The King of Fighters '97

The King of Fighters '97 is SNK's 1997 arcade fighter and the climactic finale of the Orochi Saga. Two distinct control schemes are introduced: ADVANCED mode, which enables running dashes and multi-level super moves, and EXTRA mode, which trades mobility for charge-powered single-hit supers. The series-defining showdown between the hero team of Kyo Kusanagi, Benimaru Nikaido, and Goro Daimon against Orochi's forces stands as one of fighting game history's most iconic story moments. A roster exceeding 30 characters and a 3-on-3 team battle format kept arcade cabinets packed for years, and the game remains among the most celebrated fighting titles ever released.