wrestling-style fighting game for the Neo Geo, developed and published by SNK in 1991. Six giant kaiju battle across Japanese cities, destroying buildings and using vehicles as projectiles. Matches are won by pinning a downed opponent for a three count.

How To Play King of the Monsters

ControlAction
JoystickMove the monster in eight directions; hold up or down while grappling to change the throw
A ButtonPunch; press next to a downed opponent to attempt a pin
B ButtonKick
C ButtonRun
A + B ButtonsJump
A + B held until the monster flashesCharged projectile or beam attack
Rapid button presses while grapplingWin the grapple and throw the opponent; escape a pin attempt
StartBegin play; join as the second player; pause
Coin/SelectInsert credit and access monster selection

About King of the Monsters

Release dateArcade (Neo Geo MVS) JP: February 25, 1991; NA: February 1991. Neo Geo AES JP/NA: July 1, 1991
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
PlatformNeo Geo MVS, Neo Geo AES
GenreFighting with wrestling elements
SeriesKing of the Monsters
ModesSingle-player; two-player versus and co-op
Also known asキング・オブ・ザ・モンスターズ (Japan); ACA NEOGEO King of the Monsters (re-release)

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