THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98

Name: THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 3.8 (613 reviews)
Author: SNK CORPORATION

By: SNK CORPORATION

Casual

Features & Capabilities

KOF '98 joins the battle on iPhone, delivering the best balance in the KOF series and serving as the ultimate compilation of KOF '94–'97. It features EXTRA and ADVANCED modes, plus a TRAINING MODE to master every combo.

With a roster of 38 playable characters, including returning favorites like Iori and Rugal, this NEOGEO-perfect port supports both 4-button and 6-button layouts, a SP button for simplified moves, and exciting Wi-Fi multiplayer for head-to-head battles.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

SNK CORPORATION

Rating:

3.80

(613)

Version:

1.3.1 Last updated: 2022-04-19

Version code:

848404971

Creation date:

2014-07-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

124.04MB

Price:

2.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 78,364 ▲ 552

Other platforms

THE KING OF FIGHTERS-A 2012 (v1.0.8)

154,730 4.27

(12,911)

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Developed by:

SNK CORPORATION

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-king-of-fighters-98/id885792725

Website:

https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/

User Reviews

Many reviews converge on a core problem: the controls and device compatibility ruin the experience. On-screen controls are hard to use and non-customizable, producing unplayable sessions, especially on newer iPhones. There is a small, recurring positive note about controller support and nostalgia, plus occasional mention of some compatibility on older devices and limited updates. Overall, the lack of timely fixes and persistent control issues dominate the user sentiment.

Pros

Solid controller support is available for this title.
Nostalgia/fan appeal for the King of Fighters '98 franchise may attract longtime players.
Some users report the game runs on older iPhone models and there is at least partial compatibility on those devices.
There are notes that the game has begun to support newer iPhone models with notch displays.

Cons

On-screen controls are frequently broken or unplayable: buttons too small or too large, unresponsive, and difficult to use.
Users cannot rearrange or customize the on-screen control layout, making gameplay frustrating across devices.
Significant compatibility issues on newer iPhones (e.g., iPhone 12 and newer) and iOS versions, with many reports of it not working until updates.
Touchscreen controls are not user-friendly and require awkward workarounds (e.g., relying on specific button areas) to play effectively.
The app has not seen meaningful updates for years, leaving many users frustrated about bug fixes and improvements.

Recent reviews

I found the controls difficult even when I switch to controller. The games is too meta. The last thing I want is a fighting game that starts to frustrated and annoying, especially when the controls are bad.

by Ni*****, 2024-12-25

Great controller support, but alright touchscreen. To play well with touchscreen, you need to use the SP and AB buttons, and its not made very clear that you can use desperation moved by touching the healthbar