Last updated on January 4th, 2026 at 04:32 am
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 – Casual Game Review
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 is a Casual/Entertainment/Action game from SNK CORPORATION, first launched in 14th November 2013.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 1,000+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 Stand Out
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!!
This Casual game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 19th April 2022
Recent improvements include:
Compatible with iOS14 or higher
Download & Availability
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Can you add training? B we do know KOF 98 mobile has it but KOF 97 mobile doesnt. And can you add Orochi as a playable character just like in the original arcade mode? Still a awesome game ever made.
iPhone It really takes a long while to fix the issue of compatibility. Thanks, developers.
We can't hear the sound unless we use headphones they should fix that problem, other than that good game.
Am we suppose to download sound on this game.
The game is awesome but the main thing is orchi is not available in this game.
Everything is good about the game except the controls, they are terrible. It really needs controller support.
Fatal fury special has good controls, but the button size on this one is way too small. Even when you adjust the buttons to maximum, much too small, and the SP button goes in whatever direction it wants. We dont remember it being like this when we first downloaded it. Please fix.
Sin sonido y no us agrada jugar sin sonido.
Do not waste your money on this, the buttons dont even work.
Hi, please update and make the necessary and necessary fix for this great game for iPhone x and the latest research issue. Problems in this game have become that the hand size and control buttons are too large and difficult to control and also be full screen and all thanks and appreciation and Please follow up on the mentioned comments, and thanks.
We need a update of the game that can let us move the controllers because we cant use the game no more its useless.
The game is good Ive played it before in our old phone and when we tired to play on it on our new one which is iPhone 11 Pro the controls look weird and not in order and its really uncomfortable to play.
This game is awesome but can yall please fix the controls we dont get able to fix it and they are bunch up together.
Since the new update on iOS the controls are too big and u cant fix them we wish u guys could fix it.
We want to learn the combos on here but we cant cause there isnt a training mode they need to add one pls.
Please fix the buttons so we can move them thank you.
Please update the application for supporting iPhone Xs Max.
Best game ever but please update the app and let us get orochi also fix the controls if you sell this app keep it updated please.
We like your games that you put up but can you try to add some sports games like the super sidekicks trilogy.
Please fix the controller theyre not working too big and theyre all on the left side of the screen and key configuration does not work.
We want an update so that we can play as Orochi. Hes been our favorite boss character. Id love to just mop the floor with the competition with him.
Us Recuerda Mi Infancia Lo Mejor.
Estaba pensando en la posibilidad de que la inteligencia conectada al internet se vuelva tan fuerte que sea casi un milagro terminar un combate o simplemente algo de paciencia y una concentracin casi psicpata ya que el juego por los recuerdos que tengo temporales, solo es un juego, pero es casi inhumano, que estoy pensando en hacer algo con esa experiencia. Le pongo cuatro ya que creo que es injusto el juego en ocasiones pero no juego con gente real as que igual lo creo que el juego es el equivalente a la NBA del KOF 97 por lo altamente competitivo, en pocas palabras este juego es una mezcla de jugar bien, tener suerte o ambas. Excelente juego para alguien que busca ms disciplina en su vida.
Hi we need help whit the controls because the buttons are on top of the screen we cant touch them so if some one can help thanks.
This game is cool and all but we think some dudes have hard moves but the SP button is a good help for new people (which is us).
Love the game but controls need to be fixed its unplayable after this last update;(.
We love this game and grew up with it but when controls are so big they cant be adjusted? Its not playable, please fix this issue, Im on iPhone.
Lo acabo de descargar y no tiene audio lo dems funciona perfecto.
The game has a bug in ios 14.1 the controls are too big on the iphone 12 screen.
Loved this game when we were a teenager. Just wondering how to set it up on iPhone XS Max? Thank you! Will come back and change the rating after we find out the setting.
We can't adjust the controls on our iPhone! We like to play this game, but we can only play with the ps4 control. Please adjust that.
Love the game !! We would be cool if you guys could make it the plus version on a update .. To fully bring back that arcade feeling.
We love this game kof is one of the best fighting games in video game history, but it's ashamed that Orochi is not a playable character in this game, because there is another combination code button thing to unlock Orochi (yes, in normal game/rom) it's in YouTube. So plz make Orochi a playable character. Update: So we got an iPhone 8 plus, and when Im about to customize the controls, the joystick and the button are unable to move since most on them are in the joysticks hit box. And now, we cant play it. Please fix it.
Im having a problem with the buttons they are two big and we cant even fix them and u cant even play the game the buttons are to crowded the only thing you can do is move with the stick Im really hoping that this can get fixed because we payed for the game but cant even play it.
The buttons are arranged very odd and cannot be moved at all.
The game is amazing and we really like it but Im having some issues while moving the buttons because they are not organized and are moved to different parts of our phones screen.
No puedo acomodar los controles.
When we played this game and make the difficulty level 1 and when we defeat 2 stage of fighter on to stage 3 the difficulty increase? And we cant win it because Im trash as hell so uhhh fix or decrease difficulty for all wave if your difficulty level is on 1.
Unplayable the buttons are becoming big and uncontrollable.
Please update the version for IOS 14 , we cant resize the buttons.
No us deja jugar muy bien, bueno no se puede ya que el jostik est muy grande que ocupada toda la pantalla y no se puede arreglar en ajustes.
Los controles no funcionan en mi iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The game itself is good and cool but the controls dont let us move them at all! And we have a iphone 7 and it still isnt working.
Yo he comprado algunos juegos y no se puede jugar debido a que los controles aparecen al centro de la pantalla. Arreglen eso porfavor! Si no de nada sirve estar comprando.
For some reason we are unable to rearrange the command buttons. Every time we try we are only able to rearrange the CD and pause button but not the rest and when we click reset they are blown up in size and all over the screen. Please help.
The buttons are too big and cant be edited!Plz fix it ASAP.
First off we used to play this game a lot back then when we used to go to arcades, it was so fun to play and beat it so many times, we also was able to play Orochi, we cant play Orochi in this one nor we cant input a cheat to unlock him, plz make him playable game is not complete with orochi its such a downer when you cant play him at all. Also add a training mode like the 2012 version.
Good memories….terrible controls ruin it. Wish it had controls like sf4.
We cant play this game you cant change the controls.
Everything is good but the control is bad a.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.3.1
- Size: 100.80 MB
- iOS: 14.0 or later
- Languages: EN, JA
- Content Advisory: Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References, Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
- Developer: SNK CORPORATION
Last updated: 19th April 2022 | Genre: Casual, Entertainment | Developer: SNK CORPORATION