DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 20 Dec 1991 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-033 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.70

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Despite its flaws, the first Garou Densetsu is a bona fide piece of gaming history, marking the very beginnings of the KOF universe. And like all ageing Neo Geo games, it is starting to become scarce. Standard Neo Geo case, 55Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 21 May 1992 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00087 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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2-in-1 soundtrack release that includes the BGM collections of both: - Garou Densetsu (1991) - Last Resort (1992) Features a bonus arrange track for Last Resort and interchangeable cover art for both games. View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 25-track audio CD, 12-page monochrome booklet, spine card, Garou Densetsu sticker [view].

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 27 Nov 1992 Publisher Takara Product ID SHVC-GN Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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Maybe SNK shouldn't have licensed such a successful title out to Takara: the result is way below par. But regardless how sketchy the game is it sold very well, and played a great part in making the series so popular. Cardboard SFC packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, 32-page colour manual.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 30 Dec 1992 Publisher Tokumashoten Product ID n/a Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.9 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.22

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Clear and nicely laid out 'Complete Capture Book' for the SFC version. Features character introductions, special moves, and a massive 'Vs CPU' section that breaks down every possible match-up. 88 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Jan 1993 Publisher Kodansha Product ID n/a Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 0.8 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.14

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Smaller but just as complete 'Capture Book' for the SFC version. Features character profiles and VS CPU tactics for all 3 characters. 82 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Mega Drive Released 23 Apr 1993 Publisher Sega Product ID G-4100 Size (cm) 17.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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The MD Garou Densetsu might play slightly better than the SFC version, but two characters (and the bonus game) are missing. Still - in its day this was one of the only decent fighting games on the MD. Standard MD case, 8Mbit cartridge, 34-page colour manual.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 15 May 1993 Publisher Mega Drive Fan Product ID n/a Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 0.4 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.06

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Small-sized 'Capture Guide Book' for the MD version, given away with the May '93 issue of 'Mega Drive Fan' magazine. Includes dedicated move lists for every character. 52 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format X68000 Released 21 May 1993 Publisher Magical Product ID HDX-5001 Size (cm) 25.5 x 18.5 x 4.5 Weight (kg) 0.56

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X68000 games have always been tough to get hold of in good condition, and Magical's excellent port of the first Garou Densetsu is no exception. Large PC-style packaging, four 5" floppies inside plastic case, 12-page colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 21 July 1993 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00132 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1.1 Weight (kg) 0.14

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Luxuriously presented 'Arrange' soundtrack CD featuring 11 remixed tracks from the original OST. Very hard to find complete in good condition! View [back] for tracklisting. Cardboard presentation sleeve holds CD case (with 11-track audio CD & 8-page booklet) and a bonus 'Sticker Book' containing 6 pages of Garou Densetsu & Neo Geo themed stickers.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 30 Aug 1993 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-093-4 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.48

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Quality manga adaptation of Garou Densetsu, with art by Leo Adver and story by Kasumi Kumoo. Takes quite a few liberties over the original story, but is none the worse for it. One of the very first releases of the Gamest Comics collection. 230 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 9 Sep 1994 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-033 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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If you have access to a Neo Geo CD, this is the hands-down the best version of the original Garou Densetsu. It's also becoming very hard to find these days. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD disc, monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 20 July 2006 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25664 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.18

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First in a set of two 15th Anniversary Garou Densetsu retrospectives, Vol.5 of the Neo Geo Online Collection. Features the first 4 games: - Garou Densetsu (1991) - Garou Densetsu 2 (1992) - Garou Densetsu Special (1993) - Garou Densetsu 3 (1995) Extras include: interactive menus & move lists, original / arrange BGM, 'Color Edit' and 'Practice' modes. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 29 May 2008 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25863 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.17

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Re-release of the first 'Battle Archives' compilation for the budget-price 'The Best' label. Includes: - Garou Densetsu (1991) - Garou Densetsu 2 (1992) - Garou Densetsu Special (1993) - Garou Densetsu 3 (1995) Disc content remains the same as the original print. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour booklet.