THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 1.6

The KOF masterpiece is back

THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98 is an arcade mobile video game that brings back the glory of the KOF Tournament. Developed by SNK CORPORATION, this is a mobile port of the fifth installment of the classic fighting game series, The King of Fighters. It offers new features to go with its touchscreen setup and supports Bluetooth connectivity for controllers. However, it tends to suffer from the controls’ delayed response at times.

Which is the best King of Fighters?

The King of Fighters ‘98: The Slugfest, also known as The King of Fighters ‘98: Dream Match Never Ends, is a fighting video game released by SNK back in 1998. As the fifth game in the KOFfranchise, it was advertised as a “special edition” that featured characters from the previous games—specifically from KOF ‘94 to KOF ‘97. It’s one of the most popular titles in the series and is often hailed as the best one.

This time, the fight takes to the mobile screen with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98. This action game is well-loved due to its graphics and balanced gameplay and those don’t diminish much in this mobile port. There are 38 playable characters you can try out and three game modes are available: Advanced, Extra, and Training. Plus, this game is compatible with Bluetooth game controllers, which also lets you do local multiplayer matches.

Aside from that, you can play this game with two types of control setups: the original 4-button configuration and the unique 6-button scheme—with a beginner-friendly SP button for simplified special moves. However, this part often has trouble in accurately executing moves, as there’s often a delay in the button response. This is a common problem with the controllers so you may have to stick to touchscreen mode in the end.

For old and new fans

All in all, THE KING OF FIGHTERS ‘98 is a nostalgic mobile port for a beloved KOF game. While it frequently has response problems for the controllers, it offers nice features that stay true to the original version. The option for Bluetooth multiplayer is great, as well, despite the drawbacks. Whether you’re a fan of this series and have loved the original or have yet to play this, this is still a highly recommended fighting game.