Overview- Critic & User
Reviews - Videos &
Screenshots
News- Codes
& FAQs - Gameplay
Controls - Similar
Games
Answers
Bundles
Game Details
- Number of Players 8
Game Description
NHL 2002 builds on the audio-visual punch and smooth gameplay of NHL 2001. You'll see players' facial expressions and gestures, crisp reflections off the ice and the red glare of the goal light. A new card-based rewards system allows you to earn new moves, cheats, and special abilities. The new GameStory feature allows you to live the ultimate NHL hero fantasy, following a larger-than-life cinematic plot with rich audio-visual elements. Crowd participation also affects gameplay, as your fans cheer and fire you up, or hush at your jaw-dropping plays. A 10-season Franchise mode is also new to the 2002 installment. NHL 2002 is for one or two players, or up to eight players with the Multitap.
Critic Reviews
GameSpot Review (8.9 out of 10)
If there's one sport Electronic Arts has had little to no competition emulating, it's NHL hockey. EA's NHL series has served as the benchmark for hockey video games for almost a decade. Many developers have tried to top it, and many have failed. The series' rookie effort on the PlayStation 2 es...more
Similar Games
- Sega Sports TennisRelease 7/30/2002
- FIFA Soccer 2001Release 11/21/2000
- World Soccer Winning Eleven 6 InternationalRelease 3/13/2003






