The King of Fighters '98 Dream Match Never (SNK Neo Geo CD, 1998)
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Manufacturer description
The King of Fighters '98 Dream Match Never is a rare and sought-after video game released for the SNK Neo Geo CD in 1998. This fighting game, part of the popular The King of Fighters series, showcases intense combat between various iconic characters. With a release in NTSC-J region, this game offers players the opportunity to test their skills and challenge their friends in this exciting and competitive gameplay experience.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SNK The King of Fighters '98 Dream Match Never using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. SNK's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
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