NHL 2002

 PlayStation 2
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Summary: The PlayStation 2 version features include Career Mode, allowing you to compete for the Stanley Cup for 10 consecutive years and build a true hockey dynasty. Also included are Quick Game, Season, Playoffs, Shootout, and Tournament modes. [EA Sports]
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. G4 TV
    100
    Best of all, the sound mix supports DTS 5.1 output, allowing you to literally feel every hit when cranked up loud enough on the right system.
  2. GamePro
    100
    The butter-smooth controls make the game a joy to play—between the big hits and the player-controlled dekes, you’ll alternate between brawling like Tie Domi and dangling like Pavel Bure.
  3. Hot Games
    100
    Simply the best hockey game ever released.
  4. GameZone
    91
    A landmark release in that it is the first PS2 game to support Dolby™ Pro Logic and DTS™ sound. These surround sound technologies allow for realistic environmental surround sound like you've never heard it before.
  5. Adrenaline Vault
    90
    The goalies are still a bit of a sore point, however, since a single defender can run the gamut from godlike to pylon within a single period with little rhyme or reason.
  6. GameSpot
    89
    The deepest, most realistic 3D NHL game on the market. Its graphics are impressive, its depth of gameplay modes is staggering, and the gameplay is predominantly tight.
  7. Next Generation Magazine
    80
    The simple fact remains that it’s difficult to play deliberate, defensive oriented hockey. [Dec 2001, p.108]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. R.B.
    Mar 17, 2003
    10
    This is one of the best games i'v ever played yet!!
  2. AndrewS.
    May 5, 2002
    10
    This is the best game out for psx2 and it's worth the money to buy it.
  4. RyanT.
    Oct 22, 2002
    10
    This game was well worth the 80 dollars that i spent on it! The graphics are quite superb and the fights were both tasteful and hard on the This game was well worth the 80 dollars that i spent on it! The graphics are quite superb and the fights were both tasteful and hard on the controls with the constant button mashing. The A.I. was great for a hockey game. This was the perfect showing of playstaton 2 power and blew away the other attempts at this genre.… Expand
  5. ZiggyStardust
    May 11, 2002
    8
    Some incomplete animation when players skate into the net or get body checked into the boards. the fighting really sux. and it's crazy Some incomplete animation when players skate into the net or get body checked into the boards. the fighting really sux. and it's crazy how no hats get thrown onto the ice when a hat-trick is scored. don taylor's colour commentary script is terrible; why would ea make him constantly tell jokes? the jokes get old fast. lastly, there are a lot of weird errors that occur (examples: penalty shot being awarded for no reason, or announcer says he's really disappointed with a players performance and he's the 1st star of the game, or goalies getting stuck on the net. there are many other annoying little things) i was pretty disappointed with this game, but my expectations were ultra high. it's certainly a good game overall. … Expand
  6. Tuoze
    Apr 3, 2013
    8
    Pretty fun game to play still today but matches end up with ridiculous scores like 8-15 or 4-9. Achievements are kind of fun and cards also.Pretty fun game to play still today but matches end up with ridiculous scores like 8-15 or 4-9. Achievements are kind of fun and cards also. If you are looking for realistic hockey game look somewhere else.… Expand
  7. DonTaylor
    Jan 14, 2004
    8
    Great Game. I'm sure everyone has heard enough comments on the game's strong points. However, Don Taylor is absolutely horrible.Great Game. I'm sure everyone has heard enough comments on the game's strong points. However, Don Taylor is absolutely horrible. He completely ruins the game. I can't even play it with the sound on because of all of the stupid things he says...his powerfully unsuccessful attempts at humour make me want to take a bath with a toaster.… Expand
  8. Jeff
    Feb 17, 2002
    4
    Too many glitches and inconsistencies ruin what could almost be a fun game.

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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#53 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001