
This game is rated ESRB: Teen for Violence.
K-1 World Grand Prix is a sport fighting game released in 2003 for PlayStation 2, developed around the real-world K-1 kickboxing competition. The roster features over 20 authentic K-1 fighters, each equipped with their own signature moves and combinations drawn from the blend of boxing and full-contact striking that defines the sport. Combat mechanics include a body-region-specific damage system, allowing players to tactically target and weaken particular areas of an opponent over the course of a bout. The game offers an extensive range of offensive and defensive options to reward strategic play. Seven distinct modes are available, among them a Grand Prix tournament, Trial, Revival, and head-to-head competition, providing varied ways to engage with the fighting system. The overall design emphasizes tactical depth alongside the hard-hitting knockouts characteristic of K-1 competition.