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Hey everyone! That specific version of KOFZ featuring the lifebar with KOF 2000-style portraits was successfully found by my friend Rawk Klark! It doesn't include the full roster, but it's definitely a solid start.  
 
DOWNLOAD LINK: https://www.mediafire.com/file/2pa9ldgnfv002ld/KOFZ_MK1_Ver_B.rar/file  
I took advantage of the situation to dig through the Wayback Machine links for Mugen China and downloaded everything that was still available. After piecing together a timeline, here is what I gathered: the version I found previously was released back in 2005, while this alternative lifebar version was an update rolled out during 2006. 
  The thing is that KOFZ was updated in parts rather than the whole game at once. For example, if there was an improvement for the SP or a specific character, you would just download it from their forum and replace the old file in your game folder, which unfortunately makes it the perfect recipe to become lost media years later, exactly how it ended up happening.   https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.mugenchina.org/kofz/* https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://bbs.mugenchina.net/kofz/*    
Starting in January 2007, the MK2 version (the one showcased below) became the new standard release of the game, featuring completely redesigned menus and lifebars. That means all characters dated December 2006 and earlier belong to the 2005 and 2006 builds.   Based on combo videos I've watched on YouTube, this 2006 iteration features quite a few more characters that appear compatible with the 2006 SP (such as Alfred and Kula). Because of this, my deduction is that the 20-part split archive of KOFZ found on the Wayback Machine (which is currently missing multiple parts) is actually this larger-roster 2006 combo-video version. 
  If you happen to have another 2006 version with a larger character roster than the one shown at the top of the post, please let me know! Let's unearth this lost media from the MUGEN community.    

💿 Preservation First: Why This KOFM Collection Matters
This specific collection aims to prioritize the preservation of these files, since the original versions by Zelgadis were lost due to the vast amount of unofficial builds, or are very difficult to find in a quick search. ⚠️ Quick Notes & Gameplay Warnings
🎮 KOFM DEMO (Original Encrypted)
Does not have the updated audio plugins that I took from version ''2.4.0''.
  The selectable version of Krizalid is missing its ''.act'' files, so the game will crash. However, the BOSS version works perfectly, making the DEMO beatable. Just to be safe, don't select this character!
  Decrypted version, featuring the Krizalid fix and updated sound plugins: https://www.mediafire.com/file/he5bdjxi6r0aii5/KOF_MEMORIAL_LV1_0.19.0_Demo.rar/file
  🎮 KOFM LV1 SP 1.6.2 (Original Encrypted)
Requires a password to unlock IORI-98. Due to M.U.G.E.N limitations, I believe the author couldn't find a way to implement character unlock mechanics like in conventional fighting games.
  The unlock code is displayed when you beat the game, or you can just look it up on the internet
  🎮 KOFM LV2 5.0 (Original Encrypted)
Compatibility: This is an executable installer. It might face issues running on modern systems like Windows 10 and 11.
  Authenticity: Despite compatibility hurdles, this is the most accurate version available, officially released by Zelgadis.
  The unlock code is displayed when you beat the game, or you can just look it up on the internet.
📂  The "old footage"
The test videos and trailers for KOFM Lv2 have been saved. As of this post, they are still available on the "KOF Memorial Team Games" YouTube channel, but if the videos get taken down like the KOF Memorial Lv1 beta trailer, at least they won't become lost media.
  The KOF Memorial Lv1 beta had 3 trailers recorded on the old Zelgadis forum. One of them was posted on YouTube. I downloaded it and added it to the mega collection, but it is currently no longer on YouTube. However, the other 2 are lost because they were uploaded to Rapidshare at the time.
  As for the records of version 6.0, I didn't think it was important to save them for now. As of the date of this post, version 6.0 is still in development and hasn't been released yet. 📌 Honoring the Original Work
As mentioned before, this pack aims to prioritize preservation. These listed bugs and quirks are normal given how old this classic fangame is. Zelgadis preferred to release this project encrypted for obvious reasons, and keeping it that way respects the history of the M.U.G.E.N community. Enjoy this trip down memory lane and help keep the scene alive!
DOWNLOAD: https://www.mediafire.com/file/tjxqcjj1kn4evjm/KOF+MEMORIAL+LEGACY+COLLECTION.rar/file








 
   

