KOF'98 Ultimate Match General Discussion

Post by **SonicTempest** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 04:50

They did indeed. Just about everyone has received gameplay tweaks/new moves, it seems.

And in case you don't like them, there's the original '98 in there to play as well.

Derrace · Post by **Derrace** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 05:47

SonicTempest wrote:They did indeed. Just about everyone has received gameplay tweaks/new moves, it seems.

And in case you don't like them, there's the original '98 in there to play as well.

cool. I can only wait for an arcade release (if ever) =( Just wondering if they could have made it on the Neogeo MVS.

I better start saving for taico X2 board (just for XII). =p

Post by **SonicTempest** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 18:01

According to Insert Credit, KOF'98 UM has been confirmed for arcades as well:
http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/002103.html

I wonder what board it'll use. Type-X2 seems like overkill for a game like this...maybe Namco's System 246 (for quick porting)?

Kyosuke Kagami · Post by **Kyosuke Kagami** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 18:41

I'd play it ;3

Persona · Post by **Persona** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:26

Oh

I guess I should be getting back into KOF then since I'm very sure it'll be packed with people.

Website · Post by **Dark_Chaotix** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 13:00

Hmm interesting indeed.

PenPen · Post by **PenPen** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 13:57

I'll be there when it hits the arcades. I started playing 98 again lately (actually, 2 months ago) and this should be fun.

Yuki Yagami · Post by **Yuki Yagami** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 05:30

Since SNKP themselves confirmed it, I am game of this version...
But the Arcade Board... let us wait and see...

Gojira · Post by **Gojira** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 16:52

I really get the feeling this is meant to tide people over until KoFXII is ready, but whatever.

Kyosuke Kagami · Post by **Kyosuke Kagami** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 18:17

Nah, I dun think so. I won't give 2 craps about XII, yet I'm dying to see this being in arcades.

After all, it's the PERFECT KOF episode, and having it with more characters and new stuff = win.

I can imagine a lot of old-school KOF players (the "I dun give a shit since 99" kind) playing this without a doubt. I would say this is aimed to also their old public, and not only their established fan(boy)base.

Post by **SonicTempest** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 18:38

Kyosuke Kagami wrote: I can imagine a lot of old-school KOF players (the "I dun give a shit since 99" kind) playing this without a doubt. I would say this is aimed to also their old public, and not only their established fan(boy)base.

I can also see 90% of them looking at the changes and going "WTF this isn't 98" and then going back to playing/butthumping vanilla '98.

Post by **Gunsmith** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 20:29

SonicTempest wrote:
Kyosuke Kagami wrote: I can imagine a lot of old-school KOF players (the "I dun give a shit since 99" kind) playing this without a doubt. I would say this is aimed to also their old public, and not only their established fan(boy)base.
I can also see 90% of them looking at the changes and going "WTF this isn't 98" and then going back to playing/butthumping vanilla '98.

Yup. Especially if UMode contains any kind of cancel combos. 98 UM has to be the same as 98 but with new characters and a few bugs taken out to be acceptable. Anything more might as well be kof 99 and above.

Kyosuke Kagami · Post by **Kyosuke Kagami** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 21:02

I thought Ultimate was gonna be a customizable Mode.

In any case, new chars and EX stuff wise, SNK knows they can't modify the 98 basic formula. Putting a cancel shit in 98 (NO, THIS ISN'T FUCKING 2K2) would be stupid.

Persona · Post by **Persona** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 06:08

Lets hope 98UM becomes more balanced than 98! I think balance is the main reason why people even stick to KOF 98. If all they did was throw in new characters and a new mode then *points to Gun's post*.

Derrace · Post by **Derrace** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 06:58

Kyosuke Kagami wrote:Nah, I dun think so. I won't give 2 craps about XII, yet I'm dying to see this being in arcades.

I have the opposite sentiments. I rather see XII than see a rehash/remake of a game. What's wrong with super cancels anyway? 2k2 was fun. In fact every version is fun. Don't get me wrong, 98 is good, but it's OLD. Adding a few stuff here and there doesnt make it a new game... well, maybe it applies to all sequels, but XI is a lot newer than 98. Like I said, I rather see XII out first.