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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. AndrewC.
    Feb 15, 2003
    10
    Best boxing game ever made!
  2. 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 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 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
  3. 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. One problem I noticed is a major glitch. If one plays with the silver rocky statue, the game freezes.
  4. NoahB.
    Jun 24, 2004
    10
    I'd give this a 100. But it's 1-10 .ApolloCreed iz da' man!!!
  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 of mankind. This game is a hard-hitting, Stallone powered machine that never stops running. The best movie has become a game...
  6. JamieK.
    May 24, 2003
    10
    I love rocky and i love the game.
  7. 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. 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:Genuinely 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

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#46 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. With improved animation, a more robust career, and a better choice of modes, it could have easily been a knockout instead of a contender.
  2. A winner with at least majority decision, if not a knockout.
  3. 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.