King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series NGPC box art

Neo Geo Pocket Color · Fighting

King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series

SystemNeo Geo Pocket Color
Released1999
GenreFighting
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesThe King of Fighters
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by SNK, King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series arrived on the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999 as a fighting game.

It belongs to the NGPC's earliest wave of games. Other notable NGPC releases from 1999 include Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure and Metal Slug 1st Mission.

It is part of the The King of Fighters series. The series also appears on other systems with The King of Fighters '96 (PS1) and The King of Fighters '99 (PS1). SNK also made Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure, Shanghai Mini and NeoGeo Cup '98 Plus Color: Pocket Sports Series for the NGPC.

King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the NGPC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series gameplay screenshot on NGPC
In-game screenshot (NGPC)

King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

CPU Has Zero Energy0EC1:00
Infinite Energy0D81:2C
Time Modifier0D28:??

See all King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series cheats

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King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series FAQ

When did King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series come out on the NGPC?

King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series was released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999.

Who made King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series?

It was developed by SNK.

Is King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series multiplayer?

Yes. King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series supports up to 2 players.

How long does King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series take to play?

As a fighting game, King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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