A 2D team fighter with a huge roster
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION is a 2D fighting game that brings back KOF '98 in an ultimate, final version. The roster holds 64 fighters, including the original KOF '98 lineup plus additions like Eiji Kisaragi, Kasumi Todoh, Geese Howard, Mr. Big, and Wolfgang Krauser. Some characters also have alternate versions, which opens up a lot of team combinations. The game balance and every character's moves have been readjusted for this edition. The original NEOGEO version of KOF '98 is included as well.
Playing together with your group
Online fighting runs on rollback netcode. There are two online options: Rank Match, where results are tracked, and Player Match, where you set the versus battle settings yourself. Lobbies hold up to nine players, and spectating modes are available so your group can watch matches between rounds. Remote Play Together is supported, letting friends join in from their own setups.
Modes and things to know before starting
Ultimate Mode is new and lets you combine features from the original Extra and Advanced modes into your own setup. Extra and Advanced are both included and rebalanced for different battle strategies. Beyond versus play, there is Endless Mode against CPU opponents, Challenge Mode with 30 missions, and Practice Mode for training moves and combos. The soundtrack has 63 remastered tracks from the original NEOGEO KOF '98 and KOF '98 UM, available for download.