Underplayed Gems

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH (2018)

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH cover
Developer
SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics
Publisher
SNK CORPORATION
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.0 of 5, 1,658 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing this game feels like stepping into a meticulously preserved arcade cabinet from the late 90s, where precise inputs and match-up knowledge decide every clash.

classic 2d fightercompetitivefast-pacedtechnicalarcade-styleretro pixel graphicsanime aesthetic

What players say

Players praise the classic KoF gameplay and pixel art, but are split on technical issues: some report missing music tracks, no practice mode, input lag, and dead online matchmaking, while others enjoy it for nostalgic sessions with friends.

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