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Controls[]

Note: These are the default control schemes. You can change them at any time with the Options Menu or by pausing the match.

Battle Controls[]

Movement
Console Terminology
Neo Geo
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Light Punch
Neo Geo A Button
PS4 Square
PS5 Square
XboxOne X
Light Kick
Neo Geo B Button
PS4 Cross
PS5 Cross
XboxOne A
Heavy Punch
Neo Geo C Button
PS4 Triangle
PS5 Triangle
XboxOne Y
Heavy Kick
Neo Geo D Button
PS4 Circle
PS5 Circle
XboxOne B
Brake
Neo Geo A Button + Neo Geo B Button
PS4 L1 or PS4 Square + PS4 Cross
PS5 L1 or PS5 Square + PS5 Cross
XboxOne LB or XboxOne X + XboxOne A
T.O.P. Attack
Neo Geo C Button + Neo Geo D Button
PS4 Triangle + PS4 Circle
PS5 Triangle + PS5 Circle
XboxOne Y + XboxOne B

Icon Description[]

Close Only
Moves that can only be used near an opponent.
In Air Only
Moves that can only be used while in midair.
Close In Air Only
Moves that can only be used near an opponent while in midair.
Mash OK
Moves that can deal more damage by mashing the button.
Hold OK
Moves that can be charged up by holding the button.
Release OK
Moves that can only be used by releasing the button.
Air OK
Moves that can also be used while in midair.

Rock Howard[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Kokuusen
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Rock grabs the opponent and performs a shoulder throw on them.
Command Moves
Combination
Close OnlyNeo Geo D ButtonForward Input + Neo Geo D Button
Rock follows up on the initial front kick with an axe kick near the opponent, which hits overhead.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Rock).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Rock performs a heel drop kick in a wide, circular arc.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Rock).gif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Rock ducks and strikes with his elbow.
T.O.P Attack
Overhead Kick
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Rock performs a flip kick that hits the opponent overhead. Can be used to go over some projectiles (such as B. Jenet's Buffrass or Hotaru's Hakkishou).
Special Moves
Rock Reppuken Garou

Reppuken

QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button
Rock swipes his hand forward and creates a gust of wind that travels across the floor.
Rock Double Reppuken Garou

Double Reppuken

QCF Input + Neo Geo C Button
Rock swipes his hand forward and creates a gust of wind that travels across the floor.
Rock Rising Tackle Garou

Rising Tackle

Charge Down Up Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Rock flips onto his arms and propels himself upward, performing an upward corkscrew kick. The Neo Geo A Button version doesn't go up very high while the Neo Geo C Button version travels up higher.
Hard Edge
QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Rock dashes towards his opponent, elbow first. The Neo Geo C Button has Rock follow it up with a ki-enhanced palm thrust.
Rage Run • Type "Dunk"
QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button
Rock dashes forward and performs a short hop and performs a downwards dunk.
Rage Run • Type "Shift"
QCB Input + Neo Geo D Button
Rock dashes forward and teleports behind the opponent.
Crack Counter Joudan
Timed to Opponent's High or Mid attack, QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button
Rock strikes a pose. If hit by mid or high attacks, Rock will counterattack by performing a front flip overhead kick.
Crack Counter Gedan
Timed to Opponent's Low attack, QCF Input + Neo Geo D Button
Rock strikes a pose. If hit by low attacks, Rock will counterattack by performing a front flip overhead kick.
Shinkuu Nage
Close Only360 Input + Neo Geo C Button
Rock grabs the opponent and throws them behind him.
Rasetsu
Hold OKNeo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button during Shinkuu Nage
Rock will fire forth an explosive blast of energy at the thrown opponent.
Super Special Moves
Raging Storm
2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button (Hold OK OK for Neo Geo C Button ver.)
Rock thrusts his hands into the ground, creating a whirlwind of energy around him. The Neo Geo C Button version can be held down for more damage.
Shine Knuckle B

Shining Knuckle; Neo Geo B Button ver.

