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NFL 2K2


9.8

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The follow-up to last year's universally praised "NFL 2K1" adds, among other things, additional online features allowing gamers to track their wins and losses against other players online, it eliminates those unstoppable "money" plays from last years game, and it features more realistic quarterback logic.

PUBLISHER:	Sega
DEVELOPER:	Visual Concepts
GENRE(S):	Sports
PLAYERS:	4
ESRB RATING:	E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE:	September 18, 2001

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100

Gaming Age

Without a doubt the finest football gaming experience on the DC - and as a football game compares favourably with EA's Madden series. DC owners should run, not walk, to check out NFL 2K2 immediately.

100

GamePro

Continues to deliver well-balanced pigskin fun with awesome graphics, intuitive controls, numerous options, and lightning-fast onscreen action.

GameSpot

If you're looking to get back online and challenge people from all over the country or just your friends sitting across the room, NFL 2K2 is better than last year's game.

GameShark

Everything is there right down to players talking on the field, including the most important thing of all, a crowd that is into the game.

Game Informer

Nothing but wild fun. [Nov 2001, p.125]

Hot Games

Whereas last year the controls seem looser than Madden’s, and therefore more intuitive and fun, this year they seem way too easy.

IGN

A fun football game that, flaws aside, focuses on improving gameplay to the next level. And my dear readers, that's what it's all about.

Planet Dreamcast

If you're satisfied with updated rosters, win-loss records online, and some tweaks to an already excellent AI, this is the game for you. If you were expecting NFL2k2 to go out with the mother of all bangs on the Dreamcast, you may be mildly disappointed.

Electric Playground

Make no mistake about it, this game is a contender and could be some stiff competition for Madden on the new consoles.

Next Generation Magazine

It’s showing its age, but NFL 2K2 can still compete with anything the next generation has to offer. [Jan 2002, p.86]

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Nowadays, the game’s blocky, out-of-proportion players are showing their age. [Dec 2001, p.260]

Core Magazine

Improvements over last year's version are few and far between, something of a disappointment considering Visual Concept's track record.

The average user rating for this game is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mike M. gave it a 9:
I was not sure wich of the 3 (tennis, b-ball, football) new 2k2 series to spend my money on. I went for nfl, for a few reasons, 1st, I wanted the new rosters and updated players; second, even if it was just like 2k1, how could it be bad? The game is great, PLAIN AND SIMPLE! I don't like a few things like using the anolog stick for everything, even play calling and I wish the stands and sidelines where updated, but where it counted most like game play, animation and AI, they did a great job, on the right setting you can have a tuff realistic and fun game. The money plays are gone, so every time you need a 1st down you can't just do the same play. And to me that makes all the diffrence in the world. Also the running is so much fun I would trade the 2k1 in for the 2k2 in a heartbeat.

Jarvis J. gave it a 10:
Best football game ever.

John S. gave it a 10:
Great QB Moves, the best football game ever.

Dom gave it a 10:
Excellent game.

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