The King of Fighters '98

The King of Fighters '98 overview and version notes

Originally hitting arcades in 1998, The King of Fighters '98 is a well-known 3-on-3 fighting game often hailed as SNK's Neo Geo standout release. Its roster is a true 'Dream Match,' gathering every single fighter from past KOF titles for the ultimate showdown, delivering pixel-perfect 2D action I loved in smoky arcades. The King of Fighters '98 is a PlayStation entry prepared for browser play, with platform, controls, and play context worth checking before launch.

• The King of Fighters '98 platform notes
  The King of Fighters '98 is a PlayStation entry prepared for browser play, with platform, controls, and play context worth checking before launch. The strongest visible context is the PlayStation platform and its fighting play style. Emulator core: psx.
• MASSIVE CHARACTER ROSTER
  You get 47 characters, from Terry Bogard and Iori Yagami to obscure picks like Chang Koehan, which means countless team combinations to learn. Each fighter retains their signature move sets and voice clips directly from the Neo Geo hardware.
• REFINED TEAM BATTLE SYSTEM
  Whether you pick the gauge-building 'Advanced' style or the roll-focused 'Extra' system, team composition and order matters deeply. Swapping through three fighters while managing your one shared Power Gauge for super moves creates intense strategic layers I'm still unpacking.
• ARCADE-ERA PERFECTION
  The game represents a high note before 3D took over: crisp sprite and background animation, the iconic announcer yelling "Round 1, Fight!", and a perfect difficulty curve. That said, later boss characters like Rugal can feel brutally cheap.