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The King of Fighters '98
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The King of Fighters '98

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A 2D fighting game where you pick three characters from a 38-fighter roster and battle in team-based matches. You'll assemble your squad through standard selection or a roulette mode that randomizes picks. Combat follows SNK's signature chain combo system with light, heavy, and special attacks building super meter. The Advantage System tweaks fighter stats based on team composition—certain characters get small boosts when paired together. Matches run best-of-rounds until one team's knocked out. The roster pulls from prior entries in the series, mixing returning favorites with tweaked movesets. No story mode here; it's pure versus play across arcade, training, and local multiplayer. Good fit if you want a straightforward fighter focused on mastering matchups rather than unlocking content.

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SNK
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SNK
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Jul 23, 1998
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PS3PSPPS1NEO G
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The King of Fighters
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