Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    I swear, you could probably nail players in the groin nine times out of 10 with these controls if you practiced enough. [Feb 2002, p.164]
  2. 70
    World Cup–level graphics and realism have to struggle to make up for controls that keep getting yellow cards.
  3. It’ll certainly keep you busy, until the next FIFA game comes out (in a few months), just don’t expect to be too excited by it.

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#16 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2001
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Aug 26, 2020
    9
    EA Sports had a big year in 02 and this game was a huge reason for that.

    The game is fast paced and loads of fun! Played it in 2014 and
    EA Sports had a big year in 02 and this game was a huge reason for that.

    The game is fast paced and loads of fun! Played it in 2014 and still had a blast!

    Fifa 02 has the charm of a classic sports game in the same fashion as NHL 94
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  2. May 12, 2011
    8
    Old School!Old School!

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  3. MattR.
    Feb 28, 2002
    9
    Best soccer game in the FIFA line, ever. Solid graphics, deep gameplay. Menu screens are confusing, but that's about it!