

If you're still confused, read on.ĭream Match '99 is at it heart, the same game you played on the PlayStation and Neo-Geo in 1998. While the year after the title is a new one, the content and subtitle remain the same from the last year. Dream Match 1999 is more like King of Fighters '98 v1.5. In actuality, the true KOF '99 (and sequel to '98) can be found in arcades under the " Millennium Battle '99" moniker. But, before I delve into the refinements and extras found in the Dreamcast version, let me make one thing clear Dream Match '99 is NOT the true sequel to KOF '98. Much like Capcom's Street Fighter line, the KOF series has improved with age, and has added just enough of the right touches over the years to make each game more entertaining the last. While the adventures of Ryu and Ken are still considered supreme atop the world of hand-drawn versus games, King of Fighters is always close behind, and some would even argue that it's better.


If you're unfamiliar with the KOF series, it's pretty cut and dry Take all the well-known (and not so well-known) characters from the company's long line of franchises and throw them together in a huge fight to the finish! Using a modified engine derived from two of SNK's most famous fighters ( Fatal Fury & Art of Fighting for the uninitiated), you can choose combatants from all over the world to slug it out in full 2D presentation. Yes friends, The King of Fighters: Dream Match 1999 is here!

Proof can be found with the debut of the company's first Dreamcast " King of Fighters" title that, despite a small delay after the system's launch in September, can finally fulfill the wishes of ravenous arcade disciples. SNK is another such developer that keeps its fan-base in mind before each new release. Names like Climax, Enix, and Capcom are probably some of the more well-known fan-based developers out there, but they're not the only ones. There are few select companies out there that make games specifically for the fans.