💿 Preservation First: Why This KOFM Collection Matters
This specific collection aims to prioritize the preservation of these files, since the original versions by Zelgadis were lost due to the vast amount of unofficial builds, or are very difficult to find in a quick search. ⚠️ Quick Notes & Gameplay Warnings
🎮 KOFM DEMO (Original Encrypted)
Does not have the updated audio plugins that I took from version ''2.4.0''.
  The selectable version of Krizalid is missing its ''.act'' files, so the game will crash. However, the BOSS version works perfectly, making the DEMO beatable. Just to be safe, don't select this character!
  Decrypted version, featuring the Krizalid fix and updated sound plugins: https://www.mediafire.com/file/he5bdjxi6r0aii5/KOF_MEMORIAL_LV1_0.19.0_Demo.rar/file
  🎮 KOFM LV1 SP 1.6.2 (Original Encrypted)
Requires a password to unlock IORI-98. Due to M.U.G.E.N limitations, I believe the author couldn't find a way to implement character unlock mechanics like in conventional fighting games.
  The unlock code is displayed when you beat the game, or you can just look it up on the internet
  🎮 KOFM LV2 5.0 (Original Encrypted)
Compatibility: This is an executable installer. It might face issues running on modern systems like Windows 10 and 11.
  Authenticity: Despite compatibility hurdles, this is the most accurate version available, officially released by Zelgadis.
  The unlock code is displayed when you beat the game, or you can just look it up on the internet.
📂  The "old footage"
The test videos and trailers for KOFM Lv2 have been saved. As of this post, they are still available on the "KOF Memorial Team Games" YouTube channel, but if the videos get taken down like the KOF Memorial Lv1 beta trailer, at least they won't become lost media.
  The KOF Memorial Lv1 beta had 3 trailers recorded on the old Zelgadis forum. One of them was posted on YouTube. I downloaded it and added it to the mega collection, but it is currently no longer on YouTube. However, the other 2 are lost because they were uploaded to Rapidshare at the time.
  As for the records of version 6.0, I didn't think it was important to save them for now. As of the date of this post, version 6.0 is still in development and hasn't been released yet. 📌 Honoring the Original Work
As mentioned before, this pack aims to prioritize preservation. These listed bugs and quirks are normal given how old this classic fangame is. Zelgadis preferred to release this project encrypted for obvious reasons, and keeping it that way respects the history of the M.U.G.E.N community. Enjoy this trip down memory lane and help keep the scene alive!
DOWNLOAD: https://www.mediafire.com/file/tjxqcjj1kn4evjm/KOF+MEMORIAL+LEGACY+COLLECTION.rar/file








 
   

Hey everyone,
I managed to find an older version of KOF Zillion on a Chinese website called "m.962.net". I believe this might actually be the very first public version ever released.
  I stumbled upon it via Google Images while searching for "KOF Zillion 2006". Since the website is entirely in Chinese and quite sketchy to navigate, I want to give a huge shoutout to my friend Meldo. Using downloader2, he managed to safely grab the files for me.
  The original files were missing some executables required to run the game. It seems the creators encrypted it back then to prevent people from stealing the assets. Luckily, I managed to successfully decrypt the build using De-MOLE-ition, so it is now fully playable!
  I also need your help!!! This build is from 2005, but I know that another version was released that same year. That other version had a completely different lifebar and a much more complete character roster. I am still actively looking for it. You can see screenshots of this and some video footage in my previous post: https://mugenfreeforall.com/topic/53680-does-anyone-own-this-rare-version-of-kof-zillion/ If anyone has that specific build or knows where to find it, please let me know! 
Link to the decrypted + Some compatibility improvements version:https://www.mediafire.com/file/y053mbgb2kaom7a/_extracted.rar/file

Update!
The version found on the Mugenchina forum via Wayback Machine matches this build. Not many files are downloadable and vital parts are missing. After running De-MOLE-ition on what could be compiled, I only got a few characters. So, here are some updated and new chars specific to this build:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/kfn98y24bbi9dah/Update.rar/file






 
 
 
 

Does anyone have this version of KOF ZILLION ? It looks like it was released between 2006 and 2007. There are only a few clips on YouTube (which I'll list below) and this image, which I found a link on a website that redirects to the old RapidShare, which has been shut down. If you search on YouTube for ''KOF Zillion Before:2008'', you can find several videos of this specific version. However, searching on Google yields no results. By accessing the closed Mugen China forum through the Wayback Machine, you can find a lot of saved content, even download links for this build that lead to a functional Badongo,net page. However, the download does not start. While practically the entire forum is preserved on the Wayback Machine, the build itself is not downloadable. If anyone has it, I would be very grateful. 😁
The links to some video recordings are below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZMbxbtm90 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQiIHNkwPuk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW1uv5LKMY8

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This is the demo version of KOF Memorial, launched in 2007. The file was missing from the internet, through a Korean website, I was able to find it, it is an extremely rare mugen.  Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/he5bdjxi6r0aii5/KOF_MEMORIAL_LV1_0.19.0_Demo.rar/file

 

This is the demo version of KOF Memorial, launched in 2007. The file was missing from the internet, through a Korean website, I was able to find it, it is an extremely rare mugen.  Download: https://www.mediafire.com/file/he5bdjxi6r0aii5/KOF_MEMORIAL_LV1_0.19.0_Demo.rar/file