Shine Knuckle D

Neo Geo D Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Rock rushes forward with a glowing yellow fist. The Neo Geo D Button version has Rock follow-up with him punching his opponent, then finishes with a Rising Tackle.
Deadly Rave Neo
HCBF Input + Neo Geo A Button, then Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B ButtonNeo Geo B ButtonNeo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D ButtonNeo Geo D ButtonQCB Input + Neo Geo C Button on each hit
Rock rushes down his opponent with quick strikes, ending with a blast of energy from his hands.

Terry Bogard[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Buster Throw
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Terry throws his opponent over his shoulder.
T.O.P Attack
Max Dunk

Max Dunk

Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Terry rams into his opponent with a strong shoulder charge and finishes with a Power Dunk.
Command Moves
File:Double Combination Garou.gif

Double Combination

Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button after close Neo Geo C Button
Terry does a quick second punch to the gut.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Terry).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Terry hops and does a floaty flying kick.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Terrygif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Terry performs an uppercut very similar to his rising upper.
Special Moves
Power Wave
QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Terry punches the ground and releases a wave of energy towards the opponent.
Burning Knuckle Garou

Burning Knuckle

QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Terry dashes towards his opponent with his arm extended and with energy surrounding his fist, knocking the opponent down.
Terry Crack Shoot

Crack Shoot

QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Terry jumps, doing a front flip with his leg extended, in order to hit the opponent with his heel after the flip is done.
Power Dunk
Z Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Terry does a flying knee kick then follows, turns around in mid air and knocks his opponent down with a flaming punch. Can be cancelled early with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button.
Power Charge Garou

Power Charge

Double Forward Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button [x3]
Terry charges for a three-hit combo; hits twice with low punches, then finishes with a shoulder charge.
Super Special Moves
Power Geyser
2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Terry punches the ground, creating a big geyser of energy. The Neo Geo C Button version creates three big geysers of energy.
Terry Buster Wolf

Buster Wolf

2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Terry charges towards his opponent with a energy-charged punch; if it connects, Terry lands another one that releases a tremendous explosion.</center

B. Jenet[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throws
Bye-Bye Boo
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
B. Jenet grabs her opponent, slaps them across the face, then kicks them away with her foot.
Falling Crush
Close In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo C Button
B. Jenet grabs her opponent and slams them downwards.
Command Moves
Super Jump
Down Up Input
B. Jenet performs a very high jump.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Jenet).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Jenet performs an elbow drop.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Jenet).gif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Jenet leans backwards and does a straight backwards kick.
T.O.P Attack
Rolling Thunder
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
B. Jenet performs a flip kick. If the move hits, she'll immediately perform a dive kick towards the ground, which can be followed up with other attacks.
Special Moves
Baffrass
QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
B. Jenet crouches and swipes forward, creating a gust of wind that travels across the floor. The Neo Geo A Button version doesn't travel very far, while the Neo Geo C Button version travels much farther.
Crazy Ivan
QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
B. Jenet swipes the edge of her dress forward. The Neo Geo A Button version has her stay in place while the Neo Geo C Button version has her move slightly forward.
The Hind
QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
B. Jenet performs a short hop, then. The Neo Geo B Button version doesn't go very high, while the Neo Geo D Button version goes much higher.
Gulf Tomahawk
QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
B. Jenet performs a jumping overhead axe kick. The Neo Geo B Button version has her close to the ground while the Neo Geo D Button version has her jumping much higher.
Harrier Bee
In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button [x5]
B. Jenet begins to glide downwards slowly. While descending, she can kick up to five times in a row.
Super Special Moves
Many Many Torpedoes
2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
B. Jenet leaps toward her opponent while throwing multiple kicks with both legs.
Aurora
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
B. Jenet performs multiple Hinds in a row before blowing a kiss at the opponent.
Ennui Mademoiselle
Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B ButtonNeo Geo C Button after a Just Defend
B. Jenet takes off one of her heels and beats the opponent's head in before launching them with a striking uppercut with the heel.

