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Build a three-fighter team from 66 characters and battle through fast 2D matches, combos, and solo training modes.
Released 27 Feb 2015
Build Three-Fighter Teams
Create Practice Combos
Train 50 Challenge Moves
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
Developed by SNK CORPORATION, Code Mystics · Published by SNK CORPORATION
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH is a 2D fighting game with a roster of 66 characters, including fighters from the NESTS Chronicles and the original character Nameless. There is no story campaign; the focus is on fighting.
Choose a team of three and face opponents in fast-paced matches. The revised combat system includes character-specific moves, combo options, and powerful MAX2 moves, with an expanded and reworked roster.
Arcade and Endless modes offer CPU battles, while Challenge mode has 50 moves to practice at normal or expert difficulty. Practice mode lets players work on original combos, and the game also includes online and versus play.
Players often praise the large character roster, quick and combo-rich fights, and the nostalgic feel of classic 2D KOF. Some enjoy competing with friends or online, while others find the execution demanding and report mixed online experiences. Opinions also differ on balance, particularly around powerful characters and bosses.
KOF 2002 UM,
fully upgraded version of KOF 2002 & 2nd title in the UM series,
joins the battle on STEAM!
The second title in the UM series is a fully upgraded version of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF series deserving of a place honor along with KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, this title includes the most characters of any title in KOF history. All graphics and background music have been completely redone and the game balance has also been extensively redesigned. New moves have been added and others have been brought back, meaning that players can enjoy battling it out for longer than ever.
・66 characters in all – the most playable characters ever in the KOF series:
With DNA from Kyo and K’, this title’s original character Nameless is ready for action!
In addition to characters that appeared in the original KOF 2002, formidable fighters from THE NESTS CHRONICLES as well as additional characters and hidden characters keep popping up to fight!
・Don’t miss the updated graphics and production:
・Updated game sounds:
The demo screens, cut-scenes, and winning screens are worth a look:[/b]
What’s more, all background music has been updated for more intense matches!
Tons of new moves and old moves that have been brought back are found in this title only!
Feel the heat of the upgraded MAX2!!
・Fully upgraded and redesigned system and game balance for all characters:
Each character’s special and extra-special moves are former moves and power-changing moves from past series as well as many new moves created for this title only.
The MAX2 move for all characters is even more impressive than ever. Now easier to use in real matches for a show of supreme power!!
・Includes many game modes:
Not only can 50 different moves be practiced in both “normal” and “expert” difficulties in Challenge Mode, players can also create original combos in “Practice Mode”. There is also “Endless Mode”, where players can battle against the CPU for as long as their endurance will allow.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Players | 2 |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports multiplayer online and locally. Evidence indicates 1v1 and 3v3 versus formats, with online Player Matches and Ranked Matches, lobbies, and later-added spectating. Steam features list shared/split screen co-op and Remote Play Together, but the provided text does not clearly explain any cooperative gameplay mode beyond shared local play support. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mods are described in the provided information. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
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