Game Boy · Fighting
The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Takara |
| Publisher | Laguna Gmbh |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | The King of Fighters |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Takara and published by Laguna Gmbh, The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle arrived on the Game Boy in 1998 as a fighting game.
It landed about 9 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1998 include Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Red and Frogger.
It is part of the The King of Fighters series; on the Game Boy you can also try The King of Fighters '95. The series also appears on other systems with The King of Fighters '96 (PS1) and The King of Fighters '99 (PS1). Takara also made Samurai Shodown, Nettou World Heroes 2 Jet and World Heroes 2 Jet for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle cheats & codes
4 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Time Modifier | 01006AC1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 90724ED9 |
| Defeat Computer In 1 Hit | 01014EDA |
| Enable DIP Switches | 031-A0F-E6A
011-A4F-E6A
66F-E6A |
If you like The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle, the Matrix also picks…
The King of Fighters '96 Classic
The King of Fighters '99 Classic
The King of Fighters EX: Neo Blood Deep cut
The King of Fighters '94 Classic
Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle FAQ
When did The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle come out on the Game Boy?
The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle was released for the Game Boy in 1998.
Who made The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle?
It was developed by Takara and published by Laguna Gmbh.
Is The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle multiplayer?
No. The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle is a single-player game.
How long does The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle take to play?
As a fighting game, The King of Fighters: Heat of Battle typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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