Kim Dong Hwan[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throws
Tai Otoshi
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Dong Hwan grabs the opponent and slams them to the floor.
Tai Hineri
Close In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo C Button
Dong Hwan grabs his opponent, and slams them downwards.
Command Moves
Super Jump
Down Up Input
Dong Hwan performs a very high jump.
Sankaku Tobi
In Air OnlyUp Forward Input near wall
Dong Hwan jumps off of the wall.
Ushirogeri
In Air OnlyBack Input + Neo Geo C Button
Dong Hwan kicks behind himself, allowing him to cross-up behind his foe from a jump-over hit confirm.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Dong Hwan).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Dong Hwan does a hopping drop kick, essentially a jumping Naeryo Chagi. Jae Hoon's high evasion is the exact same attack.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Dong Hwan).gif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Dong Hwan leans backwards and does a side kick. Jae Hoon's low evasion is also the exact same attack.
T.O.P. Attack
Kaiten Dong Hwan
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Dong Hwan performs a short hop kick, then a spinning drop kick that hits multiple times.
Special Moves
Raimei Zan
QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Dong Hwan performs a jumping overhead axe kick of yellow lightning. The Neo Geo B Button version has her close to the ground while the Neo Geo D Button version has her jumping much higher.
Kuu Sajin
Z Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Dong Hwan rises upwards with a series of kicks.
Hishou Kyaku
In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Dong Hwan performs a spinning dive kick towards the ground.
Shiden Kyaku
QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Dong Hwan strikes the ground with a stomping lightning kick. The Neo Geo B Button version pushes them back with a leading-legged stomp while the Neo Geo D Button version launches opponents on hit with a slower stomp via his following leg.
Ashi Binta
HCB Input + Neo Geo C Button
Dong Hwan performs a series of standing kicks.
Super Special Moves
Super Dong Hwan Kyaku
In Air Only2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Dong Hwan performs a dive kick towards the ground. If it hits, he'll rise upwards with a series of kicks.
Raimeidan
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
A stronger version of Raimeidan, where Dong Hwan's leg instead lets loose a lightning bolt aligned with his axe kick. The Neo Geo D Button version involves him instead letting loose a few more axe kicks in a row, and the button can be held down.
Ore-sama Houou Kyaku
QCF InputQCF InputQCF Input + Neo Geo C Button
Dong Hwan smiles, then dashes at the opponent. If it hits, he'll perform a series of attacks, ending with an electrical upwards somersault kick.

Kim Jae Hoon[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Tai Otoshi Garou

Tai Otoshi

Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Jae Hoon grabs the opponent and slams the opponent.
Command Moves
Shou-Kyaku Hou

Shou-Kyaku Hou

Double Back Input + Neo Geo B Button
Jae Hoon dashes forward and kicks upwards.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Jae Hoon).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Jae Hoon does a hopping drop kick, essentially a jumping Naeryo Chagi. Dong Hwan's high evasion is the exact same attack.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Jae Hoon).gif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Jae Hoon leans backwards and does a side kick. Dong Hwan's low evasion is also the exact same attack.
T.O.P. Attack
High-Angle Nerichagi

High-Angle Nerichagi

Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Jae Hoon performs slow but extremely powerful standing overhead axe kick.
Special Moves
Hienzan Garou

Hienzan

Charge Down Up Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Jae Hoon performs a rising flash kick. The Neo Geo B Button version has him close to the ground while the Neo Geo D Button version has him jumping much higher.
Tenchuuzan Garou

Tenchuuzan

Down Input + Neo Geo D Button during Hienzan
Jae Hoon kicks downwards.
Ryuusei Kyaku Garou

Ryusei Raku

QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Jae Hoon performs a sweeping kick, then a flaming jumping axe kick.
Shakka Shuu Garou

Shakka Shuu

QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Jae Hoon performs a series of standing kicks.
Hangetsuzan B Version Garou

Hangetsuzan; Neo Geo B Button ver.

Hangetsuzan D Version Garou

Neo Geo D Button ver.

QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Jae Hoon performs a flip kick on the ground.
Hishou Kyaku Garou

Hishou Kyaku

In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Jae Hoon dives downward while kicking rapidly below him.
Hassei Waza 3 Version

Hassei Waza; Down Forward Input version

QCB Input/Down Forward Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Jae Hoon slashes down with a flame kick or a slide kick.
Super Special Moves
Houyoku Tenshou Kyaku S

Houyoku Tenshou Kyaku; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Houyoku Tenshou Kyaku P

ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Jae Hoon performs a short hop axe kick. If it hits, he'll rise upwards with a flaming uppercut kick.
Haseiwaza
Hold OKNeo Geo C Button during Neo Geo C Button ver. Houyoku Tenshou Kyaku
Jae Hoon performs a lunging, flaming thrust kick.
Hou'ou Kyaku S

Houou Kyaku

2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Jae Hoon leaps forward and does a series of chain kick attack, ending with a flaming uppercut kick.

Hotaru Futaba[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throws
Ten Raku Tou
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Hotaru grabs the opponent and slams the opponent.
Han Ten Tou
Close In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo C Button
Hotaru grabs her opponent, and slams them downwards.
Command Moves
Kuuchuu Furi Muki
In Air OnlyNeo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button
Hotaru turns while in midair. This causes her to become intangible to attacks.
Koushuu Da
In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo B Button
Hotaru sticks her leg out. If it hits, she'll bounce off of her opponent.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Hotaru).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Hotaru hops and performs a falling heel kick.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Hotaru).gif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Hotaru leans almost parallel to the ground and does a forward kick.
T.O.P. Attack
Senkai En
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Hotaru does a back flip kick.
Special Moves
Hakki Shou
QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Hotaru fires off a projectile. The Neo Geo A Button version travels slowly, while the Neo Geo C Button version travels faster.
Rengeki Shuu
In Air OnlyQCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Hotaru performs a dive kick with her knee. If she hits them on the way down, she'll follow up with a series of kick attacks..
Tenshin Shou
Z Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Hotaru twirls upwards in a rising side arc.
Soushou Shin
QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Hotaru performs a short spin hop, followed by a palm push.
Shajou Tai
HCF Input + Neo Geo D Button
Hotaru attempts to grab the opponent. If she grabs them she'll run on top of them, then kick them away.
Kobi Kyaku Garou

Kobi Kyaku

QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Hotaru kicks upwards, creating a blue barrier in front of her. This can also reflect incoming projectiles. Can be cancelled early with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button.
Super Special Moves
Soushou Tenrenge
2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Hotaru performs several short spin hop attacks, followed by a rising twirl spin attack.
Tenshou Ranki
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Hotaru performs a rising flash kick and dives down with the opponent, and finish them off with a blast of energy while she is on top of them.

Gato[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throws
Daienshin
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Gato throws his opponent over his head in a circular motion.
Danzetsu Tai
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo D Button
Gato lifts his opponent up with his front leg, then drops them down.
Command Moves
Saigaku
Forward Input + Neo Geo A Button
Gato swings his leading palm inwards and downwards for an overhead strike.
Muran Geri
Forward Input + Neo Geo B Button
Gato hops forward with a straight kick with his leading leg.
Kuuchuu Furi Muki
In Air OnlyNeo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button
Gato turns to face the other way while in the air.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Gato).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Gato balances on a single hand and does a double side kick.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Gato).gif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Gato shifts his torso sideways and does a shoulder tackle.
T.O.P Attack
Mouko Kou Hazan
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Gato thrusts his rear palm into his opponent's chest.
Special Moves
Shinga Garou

