The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16

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  1. KeithRogers
    Jul 8, 2009
    4
    This game should have never made it past Microsoft quality testing. While I love the King of Fighters series it is unacceptable to release a game in the U.S. that has game affecting options written in japanese. Not to mention that ALL of the win quotes are also in japanese. Only the most hardcore fighter will want to pay for this and that is a shame, because it is a decent game.
  2. ApocalypseBrown
    Aug 12, 2009
    7
    Very decent game, but also very hard to get into if you're not a KOF fan (which I ain't). The roster of characters is impressive, but the game does look older than it's eleven years. Soul Calibur (Dreamcast version) stills looks great, so you can imagine the washed out gray pixels of KOF 98 doesn't inspire. But fundamentally for 800 points, if you have the time thenVery decent game, but also very hard to get into if you're not a KOF fan (which I ain't). The roster of characters is impressive, but the game does look older than it's eleven years. Soul Calibur (Dreamcast version) stills looks great, so you can imagine the washed out gray pixels of KOF 98 doesn't inspire. But fundamentally for 800 points, if you have the time then it's worth a go.… Expand
  3. TheStranger
    Sep 20, 2012
    9
    This game could of been so much more. KOF98 to me is the best fighting game I've ever played. Phenomenal. To the art, memorable characters, playability, music, and overall style. It's just this release seems unpolished with the shoddy online netcode and lobby system. The original Japanese text they left in on certain parts of the game is so out of place. At ten bucks if you like KOFThis game could of been so much more. KOF98 to me is the best fighting game I've ever played. Phenomenal. To the art, memorable characters, playability, music, and overall style. It's just this release seems unpolished with the shoddy online netcode and lobby system. The original Japanese text they left in on certain parts of the game is so out of place. At ten bucks if you like KOF this is a no-brainer purchase and even a great value. Just could have been so much more is all. There is always hope The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition makes it way home with the online features it deserves. A small hope indeed :( I still rate this high for how timeless the gameplay and presentation is. KOF98 is SNK at its best.… Expand
  4. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    This Xbox 360 port includes both "Ultimate Match" and the original NEO GEO edition. It features 60 fighters, several modes and online play. Unfortunately, the victory text is in Japanese in the "Ultimate" iteration. But still, this (along with KOF '02) is considered the pinnacle of the series. At only $10 and featuring two versions, it's a real deal for series fans. I would rate it with aThis Xbox 360 port includes both "Ultimate Match" and the original NEO GEO edition. It features 60 fighters, several modes and online play. Unfortunately, the victory text is in Japanese in the "Ultimate" iteration. But still, this (along with KOF '02) is considered the pinnacle of the series. At only $10 and featuring two versions, it's a real deal for series fans. I would rate it with a 7.8 out of 10.… Expand
  5. MegamanZeroX19
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Un juego bastante bueno con muchos personajes para elegir,lástima que varios sean versiones alternas y posea una excesiva dificultad.

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. IGN
    76
    With so many options to tweak and enough characters to repopulate a barren world, this one should last you a while. Especially if you have buddies to fight with.
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  2. TeamXbox
    76
    KoFUM is still worthy of a solid score, due to the fact that it’s still one of the better pure fighters ever made, but it will be hard for casual brawler fans to realize its allure.
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  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    This port comes up somewhat short. [Issue#49, p.102]
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