The "New Faces Team"—Chris, Shermie, and Yashiro—are introduced as the primary sub-bosses who are eventually revealed to be Orochi’s followers.
Players can unlock "Orochi" versions of Leona and Iori (suffering from the "Riot of the Blood") as well as the transformed New Faces Team and Orochi himself using specific button codes . Legacy and Availability the-king-of-fighters-97
While often technically overshadowed by its successor, KOF '98 , many fans prefer '97 for its superior narrative weight and darker atmosphere. Based on KOF '96 , it features a
Based on KOF '96 , it features a stock-based power meter, running, and rolling, favoring aggressive, fast-paced play. Based on KOF '96
The game culminates in a desperate battle where Kyo and Iori must put aside their hatred to seal Orochi away once more, leading to some of the most memorable cutscenes in 2D fighting history. Gameplay: Innovation and Choice