NHL 2003

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Armchair Empire
    70
    Fans will love it, but there's no harm with sticking with previous games in the NHL series.
  2. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    Although the anhancements are certainly welcome, spotty AI and blatant computer cheating make it impossible to appreciate the game as a whole. [Jan 2003, p.84]
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  3. Computer Gaming World
    60
    The A.I. in this year's version is so lame, it may be a step backward. [Feb 2003, p.90]
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  5. GameSpot
    84
    It continues a long-standing tradition by offering just enough in the way of improvements to warrant at least a cursory glance from past customers.
  6. GameSpy
    78
    A few AI problems keep it from reaching expectations.
  7. GameZone
    91
    The graphics and audio track are superb, and the player interface, with its customizable game play options, all add up for one amazing and enjoyable experience.
  8. Gaming Age
    67
    It’s not sim enough to match up with Sega’s offering, and Midway has a faster, more fun arcade hockey game in NHL Hitz.
  9. IGN
    88
    Offers an incredibly fun and addictive vision of hockey.
  10. PC Gamer
    72
    The problem with NHL 2003 is that it's fun, but it just ain't hockey...I'm 30 games into the season, and I have yet to lose one...with the difficulty at Highest. [Dec 2002, p.114]
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  11. PC Gameworld
    85
    Basically, everything I could ask for in a hockey game is here. Unfortunately, it has been here for a few years now, and it just isn’t as exciting as it used to be.
  12. TotalGames.net
    78
    It really does feel like being there, or at least watching it on the television in the early hours of the morning, without having to stay up late.
  13. Yahoo!
    60
    Despite the many little changes, improvements, and false steps, this year's game is still as disappointing as last year's, albeit in different ways, and with more obvious flaws that take less time to annoy the player.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best PC Game of 2002
90
#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Best NHL game in history :) Still waiting for decent successor for PC...
    Unfortunately can't play anymore on Win10 :(
  2. ChrisM.
    Oct 24, 2004
    8
    Game play Commentary is the game's only downfall.
  3. JpN.
    Dec 21, 2002
    7
    Stupid pc wont let me win unlike 2002 hehe anyway easports has never made a bad nhl game well umm unless we forget the 90's.
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