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ACA Neo Geo: The King of Fighters '98

ACA Neo Geo: The King of Fighters '98

|Japan|Arcade, Fighting

9.0 /10

Aww Amazing!

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The King of Fighters '98 is a fighting game released by SNK in 1998. In the previous installment KOF' 97, the story of the "Orochi Saga" reached its exciting conclusion. As a result, the next entry in the series THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 was released as a dream match version of THE KING OF FIGHTERS Series. It is one of the most popular and well known versions of the game, partially thanks to the many balance changes that received high praise from fans around the world.

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Aww Amazing!: 9.0/10 across 1 ratings. This score says: bump it to the top of your backlog.

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This is a Port leaning into Arcade, Fighting. Confirm the form and fantasy before you commit.

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Nintendo LifeDamien McFerran · 23 Mar, 2017
9/10

King of Fighters '98 is without a shadow of a doubt one of the finest one-on-one fighting games ever produced; it came at a time when SNK was truly firing on all cylinders. The large number of characters combined with the deep and rewarding play mechanics make for an engaging experience in single player, but add a second challenger and you've got a title which can last a lifetime - as is evidenced by the fact that fans of the franchise continue to shout from the rooftops about how amazing this game is.

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GameSpewRichard Seagrave · 4 Aug, 2017
8/10

For fans of the long-running series, buying King of Fighters '99 on the Nintendo Switch should be a no-brainer. It's a great game given new life on a new platform – what isn't there to love?

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Nintendo InsiderDarren Palma · 24 May, 2017
8/10

The King of Fighters '98 is a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch library and kudos to Hamster Corporation for converting a classic on to the system so cleanly. With a deep gameplay mechanic and interesting character skill sets, it's a classic brought back to life with the convenience of the console.

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NintendoWorldReportBryan Rose · 12 Apr, 2017
8/10

King of Fighters '98 is one of the better fighters you'll find on the Switch right now. It's large roster and vibrant graphics brought me into the game, and its simple, intuitive gameplay gives you a lot to work with. There will probably be better fighting experiences for the Switch in the future, but right now King of Fighters can take its throne as one of the top fighters on the console..

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Cubed3Az Elias · 3 Apr, 2017
7/10

The King of Fighters '98 looks, sounds and plays as great as ever, but there is no denying that its lack of modes that come as standard in just about every other fighter, including later versions of KOF '98, is a detriment to its broader appeal. That said, this is a faithful arcade port of one of the most prestigious fighting games and adds quality to the Switch's early selection of titles.

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FNintendoVitor Carvalho · 7 Mar, 2017
7/10

Cult classic THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 makes a return under the name of ACA NEOGEO THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 in a port that keeps its loyalty to the original game intact. Thanks to its well implemented gameplay, cast of characters, special moves and combos, any 2D fighting game enthusiast will have all valid reasons to revisit this gem.

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