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The King of Fighters 2001
拳皇 2001
The King of Fighters 2001, developed by SNK and Eolith in 2001, is a 2D tag-team fighting game for arcade. Players select a team of three characters from a diverse roster and battle opponent teams in sequential one-on-one matches. The game features a traditional fighting game control scheme with punch, kick, and special move buttons. Players execute combos, block, and use super attacks to defeat enemies. The single-player mode progresses through a tournament-style bracket, culminating in matches against increasingly difficult opponents and a final boss encounter. Each character has unique fighting techniques and special moves tied to their combat style. The team-based system allows strategic character selection, as players must consider matchups and synergy when assembling their lineup. Victory requires mastering both offensive combos and defensive strategies across multiple rounds.
- Developer
- SNK / Eolith
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.1K)
- Last updated
The King of Fighters 2001 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for The King of Fighters 2001 on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
The King of Fighters 2001 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of The King of Fighters 2001 on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"The King of Fighters 2001" Arcade longplay 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The King of Fighters 2001 released?
The King of Fighters 2001 was released in 2001 for the Arcade.
Who developed The King of Fighters 2001?
The King of Fighters 2001 was developed by SNK / Eolith, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does The King of Fighters 2001 support?
The King of Fighters 2001 is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is The King of Fighters 2001?
The King of Fighters 2001 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play The King of Fighters 2001 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — The King of Fighters 2001 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play The King of Fighters 2001 in the browser?
No. The King of Fighters 2001 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in The King of Fighters 2001?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does The King of Fighters 2001 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play The King of Fighters 2001 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of The King of Fighters 2001. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
