The Story Of Ralf And Clark - KOF Lore
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- Опубліковано 6 січ 2020
- The King Of Fighters series is just not the same without these beloved characters. Considered among the pillars of the franchise, Ralf Jones and Clark Still are present in every iteration of KOF.
And like many other characters, they come from a previous SNK title. Theirs is called the Ikari warriors, hence the name of their team.
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"Ikari" from KOF XIV
"Rumbling on the City (Arranged)" from The King of Fighters 96
"Irregular Mission" from The King of Fighters XIII
"W.W.III" from The King of Fighters XIV
"Survivors Under The Sky" from The King of Fighters XIV
"Desert Requiem" from The King of Fighters 2002 UM
"Who Likes To Party" by Kevin MacLeod
• Royalty Free Music - W...
"Aurea Carmina" by Kevin MacLeod
• Kevin MacLeod ~ Aurea ... - Ігри
When people thought these guys were Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Rambo Comando.
Harlan Nguyen Cool AVGN reference there buddy.
Where did the hair go?
ComiXProvider FTW_02 I always thought they were just copycat versions of “Bill Rizer” and “Lance Bean” from *Contra.*
Edit: Who were also inspired by Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
@@joseurbina3835 Capcom did not invent those archetypes. Seriously. Japanese take inspiration from western media.
It's cool because even though Clark is relatively stern and introspective, he still has fun showing off in his wrestling moves, in contrast to Ralf's bombastic but still serious fighting style. Its a clever deviation of the typical Ryu/Ken dynamic with the stern serious fighter vs outgoing cocky fighter
Even the most stoic, no-nonsense guy can show their goofy and playful sides once in a while.
I know! Clark always has those gestures he makes everytime he slams an opponent to the ground, while Ralf rarely does anything that doesn't directly ensure that his enemy's face is caved in.
Another fun deviation is that Clark is the stoic of the two despite being lower in rank.
Fun fact! Almost all of Clark's supers are references to a old wrestling manga named Kinnikuman
Cool!
I like that manga!
The Maximum Impact series showed us Clark's darkest side 😆
*K I N N I K U B U S T E R*
Is that Ultimate Muscle?
Since you mention wrestling moves, and thinking about his moveset, they remind me of Ultimate Muscle.
@@rainofkhandaq6678 Yeah! Ultimate Muscle, or in Japan Kinnikuman Nisei, was a follow up series to the original show
Nice
Here’s to two of the oldest and most iconic characters from KOF! GALACTICA PHANTOM! RUNNING THREE!
Ah... my boys.
KOF wouldn't be the same without these 2, even if they're not as big as Kyo or Iori.
Can ask you the same thing, Staddium
@@khatdragon7694 Are you talking about Ryo? Because Kyo isn't really like Ryu at all.
@@tnmblonewolf8799 I meant Kyo Kusanagi. Plays exactly like ryu. Shoryiken, hadouken, tatsumaki zenpukyaku, same controls, same effect. User friendly "shotokan" characters is what we called them. Generic ryu/ken. Non unique. Easy to figure out. Shallow strategies, easy to win with.
@@khatdragon7694 Oh you were talking about playstyle, I thought you were talking about their characters. I would agree but unlike Ryu, Kyo's moveset changes.
@@tnmblonewolf8799 kof was a superior game to sf. The art and programming were flat out miles ahead of streetfighter.
Kyos moveset did have conditional alterations that ryu STILL doesn't have😂
The disneyland joke is the perfect way to explain them in a nutshell
Wonder if they think to themselves about when they would join King of Fighters lol.
No spine is safe when Clark is around........
Yap that explains why my back always aches when I see Clark in enemy team.
Bane: I will BREAK YOU!!
Clark: hold my beer.
Just don't hand it to Ralf. It'll be empty when you get back.
@@jarodperez4272 good one comrade...... also the bear bottle/glass will end up as galatica phantom or vulcan punch in the face when Ralf returns it
AVGN:*hold a Ikari Warriors NES game*no,hold my Rolling Rock
@@jarodperez4272 :(
Who's bane?
