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Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of classic fighting games who want a conclusion to the Orochi storyline
- Competitive players seeking online matches in a character-based fighter
- Series followers who want a large starting roster and two play modes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking exploration, platforming, or a campaign built around movement rather than one-on-one fights
- Players who want a slow, low-pressure game instead of match-based combat and multiple fighting modes
- Users looking for a game centered on climbing, shooting, running, or roguelite progression
Our take on THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH
Players may bounce off at the fighting system if they want a broader adventure structure. The roster, mode selection, and online matchmaking all serve repeated matches, while the gallery and menu music settings remain secondary to combat.
What is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH?
This fighting game concludes the Orochi Saga, the original KOF storyline.
It offers 35 playable characters, including six secret characters from the NEOGEO version that are available immediately. Matches support two modes: ADVANCED and EXTRA, which provide different approaches to play. Online matchmaking adds online competition, while the gallery mode provides additional content outside matches. Menu music can also be customized. The game follows the conflict surrounding Orochi’s revival and the effort to stop it. It is presented as a return of an established entry in the King of Fighters series, with the original storyline joined by these added features.
How THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH plays
- 0135 playable characters
- Six hidden characters from the NEOGEO edition are available from the beginning.
- 02Two match modes
- ADVANCED and EXTRA modes support different fighting approaches.
- 03Online matchmaking
- The game includes online play for finding matches.
- 04Gallery mode
- A separate gallery provides content beyond the fighting matches.
- 05Menu music settings
- Players can customize the music used in the menus.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH: platforms & release
Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of classic fighting games who want a conclusion to the Orochi storyline. Skip it if: players seeking exploration, platforming, or a campaign built around movement rather than one-on-one fights.
Where can I download THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH?
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What platforms is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH on?
Windows only.