Shinga

QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Gato does a palm strike with his leading hand in tandem with an explosive stomp.
Totsuga
Double Forward Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button during Shinga
Gato hops forward with a rushing-step-leap punch with the same hand.
Houzan Saiheki Ga
Charge Down Up Input + Neo Geo C Button (Counter)
Gato raises his palms in an intercepting stance. If hit by a high or attack, counter with a short midsection fist that launches the opponent.
Raiga
Z Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Gato kicks his legs up rapidly while traveling upwards. Can be cancelled with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button, resulting in a knee strike that launches the opponent.
Fuuga
QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Gato stomps the floor, then jumps high into a flip. Can be cancelled due to a glitch with a frame-perfect Neo Geo A Button on the frame when the ground sparks appear.
Kouga
Neo Geo A Button during Fuuga
Gato thrusts both palms diagonally down, creating a vacuum of air that acts as a projectile on the ground in front.
Senga
Neo Geo B Button during Fuuga
Gato swings his leg outwards.
Kyuuga
Neo Geo C Button during Fuuga
Gato does a diving kick with crossed arms.
Katsuga
Neo Geo D Button during Fuuga
Gato upon landing on the floor does a slide kick.
Super Special Moves
Zero Kiba
2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Gato does a Shinga to blast the foe back, then leaps forward with an aerial command grab. Upon connecting, he climbs up his opponent to snap their neck with his legs, letting them drop to the floor. The Neo Geo C Button version follows up with Gato, with his legs still grappling the foe's neck, slams them into the ground with a fist.
Tatsu Kiba
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Gato rises straight upwards with an energy-laced kick.
Tenryuu Retsuga
Z Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button[x3]
Gato does a focused forward shoulder lean, spins into a twin-palm thrust outwards on both sides of himself, and finishes with an explosive-stomping single palm thrust (where the super flash actually occurs). Each hit, if blocked, reduces a large amount of the defender's guard durability.

Tizoc[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throws
Griffon Tower Garou

Griffon Tower

Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Tizoc performs a brainbuster.
Grif-Fall Garou

Grif-Fall

Down Forward InputDown Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button during Griffon Tower
Tizoc jumps atop his opponent with a splash.
Grif-Hug Garou

Grif-Hug

Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo D Button
Tizoc bearhugs his opponent 3 times before kicking them away.
T.O.P. Attack
Gri-Dro Super Kick Garou

Gri-Dro Super Kick

Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Tizoc jumps forward with a dropkick.
Command Moves
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Griffon).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Tizoc hops and does a floaty flying kick.
Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Griffon)

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Tizoc launches himself forward a short distance to peck his opponent.
Special Moves
Active Tupon Garou

Active Tupon

Z Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Tizoc jumps and lands on his opponent's shoulders, then jumps again for a Frankensteiner.
Poseidon Wave Garou

Poseidon Wave

RZ Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Tizoc rushes forward for a lariat. The Neo Geo C Button variant makes him jump back. Can be cancelled early with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button.
Olympus Over Garou

Olympus Over

QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Tizoc jumps up for an elbow drop. The Neo Geo D Button variant makes him jump back. Can be cancelled early with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button.
Justice Hurricane Garou

Justice Hurricane

Close Only360 Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Tizoc grabs his opponent and jumps high while spinning, dropping them on their head.
Icarus Crash Garou

Icarus Crash

Close In Air OnlyQCF Input + Neo Geo A Button
Tizoc grabs his opponent, flips over and drives them into the ground head-first.
Hercules Throw Garou

Hercules Throw

Close OnlyHCF Input + Neo Geo B Button
Tizoc swings his opponent around, then throws them to the back wall, making them bounce off it.
Super Special Moves
Big Fall Griffon Garou

Big Fall Griffon

Close Only360 Input360 Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Tizoc jumps up and slams his opponent into the ceiling, then drives his feet into their stomach while falling back to the floor. The Neo Geo C Button version has Tizoc drives the opponent into the floor with a Justice Hurricane.
Daedalus Attack
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Tizoc performs 3 Poseidon Waves with alternating arms. The Neo Geo D Button version has Tizoc does 7 Poseidon Waves with alternating arms.

