The King of Fighters 2002 Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Fighting

The King of Fighters 2002

Deep cut

SystemNeo Geo
GenreFighting
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesThe King of Fighters
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Neo Geo, The King of Fighters 2002 is a fighting game developed by SNK.

It is part of the The King of Fighters series; on the Neo Geo you can also try The King of Fighters '94, The King of Fighters '95 and The King of Fighters 2003. The series also appears on other systems with The King of Fighters '96 (PS1) and The King of Fighters '99 (PS1). SNK also made Rage of the Dragons, Fatal Fury 2 and Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory for the Neo Geo.

The King of Fighters 2002 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 Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing The King of Fighters 2002 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.

The King of Fighters 2002 gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

The King of Fighters 2002 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

The King of Fighters 2002 FAQ

Who made The King of Fighters 2002?

It was developed by SNK.

Is The King of Fighters 2002 multiplayer?

Yes. The King of Fighters 2002 supports up to 2 players.

How long does The King of Fighters 2002 take to play?

As a fighting game, The King of Fighters 2002 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.

Read more about The King of Fighters 2002 on Wikipedia. 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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