That's why Clark always wears sunglasses? Wow. I thought he was just trying to be cool. Clark is a character whom I always found hilarious just looking at him. Buff Wesker lol. Clark's EX Argentine Backbreaker in KoF XIV is one of the funniest supers in the series especially when he does it to Sylvie Paula Paula. I was surprised to learn that Clark was KoF pro ET's favorite character as I don't hear Clark mentioned very much.
You forgot to mention how Ralf went on a rampage through a military base because someone stole his soda...
The Ikari Warriors given their military background can fit in pretty much any KoF game, so you can throw them in without any issues with the story. As a matter of fact, the Ikari Warriors excluding Leona and Whip are the first characters who did not originate in a KoF game to win a KoF tournament in the KoF timeline.
You know, after seeing that ending where Ralf gave Leona his bandana. I kinda wish that was implemented on her future sprites/models going forward. Would have been a nice touch for Ikari Warriors' fans
Ralf probably asked her to give it back off screen!
@@ShoryuGame What a scumbag!
Pretty much the best characters in the KOF series. No other characters or team is as fun to play and watch as this team.
Ralf And Clark were beasts in kof96! That running power bomb was brutal!
I love everything KOF related but I have to say your content is way above the rest! Congratulations and keep up with the good job!
Dude should be getting paid by SNK for this stuff
Great explanation! Which SNK did explanation on this level in their games!
Thanks.
Ah Ralf and Clark: the best (b)romance in KOF
I wonder if Leona has feelings towards Ralf.
@@meganinten0078 Nah, more like brotherly love
@@meganinten0078 She has feelings toward Chang.
@@Rei_Tatekei You are right!
She likes big guys
Your profile pic is the best deeromance ;-)
4:44 her two companions witness in horror
Ralph: drinks in front of her with a grin
"They started as a simple palette swap colors much like another video game duo that you probably never heard of." That is my kind of shit right there, 'Clicks like'
Oh it must feel good to give the demon Saiki a taste of his own medicine with Clark. I do like these characters alot, and this video helped. It's a nice switch-up from your usual posterboys with uppers and fireballs. They are grapplers and charge characters. Underrated , and loved; like a distinct flavor that can only be tasted when you put aside the cheeseburger and fries, and go for the mixed green salad with variety colored vegetables, and grilled, seasoned garlic spiced skirt steak, or chicken breast. Great video.
Ralf and Clark have gone a long way from becoming palette swap clones of Rambo to KOF mainstays, to tank destroying soldiers in Metal Slug.
Which Metal Slug game are they playable in?
Ikari Warriors are probably my favorite team from the KoF, METAL SLUG and SNK history
I just hope we see chracters from the Metal Slug series in KOF.
I mean, Fio was playable in KOF Maximum Impact 2 and Regulation A.
I want Eri.
She has a military background to begin with and so much potential for moveset as well.
My two best duo
Ralf: the badass one punch man of kof
Clark: the cool calculated grappler of kof
This was a great background story, I always wondered about their origins, and thanks for the info, Clark and Ralf are my favourite characters in the KOF series besides Ryo,Robert,Takuma,Iori,Terry,K,and Kyo.
Glad you liked it.
@@ShoryuGame yeah the video was great
You had to post this the day i was wondering "hey that would be cool if he made a video about them"!!
That was great! I appreciate their presence in KOF way more now :D
14:56 .. I busted out laughing.
A true KOF series duo, loved the video .. thanx.
14:29-14:35 Me with Clark Still summed up perfectly.
Yeah the Ikari Duo is just iconic. I can't think of a single game that didn't have these guys in whether it be a main entry or a spin-off.
1:56 Wait.....that’s why Clark wears shades all the time? Wow, I thought it’s just to make him cool. XD
Still, I love these guys. It’s really hard to imagine a KOF game without them. Ralf is indeed the One Punch Man of this verse.
to be honest i was thinking the same thing when clark really took a knife between the eye i kept thinking he's either blind or have blue eyes when i played them many times but he's a commando clark is a slam master and ralf knows the ground and pound these guys are tough
@@tiga92001 Great to see I’m not alone. And you’re right. These guys are like living tanks.
