Like in those games, the player fills the Power Gauge by charging it or defending against the opponent 's attacks. Įxtra mode is based on the first two games in the series, KOF '94 and KOF '95. Performing a Super Special Move while in MAX mode will make the player perform a more powerful Super Special Move. The player can use one stock of the Power Gauge to perform a Super Special Move or enter a 'MAX' mode, in which the player 's defensive and offensive strength are increased. The player can stock up to three Power Gauges. Instead of charging the Power Gauge, the Power Gauge is now filled whenever the player strikes the opponent or by performing Special Moves. KOF '97 follows the same format as the previous KOF games, but introduces two distinct playing styles which the player can select before choosing their team: Advanced and Extra.Īdvanced mode is based on the previous game in the series, KOF '96, but features a revamped Power Gauge. Gameplay Gameplay screenshot showcasing a match between Shermie in Extra Mode battling Ralf Jones in Advanced Mode. It was ported to the Neo Geo CD, as well as the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn in Japan only. It is the fourth game in The King of Fighters series. The King of Fighters '97 (KOF '97) is a fighting game produced by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade and home console in 1997.
