: Characters from various sagas—some of whom were supposed to be dead or missing in the official timeline—are brought together for one massive tournament.
Because it is a modified version (hack) of an existing game, it does not have a unique, official story of its own. It follows the "Dream Match" premise of the original KOF 2002 : The Plot: A "Dream Match" : Characters from various sagas—some of whom were
: Like KOF '98 , the 2002/10th Anniversary edition is a "Dream Match." This means it exists outside the series' main continuity (the NESTS or Ash Sagas). : The title screens and character select backgrounds
: The title screens and character select backgrounds are redesigned to celebrate a decade of the franchise (1994–2004). : The hack often allows players to perform
: The story culminates in a final battle against the series' most iconic villain, Rugal Bernstein , who serves as the ultimate boss on his aircraft, the Sky Noah . What Makes the "10th Anniversary" Version Different?
: The hack often allows players to perform "MAX2" and "Hidden Super Desperation Moves" with simplified inputs or infinite energy.
If you are looking for the official story of that era, you might want to look into , which was the actual 10th-anniversary game released by SNK and kicked off the "Ash Saga" storyline.