The King of Fighters 2002 remains one of the most beloved entries in the franchise for its massive roster and refined '3-on-3' battle system. This ACA NEOGEO port is a fantastic way to experience a competitive fighting game peak on mobile. The touch controls are surprisingly responsive, but the game truly shines if you connect a Bluetooth controller.
The 'UM' balance and the sheer variety of characters make for endless strategic combinations. The sprites and backgrounds are vibrant and full of personality. While the AI can be notoriously 'SNK-hard,' the addition of save states makes learning the complex combos and timing much more manageable for newcomers. Itβs a piece of fighting game history that still feels fresh and fast-paced today.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.1.0Mon Mar 13 2023
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NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !!
And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day.
[Game introduction]
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 is a fighting game released by SNK in 2002.
The 9th entry in the KOF series. In this tame, the Striker System is replaced by creating teams for the comeback of the 3-on-3 Battle Mode.
The easier to use MAX Activation System adds a more in-depth experience to your gameplay!
[Recommendation OS]
iOS 13 and above
Β© SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.
Requires iOSΒ 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !!
And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day.
[Game introduction]
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 is a fighting game released by SNK in 2002.
The 9th entry in the KOF series. In this tame, the Striker System is replaced by creating teams for the comeback of the 3-on-3 Battle Mode.
The easier to use MAX Activation System adds a more in-depth experience to your gameplay!
[Recommendation OS]
iOS 13 and above
Β© SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.












THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 is a legendary fighting game released by SNK in 2002. Returning to the series' roots with a '3-on-3' battle system, it features a massive roster of fan-favorite characters. The game introduced the 'MAX Activation' system, allowing for even more explosive combos and depth. This ACA NEOGEO version faithfully reproduces the arcade experience while adding modern conveniences like online rankings, customizable controls, and save-state functionality.
Faithful arcade emulation of KOF 2002
Massive roster of over 40 characters
Advanced 3-on-3 team battle mechanics
Global online leaderboards and rankings
MFi and Bluetooth controller support
Use two bars of your power gauge to enter MAX Mode. During this time, you can cancel special moves into other special moves, allowing for massive damage combos. Practice the timing in the training mode to ensure you don't waste your meter.
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Your team order matters. Put your 'Battery' character first to build meter, your 'Balanced' character second, and your 'Anchor' (the character you're most skilled with) third to use all the meter you've built for a comeback.
Yes, if you have two controllers connected, you can enjoy local versus play just like in the arcades.