King of Fighters: How do I get into the series?

[RobertX]

I've downloaded some games that make up the King of Fighters franchise, and I am very impressed with the games, a testament to SNK's works.

I do have one question: how do I get into it?

Like Capcom's Street Fighter franchise, there are so many games, and I am overwhelmed, bogged down. I would like to have a guide that helps me be good at it.

Some pieces advice or comments are welcome.

[dueda]

One way is to track the series, then look for guides on game sites and videos. Maybe there's a book on the series but it's easier to find (and tackle) one game at a time.

https://www.amazon.com/King-Fighters-Ult...1838019189 <-- This is currently preorder and probably about the art and hype, not the gameplay.
https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/official/kof-portal <-- Have your translator ready!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Fighters
https://snk.fandom.com/wiki/The_King_of_...s_(series)

Apologies, I know it sucks to just go after the Google/Wiki thing, but it's what I do. My former supernerd neighbours had everything, knew everything, but are no longer available for me to ask.
Hope this helps.

[RobertX]

Thanks, I didn't really expect any follow-up, so I suppose any answer is better than any.

I suppose I'll check out the Fatal Fury series before getting into KOF; they are, after all, the ones that started it all and are the simplest.