“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is one of the famous series of fighting action game form SNK which are still receiving the great interest and comments from players all over the world, especially in Asian region such as Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan where the original arcade game are still running in the video game center.

SNK PLAYMORE has chose “THE KINF OF FIGHTERS ’98”, which receiving the best comments on its game balance, as the base, listen to actual player's voice to re-construct new “THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98”, with adding a new element without breaking its game balance. Aim to create the fighting game which can be played for long time.

1) Adding new system, and add a selection of new and former system!

-New system enables to select “Evasion Move Type”, “Gauge Type” and “Dash Type”.

-Enable to choose from new system; ULTIMATE and former system; ADVANCE & EXTRA.

2) Adding new characters!

-From KOF ’95; Eiji Kisaragi.

-From KOF ’96; Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Wolfgang Krauser, Mr.BIG and more!!Realize the biggest character volume in 2D Fighting Game’s history!         

3)Re-adjustment in game system and balance!

-Re-adjustment of entire game’s balance by re-examined the former system and introduction of a new system.

-Re-adjustment of new characters based on KOF’98. Also adjust the fighting balance between the former and new characters.

4) Add and change in game graphics!

-Change of Title Logo, Opening Demo, Character Selection Screen, and interface during the match.

-Add in stages, and ending’s variation due to new characters been added.