Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. While some features are better, the most important part—the AI—has received little attention. While it's still a fun game, it's not much of an improvement over last year's edition.
  2. 60
    There didn't seem to be any specific gameplay difference with NHL 2002 and its immediate predecessor. All my on-ice moves were the same as in the older game.
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 50
  2. Negative: 8 out of 50
  1. Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Such a fantastic game. Best NHL game ever in my opinion. It's 20 years later and I still play it sometimes.
  2. StefanW.
    Oct 6, 2003
    10
    I loved this game! This is the best game ever! If you don't have it get it at any video game store. I loved it so much, I give it a 10.
  3. TeddyBear
    Sep 20, 2002
    10
    I've had every nhl game thats ever come out since nhlpa93 for super nintendo and out of all of them this is by far the most exciting andI've had every nhl game thats ever come out since nhlpa93 for super nintendo and out of all of them this is by far the most exciting and well made game ever...keep up the good work ea. Full Review »