Terry Bogard is one of the most charismatic characters in gaming.

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Terry Bogard has appeared in 2D fighters, platform fighters, and even a couple of card games.

[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).

Although SNK is best known for its fighting games, it has occasionally ventured into shooters.

Neo Geo Heroes: Ultimate Shooting features over 15 characters, an impressive roster for a shoot ‘em up.

Many of the characters are familiar faces, such as Marco from Metal Slug.

Scorpion throws his chain, Lucario prepares to attack, Kyo Kusanagi stands beside Terry Bogard

Terry Bogard doesnt need a spacecraft, as he uses power waves as his projectile.

He has numerous area-of-effect attacks, and his finisher, the Buster Wolf, deals significant splash damage.

SNK decided to take that concept a step further by having people battle head-to-head in a rhythm-based game.

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The better you do, the more your opponent’s health depletes, and vice versa.

Terry was added as DLC alongside Iori Yagami.

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

Split image of Terry Bogard.

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Terry often yells out nonsensical phrases in English, such as Are you Okay?!

before decimating his opponent with his super.

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Terry is one of the more aggressive characters in the game.

Often, characters need to enter a ‘freeze’ state where they are temporarily a liability.

Terry Bogard shooting Marco in Neo Geo Heroes Ultimate Shooting.

Terry never enters this state, even when attacking.

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Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Terry was one of the best interpretations in Super Smash Bros.

A blue Terry Bogard hitting another Terry Bogard with a Power Wave in Rhythm of Fighters.

Ultimate, with each of his special moves perfectly adapted into platform fighting.

Ultimate, many more younger gamers have become familiar with him.

Capcom vs. SNK differs from team fighters like Marvel vs. Capcom and DBZ Fighters in its slower pace.

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Terry ditches the trucker cap and red vest for long straight hair and a leather suit.

Surprisingly, this was well-received, and its an alternate costume that is often seen in many games.

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Terry using Power Knuckle against Geese in Fatal Fury.

Terry Bogard’s card in the tutorial to SNK vs Capcom_ Card Fighters Clash.

Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury and King Of Fighters As Guest DLC Characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Terry Bogard giving Blanka a Power Dunk in Capcom vs SNK 2.

Terry Bogard performs a flying kick towards Andy Bogard in battle in King of Fighters 15.

Terry Bogard backing Marco Rodrigues into the corner in Garou Mark of the Wolves.

Terry Bogard charging up his Rising Fang Super Art in Street Fighter 6, having him spread his arms outward while glowing with a blue aura of power and strength.

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