: The story follows Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, and Chizuru Kagura—descendants of the clans that originally sealed Orochi.

: A massive lineup of 35 fighters, including six hidden characters from the original Neo Geo version that are unlocked from the start.

: Players choose between Advanced (based on KOF '96, focusing on aggressive play and stockable meters) and Extra (based on older titles, focusing on manual charging and defensive dodges).

: Provides download options for the Global Match version , sometimes with ad-supported or trial variations.

While some sites may offer questionable "free" full version downloads, the most reliable and legal ways to play on PC include:

: Depending on your team, the ending sees these rival clans forced into an uneasy alliance to stop the revival and defeat the "Orochi" form itself. PC Gameplay & Features

: You can purchase THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 GLOBAL MATCH on Steam for a stable, feature-rich experience.

The PC version, specifically , retains the classic arcade feel while adding modern functionality: