King of Fighters 2002, The - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (USA)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2005
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Alternative version of KOF 2002 under the Challenge to Ultimate Battle title with some variations. Content close to the standard version. For collectors and fans seeking this specific edition of the best 2D KOF series entry.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
North American edition by Eolith and SNK Playmore released in 2005, distributed with the subtitle "Challenge to Ultimate Battle." Same three-on-three teams and same mechanics as the EU/JP version of KOF 2002, in a U.S. localization that arrived a bit later, with packaging specific to the North American market.
King of Fighters 2002, The - Challenge to Ultimate Battle review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
This edition remixes one of the saga's great vintages with fresh challenges and reinforced replay value. The pure three-on-three, free of frills, celebrates all the grandeur of the SNK cast with exemplary edge. Readable, balanced and superbly animated, a 2D versus that condenses years of heroes into clashes as exhilarating as ever to chain.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3,1 GB📅22/11/2005
Published by SNK Playmore
King of Fighters 2002, The - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is King of Fighters 2002, The - Challenge to Ultimate Battle still worth playing in 2026?
The 2002 entry of SNK's versus fighter, The King of Fighters 2002 drops the Striker system to return to purer three on three team combat, celebrated for its balance and its sprawling roster gathering the saga's headliners. The precision of the combos, the readability of the clashes and the polished pixel art make it one of the most appreciated entries in the series. The demanding pace calls for mastery. An excellent 2D fighting game for fans of the King of Fighters series and technical brawling.
