The King of Fighters 2002

The ninth main installment returns to classic 3v3 battles without strikers, celebrating the series' legacy with refined gameplay and a massive 43-character roster. Features Rugal Bernstein as the final boss in his Omega form with devastating new techniques.

Platform

arcade

Year

2002

Genre

Fighting

Developer

Eolith / SNK

Controls

JoystickMove

AWeak Punch

BWeak Kick

CStrong Punch

DStrong Kick

A+BEmergency Evasion

B+CTaunt

→→Run

↓↑MAX Mode Activation

↓↘→ + A/CMAX2 Super Move

About This Game

Fan-favorite 'Dream Match' title with no story continuity, allowing characters from different sagas to interact for the first time.

Introduced MAX2 super moves and improved the Power Gauge system with three stock levels for enhanced combo potential.

Last KOF developed by Eolith before SNK's revival, praised for balancing classic mechanics with innovative additions despite reused sprites.

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