User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Negative: 3 out of 19
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  1. kfkf
    Oct 17, 2004
    8
    Snk must try harder to be better in graphic not just in gameplay! ....for now tekken and vf wins!
  2. KhalidA.
    Aug 18, 2004
    8
    This game looks better then the other king of fighters, at least the graphics changed from 2D to 3D cool!!!
  3. VictorV.
    Jan 13, 2005
    10
    I think its the best of all king of fighters games.
  4. Aug 15, 2019
    10
    King of Fighters joins the 3D fighting game ranks! This addition to the series is a super cool one to me, coming from a 3D fighter background, as it maintains it's 2D sensibilities and execution that KOF is known for, and combines it with some of the more accessible aspects of the 3D fighter world. Movement is a key factor in this game, and now you can sidestep or back dash away fromKing of Fighters joins the 3D fighting game ranks! This addition to the series is a super cool one to me, coming from a 3D fighter background, as it maintains it's 2D sensibilities and execution that KOF is known for, and combines it with some of the more accessible aspects of the 3D fighter world. Movement is a key factor in this game, and now you can sidestep or back dash away from attacks, and punish with your own combination! The game consists of all our favorite KOF characters rumble ready for some 3D fighter action in a variety of modes that will keep you hooked! Expand
  5. Sep 17, 2019
    8
    it's e really good step foward for the franchise, even though it is a bit slow-paced, it feals way more balanced then some other games of the franchise.

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68
#68 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 45
  2. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. It’s not a bad game per se, but it’s just got a lot of nagging issues that make it almost a chore to play.
  2. A decent fighter, but it doesn’t really compare to the other 3D fighters that are out now. It looks real good, but it seems most of the effort was put in to the 3D conversion. This left other areas of the game to suffer.
  3. A mediocre fighting game at best. It offers up nothing new, and really will only be pleasing to people who are already fans of the KoF series.