NHL 2K3

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6.2

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  • Summary: Now that the series has moved on to all platforms, no one will have an excuse not to play what has become the best hockey game series on the market.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GamePro
    100
    If you’re looking to play hockey of the NHL variety, to tackle pro challenges and use real-life strategies, NHL 2K3 will thrill you as much as watching your team heroically survive a five-on-three penalty kill.
  2. Yahoo!
    100
    Treyarch has done a masterful job with this game, satisfying the needs of serious hockey fans without losing sight of the fact that a sports game has to be fun.
  3. Nintendojo
    92
    Treyarch and Sega have created the "Madden" of hockey with this title. It just needs some aural and visual polish to become something amazing.
  4. GameSpy
    89
    The only way to get closer to pro hockey is to be drafted by an NHL team.
  5. IGN
    88
    If you are a fan of hockey or if you want to try hockey on a level beyond "Hitz" and "NHL 2003," then this is absolutely the way to go.
  6. GameSpot
    86
    The GameCube version of NHL 2K3 is hurt somewhat by its lack of online support, but if you don't have an Xbox, then don't let that dissuade you from picking up this otherwise excellent game.
  7. Nintendo Power
    72
    Improved graphics, advanced physics and more control features contribute to a solid hockey sim. [Dec 2002, p.216]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. BobF.
    Jul 8, 2003
    10
    AWESOME!!!
  2. Uter
    Feb 7, 2003
    9
    It's refreshing to see a hockey game that actually attempts to simulate the sport. with graphical and sound improvements for next yearIt's refreshing to see a hockey game that actually attempts to simulate the sport. with graphical and sound improvements for next year and this series will be bordering on perfection. the gameplay is way way ahead of ea's nhl series. if you are a real hockey fan and want a sim, this is the only game out there.… Expand
  4. JimT.
    Apr 4, 2003
    9
    Great Game! Super realistic yet fun. The Goalies are tough, but otherwise nearing perfection.
  5. RatingALLGames
    Nov 26, 2022
    6
    Its alright, as a ice hockey enthusiast and conniseur (me and my boy go watch ALL the games, even the wnhl). Only big problem is too much offIts alright, as a ice hockey enthusiast and conniseur (me and my boy go watch ALL the games, even the wnhl). Only big problem is too much off net mooring, like what is roger moore doing in my ice hockey? + he wasnt even that good of a bond, get off the field mate. Cool ice effect, whenever there is a break, then the ice is shiny. They should add messi for the 2k4 one. Im hyped!… Expand
  6. ShawnT.
    Feb 27, 2003
    2
    Who pays for reality?????? certainly not gamecube...what was sega thinking this game is the worst sports game ive ever played. You are betterWho pays for reality?????? certainly not gamecube...what was sega thinking this game is the worst sports game ive ever played. You are better off playing nhl hitz as it takes u to a world of hardcore hockey.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#56 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002