NCAA Football 2003

 Xbox
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. GamePro
    100
    The three versions of NCAA are virtually identical... The main points involve graphics, and the Xbox version clearly looks the best, sporting the crispest details, richest colors, and best lighting.
  2. Maxim Online
    100
    Its fast and realistic action should make any joystick jock forget how badly his team is doing in real life, and the endless Dynasty mode will make classes optional for months.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    94
    As for control, it is fluid and precise.
  5. GameSpy
    91
    The overall depth and lasting appeal to be had in NCAA Football 2003 is unmatched by any game, on any platform, including its big NFL brother.
  6. Game Revolution
    91
    Now players can create their own school. Logos, fight songs, playbooks and, of course, players are all at your disposal in what is the most comprehensively immersive college football game mode I've ever seen.
  7. TeamXbox
    90
    Arguably the best football game on the market.
  8. Operation Sports
    90
    A lot of fun and the depth of features is beyond compare. Easily one of the most immersive football titles made to date.
  9. IGN
    89
    Casual gamers, hardcore sports fans, RPG fans and trenchcoat-wearing weirdos should all have a go at NCAA Football 2003, because it's the best thing going.
  10. GameZone
    89
    The animation is exceptional, and the options package is certain to give fans of this sport many enjoyable hours of total gridiron immersion.
  11. Armchair Empire
    89
    One area the game is really stellar is the challenge given by the CPU artificial intelligence. This game pushes you and makes you sweat to win, especially when it comes to contests against ranked opponents and when squaring off in a rivalry game.
  12. GameSpot
    88
    The rivalry games are incredibly entertaining, and the dynasty mode adds a tremendous amount of replay value to an already great game.
  13. Official Xbox Magazine
    88
    The Dynasty mode in NCAA 2003 is better than any franchise mode in any of the pro games on the market. [Sept 2002, p.99]
    All this publication's reviews
  14. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    Perhaps the finest college football game ever made. [Oct 2002, p.117]
    All this publication's reviews
  15. GamePen
    80
    Even with the XBOX being the most powerful console, frame rate problems still plague the game...Still fun to play even with the AI problems and control scheme on the XBOX.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best Xbox Game of 2002
36
#36 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. CaseyF.
    Mar 30, 2003
    10
    This game can be played for hours upon end! Great party game to set up a tournament and play until you have a champion. Perfect game to play This game can be played for hours upon end! Great party game to set up a tournament and play until you have a champion. Perfect game to play during the college football season.… Full Review »
  2. MatC.
    Dec 14, 2002
    10
    This game can be tweaked a little, but not too much is needed. This has to be THE BEST sports title in the history of console gaming. This game can be tweaked a little, but not too much is needed. This has to be THE BEST sports title in the history of console gaming. Completely immersive, and the play by play is BY FAR the best ever made for a console. It's awesome! Can't wait till this becomes playable on Live - that's the only big omission. Once again, this title is worth the jack. If I were in school still, this thing would have me in the dorms, munching cheezypoofs, and on academic probation!… Full Review »
  3. BryD.
    Nov 22, 2002
    7
    Terrific Game! I did wonder why they didn't include the create a play option like in Madden 2003. That would have made it perfect!
See all user reviews »