THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97
Casual · Paid · 3.5 out of 5 from 1,002 ratings
A classic 2D fighting game featuring 35 iconic SNK characters battling to stop Orochi's resurrection.
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GenreCasual
PricePaid
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionvariable
DeveloperSNK CORPORATION
Rating3.5 out of 5 from 1,002 ratings
What players like
- Extensive character roster with nostalgia appeal
- Two distinct gameplay modes (EXTRA/ADVANCED)
- Affinity system with character interactions
- Multiple endings based on team selection
- Hidden characters now easily accessible
Common complaints
- Control buttons unresponsive or non-functional on iOS
- Button layout broken/misaligned, especially on newer iOS versions
- Controls too small or too large with sizing issues
- Sound not working without headphones
- Missing Orochi as playable character despite arcade version having it
What real reviews say
★★★★★ KOF 97 Great game works good on the iPhone 15 pro max
★★★★ Brings back memories The game is overall fairly decent, the character selection is full of nostalgia, the difficulty seems to be a problem for newer players.. you had to be there to understand it (not trying to sound like an oldhead) + One flaw that nobody seems to point out is that for some odd reason you never get to
★★★ Unlocked orchi The game is awesome but the main thing is orchi is not available in this game.
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