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A throwback to the days of arcade fighting games where you have to beat everyone

A throwback to the days of arcade fighting games where you have to beat everyone

Vote: (61 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: RomboGames

Version: 4.13.0

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(61 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

RomboGames

4.13.0

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Engaging story
  • Unique, colorful characters
  • Classic gameplay
  • Vintage graphics

Cons

  • Squashed appearance on some mobile devices
  • Hard to play with touch screen UI

The King of Fighters 97 Emulator allows you to play the classic SNK Neo Geo title on a modern mobile device. Since it doesn't require the installation of any special packages, there's no reason why you can't continue the fight against Yagami Iori immediately after you have it set up.

Due to the game's age, you shouldn't even notice any major drops in frame rate regardless of the type of hardware you're working with. While the on screen controls can be a little difficult to play with, chances are that you'll have mastered the best way to pull off a devastating yatagarasu attack in no time.

All of the stages of the original arcade game are rendered here in gorgeous full color. While the graphics are somewhat pixelated, it actually works for this game because it's a vintage title that's playing on nostalgia. That being said, those who've never played King of Fighters 97 before will also find a lot to like here. Much of the game's charm is related to its unique plot.

While you might not be used to thinking of fighting games in terms of plot, the idea of the KoF tournament is used quite effectively as a setting. A group of individuals finds themselves duking it out in a martial arts competition, but there's enough going on in the background to make them think that they might be involved in a bigger conspiracy. Each character has their own ending based on this storyline, so you might want to play through the entire game multiple times to give yourself an ample opportunity to experience the whole plot.

Pros

  • Engaging story
  • Unique, colorful characters
  • Classic gameplay
  • Vintage graphics

Cons

  • Squashed appearance on some mobile devices
  • Hard to play with touch screen UI