NHL 2002 for Xbox

Pros: collectable cards, great music, nice graphics, international teams included
Cons: the fighting is horrible, no real franchise mode

By now most of you probably know that I am a huge hockey fanatic. Since I have purchased my Xbox, I ...

Pros: Awesome gameplay, sound is great.
Cons: Fighting is a joke, some bad camera angles

Before I begin let me say this: I finally have a game I want to play more than Halo! Yay! Yes, thats right. NHL 2002 is now my new XBox game of choice, especially when the friends are over to play. Not to say this game isn't without it's flaws, but...

Pros: Fun simulation or arcade play
Cons: No busting glass

Out of all hockey games I have played this is by far the best ever. The graphics are great the player models are great the gameplay is great and the options are great.

First of all let me start off by saying I am a big Hockey fan I love...

Pros: Great graphics
Cons: AI still needs to get better

I love the NHL series. It's good but I'm still waiting for what I'd call really good AI. I won't complain though because the game holds my interest through dozens and dozens of games. Many enjoyable hours playing the games. I love playing with the very...

Pros: +Fun Gameplay +Breakaway and Big Hit Cam
Cons: -Limited Franchise Mode -Updating

NHL 2002 has usually always been an average game, but for this series to get better EA Sports must look at what other sports game have. NHL 2002 has a shootout mode, season mode (Franchise mode-10 years), playoff mode, exhibition mode and some trading...

Pros: Adjustable gameplay, cinematic openings, improved AI, great feel.
Cons: Unrealistic at times, controls are a little "sticky".

Much improvement from Electronic Arts's NHL 2001 model here. New storylines have been added to give gameplay a different feel. The clutch saves by the goalie, the dominating offense, the tension in a possible shutout and much more. Highlighting events...