If you needed to get any KoF game, make it this one
This game is a great remake of one of the best King of Fighters games.

With 2k2 UM adding a whole range of characters from 98, it extends the already large roster into an even greater one.

This game is a must if you are a fan of KoF

this is not just a remake anymore
KOF98UM might be a remake of the original game with new characters, backgrounds and musics. But KOF2002UM is beyond that, everything in the game from selection menu to in game interface has been re-designed to be much more superior. KOF2002UM should replace KOF12 instead as 12, and the current KOF12 should put back into production for another year or two.

Great Remake
Had a review of mine here. Well, then I will redo. I bought this KOF2002UM on preorder, I do not regret, along with KOF'98UM KOF is the best (my preference between the two is at 98). Much better than that this 2002 version that came out earlier for the PS2, that has no comparison, best prepared scenes, great cast, move list more, etc. Just do not have another version of the Orochi Iori 2002, but has to make up a very strong version of Geese Howard.
The Play-Asia sent me quickly, a penalty which unfortunately came the DVD combo with mine. But it was perfect. Thanks Play-Asia.

Small mistake
i meant all combatants from Kof 89 to 2002,
that's still great though.

XII? Why would you want that when you can experience true Kof?
Hands down the best Kof ever made!
XII may be prettier, but this
is what true kof is all about.
Take every single combatant seen in the 2D kofs,
Possibly the best soundtrack in any kof to date
and shiny new artwork,
and you got yourself a real package!
if you plan to buy a kof this year,
make sure it's this one!
KURAE YAGARE!!