@@nintendolife25 more than that they kill tanks too
Now i dont know what is his eyes look like lol
The Puppetmon Syndrome is strong with these 2. Puppetmon Syndrome is what I call "not liking/hating/or being meh to a character on first view but their characters making me love them".
Thanks again for these videos their very informative. I don't play KOF but I bloody love the roster all over!
Glad I could help.
This was one of the best lores yet. Good job!
he also one of the nicest person in the franchise always ready to make his opponent visit all the corners of the stage while carrying them on his shoulders LOL!!
"Their friendship grew beyond military protocols" :eyes:
Once again my friend you never stopped seizing to amaze me. I didn't even know that they were in metal slug. That actually makes me appreciate them even more.lol thank you again keep up the amazing work
Yes! My favorite characters gets their spotlight at last! They may not be as famous as the big boys, but they're always there. Consistency is the key you know!
16:28: Never heard of? Ha! Love this guy's sense of humor!
11:01 So the evil presence of the Orochi clan makes you boogie?
💀💀💀
Thank you for making that the intro. Truly iconic intro!
Aahhh, Ralf and Clark... Not only the best bromance in the entire KOF saga, but really two iconic core characters with amazing story, movesets and personnalities. KOF just woudn't be the same without them.
And although Leona is cool, to me the badass and cool looking Heidern will always be the best 3rd member. Every title he's not in, his absence is greatly felt. He completes the team perfectly.
I wish one day we'll have a KOF with 2 military teams. One with the original trio Ralf/Clark/Heidern, and another with Leona, Whip and a brand new recruit!
Also can we take a minute to appreciate Clark's amazing alternate outfti from the Maximum Impact games? They're not all good in these games, but Clark's wrestling look is just the best he's ever gotten.
Suggestion : could you make a video dedicated to what's probably the most unfairly underrated team in the entire KOF history, aka the USA Sports Team? Love this team. I'd love to see what you make of it. Keep up the great work!
Ralf is my favorite character in KOF due to his explosive punches, irony how he lost to Kyo and K, but he and Clark are still there kicking ass and tAking names witH a Buffer design
Ralf is epic, I wish he will defeat kyo in the future
Power and strength wise Ralf could actually beat K'. But K' is the one of the main protag so he can't lose that's why
HAHAHAH a piada do "cara mais legal da franquia por mostrar todos os cantos do cenário" eu GRITEI
Ikari Warriors, are my favourite team Heidren, Leona, Ralf and Clark. Ralf's Galatica Phantom is unblockable move
Nice video.
Clark and Ralf, the dynamic duo of KOF.
It wonder if Leona has feelings for Ralf.
I ship them :)
I thought she liked Clark, cos there's art work from KOF 97 where she drew a heart ❤️ around his face
Ikari warriors team: win a tournament.
shingo years before: also wins a tournament.
fatal fury team: "sad company mascots noises"
Ralf, Clark, and Leona are my Favorite All-time KOF team. Their theme song, Rumbling On The City is my ringtone. Thanks for this!
I never get tired of putting someone in the Argentine Backbreaker.
I always considered Ralf and Clark, brothers. Thanks for doing a lore of the Ikari Warriors!
You forgot to add one of the most interesting facts about Ikari Team: they (used to) always crash the helicopter they use to arrive to KoF! xD
- ikuze clark!
- CROSS CHANGER!
Kulodemandril dat tokusatsu reference :D
I loved to use clark when i was a child because of his wrestling moves...probably my fav kof character...btw keep up the good work...hope ur channel grows as much as possible
We did the sunglasses crew.
Also man they are the big bros of Leona.
Fite me
I really like ralf and leona is just totally badass
Thank you so much for these videos!I’m always checking to see if you put a new one up! When I watch them my connection to the characters Is even stronger and I care what happens to them! Keep up the good work!