Marco Rodrigues[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throws
Kyokugen Zu Tsuki

Kyokugen Zu Tsuki

Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Marco performs a headbutt on the opponent's skull.
Command Moves
Kyokugen Hiji

Kyokugen Hiji

Forward Input + Neo Geo A Button
Marco slams his elbow downwards.
File:Higher Evasion Attack Garou (Marco).gif

Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Marco does a hopping cresent heel kick.
File:Lower Evasion Attack Garou (Marco).gif

Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Marco rears back and does a quick stab with his index and middle finger.
T.O.P. Attack
Zanretsuken Garou

Zanretsuken

Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Marco rapidly punches his opponent 8 times, then uppercuts them away.
Special Moves
Ko-Ou Ken Garou

Ko-Ou Ken

QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Marco throws out a ball of energy.
Kohou Garou

Kohou

Z Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Marco does a jumping uppercut with his rear fist.
Joudan Harai
QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button
Marco dashes forward. It can counter mid and high attacks.
Gedan Harai
QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button
Marco dashes forward. It can counter low attacks.
Hien Shippuu Kyaku Garou B Version

Hien Shippuu Kyaku; Neo Geo B Button ver.

Hien Shippuu Kyaku Garou D Version

Neo Geo D Button ver.

QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Marco jumps forward with a flying kick. The Neo Geo B Button version follows up with another spinning kick while the Neo Geo D Button version acks as an overhead axe kick.
Ryuusen Ken Level 1

Ryuusen Ken; Level 1

Ryuusen Ken Level 2

Ryuusen Ken; Level 2

Ryuusen Ken Level 3

Ryuusen Ken; Level 3

Ryuusen Ken Level 4

Ryuusen Ken; Level 4

Hold OKNeo Geo C Button, then Release OK
Marco performs a powerful punch forwards. Hold down the button for more power.
Kosen Kyaku
Hold OKNeo Geo D Button, then Release OK
Marco performs a powerful kick forwards. Hold down the button for more power.
Super Special Moves
Haoh Shoukou Ken Garou A Version

Haoh Shoukou Ken; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Haoh Shoukou Ken Garou C Version

Neo Geo C Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Marco charges up, then throws out a large energy ball.
Kyokugen Kohou B Version

Kyokugen Kohou; Neo Geo B Button ver.

Kyokugen Kohou D Version

Neo Geo D Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Marco performs a powerful rising uppercut.
Ryuuko Ranbu Garou

Ryuuko Ranbu

QCF InputQCF InputQCF Input + Neo Geo C Button, mash for more hits
Marco jumps at the opponent and rushes them down with a long kata, ending with a Kohou. Can be mashed for more hits.

Hokutomaru[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Hikkakimanesu
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Hokutomaru climbs up his opponent and slaps them repeatedly.
Noumen Tsukuri
Close In Air OnlyBack Input or Down Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Hokutomaru puts his opponent in a chokehold and drops down.
Command Moves
Nidan Jump
In Air OnlyUp Input
Hokutomaru jumps again.
Hokutomaru Sliding

Sliding

Down Forward Input + Neo Geo B Button
Hokutomaru does a slide kick.
Kuuten Kyaku
Down Forward Input + Neo Geo D Button
Hokutomaru does a jumping high kick.
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Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Hokutomaru hops and does two downward chops.
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Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Hokutomaru reaches forwards with a long straight punch.
T.O.P. Attack
Ninpou Bakuho
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Hokutomaru creates an explosion where he stands, then jumps up at his opponent.
Special Moves
Karakusa Giri A Version

Karakusa Giri; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Karakusa Giri C Version

Neo Geo C Button ver.

QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Hokutomaru jumps and rolls forward, slashing his opponent with his practice sword. If the attack button held, Hokutomaru lands without slashing, turning the move into a feint.
Shuriken A Version

Shuriken; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Shuriken C Version

Neo Geo C Button ver.

Shuriken Air

Aerial ver.

QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button (Air OK OK)
Hokutomaru throws 1 (Neo Geo A Button) or 3 (Neo Geo C Button) shuriken at his opponent in a straight line. The aerial version only fires one shuriken. The shuriken can be deflected if hit by almost any attack.
Kuuha Dan Garou

Kuuha Dan

QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Hokutomaru does an iteration of Andy Bogard's Kuuha Dan. Either version can be broken with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button on the first hit.
Rakkazan Kyo

Rakkazan Kyo

QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button (Air OK OK)
Hokutomaru poofs into smoke and reappears above where he disappeared.
Rakkazan Jitsu

Rakkazan Jitsu

QCB Input + Neo Geo D Button (Air OK OK)
Hokutomaru drops down above his opponent to slash them.
Super Special Moves
Chou Hissatsu Shuriken
2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button
Hokutomaru throws a barrage of shuriken at his opponent before finishing with a final giant one. If Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button is pressed, he immediately launches the last giant shuriken. The Neo Geo C Button version has Hokutomaru launches the last giant kunai instead.
Ougi Chou Hissatsu Tatsumaki
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Hokutomaru spins upwards on the spot, creating a vortex. The Neo Geo D Button version has Hokutomaru surrounded by flames.

