King of Fighters R-1
King of Fighters R-1 (KOF R-1) is a 1998 2D fighting video game developed and released by SNK as a launch title for the Neo Geo Pocket handheld system. It is based on The King of Fighters '97, sharing the same storyline. A sequel, King of Fighters R-2, was released the following year.
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King of Fighters R-1
- Model
- The King of Fighters
- Date
- 1998
- Genre
- action game
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King of Fighters R-1 (KOF R-1) is a 1998 2D fighting video game developed and released by SNK as a launch title for the Neo Geo Pocket handheld system. It is based on The King of Fighters '97, sharing the same storyline. A sequel, King of Fighters R-2, was released the following year.
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• Developer — SNK • Publisher — SNK • Series — The King of Fighters • Released — October 28, 1998 • Genre — Beat 'em up • Platforms — Neo Geo Pocket
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The game shares the same storyline as The King of Fighters '97, taking place after the events of The King of Fighters '96.
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• Savior Team • Kyo Kusanagi • Chizuru Kagura • Iori Yagami • New Faces Team • Yashiro Nanakase • Shermie • Chris • South Town Team • Terry Bogard • Ryo Sakazaki • Kim Kaphwan • Heroines Team • Mai Shiranui • Yuri Sakazaki • Athena Asamiya • Single entry • Shingo Yabuki • Leona Heidern • Orochi
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