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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97

SNK CORPORATION · Games
Rating
3.5 ★
1k ratings
Price
$2.99
US storefront
Size
100.8 MB
v1.3.1
Age Rating
12+
2 languages
Categories
Games Casual Entertainment Action
Daily chart position by storefront
Tracking since 2 Jul 2026 · lower is better · hover a point for the exact date and rank
Description
Become the new challenger in the all-time classic THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 on iPhone and iPad!

Revisit this fighting gem, by playing one of its legendary (and sometimes hidden) teams, and behold the numerous endings the game has to offer!
Put an end to the evil Orochi's resurrection scheme, and finally settle the score between Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami!

Features:

■35 playable characters!
Play as SNK's iconic fighters such as Kyo Kusanagi and Terry Bogard, and try to master the infamous "New Face Team" or the "KOF '97 Special Team"!
The NEO GEO version's hidden characters are now available directly on the character select screen so you can easily crush your opponent using Orochi Iori or Orochi Leona!
Experience for the first time in the series the "Affinity System", and to select the members of your team according to their affinity, and enjoy their pre-match interactions!

■2 modes to improve the game's depth!
KOF '97 uses 2 differents gameplay modes: EXTRA and ADVANCED! Master the system that fits you the best and burn your rivals down!

ADVANCED MODE:
Various jumps for different ways to bring the pain to your enemy! A must if you think offense is the best defense!
You can stock your Power gauges to enter in MAX mode or to unleash deadly Desperation Moves!
Depending on your characters' affinity, get extra Power gauges even after losing a round!

EXTRA MODE:
Use the Evade move wisely as you are being rushed and send your opponent flying!
Fill your Power gauge to automatically enter Power Max mode for a set amount of time!
As you are close to exhaustion, your health bar will turn red and blink, then you will be able to unleash your Desperation Moves to your heart's content, as long as you are the last one standing!

■A NEOGEO Perfect Port with added features!
You have the possibility to play the game as it was intended back in the days with 4 buttons, or you can enjoy the new control scheme using the 6 buttons settings and the simplified special move with the help of the SP button!

■Fight against your friends through Wi-Fi Multiplayer mode!
Decide who's the real KING OF FIGHTERS by challenging your friends via Wi-Fi Multiplayer!!
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Recent reviews (US)
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Chart presence — 14 Top 100 positions
StorefrontCategoryChartRank
Bahrain Games Top Paid #9
Bahrain Apps Top Paid #13
Oman Games Top Paid #29
Brazil Games Top Paid #44
Malaysia Games Top Paid #48
Pakistan Games Top Paid #50
Oman Apps Top Paid #58
Brazil Apps Top Paid #60
Mexico Games Top Paid #64
Malaysia Apps Top Paid #65
Mexico Apps Top Paid #77
Argentina Games Top Paid #97
Colombia Games Top Paid #100
Spain Games Top Paid #100
Also listed in the genre charts of 18 other storefronts, outside the Top 100 — no meaningful position to show.
Ratings by country — 27 storefronts
StorefrontRatingRating CountPrice
Mexico 3.2 ★ 1k Free
United States 3.5 ★ 1k Free
Brazil 2.5 ★ 446 Free
Japan 2.5 ★ 210 Free
South Korea 2.3 ★ 170 Free
Taiwan 2.0 ★ 73 Free
Turkey 3.1 ★ 57 Free
Chile 2.8 ★ 51 Free
Hong Kong 2.2 ★ 45 Free
Italy 3.5 ★ 34 2,99 €
Colombia 2.2 ★ 32 Free
Spain 2.8 ★ 32 2,99 €
Malaysia 2.6 ★ 30 Free
Argentina 3.1 ★ 26 Free
Vietnam 1.8 ★ 20 99.000đ
Singapore 2.2 ★ 19 Free
United Arab Emirates 3.6 ★ 17 Free
South Africa 2.4 ★ 14 Free
India 3.2 ★ 13 Free
Pakistan 2.7 ★ 12 Free
Philippines 3.4 ★ 8 Free
Portugal 2.5 ★ 8 2,99 €
Saudi Arabia 2.3 ★ 8 Free
Egypt 2.0 ★ 4 Free
Bahrain 1.0 ★ 1 Free
Qatar 5.0 ★ 1 Free
Oman 0.0 ★ 0 Free
Details
Seller: SNK CORPORATION
Requires: iOS 14.0+
Last updated: 19 Apr 2022
First released: 14 Nov 2013
Yesterday's rank (US, top position): #94
Update history: View version & listing changes →
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