NHL 2001

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. PSX Nation
    70
    Quite simply the most amazing game I have ever seen, and that does include "Madden 2001"... The real problems appear with the AI which is dumb as can be.
  2. Electric Playground
    65
    It’s very frustrating, and enough to make more sensitive gamers nauseous. You’ll get angry and start swearing at the TV.
  3. All Game Guide
    60
    As with previous games in the series, the computer AI could have used a little tweaking; it just seems way too easy to score on your opponent.
  5. GamePen
    60
    Slowdowns and lack of a franchise mode really makes this a try before you buy game even for hockey fans.
  6. Game Revolution
    58
    2001 runs at a pretty slow pace overall and fails to capture the frenzied pace of professional hockey. In addition, you'll notice some bizarre slowdown when passing the benches.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PS2 Game of 2000
27
#27 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2000

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Kyle_Katarn92
    Jul 9, 2016
    9
    First NHL game I ever played, and it's still my favourite. The game made me fall in love with hockey. you need a lot of memory to save yourFirst NHL game I ever played, and it's still my favourite. The game made me fall in love with hockey. you need a lot of memory to save your game dough.… Full Review »
  2. RyanM.
    Apr 28, 2003
    9
    A great hockey game. I haven't played 2002 yet but it is definitely going to be hard to beat. The one main drawback is the memory it A great hockey game. I haven't played 2002 yet but it is definitely going to be hard to beat. The one main drawback is the memory it takes up which is 2 megabytes. On an 8 meg memory card thats a lot. But the game itself is great.… Full Review »
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