King of Fighters '98, The - Dream Match Never Ends (Japan)
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Reviewed in 1999
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✪ Reviewed on March 18, 2026
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King of Fighters '98 Dream Match Never Ends is considered the finest classic series entry. Fantastic roster with the best characters from previous editions, perfectly balanced gameplay. An absolute 2D versus fighting masterpiece, often cited as one of the greatest fighting games ever made.
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SNK Dream Match celebrating the entire historic roster of the series without canon storyline. Created by SNK, released in 1999 in Japan with a revision under the The King of Fighters 98 Dream Match Never Ends title. Thirty-eight fighters in teams or singles, refined Advanced and Extra modes, detailed sprites at their peak and arcade soundtrack. Japanese edition with revision.
King of Fighters '98, The - Dream Match Never Ends review
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
A console port of The King of Fighters '98, dubbed Dream Match for its sprawling roster gathering fighters from previous entries outside any storyline. Held by many as the series' most balanced, it remains a lasting favorite of versus fans. The Japanese version, rarer than its reissue, supports a sought value in a niche loyal to SNK's fighting catalog.
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An adored peak of the team tournament, this "dream match" gathers a dream cast for three-on-three bouts of exemplary clarity. The competition is straight and gimmick-free, carried by the joy of watching your favorite fighters go at it. Easy to pick up and deep to master, it remains a staple of versus nights among devotees.
Is King of Fighters '98, The - Dream Match Never Ends still worth playing in 2026?
King of Fighters '98 - Dream Match Never Ends is considered the best entry in the classical series. Fantastic roster with the best characters from previous editions, perfectly balanced gameplay, SNK's title is a true celebration of 2D fighting where story is set aside for pure playability exhibition. Still regularly played in competition today. Absolutely essential.