13:52 *"We can safely say that Ralf is the 1 Punch Man of KOF."*
Paul Phoenix: Who the Hell do you think I am!?!
Jose Urbina he’s the OPM of tekken, not KoF
@@samkim12345 I know that, I was just making joke. 😂
Edit: What I'm stating is that Ralf Jones is not the only character in Fighting Games that beat anyone with 1 Punch, I brought up Paul Phoenix because he can also 1 Punch anyone too.
Would love to see a theatrical adaptation of this team’s account.
In the right hands, it would score big.
It would be cool if SNK made another Ikari Warriors game about these two. Heck throw Leona, Heidern, and Whip in as well. Some of the KOF teams deserve to have their original games go on, or even get their own spinoffs. A beat em up game for the Art of Fighting characters would be cool.
And if the gameplay has the same polish as Shock Troopers, it would be perfect.
The ''Ikari Warriors'' universe have many spin-off: ''Metal Slug''; ''Shock Troopers''; ''TANK''; ''MIA - Missing in Action''; and anothers games. SNK dont will make new ''Ikari'' soon, because ''Metal Slug'' (a spin off) transform yourself in the MAIN game in franchise. Absorbing the ''Ikari'', in a inverse process. This SAVE the ''Ikari'', but... destroy future possibilities with this title. :(
0:03 is my favourite moment of the game since 2000
And 0:05 is the icing on the cake!
I've actually BEEN waiting for this one!! Thank you Shoryugame
Oh snap! A Paul and Vince video! Awesome!
My favorite team , since I started playing.kof , I fall in love with them
One of the best lore in Kof and definitely your best video on Kof. Ralph my main since 96.
Every time I watch your videos, they make me wanna bust out my KOF games! Good work, man!
YES SIR!! Ralf Jones and Clark Still is HERE to Ready to New Mission of KOF XV and is EPIC AWESOME I called it the Legendary Soldier Duo is Back for Mission Action Awesome FOR ME IS AWESOME!!!! And Captain Heidern will proud to the Team of Ikari Salutes to Ralf, Leona, and Clark.
'95 was cool especially with the stage and music. But when I got going with Ralf in '96, he was my main outside of the Korean Team... damn I had great line ups in that game. Gotta land at least one Ralf Kick during the fight for shits and giggles.
I forgot I had subbed to this channel till I saw this upload...time to binge since I've always been curious about the story of KOF!
Lmao @ when Saiki does his annoying grab on Clark. So that’s why Clark wears sunglasses? Wow so its like “yeah me and this guy go WAY back you see he left a nasty scar on my face but its all kool we participated in every KOF tournament and other adventures we are brothers in arms til death”, Ralf is my favorite though. You gotta do one Heidern next for sure, a lot of people say KOF 94 besides Rugal the Psycho Soldier and Ikari Warriors are broken and I agree and mainly because of Heidern for IW team, but aside from that Heidern has a good story, really kool character and easily one of the BEST military fighting game characters.
Shingo can't produce fire but he's still my favorite.
Good video as always
Tho you forgot to mention one thing: Clark's moves are an homage to the Kinniuman franchise!
Loved playing as Ralf in KOF 96! Great video!
dude, your videos are always on point. thanks!
Been waiting for this, I really want the new faces team next, too!
00:03 - Someone at SNK must have been a fan of Super Sentai. That's a Jetman reference. "CROSS CHANGER!"
"Take it easy on chicks? No way! It's the 21st century baby!"
-Ralf Jones 2002
12:18 I don't know what does Ralf have to do with a Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H, but it looks badass and I love it.
probably he was testing his power by trying to destroy a tank.
AVGN: A,B,B,A!
One word "Beautiful".
When see a team line up and clark is in the last spot ....you know your in for a spine bustin time.
Great info ,keep up the fantastic work.
Thanks 👍
The Maximum Impact series showed us Clark's darkest side 😁
In the manga New Beginnings, we discovered Clark is Tizoc's fanboy XD
Yeah ikr
surprised you mentioned Ralf being in T.N.K
Now that's some real homework study there.
