The Story of Geese Howard - KOF Lore 

Just call the split timelines “Schrodinger’s Geese”. Simultaneously alive and dead until you boot up the Character Select screen

I love how Geese and Terry's relationship is literally "How many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man?!"

I will say this, i love that Geese, unlike quite a few SNK villains, is just a regular guy who grew up poor, he doesn't come from some special family of assassins or with unique abilities, doesn't worship an evil God or demon and thus isn't powered up by any of them, isn't a multiversal being, some kind of ancient race or even enhanced by a secret organization to become a cyborg or given a really good suit. No, Geese lost a fight with his half brother and decided to learn martial arts until he became a crime boss that, even if he loses, always has a big appearance or the story showcasing him as a mastermind or just damn tough. At best you can say that he uses magical scrolls a few times, but at least he isn't getting possessed and replaced or worshipping someone else, and he doesn't want to destroy the world or anything, he just wants to be the crime boss, it makes Geese be refreshing and awesome compared to other villains, particularly when it's made clear how he is above average even amongst the strongest fighters in the world despite, again, just being a random guy that grew up poor.

Geese is legit the most badass boss in vs fighting ever. And I'm a capcom Guy.

You forgot to mention his "engrish" is top-notch, like Terry's: "I'll stain my hounds, with your bra!" It's interesting how, despite Geese being a crime lord and an assassin, knows to treat his underlings with respect, so they respect him the same way. Not even most real life bosses and companies do that.

"Geese is dead, and also alive in same time" *P R E D I C T A B O*

Geese along with Athena is the reason why I got hooked into SNK. When I was an SNK newbie, I watched Maximilian Dood play KoF XIV. There was a character named "Geese", and I asked myself "What does this guy do?" "DIE FOREVER - RAGING....STOOOORM!" "Oh." Geese IMO is the greatest fighting game villain ever because in his words and his actions, he treats you like dirt (Useless...DIE!). You are insignificant to him, and he rubs it in your face. It's quite hilarious that Terry uses English attacks while Geese uses Japanese attacks. I think that's why SNK villains are so likable. They're evil with a sense of humor whether it is due to their personality, their dialogue, or one of their signature moves. Also, "Geese", while being a common word in the English language, is a surprisingly badass name for a character. You got multiple Terrys, Andys, Joes, Kyos, Ioris, Ryos, Yuris, and so on in various games and media, but when it comes to "Geese", it becomes a singular noun, because there is only one "Geese".

The issue with his immortality is explained in a manga that not many fans are aware of, the Garu destiny. The martial emperor - an "ancient powerful being" resurects him and together they plan to rule the world. This happened right after his fall from his tower. Nightmare Geese was a fanmade name given to him by the fans. The creators liked the name and they kept it, making it canon by changing his appearance into a dark version of Geese.

Untitled Geese Howard Game. But seriously, there's a *reason* why this man is both respected and feared in SNK's huge library.

I will always remember being a kid at the arcade and seeing how many ppl lost to Geese in Fatal Fury 1. He was just so damn cheap!!! Lol,I spent close to $5 trying to beat him but couldn't. Probably still to this day I still can't beat him lol. His reveal in T7 was IMHO one of the best reveals ever in any Fighting game history. The minute those Japanese sliding doors opened in the trailer I was like "Wait a minute.!? I've seen this before.!?" And the rest is history.! Gr8 video!

Nightmare Geese tossing Billy like a ragdoll three times in a row has opened my eyes.

Getting a Double perfect on Geese in Fatal Fury 1 TWICE remains to this day one of my proudest achievements

The real OG Boss. Inmortal? Check. Messing with timelines? Check. OP? Check. You just have to love Gesse.

Oh man, it's awesome, Geese is the most iconic vilain of the SNK universe in my opinion, thanks for this video, take care ;)

Actually the inclusion of Ryo in KOF was what made the timeline split. If you want the real reason, KOF was sopposed to be a short franchise becouse it was just a celebration of SNK game's,but dou to how succesfull it got, they made an entire series about it. And with SNK struggling financily they had to rely mostly on KOF game's to stay afloat becouse it just sold well. Also if im not mistaken Geese was actually a police man,dealing with crime was what made him hook into it.

12:15-12:26 The first time I watched that scene it didn't make me feel happy or sad. Just nothing. As if this whole journey was in vain, revenge leads to nothing. Probably something Terry learned. The music for that part made it even more emotional and the credits for Fatal Fury Real Bout is one of the most iconic. Small trivia: Geese's VA sang that song during the credits.

14:46 "Asking 'gently' for his payment." 😂

I remember the fan theory that Geese is the biological father of Terry and Andy. He looks exactly like Andy in Art of Fighting 2 Anyway, The story of the Maximum Impact games was a good followup to the events of Real Bout and a prequel to Garou MOTW Nightmare Geese was playable in MI2

I never thought Geese and Krauser hated eachother so badly, I swear they talk like actual brothers in KOF 96

Geese is Soo OP. He really is the Best Boss in the game

Dude, *never* stop making these videos! Seriously, not enough people talk about these amazing games, and you're a very good storyteller. Thanks for all this awesome, well-researched content man, look forward to more!

