Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 appropriate for children?

# The King of Fighters '97 - Parent Guide THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 is a fighting game rated Teen for strong cartoon violence involving punching, kicking, and special attacks. While it has no sexual content or profanity, the intense combat may overstimulate younger children. It's best suited for teenagers 13 and up who enjoy competitive fighting games.

What age is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 suitable for?

Our verdict for THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Mild

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Arcade, Casual, Fighting

Released

1997

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, SEGA Saturn, PlayStation, Android, PS Vita, PlayStation 4, Neo Geo, iOS, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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