While xi offers extreme speed and switching and 98 um revitalized extra mode and side steps kof 02 um brings an enormous roster and fun mechanics that keep the game fast frequently weaving between pressing offense and solid. Characters are positioned based on the ratio tier list found here then fine tuned based on advice from the kof 2002 um discord.

The King Of Fighters 2002 Shoryuken Wiki
Kof 2002 um tier list. Boasting a roster of 66 characters including the 44 from the original kof 2002 roster excusing k9999 there are 3 ex characters 12 new nests characters never before seen in 2002 7 new bosses and an all new character named nameless it also received a complete system over haul including tweaks in character balance new moves new dms changed properties re arranged inputs new stages. Press j to jump to the feed. As seth is one of my favourites over there. Game is hella balanced but i would agree with dgs list. The king of fighters 2002 unlimited match playstation 2. The subreddit for the king of fighters officially abbreviated kof a series of fighting games developed by snk.
Etheir japan or china tier listings would be fine. But as much fun as i envision 2k2 um to be youll simply have to accept the idea that this game wasnt meant to be very balanced once. Anchor and point are self explanatory and flex means that they perform equally well in any position. I dont see a need for tier in kof like how it was in unbalanced street fighter we just need to. With 58 characters reworked game speed complete overhauls for existing characters plus a slick aesthetic makeover kof 02 um is the definitive king of fighters. Dandyj november 11 2009 845am 11.
This same style king was top tier in kof 2000 and neowave. Kof 2002 um tier list and team comp guide. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I was wondering if anyone knew the official 2002 um arcade tier listings. About king yea she has hella priority in this game.