"See you... into a nightmare!" Geese remains the best boss character, and along with Mr. Big and Krauser, the boss team remains a really cool fanservice

So basically Geese is a DOA character lol. All seriousness though Geese is a great character, he's very hateble in story and in gameplay, but you can't take away his lore and backstory how he became that way. Nightmare Geese is a either a manifestation of the Jin scrolls or his Phantom hunting his enemies in their dreams, basically Geese became Freddy Kruger. In the KOF continuity it's manifestation of Nightmare Geese is because of Verse demonic powers due to him absorbing it kinda like Akuma or Rugal in Capcom VS SNK2.

The art used in geese backstory is freaking gorgeous.

Ever since I first started playing KOF I thought Geese was the coolest fighting game boss ever. Boy was I right, cuz I started to main this character in literally any game he’s in. Yes, even nightmare Geese in the real bout games.

Geese is the most iconic SNK villain.

I guess we have to thank Geese for everything, not just that AOF/Fatal Fury & KOF now have separate timelines because of him (Also not because he was the 1st Cheap-Ass Boss in Fighting Games), if it weren't for him SNK would have never be put on the Map.

The toughest boss I've ever faced in a fighting game, and the best theme I've ever heard for a character. Even after all these years he's still a favorite of mine. Didn't give a damn when Akuma appeared in Tekken 7. But when Geese appeared? Made me smile thinking of all those beatings he gave me in Fatal Fury and how much of a beast he was. Only fitting he terrorizes a whole new generation.

I always liked geese Howard's design especially in his clothes choice it always looked like he was practicing Japanese jiu-jitsu because of the way he dressed and his moves

Geese howard is one of my favorite characters that I studied in the KOF universe. I always loved the villains of KOF like igniz, rugal, Orochi, and Geese Howard.

Geese is one of my favourite fighting game characters of all time he's a total badass and a cheap a-hole and the fact that he made it in Tekken 7 was also so sick and was the one of the best moments of Evo 2017 and he's also strong in that game despite multiple nerfs.

In fighting games you can’t put a “good” bad boss character down. Geese and Rugal for SNK. Street fighter eventually had M bison canonically killed, but there is no way it would be permanent because of how long and well the dictator has served to be Street fighters longest and most recognizable end boss. Alumna is evil and can serve as the last boss, but doesn’t have the persona and flare that makes a great boss like Geese, Mbison and Rugal.

Man watching this made me realize how close Geese’s backstory is to Rock’s backstory

Certainly, they existed ... Those blinded by ambition, Those consumed with vengeance. But here they do not exist. Only Winners and losers here. But here, THE MIGHTY RULE

Dead or Alive. Now I can imagine Geese as a guest in DOA6

18:45 Perish, you pinheaded son of an ice cream maker! I knew that Geese was somehow immortal from the KOF XI win quotes, but I never knew how until this video how that was the case. Maybe we could get a origin video on some of the Garou characters? Also, can I just say thank you for making these lore videos? KOF has been a huge part of my childhood, and I've always wondered about the origins of certain characters and videos like these are really scarce to find.

It's funny that due to KOF's weird sliding "no one ever ages unless we want them to" Rock went from kid in Terry's win pose to full fighting teen in the blink of an eye. Also since Geese remains alive in the KOF timeline, he essentially just let Terry raise his kid for the heck of it, it seems.

“Bring it on! I’ll destroy you all”!- Geese Howard

Geese, one of the most charismatic characters of the SNK universe! Also, the pioneer of an iconic move: countering any blow with a block/attack technique! Furthermore, his theme song is one of the best!

I hope people one day release how great your content is , so much love

Geese is so awesome, and this video was really well done.

I am a Big Geese Howard fan and I loved the story telling and presentation that you did and I was very impressed from the art visuals to the story audio itself with so much detail the only thing that I felt that you left and ironically you used CG of to tell your story was Fatal Fury Wild Ambition(unless I missed over it) and go into depth about his master from that game another time.Thank you for the storied background of Geese Howard the most Badass boss of Fighting Games.

19:06 it's called a K.S. (kill secure) or the player who uses Geese is an expert player that's why...

Geese Howard is a Badass, he's one of my all time favorite fighting game villains REPPUKEN 🌊 DOUBLE REPUKKEN 🌊🌊 Not only is he an iconic SNK villain but he's also one of the most popular, recognizable and iconic boss characters & villains in fighting game history

Soy Sauce for Geese is so good, it was used multiple times in this video.

Geese : *came back to life* Terry n Andy : "How many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man!?"

Nice video, Geese has always been my favorite fighting game villian. His backstory so cool.

Geese is my favorite boss character in fighting games! He's so damn cool 😎

Its cool to think Geese is a vengeful Fighting Ghost that always Haut Terry, head canon

This was an awesome storyline as narrated thanks I was already a fan from this character, and found him extremely powerful already in SVC chaos, I didnt play the KOF 2002 UM to know about his nightmar version. But im proud of actually stopping with Gesse the special move from Shin Akuma when he dissapears and then lands on the opponent face with a ton of damage (unblockable)... I just countered that special with the grab anti-air and Ko'ed him Totally made my day.

