NFL GameDay 2002

by Playstation

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• PS2

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• ASIN: B00005NIUY
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 4, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,282 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #38 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Sports > Football

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Platform: PlayStation2

PS2

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars $ wasted...., December 19, 2001

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a gamer (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NFL GameDay 2002 (Video Game)

I've played the NFL Gameday series since I got my PS1 several years ago. I considered myself to be loyal enough to the label not to buy Madden even though it came out months ahead of this one. It got to the point that with Gameday 2001 (last years) I played it once, realized it was the same as the year before, then had to set the computer the hardest level just to make it competive. Even then, my Rams went 16-0 and cruised into the Superbowl for three straight seasons in GM mode.

That said, I was eagerly awaiting Gameday 2002's release (why did they wait until the mid-point of the season anyway???). When I finally got it, I was very very disappointed. It's the same game as alawys, but with worse gameplay than ever - and the graphics aren't all they've been cracked up to be.

First, the gameplay. The game plays slow. Players run slow (even the fastest guys like Faulk). Players tackle slow. The plays haven't changed in five years - and I still do know exactly what the different arrows mean. But the worst aspect of the game is the defense. They advertise it as the best yet, but it's not good. It's stupid. The first game I played, the AI ran back the opening kickoff 102 yards for a TD after breaking four or five tackles. I thought it was an aberration, so I kept playing. MY first play from scrimmage was a 82 yard TD. My third play was a 74 yard TD. I can't figure out why it's so easy to throw deep. It's difficult to run and to throw short passes becuase the computer is so quick to the ball and never seems to miss a tackle. As for playing defense, forget about defending against a pass, it can't be done. And even if your DB is in perfect position, the WR will still catch it. If you're in position to tip the ball away, your DB stops and jumps straight up. You miss it, it's a TD. And I haven't tipped one yet. It's just as easy for the computer to throw deep passes as it was for me, but it chooses not to. And forget about getting a pass rush - even with the blitz. Defending players literally walk for the first four or five seconds -- regardless of whether or not you're hitting speed burst.

The graphics aren't even that good either -- but then again, I'd pay $ (...) for a game with awesome gameplay and OK graphics rather than (...) for a game with so-called great graphics and gameplay not worth a damn.

In summary, I wasted $ (...) on this game. I'm too fed up with it to even try GM mode, but I'm sure all the other gripes listed here are valid - since they've been that way since the beginning of the series.

Bottom line: don't waste your money. I'm probably gonna buy Madden now just so I can try out a difrerent one -- I need my football fix.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I hate this game!, December 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: NFL GameDay 2002 (Video Game)

1: Defenders can't deflect a pass!
2: commentarys that dont know what there talking about.
3: same tackles over and over how many times can a guy get flip?
4: d-fense of players can hit you from 5 yards away.
5: every time you rush in to sack the qb you run slower.
6: on the kickoff every blocker is just standing around.
7: you get sack everytime when you do a playaction pass.
8: ... is asking way too much for this game!
9: can't challlenge a play.
10: playoffs? are you kidding me? playoffs? we're lucky to finish a game without quiting!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Real Review on NFL Gameday., December 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: NFL GameDay 2002 (Video Game)

NFL Gameday commercial says this game got good Defense? are you kidding me?the Cpu is so stupid on this game.i played this game on hall a fame level they can't check my reicevers,and my D-Back can't check theres,it's like that on rookie too.I never won a coin toss on this game yet.i might just have bad luck but come on,the play action fakes are stupid,you get sack every time just about and they do it so slow.,another thing when you running the ball you think you are going to out run them? are you kidding me they can hit you 5 yards away.the Graphics are good thats it,please get some new commentarys,like the sunday night Espn Crew,Hey 989 be the first to have 3 commentarys,Do something! I like how every time i run the ball with the QB he fumbles 90% of the time,its just bad gameplay,How could you make a Football game for like 10 years and still be stupid,atlease the ps1 version DeFence is better,and another thing they do the same tackles over and over again.A RENTAL ONLY

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