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Based on the classic KOF '94 and '95 mechanics, utilizing a charge-based meter and sidestepping, appealing to veterans of the series. The Roster: Icons and Secrets

Introduced Shingo Yabuki , Kyo’s self-proclaimed disciple, and the "Special Team" consisting of Ryuji Yamazaki, Blue Mary, and Billy Kane (voted in by fans via Japanese magazines).

The game boasts an expansive roster, including fan favorites and powerful hidden characters: the-king-of-fighters-97

Whether you’re in it for the deep SNK lore or the tight 3-on-3 team mechanics, stands as a definitive piece of fighting game history. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH on Steam

(KOF '97) is often remembered by fans as the emotional high point of SNK’s golden era, serving as the dramatic conclusion to the legendary Orochi Saga . Released in arcades on July 28, 1997, it remains one of the most played and discussed titles in the franchise’s history. The Final Battle: Story & Lore Based on the classic KOF '94 and '95

The game centers on the climax of a centuries-old war against , a divine being seeking to "cleanse" humanity to restore nature's balance.

The story deepens the iconic rivalry between Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami , whose clans were once allies before a blood pact with Orochi turned them into bitter enemies. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH on

KOF '97 introduced a revolutionary selection system between two distinct playstyles, allowing players to choose how they wanted to fight: