Shatter Strike

Shatter Strike is a new mechanic in The King of Fighters series.

Description
The user performs a move similar to their Blowback attack, but now surrounded by a purple-ish aura. When used on opponents, it will cause to to crumple. When used on aerial opponents, they will be send to the back wall, and will cause a wall bounce. Regardless of how it lands, it can lead to additional follow-ups or combos if successful.

Using a Shatter Strike will cost 1 bar of Super Gauge, but successfully landing the attack will grant you half a bar.