Good stuff sir!!!
Thanks!
For your next lore video I’d suggest exploring the GBA advance titles (EX Neo Blood and EX2 Howling Blood) and their branched timeline. Its hard to gather information about it and many fans are unaware of this non-canon KOF story where the NESTS saga never took place
ugh, i LOVE these character lore videos.
Gracias por este contenido de tan alta calidad,Clark y Ralf siempre han sido los personajes favoritos de mi padre
love the content! Lots of hours at the 24 hour donut shop with this franchise
Clark and Ralf it's back in KOF XV
of many video games i played these guys are THE coolest tag team in KOF
aside from my favorites from the fatal fury brothers terry and andy, ralf jones a hardpunching dude with a explosive
ground and pound while clark steel is all around slam master with a many bone breaking moves to make anybody TAP OUT
i also like leona's style of ass kicking too she got a hell a meanstreak when she start cutting somebody up also whip's methods of ass kicking could definetley bring any man down to her knees, now i played a few of their members in a NEO GEO games in an arcade in chinatown and in my hometown of the bronx in NYC born an raised and i just got in to the KOF XIV
and found both of them are still sharp and still kicking and still better than ever thanks for bringing this up
Ralf Jones is truly the Saitama of King of Fighters. But, some of the punches he has in later games were also remind us of Luffy from One Piece since his Jet Vulcan Punch from KOF XIII has a similar move to Luffy's Gum Gum Jet Vulcan.
True.
Ralf's moves reminds this references in pop culture:
*Vulcan Punch\Machine Gun Punch Barrage:
- Hokuto No Ken \First of Northi Start's Kenshiro blows
- Saint Seiya's Pegasus Seiya and your move ''Pegasus Meteor rain''.
* Galactica Phanton and Blitzkrieg Punch:
- Tetsujin 28's rocket punch.
- Kamen Rider's Rider Punch.
- Juspion' Interplanetary Battle Giant Daileon (tokusatsus metal hero mecha): Galactica Crush Daileon Punch.
* Ralf Double Kick:
- Kamen Rider Black\Black RX's Rider Kick.
Etc. All Ikari Warriors make reference to anime, manga and tokusatsu in your moves.
After Ikari Warriors in KOF, some anime and manga make some ''pop culture recicling
etroreloading'': ''Battle Angel Alita - Last Order'' (Leona design and personality. Alita\Gally make the inverse reference); ''One Piece'' (Ralf have a new version of ''vulcan punch'' based in Luffy's move); etc...
This channel became one of my favorites because of this
In case anyone is wondering, Ikari Team are also one of the first military team to discover the Progenator Virus along with Marco's Team and Guile's Team. Later other military teams found traces of other viruses extracted from the Progenator Virus. Here's a list of teams it was discover by:
Umbrella Team
Alpha Team
Bravo Team
Stars Team
source?
I love Team Ikari Warrios plus that they were in Metal Slug like bruh that's dope
thumbs up!👍 i enjoyed the video, great info.
rafl is one of my best purple team right now in kof allstar, and the event clark for my blue team! 💪😁👍
Players that were good with Clark were soooo hard to beat in 97 and 99. Great video! Love the story depth you go into
Much appreciated!
Thanks for this video, you're really good as a narrator ;)
Mi primer personaje de KOF y mi favorito, el Todopoderoso Ralf Jones, no puedo esperar para verlo actualizado en KOF XV espero que también le devuelvan sus movimientos
It might be because they rep my country
Might be because i really like their fighting style
Might be because they appear in Metal Slug as well
Might be because how their personality contrasts well compared to their original game
But i absolutely LOVE the Ikari warriors, they are my favorite characters from KOF.
I used to spam ralph all the time, his galactic phantom is unstoppable.
Remember...
Homies first.
Ralf is love....
His punches are destructive
Awesome video man 👍👍 i didn’t know the reason Clark wears sunglasses mind blown 🤯
that cross changer part is reference to the transformation phrase from choju sentai liveman
LOVE your content man! Keep it up