This crossover features a total of 36 fighters primarily from both SNK and Capcom's respective fighting game sequels such as The King of Fighters '96 and Super Street Fighter II Turbo alongside additional character appearances from Samurai Shodown,Art of Fighting,Metal Slug 2,Athena,Darkstalkers,Final Fight,Mega Man Zero,Ghosts 'n Goblins,and Red Earth.