Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (32/64bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5 @ 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
A massive roster spanning decades of arcade history keeps fighters hooked, backed by an overwhelming 94 percent approval across 440 sampled post-launch reviews and a 95 percent all-time Steam score. Veteran competitors and casual brawlers alike find themselves diving deep into matches, with 172 players logging over 25 hours of intense combat.
What it's about: 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!
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 41 | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 21 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Graphics / art | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core mechanics and mechanics depth shine through with 36 positive mentions out of 41 regarding gameplay.
- Soundtrack and audio design universally impress, earning 8 positive mentions out of 8.
- Massive character variety and roster depth drive excitement, reflected by 18 positive mentions out of 21 for overall game content.
- Online matchmaking stability and netcode receive solid backing, with 10 positive mentions out of 17 dedicated to the multiplayer experience.
Weaknesses
- Visual presentation divides the community evenly, marked by 5 positive mentions against 5 negative mentions concerning graphics out of 10 total.
- Story mode elements fail to resonate with everyone, splitting opinions evenly with 3 positive mentions and 3 negative mentions out of 6.
- Technical hiccups and occasional bugs frustrate some users, accounting for 2 negative mentions out of 2.
Who is it for?
Hardcore fighting game enthusiasts and arcade nostalgics seeking tight execution, deep rosters, and enduring competitive replayability will thrive in the arena.
Is THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 5,463 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and mechanics depth shine through. Current price: 2,24€ (85% off).
Verdict
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH stands as a towering achievement in the fighting genre, holding strong with a 95 percent global approval rating. Despite minor visual and narrative split opinions, its rock-solid gameplay and enduring multiplayer appeal cement its status as an absolute classic.
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