Kevin Rian[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Poli-Throw
Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Kevin circle-throws his opponent.
Command Move
Poli-Kick
Forward Input + Neo Geo B Button
Kevin does a shin kick into a side-kick.
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Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Kevin hops with a straight downwards kick.
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Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Kevin kneels on one leg on the floor and kicks upwards.
T.O.P. Attack
Blast Charge
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Kevin shoulder-charges, then does a rolling kick.
Special Moves
Hell Rotor
QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button (Hold OK OK)
Kevin does a strong flaming punch; The Neo Geo A Button version is a backhand, while the Neo Geo C Button version is a hammer punch. Both versions can be cancelled with Neo Geo D Button.
Hell Arrest
Close OnlyHCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Kevin does an uppercut into a straight punch.
Hell Snipe
Z Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Kevin jumps forward for a flaming overhead punch.
Hell Trap
QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Kevin does a low kick into a grappling knee strike. Both versions can be broken with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Creeper
QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button
Kevin goes into a prone crawl. Can be cancelled with Neo Geo C Button, or transition into Haseiwaza.
Low Attack
Neo Geo A Button during Creeper
Kevin sweeps his opponent's legs with a punch.
Mid Attack
Neo Geo B Button during Creeper
Kevin rolls over for an axe kick.
Abide Mine
QCB Input + Neo Geo D Button
Kevin does a quick forward roll.
Super Special Moves
Lucky Strike
2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Kevin rolls forward, then does an overhead punch into an explosive uppercut. The Neo Geo C Button version follows up with a strong, explosive hook at the end.
Gatling Freezer
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Kevin does a high kick that ignites his opponent and stuns them in place for about 1 second. If a jumping opponent is hit, they fall slowly. The Neo Geo D Button version stuns the opponent for 2 seconds.

Freeman[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Gorefest Garou

Gorefest

Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Freeman drives his nails into his opponent's face and claws it down.
T.O.P. Attack
Overkill Garou

Overkill

Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Freeman does a crescent-shaped claw attack on the spot.
Command Moves
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Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Freeman does a backflip into a backwards punch.
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Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Freeman hunches forwards and does a rising backfist.
Special Moves
Nightmare
QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Freeman leans back, then claws at his opponent upwards.
Phobia A Version

Phobia; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Phobia C Version

Neo Geo C Button ver.

Z Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Freeman claws his opponent overhead.
Crow

Crow

QCB Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Freeman jumps and does a spinning double claw attack.
V.O.D

V.O.D.; Neo Geo A Button ver.

V.O.D

Neo Geo C Button ver.

QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button x3
Freeman does 3 clawing attacks; the Neo Geo A Button version is middle, low, middle, while the Neo Geo C Button version is middle, overhead (but does not hit overhead), high.
Morbid Angel
HCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Freeman jumps high and forward. If he's directly above his opponent, he lands behind them and drives his nails into their back. Cannot hit opponents that are crouching or in the corner. Both versions can be broken with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button, in which case Freeman is free to start a combo on the stunned opponent.
Super Special Moves
Full Blast S

Full Blast; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Full Blast S

Neo Geo C Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button (Hold OK)
Freeman does a strong horizontal claw attack. The Neo Geo C Button does two strong horizontal claw attacks.
Creeping Death S

Creeping Death; Neo Geo B Button ver.

Creeping Death S

Neo Geo D Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Freeman walks towards his opponent. If he's hit during his walk cycle, he counterattacks with rapid claw attacks.

