Rocky

 Xbox
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    73
    The fighting engine won't win any awards for realism or responsiveness. (At times the punches lag behind your button presses.) But ultimately it's good enough for what the game is. [Dec 2002, p.142]
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  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Rage has perfectly captured the flavor of the boxing in the Rocky films, and by this we mean there is no pugilism to be found. [Winter 2002, p.107]
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  3. GMR Magazine
    70
    A technical knockout, really, considering there's not much competition. [Feb 2003, p.95]
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  5. Game Informer
    70
    An adequate boxing title for fans of the franchise. [Dec 2002, p.144]
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  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    A very good-looking, fun boxing title loaded with satisfying arcade action... The champ's still got it. [Dec 2002, p.258]
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  7. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    We have to deduct points for the game's flaccid fighting engine, which looks awfully similar to "Ready to Rumble Boxing" and becomes repetitive after about three bouts. [15 Nov 2002, p.144]
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  8. Gamer's Pulse
    62
    Despite its flaws, Rocky is the best boxing game I have played since the Evander Holyfield game on Sega Genesis, and it is surely the best boxing title on the Xbox.
  9. All Game Guide
    60
    With improved animation, a more robust career, and a better choice of modes, it could have easily been a knockout instead of a contender. Rocky the game certainly has the heart of a champion, just not the tools needed to go the distance.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    60
    This game is a renter for a few nights. Then use the money you saved or ask Santa for something that has a bit more depth, better graphics and game-play.
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  11. GameSpot
    55
    Completely spoiled by a few major problems, the worst of which makes it possible to get by opponents using only one button.

Awards & Rankings

68
#68 Best Xbox Game of 2002
96
#96 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
38
#38 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. ShaneM.
    Feb 15, 2003
    9
    Everything a Rocky fan could hope for in a Xbox Boxing game.
  2. HPSPhoenix
    Apr 11, 2014
    8
    Much better than most fighting games. Really puts you into the shoes of Rocky, and a thorough enjoyment for both gamers and film fanaticsMuch better than most fighting games. Really puts you into the shoes of Rocky, and a thorough enjoyment for both gamers and film fanatics alike.
    If you enjoyed other fighting games, this is for you.    … Full Review »
  3. MikeC.
    May 12, 2003
    10
    It's great.
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