Get ready to rumble as SNK Playmore brings The King of Fighters '98 to iOS

SNK Playmore is set to bring The King of Fighters '98, the "series masterpiece" in its popular The King of Fighters (KOF) fighting game franchise, to iOS. Originally released for the Neo Geo arcade and home console in 1998 as the fifth installment in the KOF series, KOF '98 is essentially a compilation of the previous games in the franchise, from KOF '94 to KOF '97. In its teaser webpage for the mobile edition of the game (via Pocket Gamer), SNK touts the upcoming port's different game modes and support for Bluetooth game controllers:

KOF ‘98” is praised among KOF fans around the world as being the ultimate compilation of “KOF ‘94” ~ “KOF ‘97” titles and for its fantastic game balance. Moreover, this perfect port of “KOF ‘98” features 2 different gameplay modes, “EXTRA” & “ADVANCED”, and also includes a “TRAINING MODE” where you can master all your combos! “KOF ‘98” is also compatible with Bluetooth game controllers for the best gameplay experience ever!!

KOF '98 for iOS also features 38 playable characters, four- and six-button control schemes, and multiplayer battles via Bluetooth. The King of Fighters '98 is SNK's fourth iOS release in the series, following the iOS editions of The King of Fighters '97, The King of Fighters-i-, and The King of Fighters-i-2012. No release date has been announced by SNK for its launch, but the developer says that it's "coming soon." Last month, SNK released The Rhythm of Fighters, an iOS rhythm-based fighting game that features fan-favorite tracks from a number of SNK’s traditional game series, including The King of Fighters, Samurai Showdown, and Metal Slug.