- October 11, 2025
- Code Mystics
- 1h median play time
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE
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About KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Code Mystics and was released on October 11, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.
A frenzied arcade fighter like no other! Tag battle bedlam from 1996—now on Steam!Dynamic online matches, New feature-rich Practice Mode, Frenetic 4-player fights! This edition comes retrofitted with rollback netcode for fun, fast-paced online. Game speed selectors, a hitbox viewer, and other new training functions help prepare you for the battles ahead. Unite and fight in the most engaging KIZUN…





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Reviews
- The game is a well-polished and innovative fighting game with a unique tag team mechanic that still holds up well decades after its original release.
- This Steam version includes quality of life improvements such as practice mode, local co-op, four-player mode, rollback netcode, and various gameplay tweaks.
- The character designs, detailed stages, and striking visual effects contribute to one of SNK's best-looking and most enjoyable fighting experiences.
- The roster is relatively small compared to other tag-team fighters, which may limit variety for some players.
- The port is functional but somewhat barebones, lacking extras like an arranged soundtrack, extensive galleries, or additional customization features.
- The price is considered high by some reviewers given the limited content and features, making it more suitable to purchase on sale.
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of Kizuna Encounter is praised for its polished mechanics and innovative contributions to tag-team fighters, offering engaging and fun elements despite its simplicity. However, some find it hit-or-miss, with limited character selection and occasional flaws in execution. Overall, it stands out as a solid old-school fighting game with notable features.
“Kizuna Encounter is an incredibly polished and well-crafted fighting game that incorporates many new mechanics which laid the groundwork for other tag-team fighters afterward.”
“The game has some really cool mechanics and is a great example of an old Neo Geo fighter.”
“It's a lot of fun thanks to a really neat mechanic.”
“10 characters, even back then, aren't much for a tag fighter, and the gameplay itself is hit-or-miss (you can apparently cancel into desperation moves, for example) with a few bright spots.”
“It's a really simple mechanic that keeps you engaged, i.e., lacks depth.”
“Despite being polished, the gameplay can feel limited in its variety and complexity.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is a action game. Common tags for KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE include 2d, pixel graphics, 2d fighter, dark, colorful and others.
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.
On average players spend around 1 hours playing KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE.
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE was released on October 11, 2025.
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE was developed by Code Mystics.
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
KIZUNA ENCOUNTER: SUPER TAG BATTLE is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION, GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, Windjammers 2, THE LAST BLADE 2, Chaos Code -New Sign of Catastrophe and others.












