NHL 2K2

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Feb 14, 2002
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8.1

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  • Summary: NHL 2K2 is a great game of hockey that any hockey fan who owns a Dreamcast should really consider picking up.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. IGN
    92
    The gameplay and features are the slickest out there, and in terms of simulating the experience of hockey, NHL 2K2 delivers the most authentic representation I've seen yet.
  2. Sports Gaming Network
    92
    If you can get past some of the sloppy control and strong defensive qualities of the game (including a too-effective poke check), you'll find a game completely opposite all other arcade based titles on the market.
  3. Gaming Age
    91
    A fast, fun, deep, and graphically impressive game and it’s been well worth the two year wait since Sega released the original.
  4. GameSpot
    81
    A great game of hockey... It may not have all the features that we would have liked, but it's certainly a lot of fun to play.
  5. Electric Playground
    80
    In the good, but not great category, NHL 2K2's artificial intelligence provides moments of excellence, tempered with moments of sheer stupidity.
  6. Play Magazine
    80
    It's all here, with looks that kill and gameplay to support it. [April 2002, p.63]
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  7. XenGamers
    58
    The sound of skates on ice is particularly grating here, sounding more like nails on a blackboard than thin knives of steel dragging across a slab of frozen water.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. hoogafanter
    Aug 3, 2017
    9
    This game is far from amazing by today's standards, but it truly is one of the greats of it's time. It sits somewhere between simulation andThis game is far from amazing by today's standards, but it truly is one of the greats of it's time. It sits somewhere between simulation and arcadish... and it's a great blend. It certainly suffers from awkward controls and some inconsistencies, but it's alot of fun to play and that's the most important thing. The breakaways are hard to get but so damn satisfying, as is pretty much every goal...… Expand
  2. LaneB.
    Feb 27, 2002
    8
    The game's good but on any difficulty but easy the defenders stick check you to death and you can't get a shot off. I guess The game's good but on any difficulty but easy the defenders stick check you to death and you can't get a shot off. I guess it's realistic but I'd like to be able to come out front of the net with the puck.… Expand
  4. AlM.
    Apr 12, 2003
    4
    Nhl 2k2 is easily one of the most underwhelming hockey games on the market. sega sports seems to have missed the boat about how to design a Nhl 2k2 is easily one of the most underwhelming hockey games on the market. sega sports seems to have missed the boat about how to design a realistic hockey game. as far as the graphics go they are relatively clean and sharp. where sega loses marks is in its player models which all look like football players on skates. the arenas aren't bad, however aside from the logo at center ice the gamer won't be able to tell the difference between cities. gameplay is where nhl 2k2 really suffers. the computer ai is too cheap when it comes to offensive chances. collision between players often makes for very scrambly play and it seems like every human controlled character skates with his head down. in addition to the scrambly play the cpu erroneously faces off at center ice after EVERY penalty called. if you plan on passing the puck from your goalie to the defenseman, forget about it. it seems like the goallies can only stop the puck and not pass it with any authority. often you will find that if you do try to clear it with your goalie it will just weakly lay in the slot for an opponent to jump on. avoid this game, nhk 2k2 is garbage. for real hockey fans stick with nhl 2002 or 2003 by ea sports. the guys who really know hockey.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Dreamcast Game of 2002
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#1 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2002
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#1 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2002