The King of Fighters '98

This is a side-view 2D fighting game where players assemble a team of three and battle through successive opponents. Each fighter has normal attacks, special moves, and super moves, with offense built around spacing, jumps, throws, counters, and combo cancels. The game includes Advanced and Extra modes: Advanced emphasizes stock-based aggression and movement options, while Extra focuses on traditional charge-based meter handling and emergency escapes. Matches continue until one team is defeated, and post-game rankings are based on performance.

Kyo Kusanagi

A close- to mid-range fire user with reliable pressure and combo routes.

Iori Yagami

A fan-favorite with ferocious offense, strong punishes, and damaging strings.

Chizuru Kagura

One of the Three Sacred Treasures, known for spacing control and tricky techniques.

Terry Bogard

A straightforward brawler with solid pressure and powerful finishers.

Mai Shiranui

A nimble ninja fighter who excels at mobility, zoning, and aerial attacks.

Build your team around clear roles: an opener for control, a mid-game pressure character, and a strong anchor for late-round damage. Advanced mode suits players who want active stock management and aggressive movement, while Extra mode is better for cautious play and charge-based meter use. Against harder AI, rely on jump-in pressure, throws, and punishes after blocked attacks rather than nonstop offense.

Tips and tricks

• Learn one stable jump-in combo starter first, then add a long-range harasser to your team.
• Do not attack mindlessly; blocking into punishment is often safer and more effective.
• Save at least one meter for a super finish when closing out a round.