(LAST UPDATE: 7/2/09)
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Developer(s):
SNK
Publisher(s): SNK
Platform(s): Playstation
2, Xbox 360 (XBLA)
Release: March 3rd,
2009 (U.S. PS2)
Characters:
Kyo,
Benimaru,
Daimon,
Andy,
Terry,
Joe,
Ryo,
Robert,
Mai,
King,
Yuri,
Ralf,
Leona,
Clark,
Athena,
Kensou,
Chin,
Chizuru,
Yashiro,
Shermie,
Chris,
Mature,
Vice,
Iori,
Chang,
Kim,
Choi,
Yamazaki,
Blue
Mary, Billy Kane, Heidern,
Takuma,
Saisyu,
Heavy
D, Lucky,
Brian,
Shingo,
Eiji,
Kasumi,
Geese,
Krauser,
Mr.
Big, Goenitz,
Orochi,
Rugal
Related Games:
King
of Fighters 94, King of Fighters 94: Re-bout,
King
of Fighters 95,
King of Fighters 96, King
of Fighters 97, King of Fighters 98, King
of Fighters 99, King of Fighters 2000, King
of Fighters 2001,
King of Fighters 2001,
King
of Fighters 2002, King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited
Match, King of Fighters 2003,
King
of Fighters XI, King of Fighters XII, King
of Fighters: Maximum Impact, King
of Fighters: Maximum Impact MANIAX, King
of Fighters: Maximum Impact 2, KOF:
Maximum Impact Regulation A, King of Fighters:
Neowave, King of Fighters
EX Neo Blood,
King of Fighters EX2 Howling Blood,
King
of Fighters R1, King of Fighters R2, King
of Fighters Collection: Orochi Saga
General: Originally
created as a "dream match" for KOF players featuring a total of 38 characters, The
King of Fighters 98 was no doubt a fan favorite installment to the series
due to the great character roster and quality 2D gameplay... 10 years later, the
Ultimate Match edition of good ol' 98' brings back the old school
favorite and enhances the classic title with 7 new playable characters, special
EX versions of characters not featured in the original version, and several new
stages!
Along with the "Advance" & "Extra" play
styles that players can choose from, a new "Ultimate" mode is now selectable,
which is a customizable style that lets players choose between features from
Advance or Extra mode, such as which kind of power gauge to use. A 'Neo Geo'
mode is also available in the game, which is a direct port of the original
Neo Geo console version. The home package of Ultimate Match also includes
a gallery mode with a variety of classic artwork to browse through.
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Closing Comment:
For a 2D fighter that's 10 years old, it really shows it's age in this high-def,
next-gen world... but for hardcore fans of the classic KOF 98, Ultimate
Match is pretty much "timeless". Of course the graphics and
animations are old news, so for fighting gamers looking to be wowed by graphics
or animation, this game isn't for you. Then again, if you've never
checked out the legendary KOF 98, this remake is a great way to
experience the classic game and get you acquainted with some of the KOF series'
most notorious characters! ~F.Yagami,
Webmaster
of TFG
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