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KOF 2002 ACA NEOGEO

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Ratings

Age

13+

Category

Action

Languages

English

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.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

90/100

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. It’s a piece of fighting game history that still feels fresh and fast-paced today.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Nov 01 2024

Features

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Faithful arcade emulation of KOF 2002

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Massive roster of over 40 characters

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Advanced 3-on-3 team battle mechanics

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Global online leaderboards and rankings

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MFi and Bluetooth controller support

Tips & Walkthrough

Gameplays

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Q&A

Yes, if you have two controllers connected, you can enjoy local versus play just like in the arcades.

Ratings & Reviews

Better than DotEmu
Wed Dec 28 2022 Ariana Ariana Regalado

It’s pretty good for what it is. Very clean UI, very good emulation, all of that. The game itself is very good, though difficult to be able to master (especially if you’re playing this on a phone). There isn’t a training mode, which, was disappointing but I wasn’t surprised since ACA never tends to add any training mode. Dashing is pretty hard to do in this version due to the digital stick, though. Overall pretty good, though as a K9999 main, I tend to struggle a little bit due to the not so great digital stick.

Needs a training mode and controller support
Thu Jan 27 2022 KitKat Stripes

Super cool that this exists, but having the raw arcade mode with no other options leads to difficulties. Without a training mode or a command list) figuring out moves is super hard while the AI is ruthless on just the first opponent. Controller support would be amazing, especially since comboing with a virtual pad is nearly impossible. Still, it's one of the best kof games, and I'm excited to see more come to mobile.

Needs controller support
Tue Aug 27 2024 Rhaggy209

If you guys can add controller support to where I can use my Xbox controller to play I’ll give it five stars super great game other that that although it would be nice to have controller support to be able to enjoy the game to its full potential

Update for P2 Integration!!
Mon Jul 28 2025 _3D6AR

Great adaptation for the IOS. This game becomes unresponsive to input once you add a second controller. I would pay for the option to add the Player 2 functionality when having 2 controllers connected.

Control support available
Sat May 31 2025 Jerry 2025g

I have the razor controller and there’s a way you can use it it’s at the bottom on right hand side there’s an icon cable support that lets you connect to it.

Needs to have at least 2 power ups
Wed Feb 23 2022 Alejandro1762

I know this is the original one is not the magic plus 2 but It has to have at least 2 power ups other than that this game is good one of the best arcade games that I have played on iphone

Thank you so much
Thu Feb 16 2023 Squozzie

Whoever is porting all these titles is doing a great job. Definitely needs a training mode for all of them though please!

No practice mode - No Vision Pro Compatibility
Tue Feb 13 2024 Lost in Tactics

People pick up these kinds of games with intent to learn & master, or minimal be competitive. This is a FGC game, not casual corner. I highly doubt, swarms of casuals will buy this game. The core FGC player buys this game. You cater to your market. ❌ No UM version (sad) ❌ To NOT at MINIMUM have practice mode? (lazy devs in my eyes) Hamster could had easily ported over the 2002 version that comes w/ practice mode. Instead they chose to port the outdated, inferior version. Hamster ‘decided’ to port the oldest version of the game, for whatever reason, when they approached SNK to do negotiations on a port. Lost opportunity, and a weak approach - this was Hamster decision —> not SNK.

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