Um lutador one-on-one de rolagem 2D com aspectos pseudo-3D (que permite que os jogadores "escapem" de porões, lances e outros ataques usando o sistema de pistas). Parte do incrivelmente popular panteão de jogos de luta da SNK.

"The Jin Scrolls": artifacts that are said to only be obtained by the strongest fighter. During the B. C. era, these three scrolls were recorded during Qin Shi Huang's reign. Their secrets remain unknown by the common eye. It's been said that these scrolls can only be collected during a time when martial artists repeat the art of combat from times of old. The scrolls are scattered and await for the mightiest warrior to collect them. Hong Kong. A country where evil thrives and money can change anything. There lies a man in the shadows of his fort. "South Town?" "Yes. Our intelligence reported a sighting of one of the scrolls there." "Indeed, South Town is it? The same town where Geese was in charge. Interesting..." The man slowly rose to his feet. "The stage to collect the scrolls is complete. South Town... the tournament that gathers martial artists, The King of Fighters... Now it's just a matter of collecting all three scrolls at once." On that night, the man left Hong Kong and heads toward South Town. The excitement of battle and the thought of gathering the scrolls made his lips crack a wry smile.