K-1 World Grand Prix PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jul 9, 2003
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67 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: The new breed of sport fighting games has entered the ring. K-1 World Grand Prix combines the tactical barrage of boxing with the powerful ferocity of no-holds-barred fighting to deliver the ultimate sport fighting experience. With greater depth, more strategy and the fiercest knockouts around, K-1 World Grand Prix puts all other sport fighting games on the canvas!Over 20 real K-1 fighters, each with signature moves & combos. Body-region-specific damage allows for tactical weakening the opponent. Endless offensive and defensive moves to employ. 7 game modes including Grand Prix, Trial, Revival & Head-to-head. [Konami]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. Cheat Code Central
    90
    It's not a button masher. Energy and strength must be conserved. The key to good gameplay is looking for and finding openings. Taking advantage of your opponent's weakness is the strategy that will separate the men from the boys.
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  2. IGN
    83
    It's the leader of the pack for K-1 games and easily ranks among the best realistic fighting games on any platform.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    74
    An attempt to bring a new and realistic fighting game to a market that isn’t into the sport. This game is not going to win over any new fans for the K-1 world.
  4. GamingWorld X
    48
    The game loses its appeal quickly, as there is only so many times you can knock out a member of the same small roster before it gets old.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Ty
    10
    Real good game....but could be much better.
  2. RJBlake
    10
    This game is wicked but they should of put more fighters in it like jet rufus and chong lee.
  3. TyrallS.
    8
    I was always a sucker for fighting games; This K-1 World Grand Prix would seem excellent, I can't wait to play this myself.
  4. Marky
    5
    I agree 95% with the Game Revolution review. for the other 5%: being an MMA fan myself, i find K-1 only amusing because i try to simulate real K-1 bouts and boxing-style matches, jabbing after jab, setting up for KO moves such as Mirko Cro-Cop's sledgehammer left foot into the jaw of an opponents face. but thats as exciting as it can get. for amateurs, after exchanging seemingly harmless blows would some lucky big action shots come in. In essence, K-1 is more a mental game, more than any. Definately NOT a button masher like most arcade games. So for those who appeal to the mental strategy of boxing and such (setting up for the big blows, working the opponent), K-1 deserves a look - just as long as u can get used to the extremely precise controls.… Expand