Geese was not chosen because he use his emotions to control him.

come on Snk we all know tha Terry and Andy are Geese's sons :))

Geese got abandoned by his father, tried to revenge for that. An geese left rock alone, ironic

This channel is pure gold

Imo, Geese is prolly one of if not the most well written villain in fighting games.

Fell in love with this guy when I was young gamer just learning about other good fighting games after street fighter. Once I got my ass handed I had to unlock him and learn all his move sets. Up to this day if I ever pick up a fighting game with him in it I have to master him to prove I still can play on tournament level even though I never entered an official competition. Geese will always be my #1 main

Geese Howard vs Heihachi Mishima Death Battle is finally Happening! Now we'll see who's the strongest Big Boss in Fighting Game History!

Glad someone did one of my top favorite villain justice dedicating a whole video to him. Geese is amazing. so much personality and character to him and also he's a major badass fighter. thanks for this! Oh another idea. I'm also a big fan of M.Bison (Vega) from the SF series. If you can do a video on him someday. Thanks and keep it up!!

Another great video. Glad to support your channel. Seriously your doing great

Nice video for one of the greatest fighting games character. We can feel the passion. Good job 👍

Liked, subscribed and shared. Geese is one of my favorites and this video got his story so well. I hope that new fatal fury movies or anime can be produced to explore more in this amazing lore.

Awesome video. Interesting all this Geese's timelines.

Best villain, getting the tribute he deserves. Really appreciate you showing off Nightmare Geese '02UM there, too.

I love that you just helped me understand many things😍🤩🤩

Geese becomes Dead and Alive like the Emperor from Final Fantasy 2 becomes both the Emperor of Heaven and Hell! I'm a very big fan of Geese and this video does a lot for him. Strangely Geese became so important to South Town that he basically held South Town together. One more thing... wasn't he the police commissioner in Fatal Fury?

I'v been waiting for This .... thanks you for the great content

I was waiting for this

You're easily in my top 5 favorite RU-vidrs. Amazing video, dude.

ah yes my second fav villain the mr.fall building

Note that Ronette Sakazaki(Takuma's wife, Ryo and Yuri's mother)died when Geese went to Germany and met Krauser.

Akuma,Geese,Noctis and Heihachi in the same game... Bamco is something. Also PREDICTABO!! ... Also something about Untitled Goose game

Awesome video! Geese is my favorite fighting game character. I knew his death story was all over the place but I didn't care as long as he was playable.

It's a really nice video about a really good villain , great job 👏

Hell yes, Sir. Been waiting on this one. No boss has anything on Geese. Raging storm is my favorite special.... Ever. The thing I like most about him is his simplicity. Unlike other bosses in the persistent universe, Geese hones his skills, never bowing to dark gods or technology. His fighting style has a very real, Akido/Judo feel to it, with his throws, counters and traditional attire. (I don't count "Nightmare Geese")

AMAZING WORK TRULY AMAZING TY FOR THIS LOVED EVERY SEC

Love your vids they help a lot....We need KOF 15 hopefully it still come out

Schrödinger's geese

great video man

Love the captions in the video.

Geese took many Ls in canon, but he's still a badass. REPPUKEN!

Oh how great it would have been if they had included a version of Geese in KOF XIII. That would have been beautiful! I don't play him that much but I sure do love his story. Great vieo as always!

Great video!

This is one of my favorite fighting game characters so thinks for this vid great job

For some reason, I can picture Michael Wincott playing a live action version of and even doing an English dub for Geese Howard

It's funny cause at first it was easy to accept that Real Bout Fatal Fury just took place after KOF 96 or 97... but then they kept including him in more and more games, either as the guy setting up teams in the back story, or actually back in the ring like in KOF 14. I always wondered if the average joe knew Geese was a fighter and not just some business man. I assume only the main characters know he's evil and corrupt but the typical South Town person would think Geese is a cool and respectable person. I'm assuming KOF 96 was the first time Geese (and I guess Mr. Big) fought in front of the general public.

Awesome video 👍🏻

Was expecting part 2 of Metal Slug but this is also good content~

Best Geese Howard video I have seen so far. Here is my like and subscription good men.

I love Geese fits so well into Tekken, and i believe he can fit in with the lore

Since my childhood he was just a handsome guy in my eyes...

I can't believe I been subscribed to you for a year

this is so damn kool. what a great story. thanks as always!

Geese is the reason why i love SNK games i was andstill obsessed with FF and AOF franchise ❤

This continuity error was fixed in SNK heroines tag team frenzy where the events of real bout fatal fury happen but geese survived instead.

geese is literally the storm that is approaching

Geese is the first antagonist I ever liked in videogames, and still one of my favorites

Keep making these videos, dude. 😀

Duck howard

Incedible great video!😁

I can’t believe I’m saying this but poor Geese. I never knew he had a crappy father and half-brother. I wish the former will get his. Thanks for making the video of OG OP boss in a fighting game.