Neo Geo MVS

The King of Fighters '97

Despite the events at the end of the previous game, the KOF tournament was a huge commercial success and sparked a worldwide fighting craze. Within a few months of the tournament ending, various large corporations had held smaller KOF tournament qualifiers and constructed special KOF stadiums around the world, building the excitement up for the next tournament. News of the tournament spread through every form of media and fans and new fighters from across the globe come to watch the preliminary matches.

Genre: Fighter
Year: 1997
Developer: SNK
Publisher: SNK
Players: 1

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Achievements

112 achievements · 755 total points

Esaka Forever '97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Kyo, 2-Benimaru, 3-Goro (P1)
10 pts
Rumbling on the City '97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Leona, 2-Ralf, 3-Clark (P1)
10 pts
Seoul Road '97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Kim, 2-Chang, 3-Choi (P1)
10 pts
Chestnuts and Forever '97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Terry, 2-Andy, 3-Joe (P1)
10 pts
Psycho Soldier Remix 97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Athena, 2-Sie, 3-Chin (P1)
10 pts
Bloody '97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Yashiro, 2-Shermie, 3-Chris (P1)
10 pts
Kamikirimushi '97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Ryo, 2-Robert, 3-Yuri (P1)
10 pts
Fairy '97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Chizuru, 2-Mai, 3-King (P1)
10 pts
C62 ~White Country Ver.2~ KOF97 Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Ryuji, 2-Mary, 3-Billy (P1)
10 pts
Cool JAM ~Arashi no Saxophone 3~ Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Iori (both others free of choice) (P1)
10 pts
Still Green Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Shingo, 2-Kyo (3rd one free of choice) (P1)
10 pts
Control Crisis Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Orochi Iori, 2-Orochi Leona (3rd one free of choice) (P1)
10 pts
Rhythmic Hallucination Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Orochi Yashiro, 2-Orochi Shermie, 3-Orochi Chris (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - Sacred Force Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Kyo, 2-Iori, 3-Chizuru (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - '94 Females Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-King, 2-Mai, 3-Yuri (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - Old SNK Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Ralf, 2-Clark, 3-Athena (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - Sidekick Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Benimaru, 2-Joe, 3-Kim (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - Superstar Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Kyo, 2-Terry, 3-Ryo (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - Distant Desire Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Terry, 2-Mary, 3-Joe (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - Famitsu Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Chang, 2-Choi, 3-Ryuji (P1)
10 pts
The Mix of Fighters '97 - Fiery Vigor Finish the game playing only as a team (initial select): 1-Kyo, 2-Billy, 3-Mai (P1)
10 pts
The Origin of Mind Finish the game in Single Play mode (P1)
10 pts
The Origin of Collective Mind Finish the game in Team Play mode (P1)
10 pts
The King of Basics '97 I Perform a Quick Recovery (P1)
1 pts
The King of Basics '97 II Perform a Guard Cancel Roll (P1)
1 pts
The King of Basics '97 III Perform a Guard Cancel Attack (P1)
2 pts
The King of Basics '97 IV Perform a taunt (P1)
1 pts
The King of Basics '97 V Successfully perform Team Assistance while being stunned (can't get hit at the same time)
5 pts
Saishuu Kessen Ougi Orochi Nagi Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Kyo Kusanagi (P1)
5 pts
Electro Raikoken Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Benimaru Nikaido (P1)
5 pts
Jigoku Gokuraku Bukko Meki Ura Nage Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Goro Daimon (P1)
5 pts
Power Angle Geyser Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Terry Bogard (P1)
5 pts
Cho Reppa Ryusei Ken Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves (full combo) against the CPU as Andy Bogard (P1)
5 pts
Screw Hurricane Tiger Kakato Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Joe Higashi (P1)
5 pts
Haoh Ryu Ken Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves (full combo) against the CPU as Ryo Sakazaki (P1)
5 pts
Shokoh Ko Juudan Kyaku Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves (full combo) against the CPU as Robert Garcia (P1)
5 pts
Ken Houou Rekkou Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves (full combo) against the CPU as Yuri Sakazaki (P1)
5 pts
V Gravity Spark Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Leona Heidern (P1)
5 pts
Bari Bari Umanori Phantom Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Ralf Jones (P1)
5 pts
Ultra Argentine Three Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Clark Still (P1)
5 pts
Shining Crystal Arrow Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Athena Asamiya (P1)
5 pts
Shin Ryuu Tenbu Seiou Man O Kuu Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Sie Kensou (P1)
5 pts
Gou Ran En Shourai Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Chin Gentsai (P1)
5 pts
Ichimen 85 Katsu Rai no Fui Jin Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Chizuru Kagura (P1)
5 pts
Cho Hissatsu Houou Chou no Mai Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Mai Shiranui (P1)
5 pts
Illusion Flash Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as King (P1)
5 pts
Bai Houhoh Tenbu Kyaku Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Kim Kaphwan (P1)
5 pts
Shin! Chouzetsu Houou Kyaku Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Choi Bounge (P1)
5 pts
Million Bash Impact Successfully perform all fully charged Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Yashiro Nanakase (P1)
5 pts
Tekkyu Dai Bousou Assatsu Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves (full combo) against the CPU as Chang Koehan (P1)
5 pts
Shermie Carnival Flash Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves (full combo) against the CPU as Shermie (P1)
5 pts
Chain Slide Drive Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Chris (P1)
5 pts
Guillotine Drill Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Ryuji Yamazaki (P1)
5 pts
M. Typhoon Rose Swing Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Blue Mary (P1)
5 pts
Cho Kaen Dai Senpuu Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Billy Kane (P1)
5 pts
Kin 1211 Shiki Ya Sakazuki Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Iori Yagami (P1)
5 pts
Ge Shiki Kake Burning Shingo Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Shingo Yabuki (P1)
5 pts
Ankoku Jigoku Araburu Hoeru Daichi Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Orochi Yashiro (P1)
5 pts
Ankoku Raiko Genei Shinshi Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Orochi Shermie (P1)
5 pts
Ankoku Orochi Gouka Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Orochi Chris (P1)
5 pts
Orochi Ura 108 Shiki Ya Otome Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Orochi Iori (P1)
5 pts
Orochi Rebel Slasher Storm Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as Orochi Leona (P1)
5 pts
Ura 108 Shiki Orochi Nagi Successfully perform all Super Desperation Moves against the CPU as '94 Kyo Kusanagi (P1)
