Rocky

 PlayStation 2
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: Step into the ring as Rocky Balboa, to fight and train your way from unknown fighter to peoples' champion. To become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World you must meet & defeat awesome adversaries including Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago and Tommy 'the Machine' Gunn. TheStep into the ring as Rocky Balboa, to fight and train your way from unknown fighter to peoples' champion. To become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World you must meet & defeat awesome adversaries including Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago and Tommy 'the Machine' Gunn. The challenge is tough - you'll need inner strength, guts, grit and determination. [Rage Software]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GameZone
    91
    The sounds of gloves hitting faces gives off a satisfying smack, and body blows have a painful thudding sound to them.
  2. TotalGames.net
    90
    It’s a great game with visual flair and an immense depth of gameplay that recreates the “Sweet Science” perfectly.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    84
    A winner with at least majority decision, if not a knockout.
  4. Gamer's Pulse
    76
    The game is a fairly realistic boxing sim. It pretty much it boils down to this: if you liked the acclaimed Rocky series, you’re sure to like this title, but if you never cared for it, you’ll probably hate it.
  5. GameSpy
    74
    Unfortunately, for PS2 owners, a vicious beat-down is delivered by the GameCube's less blurry, less angular crowds, and it wins by a split decision.
  6. PSX Nation
    70
    Few licensed videogames have captured the essence of their source material as well as Rage Software has captured the heart and soul, not to mention the over-the-top style of the boxing matches, that makes a “Rocky” movie click.
  7. GameSpot
    55
    Completely spoiled by a few major problems, the worst of which makes it possible to get by opponents using only one button.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. NoahB.
    Jun 24, 2004
    10
    I'd give this a 100. But it's 1-10 .ApolloCreed iz da' man!!!
  2. JamieK.
    May 24, 2003
    10
    I love rocky and i love the game.
  4. AndrewC.
    Feb 15, 2003
    10
    Best boxing game ever made!
  5. Ben
    Dec 5, 2003
    10
    Sylvester Stallone is not only the single greatest actor to ever exist, but has written and directed the greatest movie series in the history Sylvester Stallone is not only the single greatest actor to ever exist, but has written and directed the greatest movie series in the history of mankind. This game is a hard-hitting, Stallone powered machine that never stops running. The best movie has become a game...… Expand
  6. LoopDoGG
    Jun 25, 2003
    9
    This is the best boxing game ive ever played, and ive played them all. Moves are fluid and the Al's are just at the right difficulty. This is the best boxing game ive ever played, and ive played them all. Moves are fluid and the Al's are just at the right difficulty. One problem I noticed is a major glitch. If one plays with the silver rocky statue, the game freezes.… Expand
  7. Karge
    Feb 21, 2023
    4
    Genuinely difficult when set to Normal difficulty and above. A true "southern paw" is needed to succeed in this frightening metropolis. ThereGenuinely difficult when set to Normal difficulty and above. A true "southern paw" is needed to succeed in this frightening metropolis. There are some hilarious throwbacks to the original flicks, but little replay value aside from skill-based horseplay-addled offline multiplayer experiences. Rocky shines. Rocky dazzles; and there is little that can mitigate his path to glory. Bonus Props: The original theme serves as the backbone for what is a roller coaster through the annals of Rockwell's history as a famous Philadelphile, where exclusive "Behind the Scenes" videos are unlocked and memories relived for the greater good. Press R2 to cut Mickey down to size.… Expand
  8. BillK.
    Mar 17, 2003
    0
    I love Rocky movies and I was loving this game until late in story mode when I was having some trouble. Suddenly **ding** I realize you can I love Rocky movies and I was loving this game until late in story mode when I was having some trouble. Suddenly **ding** I realize you can beat ANY fighter in the game with 1-2 rhythm of just the X button (body punches--dont even need to touch directional pad). Finished the game easily soon after, I cant even say it was due to any skill on my part. Game was pretty useless after that...I was lucky to get my money back.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#82 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#46 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002