The King of Fighters 2002

ReleasedOct 10, 2002

Arcade
Neo Geo AES
Xbox
Web browser
PlayStation 3
Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mac
Dreamcast
PlayStation 2

About

The game brings back the team play composed by three characters each that was a tradition in previous games. The game has also several important changes in the gameplay, like the "Free Cancel System" or "Max Mode System", the "Quick Emergency Evasion" and "Quick MAX Mode Activation", aside from the countless changes in each character's special moves and their properties.

Developer: Eolith
Publisher: Playmore, SNK Playmore, Ignition Entertainment, SNK
Genres: Fighting
Themes: Action, Science fiction
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Perspective: Side view
Age ratings: USK 12, PEGI 12, ACB MA 15+, CERO B
Time to beat: 1 h rushed · 1 h normally · 10 h completionist
IGDB rating: 67 / 100 (46 ratings)
Also known as: KOF '02, KOF '02 Be the fighter!, The King of Fighters 2002: Challenge to Ultimate Battle, ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ 2002 ツーサウザンドツーチャレンジトゥアルティメットバトル, kof2002, The King of Fighters IX, The King of Fighters 9

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Arcade	Oct 10, 2002
Dreamcast	Jun 19, 2003
Linux	Jun 20, 2016 · WorldwideMay 30, 2017 · Worldwide
Mac	Jun 20, 2016 · WorldwideMay 30, 2017 · Worldwide
Neo Geo AES	Dec 19, 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Jun 20, 2016 · WorldwideMay 30, 2017 · Worldwide
PlayStation 2	Mar 25, 2004 · JapanOct 7, 2005 · Europe
PlayStation 3	May 20, 2015
Web browser	Dec 15, 2015
Xbox	Mar 24, 2005 · JapanNov 10, 2005 · Europe