ACA2 NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’98 launches February 27

On February 27th, the game titled “The King of Fighters ’98” from the ACA2 NEOGEO series is set to debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a price point of $9.99. This announcement was made by SNK. For those who currently own “ACA NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’98”, there’s good news: they can purchase it again for only $2.99.

The ACA2 NEOGEO series will feature the following enhancements:

Affordable Pricing for the “Special Features” that Matter

For those who already possess the PlayStation 4 edition of “ACA NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’98,” the price of its ACA 2 NEOGEO counterpart is reduced to just $2.99 USD, whereas non-owners will find it priced at $9.99 USD.

If you’ve got the Xbox One edition of “ACA NEOGEO The King of Fighters ’98“, you can grab it at a discounted price of $2.99 USD, which is a 70% reduction from its standard price of $9.99 USD.

Get Fired Up Together with the “Passionate” Network Mode

In “Network Play,” you have the opportunity to engage with other players online. You’re able to set up a room and extend invitations to others, or opt to enter an existing room and share in the fun of the game.

*Supported games only.

Join the Competition in the “Expertly Crafted” Time Attack Mode

In “Time Trial Mode,” you strive to complete the game as quickly as possible. Regardless if you encounter a ‘Game Over,’ your ranking is determined by the checkpoints you’ve managed to reach, making it an enjoyable experience for both novice and experienced gamers alike.

Save Anytime and Anywhere With the “Expanded” Save Feature

In the past, “Original Mode” only provided a single save spot. However, in ACA 2 NEOGEO, there are now five save slots available: four regular saves and one quick save. The new “Quick Save” and “Quick Load” features can be customized to any button, including directional buttons, enabling you to quickly save or load your game at a moment’s notice.

New Possibilities with the “Thoughtfully Designed” Rewind Function

The “rewind” feature enables you to go back approximately 5 seconds in the game, giving you the opportunity to replay certain parts multiple times or establish temporary saving spots at your convenience. You can customize the “rewind” function to any button of your choice, even the directional keys.

Endlessly “Improved” Options Menu

Previously, as a gamer, I’d have to pause my epic gaming sessions whenever I wanted to check the manual or tweak the button settings in “High Score Mode” and “Caravan Mode.” But in ACA 2 NEOGEO, it’s like the game developers read my mind! Now, I can peek at the manual or fine-tune my controls without interrupting the game. It’s a game-changer, literally! Plus, there’s an option to open the menu with a long press instead of accidentally doing so, making my gaming experience even smoother.

*The game stops in Original Mode.

a Variety of “Classy” Wallpapers to Choose From

Currently, you have a wider variety of wallpaper options at your disposal compared to earlier. Go ahead and pick one that suits your taste or current feelings.

User-friendly Controls with the “Carefully Designed” Screen Layout

In the “Screen Layout” section, not only can you still utilize the custom settings as before, but you also have the convenience of choosing from a list of pre-set screen layouts.

Easy-to-Use “Adoptable” Menu for Vertical Screen

In a vertical screen orientation, the “Options Menu” arranges itself vertically as well, which makes it simpler to navigate than in earlier versions.

A More “Refined” Screen Filter

Beyond the conventional “scanlines,” you now have the luxury of upgraded screen display options reminiscent of the past when Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) were commonly used. These include the “CRT TV Filter” that curves your screen, “Brightness” to replicate the brightness level of an old CRT, and “Screen Noise” to mimic the flickering seen on vintage screens.

A “Deliberately Crafted” Skip Function to Save Even One Second

By incorporating functions such as “Quick Resume” that picks up where you left off in gameplay mode, and “Jump Start” allowing you to bypass the instruction manual before commencing play, you’re now able to dive straight into the action once the game has been launched.

Fully Customizable “Detailed” Button Settings

Apart from action keys, you now have the ability to assign functions to navigational keys as well. For keys that support rapid firing, you can even customize the rate of fire to your preference.

No More Confusion With the “Default” Arcade Controller Settings

You can revert the default settings for the arcade controller at any time, making it easy to use.

Save and Recall Your “Preferred” Button Settings

Each player can store up to five unique “Control Configurations” now, enabling them to swap to an arcade controller in the game or adjust the optimal button setup depending on various characters.

Faithful Reproduction with the “Thoughtfully Crafted” VRR Feature

To get a refresh rate more similar to the original game’s, you should use a screen (like a TV or computer monitor) that offers Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and make sure to enable this feature on your gaming console.

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2025-02-26 16:47