NHL 2002

 Xbox
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
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  1. BlueFalcon
    Apr 9, 2005
    6
    I was hyped about this release at the time, but it was very disappointing. The goalie AI is a big problem - it's predictable.
  2. Ben
    Oct 1, 2002
    10
    I thought this game was the sh.t.
  3. AdamN.
    Jun 22, 2002
    9
    Great graphics and gameplay. It's not to easy to score yet it's not that hard to score. But Turning A breakaway into a movie in the middle of a game is not the smartest thing I've ever seen anyone do.
  4. darkNiGHTS0
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Pure arcade goodness, one of my favorite NHL games out there. Love how you can adjust the speed of gameplay, and the season mode is very well done. The commentators are ridiculous, in a good way.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Xbox Game of 2001
21
#21 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Game Informer
    93
    The framerate is incredibly smooth. [Dec 2001, p.109]
  2. Sports Gaming Network
    92
    The key to the game is the balance of arcade and sim elements of the gameplay. The game is flat out fun to play, which is what counts the most.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    92
    The frame rate has also been improved upon over NHL 2002 on the PS2, and runs as smooth as Michael Jordan’s newly shaved head.
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