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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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89%Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
story2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • 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 Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The 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.”
  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The music and sound effects are impactful and enhance the gameplay experience, though the lack of an arranged soundtrack is a noted drawback. Fans wish for features like a rearranged soundtrack and additional extras from previous releases, but overall, the music is still well-received.

    • “Music and sound are good, with the strong hits sounding like they hurt and feeling like the screen is breaking.”
    • “I wish they had the rearranged music and the color editors from the PS2 release to make this the perfect release, but I still recommend it as it is.”
    • “Steam trading cards, a console release with crossplay, arranged soundtrack, just something.”
    • “There is no arranged soundtrack added.”
    • “The only flaw this version has is the lack of the arranged soundtrack.”
    • “I wish they had the rearranged music and the color editors from the PS2 release to make it the perfect release, but I still recommend it as is.”
  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally good and accessible, but lack significant improvement or variety, with limited customization options and outdated scanline effects. Additionally, the gallery content is minimal and underwhelming.

    • “Good visuals and easy to get into fighting game.”
    • “There should be more options to tweak the graphics.”
    • “The scanlines have been the same ugly ones for over 10 years, and the gallery is a joke with barely 30 artworks.”
    • “Graphics are the same, but you do have a few options to tweak them to your liking.”
  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is conveyed effectively through detailed, wordless stage sequences and distinctive stage openings, creating an engaging narrative without heavy reliance on dialogue. While the overall story is simple, the few cutscenes included are well-executed and enhance the experience.

    • “All of the stages tell a detailed story without ever needing words to do it, and the unique stage-opening sequences are top-notch.”
    • “Story is nothing much, but you have a few cutscenes that are good enough for what they show.”
  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development features some of SNK's most creative and unconventional designs, which are praised for their unique and engaging qualities.

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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.

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