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Game Overview

Okay, so The King of Fighters '98 is basically the ultimate Neo Geo fighting game time capsule—no frills, just pure arcade chaos. You pick from like 40 characters (I always end up maining Terry Bogard because, come on, that jacket rules), and then it’s straight into 3v3 matches where everything feels weighty and satisfying. The sprites still hold up surprisingly well, and landing a desperation move feels like cracking open a soda after a long day.

What’s cool is how different every match feels depending on your team combo—some characters just click together in ways you wouldn’t expect. And yeah, it’s hard as nails if you’re not used to old-school inputs, but pulling off a perfect dodge into a counter is one of those gaming highs that never gets old. The soundtrack’s all crunchy guitar riffs and hype battle themes too, which just adds to the vibe.

Honestly, it’s the kind of game where you’ll lose three matches in a row, swear you’re done, and then immediately hit rematch because this time you’ll nail that combo. Perfect for couch versus mode if you’ve got a friend who doesn’t mind getting their butt kicked.