Overview & Feature Analysis
The KOF masterpiece is back
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98
is an
arcade
mobile video game that brings back the glory of the KOF Tournament. Developed by SNK CORPORATION, this is a
mobile port
of the fifth installment of the classic fighting game series,
The King of Fighters
. It offers new features to go with its touchscreen setup and
supports Bluetooth
connectivity
for controllers
. However, it tends to suffer from the controls’ delayed response at times.
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Which is the best King of Fighters?
The King of Fighters ‘98: The Slugfest
, also known as
The King of Fighters ‘98: Dream Match Never Ends
, is a
fighting video game
released by SNK back in 1998. As the
fifth game in the
KOF
franchise
, it was advertised as a “special edition” that featured characters from the previous games—specifically from
KOF ‘94
to
KOF ‘97
. It’s one of the most popular titles in the series and is
often hailed as
the best one
.
This time, the fight takes to the mobile screen with
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98
. This action game is well-loved due to its graphics and
balanced gameplay
and those don’t diminish much in this mobile port. There are
38 playable characters
you can try out and
three game modes
are available: Advanced, Extra, and Training. Plus, this game is compatible with Bluetooth game controllers, which also lets you do
local multiplayer matches
.
Aside from that, you can play this game with
two types of control setups
: the original
4-button
configuration and the unique
6-button
scheme—with a beginner-friendly
SP button
for simplified special moves. However, this part often has trouble in accurately executing moves, as there’s often a
delay
in the button response
. This is a common problem with the controllers so you may have to stick to touchscreen mode in the end.
For old and new fans
All in all,
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98
is a
nostalgic mobile port for a beloved KOF game
. While it frequently has
response problems
for the controllers
, it offers nice features that stay true to the original version. The option for Bluetooth multiplayer is great, as well, despite the drawbacks. Whether you’re a fan of this series and have loved the original or have yet to play this, this is still
a highly recommended fighting game
.