King of Fighters R-1 (KOF R-1) is a 1998 2D fighting video game developed and released by SNK as a launch title for the Neo Geo Pocket handheld system. It is based on The King of Fighters '97, sharing the same storyline. A sequel, King of Fighters R-2, was released the following year.
The game shares the same storyline as The King of Fighters '97, taking place after the events of The King of Fighters '96.