But the company’s legacy doesn’t just stop with the games it’s developed.

Here are the most memorable guest appearances of SNK characters.

Geese Howard, the antagonist of the Fatal Fury games, was the obvious choice for that slot.

[Left Panel] Kyo hits Benimaru with a fiery punch in The King Of Fighters 15. [Right Panel] Jubei prepares his Super Special Move in Samurai Shodown (2019).

SNK reminded us of its prominent position in the fighting game world with KOF15.

So let’s honor this launch with a look back at its best titles.

Like in DOA5, Mai would only be added as a DLC character, which was a polarizing move.

TMNT from Injustice 2, Mitsurugi and Darth Vader from Soul Calibur 4, and Akuma from Tekken 7, left to right

This time however, she’d bring in another iconic female King of Fighters character.

Many fighting games have large rosters of characters, and some even bring in fighters from other franchises entirely.

Kula Diamond, the teenage cryomancer introduced in the NESTS saga in 1999, also joined the roster.

An image showcasing Rock Howard from The King of Fighters, Morrigan from Darkstalkers, and King from Tekken

Naturally, Kula would get a story encounter with NICO where ice and thunder clashed.

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Super Smash Bros.

Which guest character would make the most sense in Street Fighter 6?

SNK’s Geese Howard in Tekken 7, Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Haohmaru in SoulCalibur VI

As wrong as that question may seem, we still entertained that thought.

Mai Shiranui, Mario, and Ryu stand in front of a collage of character select screens from some of the most notable fighting games ever made.

SNK’s Mai Shiranui leaves behind a fire explosion in Dead or Alive 5.

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Geese Howard standing in his dojo in Tekken 7.

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Samurai Shodown’s Haohmaru makes a guest appearance in SoulCalibur VI.

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Terry Bogard as he appears in Fighting EX Layer.

SNK guest character Iori Yagami fights Reisz in Million Arthur: Arcana Blood.

Kula Diamond shows off her ice powers in Dead or Alive 6.

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Terry Bogard in his reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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