You want this KoF.
Both this game and 98 Ultimate Match are great games. If you are looking for a great experience with KoF get this game and 98UM.

Do you love KOF? Like it?
Well, I have collected at least 1 version of each of the games in the main story...so '94-XII. I also have all the maximum impact games. And well, if you're looking for a fighter that is fun as hell and has a huge roster of characters, then this is it. I must admit, I love SFIV as well, but this game, it just has so many more options. I mean hell, where else are you gonna find someone who has moves inspired by Kamen Rider? If nothing else, this game is as close to a retail version of Mugen as it gets. So, if you're looking for a good 2D fighter and are willing to learn something new and maybe practice to get better, then get this game. I know I don't regret it.

A Must Buy!
SNKP has outdone themselves this time. It almost feels like a different game because of all the updates they made from the original. This version has better balance between characters, better graphics, and better soundtrack. You can't go wrong with getting KOF 2002UM. It's money well spent!

UnlimIted Match Indeed!!!
The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match for the PS2 is in many ways the game The King of Fighters XII should have been. First off the roster is very impressive with over 60 characters including all the Bosses from the NESTS saga. Cameos abound as well, with every stage, they are all in lovingly rendered 3D this time around, just littered with characters from other SNK titles. Let's not forget the music, something that every SNK fan will appreciate is in rare form here. I will say I was very impressed with The King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match when it came out, but KOF 2002 UM just blows it away with its incredible roster and overall polish. K'9999 is here as well, but now called Nameless to avoid any trouble from Tetsuo. The fighting itself is also to be praised as this is the most complete KOF to date. Every character has and incredible amount of moves from Super Attacks to Desperation Moves. It's as if SNK/Playmore wanted to make each and every character the best possible version they could be. This game really is a love letter to it's fans and one not to be missed even if you are only a casual fighting game fan. I could think of no way to be better introduced to the King of Fighters series or fighting games in general. Don't miss out!!!

Forget the original 2002...
I never really liked KOF'02, but this reworked version changed my mind. SNKP did a awesome job here, and the result is one of the two the finnest KOFs ever made.
I still consider '98 UM the best one for the characters and gameplay, but speaking about the general game quality, '02 UM is better - the work made on old characters to fit them into game standards is better, and the Arranged soundtrack plays without stops.
King of Fighters will rule forever!

Nice compilation of the nests saga
This game is a good compilation of the nests saga. It has tons of characters, awesome gameplay and more moves for every characters. Soundtrack is also pretty good.

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!!

Masterpiece
This is the best KOF game to play, even better than XI.

KOF 2002 UM
This game is great don't even buy 98 um this is way better,the game play is tight lot more characters better backrounds and all around better presentation.

wow!
im loving the animations they look badass...and the opening is just awesome.. this game is a must have for KOF fans or anyone who plays fighting games a lot

Great game, great!
Not yet received my KOF2002UM from Play-Asia, but curiosity made me go and borrow it to a friend.
The game is very good, good to SNK Playmore has a deed, make a game that was originally in a very unbalanced game more balanced, reducing the damage was great, the characters in the new moves and everything, do not see a this useless character.
Without doubt this remake is side by side with the KOF'98UM as one of the best games made by SNK Playmore.
If fully redeemed the errors of 2003.
And Nameless is much higher than the "Tetsuo" K9999, faster and stronger with a style, I loved the character.
It is the duty of any fan of the series have this game in your collection, as original as possible is worth every $$ spent on it.

Great Game!
The best King of Fighters in Years!
Good visuals,solid gameplay,fast load times.