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. GamingTrend
    88
    It's a fun game, but like I said before, don't go in expecting a boxing sim. I would put this more in the same vein as Ready to Rumble except without all the ridiculous moves and boxers of Ready to Rumble.
  2. IGN
    87
    The true showstopper however is the facial damage. The best yet seen in any boxing game, cuts, bruises, swelling, and abrasions form realistically on fighters faces as the match progresses.
  3. Sports Gaming Network
    86
    A game that does its license proud. It's the most complete boxing game to come out recently.
  5. GamerWeb Xbox
    85
    Combining slick graphics, beautiful voice-overs, a great single player experience and a wide array of punches, characters and arenas, Rocky categorizes itself as one of the best boxing games ever created.
  6. Cinescape
    83
    To our delight, Rage has done a wonderful job of putting the movie into game form, and at the same time has made a game that is actually good.
  7. GameSpy
    82
    Great gameplay and incredible movie nostalgia.
  8. TotalGames.net
    80
    The character models look scarily authentic and the damage simply has to be seen to be believed.
  9. Games Radar
    80
    Even though it'll be too demanding for some, Rocky currently represents the best boxing title on the market. And our prediction for the last fight in the game? Pain. [Edge]
  10. Yahoo!
    80
    Perhaps the most competent boxing game we've come across in a long while, if not ever. It manages to be a worthy film tie-in that remains supremely playable and strangely compulsive.
  11. GameZone
    78
    The problem is that while the moves are smooth, the response time of some punches can be somewhat delayed (shades of "Mike Tyson Heavyweight Boxing") before they make an actual contact.
  12. Gamers' Temple
    78
    A definite treat for Rocky fans that comes up a little short as a boxing sim.
  13. Game Over Online
    76
    The main mode of the game that allows you to relive the past five Rocky films is disappointingly short, especially when you factor in the cheap-shot facet of the gameplay mechanics.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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