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The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match

The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match

18. March 2008

83

Combined rating

User + critics

based on 13 ratings

Summary

A remixed version of King of Fighters '98 with rebalanced gameplay, "Ultimate" fighting mode, an unlockable art gallery, and 64 fighters to choose from (10 of these were previously unseen in KoF '98). Also included is the original Neo Geo version. Additionally, the game now supports 480p resolution. Featuring 5 game modes: Arcade, Single Play (no team), Endless (endurance trial), Practice and Challenge mode. Options include the ability to increase character sprite size, soften the sprite by various degrees (reduces blockiness), and a 3D/2D background toggle. The Ultimate fighting mode lets you toggle three different modes: Move Type: Dash / Step, Evasion Type: Avoiding / Urgent and Power Gauge: Advanced / Extra. The game comes with a second bonus disc, containing trailers and wallpapers for both this title, and the upcoming King of Fighters XII.

IGDB user rating

80.0

12 ratings

Critic rating

85.0

1 ratings

Combined rating

82.5

User + critics, 13 ratings

Releases

  • Arcade Mar 18, 2008
    Japan
  • PlayStation 2 Apr 03, 2009
    NorthAmerica
  • Xbox 360 Jul 01, 2009
    Japan
  • PlayStation 4 Mar 20, 2018
    Worldwide

Alternative names

  • 더 킹 오브 파이터즈 98 얼티밋 매치 (Korean title)

IGDB ID

43643

83

Combined rating

13 ratings

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