Unlike many fighting games of its era, KOF '97 featured a branching storyline. Your performance in matches (winning with supers, team order) could alter the ending. The climax—facing the monstrous Orochi and his Four Heavenly Kings (Yashiro, Shermie, Chris)—is still celebrated as SNK’s finest narrative moment.
Now, go practice that Iori infinite. And remember: Nintendo might not approve, but SNK would be proud. ACA NEOGEO THE KING OF FIGHTERS -97 Switch NSP ...