The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 2
Genre: Action
Publisher: SNK Playmore USA
Developer: SNK Playmore
Release Date: Dec. 12, 2014

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'The King of Fighters '98: Ultimate Match Final Edition' (ALL) Coming To PC

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2014 @ 1:50 a.m. PST

Originally created as a dream match for players to pit their favorite KOF characters against each other, KOF '98 UM takes that one step further by introducing new characters, game systems, game modes, stages, and a soundtrack not seen in the original.

The King of Fighters franchise is considered one of the last great arcade 3-on-3 fighters. The series groups together fighters from many of SNK’s other hit games – like Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury and Ikari Warriors – into three-person teams to battle in a high-action martial arts tournament. By mixing characters from different teams, players can create an unstoppable force of various styles and abilities.

After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition.

Key Features:

  • A thorough overhaul of the game balance: With an overall readjustment of the game balance and every character’s moves, this final edition of “KOF ’98 UM” is definitely the ultimate version to play for every KOF fan for endless and epic battles.
  • A gorgeous character roster of 64 fighters: In addition to the original roster of “KOF ’98”, emblematic KOF characters such as Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Mr. Big, and Wolfgang Krauser join this ultimate tournament. Furthermore, this final edition offers an alternate version to some characters for a total of 64 different fighters and infinite team possibilities.
  • New system «Ultimate Mode »: The newly added “Ultimate Mode” will allow you to combine the various features of the original “Extra” and “Advanced” game modes in order to create your own one! Moreover, classic “Extra” and “Advanced” 2 game modes have been thoroughly rebalanced for a wider variety of battle strategies.
  • 2 different online features available: Choose between “Rank Match”, where your battle results are reflected, and “Player Match”, where you can set your versus battle settings to your liking. Struggle to be the true King of Players in the limelight of the international stage! The world is yours!
  • Original NEOGEO Ver. of “KOF ’98” included: The original NEOGEO version of “KOF ’98” has been faithfully ported for the great pleasure of all! Discover or rediscover the quintessence of “KOF” on Steam!
  • Various game modes:KOF '98 UM FE features several game modes for the best game experience ever such as “Endless Mode”, in which you take on CPU-controlled characters in a series of battles, “Challenge Mode” to attempt and clear a total of 30 missions, “Practice Mode” where you can train using all types of moves and combos, or “Character Edit” that lets you redesign / customize your favorite characters to your liking.

The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition will be available for $14.99, but if you pre-order now you get 20% off ($11.99).


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