The King of Fighters '97 (1997)

Developer: SNK
Publisher: D4 Enterprise, SNK, SNK Playmore, Playmore
Platforms: Arcade, Neo Geo AES, PlayStation 3, Wii, Android, iOS, Atari Jaguar CD, Sega Saturn
Genres: Fighting, Arcade
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 70 player ratings
Main story: about 6.0 hours
Completionist: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A sharp, demanding 2D fighter where tight execution and quick reads define every match across team-based arcade bouts.

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About

The King of Fighters '97 is a 1997 fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console. It is the fourth game in The King of Fighters series. It was ported to the Neo-Geo CD, as well as the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn in Japan only.

What players say

A beloved fan-favorite that closes the Orochi saga with a deep, flexible fighting system and iconic roster, especially adored in Latin America and Asia. It feels classic and competitive, remembered as a high point of SNK's golden era.

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