Reviews of THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97

By: SNK CORPORATION

List of user reviews and ratings for THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97

Total ratings

3.50 (Rating count: 1,003)

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Review summary

Overall, the game is seen as a solid fighter with strong nostalgic appeal and positive core gameplay, but the experience is marred by pervasive control/UI problems, missing content (Orochi, training), and ongoing compatibility and audio issues. Several reviews warn the price isn't worth it given the lack of updates and stability, though some say it’s enjoyable when it works.

Pros

Overall gameplay is engaging and widely praised (great/awesome) by multiple reviewers.
Nostalgic feel with classic KOF roster elements appealing to fans.
Improved device compatibility and updates for newer iPhone models.
The mobile port is playable and functional on iOS devices.

Cons

Controls and UI are poorly implemented: disorganized button layout, unresponsive inputs, and lack of customization.
Missing content such as Orochi as a playable character and training mode.
Questions of value for money: frequent complaints about paying for a product that doesn't meet expectations.
Audio problems: no sound or requirement to use headphones.
Outdated updates and lingering compatibility issues across devices.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.40

All time rating average: 3.50

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3% (32)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-01	Op*****	Great game works good on the iPhone 15 pro max
Great game works good on the iPhone 15 pro max
2026-01-26	th*****	The game is overall fairly decent, the character selection is full of nostalgia, the difficulty seems to be a problem for newer players.. you had to be there to understand it (not trying to sound like an oldhead) + One flaw that nobody seems to point out is that for some odd reason you never get to fight Kim’s team, Yashiro’s team or Art of Fighting team. Why is that?? Overall, fairly good game.
The game is overall fairly decent, the character selection is full of nostalgia, the difficulty seems to be a problem for newer players.. you had to be there to understand it (not trying to sound like an oldhead) + One flaw that nobody seems to point out is that for some odd reason you never get to fight Kim’s team, Yashiro’s team or Art of Fighting team. Why is that?? Overall, fairly good game.
2025-11-25	Im*****	The game is awesome but the main thing is orchi is not available in this game.
The game is awesome but the main thing is orchi is not available in this game.