The 2002 edition of the self proclaimed "Mother of All Fighting Games" hearkens back to the play mechanics of KOF 1998 when Strikers were unknown and 3-on-3 battles were the law. Where special attacks in KOF 1998 were simple (try one button), King of Fighters 2002 makes them fairly difficult. Perhaps it's a bid to foil cheap players unwilling to learn the art of fighting. A large cast of 48 characters split up into teams await the player.
Game modes available in KOF 2002 include Team Play, Single Play, Practice and Challenge Mode. Along with Gallery Mode, Challenge Mode must be unlocked before partaking of its interaction. The Practice Mode offers a convenient training feature where a fighter's special attacks and moves may be summoned by holding down the two trigger buttons on the DC controller. When KOF 2002 was originally released on the Dreamcast, Playmore gouged gamers with a Y6800 price at a time when most DC games were priced at a modest Y5800. With the DreKore reissue, a wider audience may find the lower price point a welcome way to get back into the magic of KOF. View the back cover.
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