Customer Reviews

NHL 2K2

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

NHL 2K2 is a huge improvement over NHL 2K and is also the best game out there for the Dreamcast system. This game is very realistic. It has every NHL team from this year witht he rosters updated from just 2 weeks before the release plus it includes every Olympic hockey team for this years Olympics. After I saw the crushing loss in the Gold Medal game I put in this game and played Canada vs. USA. The rosters are exactly right and the gameplay is amazing.

At first when I got this game I thought it was pretty unrealistic and dumb because I had ties in my first 3 games (0-0, 0-0 and 1-1). I was very mad, but since then I am 13-6-7.

The announcing in this game is very realistic and better than most other Sega Sports games. One announcer gives play-by-play while the gives color commentary and gives you a lot of tid bits about each team as you play them.

The gameplay is excellent. Rookie level is somewhat challenging in your first 10 or so games, but then if you switch to Pro levela nd play for a while it becomes like all other Sega Sports games, hard sometimes, easy others. The teams jerseys are very realistic and all the rookies and recent trades are on there. You can sign, trade and release players jsut like in the real NHL.

I refused to buy NHL 2K after I bought my Dreamcast because it was [less money] 2 years after it's release, so I couldn't wait for this game to come out. It sure was worth the wait. This is way better than NHL 2K, but also better than a comepting game, NHL Hitz. If you own a Dreamcast and want to get a PS2 don't. This game is way better than NHL 2002 with more updated rosters and Olympic teams and rookies, plus it cost way cheaper than PS2 games.

This game adds to all the other great 2K2 titles like NBA, NFL and Tennis. Don't relent to buying this just because it is released so far into the season. Because it was released so late is actually a plus in some ways. More updated rosters, Olympic teams and newer rookies that wern't on the opening day rosters such as the WIld's Nick Shultz.... This game is way better than NHL 2K and I reccommend buying this. If you love hockey I say go out to the store and GET this game.... 5 stars baby! BEST game on the Dreamcast! I have loved every Sega Sports game since I bought a Dreamcast and this game makes me love them even more.

This is a very realistic NHL simulator for the Dreamcast. The graphics are amazing, you'll forget its just the Dreamcast you are playing. If you want the real thing, get NHL 2k2. EA's NHL 2002 is too arcady with the player boost and all that sillyness. NHL Hitz is 4 on 4 hockey that isn't even NHL style. Since I don't know if ESPN's 2002 hockey game will ever come out, and if 989's will be any good, this is my 2002 NHL game. I did a season with the Islanders and I was 29-4-8-1 and won the Stanley Cup (on the rookie default mode, I am doing another halfseason on medium soon). The sound is fairly decent, the commentary is OK, except that the commentary is repeated eveyr single game of the season, i got a little sick of "The Islanders have good young players, but they need veterans to show the kids the ropes" every single game I played, sometimes twice or thrice in a game. Unless you like arcady, non realistic, non NHL style hockey, get NHL 2k2 for your Dreamcast.

I'm biased--my favorite sport is hockey. So I love this game, just like I loved NHL 2K. What's so good about this game? The hockey is realistic, you can play with international teams (and beat Canada), the puck actually looks like it's on the stick (unlike 2K), additional shot, pass and coaching options, and the goalies are stingy (unless you're playing rookie). The bad--don't look to the announcers to add to the game.

In NHL 2K, even on 'all-star'-fast, you could skate circles around the opponent (Hey, I was the Sharks, they're not that great), do a one-timer and put the puck in. Again and again. If you try to skate circles around the opponent in 2K2, your back will be glued to the ice and you'll here something like "he must be wondering why he didn't hear the train coming." Trust me.

The only real disappointment was the announcing. Different announcers than 2K, but they must read the same script as before. Only in this version, they emphasize the hits. A LOT. Maybe that's just because I keep hitting hard--or getting hit :-(. There is depth to the game--more coaching options, more puck handling and defense options. And don't forget about creating your own players. Nothing like scoring a goal with your last name on the jersey. Just DON'T CHECK my man.

I would highly recommend this game if you love sports on the dreamcast and don't mind a challenge or getting bruised a little.