Grant[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Ankoku Otoshi

Ankoku Otoshi

Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Grant lifts up the opponent and drops them behind him.
Command Move
Ma-Heki

Ma-Heki

Down Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Grant dashes forward and pumps his chest out.
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Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Grant hops while spinning and does a flying kick.
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Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Grant performs a short ranged elbow into a straight punch. Unlike all other low evasion attacks in the game, this attack is not cancellable. This is consistent seeing how Grant cannot cancel off any other of his normals either.
T.O.P. Attack
Majin Gan
Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Grant charges forward, then thrusts his rear palm into his opponent's chest.
Special Moves
Kokuen-Ryuu A Version

Kokuen-Ryuu; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Kokuen-Ryuu C Version

Neo Geo C Button ver.

QCB Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Grant performs an uppercut that shaves the ground. The Neo Geo C Button version has him move slightly forwards.
Kyou Chou Jin

Kyou Chou Jin

Z Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Grant does a jumping uppercut with his palm.
Messhou Hisetsu

Messhou Hisetsu; Aerial ver.

Kyou Chou Jin to Messhou Hisetsu

during Kyou Chou Jin ver.

  • In Air OnlyDown Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
  • Down Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button during Kyou Chou Jin
Grant performs a dive kick. Can also be performed during Kyou Chou Jin.
Gou Dangai

Gou Dangai

QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Grant dashes forward at high speeds.
Gou Retsu Shou

Gou Retsu Shou

FBF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Grant performs an overhead downwards swing into an upward punch.
Super Special Moves
Majin Haten Dan C Version

Majin Haten Dan; Neo Geo C Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Grant performs an extremely powerful forward kick.
Majin Engetsu Rin
2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Grant performs several circular crescent kicks and finishes with a forward dash attack.

Kain R. Heinlein[]

Name
Command Input
Description
Throw
Schwarze Mond

Schwarze Mond

Close OnlyBack Input or Forward Input + Neo Geo C Button
Kain grabs his opponent and does a backflip kick, launching them. If in the corner, Kain can combo afterwards.
Command Moves
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Higher Evasion Attack

Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Kain performs a somersault into a heel kick.
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Lower Evasion Attack

Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Kain leans backwards with a thrusting fist. This attack is cancellable into a unique followup.
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Neo Geo C Button during Down Input + Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button
Kain does a cancellable uppercut that launches the opponent high up.
T.O.P. Attack
Schwarze Stoß

Schwarze Stoß

Neo Geo C ButtonNeo Geo D Button while T.O.P. is activated
Kain rushes at his opponent with a flame-engulfed foot.
Special Moves
Schwarze Flamme A Version

Schwarze Flamme; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Schwarze Flamme C Version

Neo Geo C Button ver.

Charge Back Forward Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Kain jumps back and throws a pair of spinning flames, travelling forward (Neo Geo A Button) or diagonally up (Neo Geo C Button).
Schwarze Panzer A Version

Schwarze Panzer; Neo Geo B Button ver.

Schwarze Panzer C Version

Neo Geo D Button ver.

Charge Back Forward Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Kain rushes forward with arms covered with his flames. The Neo Geo D Button version can be cancelled early with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button before Kain lunges forward.
Schwarze Lanze

Schwarze Lanze

Charge Down Up Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Kain kicks his opponent up with a jumping kick, then swings his arms down to throw a fiery projectile. Both versions can be broken with Neo Geo A ButtonNeo Geo B Button.
Super Moves
Himmlische Atem S

Himmlische Atem; Neo Geo A Button ver.

Himmlische Atem P

Neo Geo C Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo A Button or Neo Geo C Button
Kain swings his arms down, dropping a projectile atop his opponent. The Neo Geo C Button version has Kain dropping 3 projectiles atop his opponent.
Himmlische Seele S

Himmlische Seele; Neo Geo B Button ver.

Himmlische Seele P

Neo Geo D Button ver.

2QCF Input + Neo Geo B Button or Neo Geo D Button
Kain throws a slowly floating orb at his opponent. The Neo Geo D Button version has the floating orb slowly traveling up and down.
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