The latest Remake of KOF98 which is Highly Considered by Fans as the Best in KOF series. Like it’s previous DreamCast counter-part, KOF98UM also has “stage enhancements” by inserting “3D Objects” within the previous 2D Backgrounds. However, KOF98UM also comes with tons of other Features. This includes:
Extra Characters like Geese Howard, Mr.Big, Wolfgang Krauser, Orochi Shermie, Orochi Chris, Orochi Yashiro, Iori Leona, Orochi Iori, Goenitz, Omega Rugal, Orochi.
EX Characters, Empowered existing Characters with Skills from their previous series trademark. For example, EX Billy Kane will have his “Salamander Stream” move from Real Bout Fatal Fury. Hold [select] button whilst selecting the characters.
Customizable Color Change for Characters and their Aura’s.
Tweaked Damage Balance: Skill Damage Redefined, Play Harder & Survive Longer!
Enhanced CPU A.I: Battle with CPU’s have never been harder than this, they now know a lot more on how to Counter your attacks!
Several New Backgrounds: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and some other
NeoGeo Mode: with this, you can play both the new and classic KOF98
There are 3 types of Power Gauge in Ultimate Match. Advanced, Extra and the Hybrid Ultimate Gauge which let’s players combine features from both previous gauges.
Some noticed changes in Characters Moves:
EX Geese’s “Jaei Ken” is in it’s Real Bout Fatal Fury style where he tosses his opponent if the move hits
Geese’s Deadly Rave linking-hits are now automated when launched.
EX Terry Bogard now has his “Power Wave” move from Real Bout Fatal Fury
Andy Bogard now has his “Geki Hishou Ken” from Real Bout Fatal Fury
EX Andy Bogard implemented with a 3 hit striking move
EX Mai’s Hissatsu Shinobi Bachi is in it’s Real Bout Fatal Fury style, she heads-up rather than striking forward
Every battle with special characters have it’s “regulation”, it is as follows:
Beginning from Stage 1 to 3, there is a total of 9 Fighters which represents your “chance”. To get the following characters, you must “finish” your opponents with with a Desperation Move or Super Desperation Move. This must be done Before stage 4:
Shingo Yabuki: 1 or 2 DM/SDM
Eiji Kisaragi or Kasumi Todoh: 3 DM/SDM upwards, but not more than 5
Orochi Leona or Orochi Iori: A minimum of 6 DM/SDM or a Straight Record
Rugal Bernstein: 8 DM/SDM
As for the 2nd Half stage, the DM/SDM Finisher must be done to opponents Before stage 6:
Iori Team, American Team or Master Team straight to Omega Rugal: 3 DM/SDM
96 Boss Team straight to Goenitz: 3 DM/SDM, but not more than 5
Orochi Team straight to Orochi Yamanato: 6 DM/SDM or more
KOF98UM is also tested Playable on the PC using PCSX2. However, there are some minor Graphical Stage Graphic Glitches.
I’ve found a way to Greatly Speed-up KOF98UM on the PCSX2. It’s actually very easy. Just go to Game Option > Graphic Setting > Change Focus to “Normal”. Mind You, If the game turns out to be “Too Fast” then plz Turn Off All Speed-Hacks on the Emulator.
The default setting for Focus is “Soft”. This adds blurring to the Overall Graphics. In which situation decreases the games performance on the PC.
update:
IGN has written an honest review of KOF98UM, read it.
angel said
me parece un videojuego muy chido y lo mejor que pùedo utilizar a goenitz y a rugal pero quisiera saber quien tiene este chido juego y que me diga donde lo puede conse guir uno y para que consola de juego es gracias