Those looking for a lets go score 10 goals in the first period type hockey game won't find it here, this is the real deal. NHL 2K2 is the best Dreamcast hockey game (then again, the only other DC hockey game is the original NHL 2K), but it is also the best hockey game released in years, maybe since EA's NHL '94 for the Genesis. First thing you'll notice is the graphics. Everything flows so smoothly and looks and acts so realisticly you'll swear your watching an NHL game. Now we get down to the real element of the game: strategy. Like I said, this is no arcade style hockey. The designers at Visual Concepts (also responsible for the DC's fantastic NFL 2K series) went through every NHL playbook they could, giving unbelieveable realism that has never been seen before in a video game. You have to work hard to score goals because the goalies do everything they can to stop you from scoring, they are actually like brick walls. You can change up your strategies on the fly as well, and though it will take some getting used to, you will be rewarded in the end. All in all, NHL 2K2 is a fun, challenging game that takes some time getting used to, but in the end you have one of the best sports titles ever made, hockey or otherwise, and it's a fitting send off for the Dreamcast.

This shows what a shame the unrealized potential of the dreamcast console was. It has very realistic physics and low scoring, making competition extremely intense. It's just a lot of fun, and it's easy to play. That said, it feels like they rushed it out. The announcers seem to deliver the same three lines over and over again, and faceoffs take place in the wrong zone after some penalties. Despite this, it beats the EA Games pretty handily.

Before I reccieved this game I was Obsessed with all of the sega sports games. I was never a big hockey fan either. Now i haven't played any of my other games for weeks and am a huge hockey fan. I knew almost nothing about hockey but it's pretty easy to catch on. I knew so little that i just randomly picked a team for my season. To my suprise they made it to the Stanely cup. I picked the Hurricaines. A new great option is that you can have a season, playoffs, tournaments, and a load of created players at the same time. And if you delete one you don't have to clear the other's. They even have the national teams too. The only downer to this game is that you have to login before you play games for your profile to be saved. (if you own any 2k1 series games or 2k2 than you will know what i'm talking about) But it keeps track of almost everything. Great game. Worth buying. Awesome graphics. The Best and Longest game play ever.

Well I gotta tell you this game rocks !!! The intros are really good and the unlike the NHL 02 this one uses the real names of the arenas !!! Anyways Its a very good game !!! Well even the Bruins could win the cup !!!This is segas finest hour !!! Well I guess I'll have to get a gleem for my dreamcast so I can play nhl 03 next year !!!

I bought this game about two weeks ago, it has more features then any other game that i have seen. I would recomend this game to anyone looking for a time to smash some people in to the boards and be able to control the players like no other. This game can't be talked about in words it is so awesome. Well enough bull buy or rent it to find out your own opinions about and take my word you will not set the controller down once you start.

NHL 2K2 is a really great game, and its not like those EA arcade games where you score 15 goals in a game. Games are like 1-0, or 2-1 in this game. Also, the fighting along the boreds for the puck is great. There are a lot of bugs, though. Like after all penalties the puck is droped at center ice, instead of where the penalty took place. Also, Off-sides are kinda weird, its kinda hard to explain, but if i go off side it goes all the way into my zone for the faceoff. Another bug is sometimes if you get a penalty, the penalty box doors never close until the game is over. Between plays can be kinda frustrating cause you have to wait for the players get to the bench, then get back on. And the fighting is horrible. Some good things are the ice. The ice is simply gorgious. The sound is ok, although after you score, the crowd is almost silent, even if your at home. Over all, its the best game for Dreamcast out there, and a must buy.

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this game, NHL2K2, is simply fantastic! i can not tell you how important it is for you to get this final game for the Dreamcast. the most beautiful graphics...unbelievable player animations....puck physics that will blow your mind...amazing!!!
the gameplay is superb. you have the option to use basic controls, or advanced controls. the advanced controls are excellent...everything from deke moves to sidestepping to poke checking to flip passes to you name it!!! the gameplay is so fluid, so lifelike, it is scary. there is create-a-player....you can edit your team as far as who you want to be captain, assistant captain, jersey numbers...plus the Blue Jackets and Wild are on here too along all international teams! throw in camera pans of the bench with coaches and players...throw in the penalty box camera...throw in the towel!!!! this game is simply amazing!! the goalies are incredibly lifelike...butterfly move...stacking the pads...stick save...snaring glove saves. plus, great stat keeping, great play-by-play, easy to navigate menu screens. NHL 2K2 lights the lamp!! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!

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