5 pts
4th Fire Win a match without taking damage in Team Play mode (P1)
5 pts
Teammates Are Bored Beat a team without losing a round (P1)
10 pts
Gaia's Disappointment Defeat Orochi not losing any round (P1)
10 pts
The Knockdown Fighters Win a fight_round by KO using only Knockdown Attack (P1)
10 pts
The Ring of Fighters '97 Finish the game in Survivor mode (P1)
10 pts
The Quick of Fighters '97 Finish the game in Survivor mode within 10 minutes or less (P1)
10 pts
Slick of Fighters '97 Score 400000 points or more in Survivor mode (P1)
10 pts
The King of Rankings '97 Score 400000 points or more in Team Play mode (P1)
10 pts
The King of Strikers '97 Finish the game in Team Play mode without using roll (P1)
10 pts
The King of Radicals '97 Finish the game in Team Play mode without activating the POW gauge (P1)
10 pts
Mirthless Finish the game in Team Play mode on the expert level (P1)
25 pts
The King of Fighters '97 1CC Finish the game in Team Play mode using only 1 credit (P1)
25 pts
The Advanced of Fighters '97 Finish the game in Team Play mode using Advanced Mode (P1)
10 pts
The Extra of Fighters '97 Finish the game in Team Play mode using only Extra Mode (P1)
10 pts
The King of Kusanagi Kobujutsu Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 15 hits playing as Kyo Kusanagi (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Electric Shoot Boxing Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 11 hits playing as Benimaru Nikaido (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Powerful Judo Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 3 hits playing as Goro Daimon (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Street Style Hakkyokuseiken Chi Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 13 hits playing as Terry Bogard (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Shiranui-ryuu Hakkyokuseiken Chi Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 22 hits playing as Andy Bogard (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Hurricane Muay Thai Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 13 hits playing as Joe Hagashi (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Next Kyokugenryu Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 28 hits playing as Ryo Sakazaki (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Latin Kyokugenryu Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 28 hits playing as Robert Garcia (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Gymnastic Kyokugenryu Karate Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 28 hits playing as Yuri Sakazaki (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Piercing Assassin Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 13 hits playing as Leona Haidern (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Firework Assassin Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 13 hits playing as Ralf Jones (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Wrestling Assassin Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 6 hits playing as Clark Still (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Psychic Power Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 34 hits playing as Athena Asamiya (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Wing Chun Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 21 hits playing as Sie Kensou (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Zui Quan Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 27 hits playing as Chin Gentsai (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Kagura Ancient Arts Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 28 hits playing as Chizuru Kagura (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Shiranui-ryuu Ninjutsu Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 31 hits playing as Mai Shiranui (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Illusion Muay Thai Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 20 hits playing as King (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Sunsuhan Taekwondo Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 24 hits playing as Kim Kaphwan (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Power Strike Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 18 hits playing as Chang Koehan (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Speed Brawling Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 30 hits playing as Choi Bounge (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Power Attack Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 27 hits playing as Yashiro Nanakase (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Throw Attack Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 4 hits playing as Shermie (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Energetic Speedy Attack Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 15 hits playing as Chris (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Personal Homicide Style Hits ''97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 43 hits playing as Ryuji Yamazaki (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Commando Sambo Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 31 hits playing as Blue Mary (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Santetsukon Bojutsu Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 10 hits playing as Billy Kane (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Yagami Style Pure Instinct Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 11 hits playing as Iori Yagami (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Imitation Kusanagi Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 9 hits playing as Shingo Yabuki (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Orochi Terra Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 3 hits playing as Orochi Yashiro (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Orochi Lightning Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 10 hits playing as Orochi Shermie (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Orochi Flame Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 11 hits playing as Orochi Chris (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Orochi-Yagami Style Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 10 hits playing as Orochi Iori (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of Orochi Piercing Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 13 hits playing as Orochi Leona (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts
The King of New Kusanagi Original Hits '97 Perform a combination of attacks with at least 6 hits playing as '94 Kyo Kusanagi (P1, could use P2 assistance)
5 pts

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The King of Fighters '97 frequently asked questions

How do I play The King of Fighters '97 online with a friend?

The King of Fighters '97 (Neo Geo MVS) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play The King of Fighters '97 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find The King of Fighters '97 in the Neo Geo MVS library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does The King of Fighters '97 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does The King of Fighters '97 have achievements?

Yes, The King of Fighters '97 has 112 achievements worth 755 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play The King of Fighters '97 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play The King of Fighters '97 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.