NeoGeo Battle Coliseum

The logo of NeoGeo Battle Coliseum.

Introduction

NeoGeo Battle Coliseum, released in 2005, is SNK-Playmore's counterpart to Capcom's Capcom Fighting Evolution. Boasting a massive roster of over forty characters, SNK combined numerous fighters from their various fighting universes (and even some new characters and non-fighting game characters), making NeoGeo Battle Coliseum the super-clash that SNK fans have been waiting for. Featuring a unique tag-team gameplay system and a special timer that takes the place of the traditional "ladder", Battle Coliseum is a refreshing fighting game in a time where SNK-Playmore seemed to be running out of ideas.

Basic Commands

Move Name	Command
Taunt	Press Start
Frontstep/Dash	Press forward, forward (hold forward to run)
Backstep	Press back, back
Super Jump	Press down-back/down/down-forward, up-back/up/up-forward
Just Defend	Block the opponent's attack at the last possible moment
Fallbreaker	Press AB when knocked down
Throw Escape	Press CD when grabbed
Tactical Step	Press AB (requires half of a stock)
AC Tactical Step	Press AB during normal attack (requires 1 stock)
Guard Cancel Front Step	Press forward, forward during block (requires half of a stock)
Just Defense Front Step	Press forward, forward during Just Defend (requires a quarter of a stock)
Tag-Out	Press E
Double Assault	QCF+E*
Guard Cancel Tag Attack	Press E during block (requires 1 stock)

_{*The message "D-Assault OK" must appear above your stock gauge before you can activate a D-Assault.}

Game Mechanics

Ultimate Juggles

These specific moves allow you to juggle the opponent at any point their feet are off the ground, be it from a reset situation, a two-in-one anti-air, a sweep, etc. Not all characters have an Ultimate Juggle.

Below is the list of characters and their Ultimate Juggle move (if applicable):

Character	Move
Ai	Last Resort
Akari	None
Asura	C, Rojeref (Belphegor), B Natas (Satan)
Athena	None
Cyber Woo	Laser Gattling
Fuuma	None
Geese Howard	None
Genjuro Kibagami	None
Goodman	None
Hanzou	A Kouryu Ha, A Iga Ninja Okugi Banten Senkoujin
Haohmaru	Ougi Shippu Kogetsu Zan
Hotaru Futaba	Soushou Tenrenge (2nd turn)
Iori Yagami	A 100 Shiki: Oniyaki
Jin Chonrei	None
Jin Chonshu	Tenji Ken
K'	Minute Spike (aerial)
Kaede	None
Keiichiro Washizuka	None
Kim Kaphwan	Kuu Sajin, Hou'ou Kyaku [air]
Kisarah Westfield	Snapping Stamp Kick, Hearty Brandisher Type A, Jealousy Bomber
Kyo Kusanagi	A 100 Shiki: Oniyaki
Lee Pai Long	Shinkuu Kuuten Tsume
Mai Shiranui	Kuuchuu Gekka Botan
Marco Rossi	Metal Slug Attack, Metal Slug Back Attack
Mars People	Tungus Incident
Mizuchi	Kaijo, Katakenawa
Moriya Minakata	Kassatsu Izayoi Gekka
Mr. Big	None
Mr. Karate	None
Mudman	None
Nakoruru	None
Neo DIO	None
Robert Garcia	Ura Ken, Kuzuryu Sen
Rock Howard:	None
Shermie:	Thunder Leg Lariat
Shiki	Meika
Shishioh	None
Terry Bogard	B Power Dunk (2nd hit)
Tung Fu Rue	Ressen Kyaku EX
Yuki	Beast Buster (power up), Submarine Screw (power up), Lightning Fist (power up)

Tier List

_{Please note this tier list may not be up-to-date.}

God Tier/Banned:
Goodman

S Class:
Mr. Big, Kim, Hotaru

A Class:
Marco, Iori, Robert, Lee, Haohmaru, Mizuchi, Hanzo, Kyo.

B Class:
Mai, Fuma, Shiki, Kaede, Moriya, Washizuka.

C Class:
Tung, "Master" Athena, K', Shermie, Mr. Karate, Neo Dio, "Master" Tung, Cyber Woo, Shishioh, Terry, Akari

D Class:
Rock, Geese, Mudman, Asura, Mars People (and Rising), Chonrei, Ai (and Rising)

E Class:
Yuki, Chonshu, Nakoruru, Genjyuro

Game Versions

• Arcade
• Playstation 2
• Xbox 360

The Characters

• Ai
• Akari Ichijo
• Asura
• Athena
• Cyber Woo
• Fuuma
• Geese Howard
• Genjuro Kibagami
• Hanzo
• Haohmaru
• Hotaru Futuba
• Iori Yagami
• Jin Chonrei
• Jin Chonshu
• K'
• Kaede
• Keiichiro Washizuka
• Kim Kaphwan
• Kisarah Westfield
• Kyo Kusanagi
• Lee Pai Long
• Mai Shiranui
• Marco Rossi
• Mars People
• Moriya Minakata
• Mr. Big
• Mr. Karate (Ryo Sakazaki)
• Mudman
• Nakoruru
• Robert Garcia
• Rock Howard
• Shermie
• Shiki
• Terry Bogard
• Tung Fu Rue
• Yuki

Bosses

• Shishioh (King Lion)
• Neo-Dio
• Mizuchi (Orochi)

Final Boss

• Goodman (Console Only)