NCAA Football 2003

 GameCube
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. GamePro
    100
    The three versions of NCAA are virtually identical... The GameCube version doesn’t control quite as comfortably, but that’s mainly because the controller layout isn’t as suitable for sports games.
  2. Maxim Online
    100
    The sleaziness of recruiting players to build a powerhouse program is almost worth the price of admission alone, but it’s a damn shame that you can’t bribe them when push comes to shove.
  3. Armchair Empire
    95
    From the tip of the shiny helmets to the grass-wedged cleats, NCAA Football 2003 is a marvel to behold.
  5. Gamers' Temple
    94
    If you're a college football fan, you can't go wrong with this game - you'll love it.
  6. GameZone
    93
    I’ve seen NCAA Football 2003 on both the Xbox and Gamecube, and I must say the Gamecube version looks better.
  7. netjak
    91
    While the exhibition games are fairly bland, the season mode as well as the create-a-team mode just jaks this game into stardom.
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  8. Yahoo!
    90
    The look and sound of the game is tremendous. There is a real sensation of taking part in something real here, an excitement that somehow isn't present when dealing with the professional franchises in the Madden series.
  9. IGN
    89
    Forget about best college games, NCAA Football 2003 is the best football game out there for serious football videogamers... Challenging and satisfying.
  10. GameSpot
    88
    Undeniably a great college football game.
  11. Nintendo Power
    84
    The game play is as solid as Madden. [Aug 2002, p.145]
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  12. Play Magazine
    80
    The play by play when applicable (while still a bit parrot-like) is seamless, the player models are so real you can smell the BO, and the replays so comprehensive you'll be picking the grass out of your teeth. [Aug 2002, p.69]
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#8 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#97 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. MatthewS.
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    Man this game is so cool. It feel like your right in the game.
  2. NicholasB.
    Aug 4, 2002
    8
    The game on the other two platforms is much better. The graphics and control on gamecube ruin the fun factor of the game. Overall it's The game on the other two platforms is much better. The graphics and control on gamecube ruin the fun factor of the game. Overall it's still a great game. … Full Review »
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