THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’97 GLOBAL MATCH

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’97 GLOBAL MATCH is a re-release/updated port of the classic 2D fighting game The King of Fighters ’97 with modern features like online multiplayer and additional quality-of-life options. It was developed by SNK in partnership with Code Mystics and is based on the beloved Neo Geo fighting game that originally came out in 1997.

What It Is
Genre: 2D fighting game
Based on: The King of Fighters ’97, the fourth main entry in the long-running KOF series and the final chapter of the Orochi Saga storyline.
Purpose of the Global Match version: Modernize the classic game with online matchmaking and extras while keeping the core gameplay intact.
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Platforms & Release
Initial release: April 3, 2018
Platforms:
• Windows (Steam)
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• PlayStation 4
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• PlayStation Vita (cross-buy/cross-play with PS4)
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Key Features
✔ Online multiplayer: Play ranked or casual matches against players around the world — one of the biggest upgrades over the original.
✔ Classic roster: 35 playable characters, including all the secret ones from the original Neo Geo version unlocked from the start.
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✔ Two battle systems: Choose between ADVANCED Mode and EXTRA Mode, separate fighting styles from the original game that affect super meters and mechanics.
✔ Gallery & music options: New gallery mode and the ability to customize in-menu BGM soundtrack selections.
✔ Local and online play: Traditional 1-on-1 fighting both offline and online.
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Gameplay
Like the original KOF ’97:
Fights use team battles (usually 3 vs 3) where you pick a team of characters.
Each character has unique move sets, combos, supers, and strategies.
The ADVANCED and EXTRA modes change how your power gauge and special moves behave, letting you tailor tactics to your style.