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Assemble a three-fighter team from 64 characters, then battle through fast 2D matches using classic or custom combat modes.
Released 16 Dec 2014
Build Three-Fighter Teams
Mix Battle Modes
Choose From 64 Fighters
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
Developed by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics · Published by SNK CORPORATION
Choose fighters from a 64-character roster in a tournament-style 2D fighting game, then assemble a team of three and set their order for battle. The included original NEOGEO version offers another way to play the classic.
Fight with fast-paced movement, special moves, combos, and meter management. Advanced and Extra modes offer different approaches to combat, while Ultimate Mode lets you combine features from both to build a preferred ruleset.
Play against the CPU or other players locally and online. Endless Mode strings together CPU battles, Challenge Mode presents 30 missions, and Practice Mode lets you train moves and combos. Online options include ranked and player matches, lobbies, and spectating.
Reviews often praise the fast, technical combat and the choices created by building three-character teams from a large roster. Players also highlight the game’s music and pixel art, and many describe returning to it for arcade-era nostalgia. Some appreciate the online play, while others note that finding opponents can be difficult.
KOF '98 UM FE,
The Ultimate & Final edition of "KOF '98 UM",
joins the tournament on STEAM!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
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
Super smooth fighting online awaits.
In addition to implementing rollback netcode to make online fights even that much more smoother, KOF'98 UMFE will now feature spectating modes and lobbies that can hold up to nine players! Smooth online fighting is just a click away!
OST available for download NOW!
The KOF'98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION OST boasts 63 fantastic tracks from the original NEOGEO KOF '98 and from those added in KOF'98 ULTIMATE MATCH! The SNK Sound Team have remastered all the tracks for your listening enjoyment.
・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.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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