Twitch Prime and legendary video game developer SNK are teaming up to give Amazon Prime members a summer full of arcade goodness with more than 20 free SNK titles for PC.
Beginning May 26, Prime members can test their fighting skills in beloved classics like Samurai Shodown II and Fatal Fury Special, and blast enemies from space and beyond in games like Pulstar and Blazing Star. The SNK library offers something for all gamers, from longtime fans who grew up playing these games after school in the arcade to newcomers experiencing these iconic titles for the first time.
This expansive access to the beloved SNK arcade library is the first offer of its kind for Prime members and comes at the heels of the iconic Neo Geo arcade system’s 30th anniversary. The free games will be released across three separate drops, with the first coming Tuesday, May 26. The games are available for a limited time, but once Prime members claim the games, they can keep them forever.
The first drop includes the following titles:
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Art of Fighting 2 – In the second installment of the renowned Art of Fighting trilogy, players compete as one of 12 fighters for the coveted title of King of Fighters
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Blazing Star – Released in 1998, this shoot ‘em up side scroller and spiritual sequel to the acclaimed Neo Geo shooter Pulstar lets players pilot incredible aircraft across a number of dangerous missions, filled with enemies aiming to take them down
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Fatal Fury Special – This 1993 arcade classic is an updated version of the acclaimed Fatal Fury 2, expanding the original character roster to 15 playable fighters and introducing new gameplay changes such as the all-new combo system
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The King of Fighters 2000 – In the second chapter in the legendary King of Fighters Nests Saga, players must take down the secret Nests society to stop their evil ambitions and bring peace
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The King of Fighters 2002 – This fan-favorite title was released in 2002 and features the epic return of the series’ 3-on-3 battle system, along with a number of popular characters from the franchise
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Pulstar – Released back in 1995, this groundbreaking arcade game was the first SNK release to use pre-rendered graphics and if often regarded as among the best-looking shoot ‘em up games for the NEOGEO system
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Samurai Shodown II – Battle against 15 of the world’s fiercest warriors in this fun fencing fighting game first launched back in 1994
Prime members can look forward to additional free titles throughout the summer, including Garou: Mark of the Wolves, The Last Blade 2, Metal Slug 2, The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match Final Edition, Sengoku 3 and King of the Monsters.
The SNK catalog has long been revered by fans of old-school gaming for its simplicity and fun gameplay mechanics, and now is your opportunity to relive the golden days of the arcade era—or discover it for the first time.
SO, HOW TO GET THESE FREEBIES IF I DON’T HAVE AMAZON/TWITCH PRIME?
To get all the games listed above, just subscribe to Amazon Prime (that also includes Twitch prime) FOR FREE. After the initial free month (that you can cancel anytime), Amazon Prime costs from $2.99 to $12.99 per month depending on your country, so if you plan to “snatch and cancel”, don’t forget to unsubscribe!
Follow these step-by-step instructions to grab your free games now!
- Head over to Amazon then click on the “Start your 30-day free trial” button to create your account
- Head over to https://www.twitch.tv/, login with your new Amazon account and click on the “Link Twitch Account” in the upper left corner
- Claim all the “Games with Prime” and any other goodies you want. They are now yours to keep forever!
