The player can use one stock of the Power Gauge to perform a Super Special Move or enter a 'MAX' mode, in which the player's defensive and offensive strength are increased. The player can stock up to three Power Gauges.
Instead of charging the Power Gauge, the Power Gauge is now filled whenever the player strikes the opponent or by performing Special Moves. KOF97 plus has two distinct playing styles: Advanced and Extra.Īdvanced mode is based on the previous game in the series, KOF '96, but features a revamped Power Gauge. It is the fourth game in The King of Fighters series.