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.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 113.4 Grams |
| Brand Name | Sega |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | 2K Games |
| Part Number | 010086511826 |
| Size | Small |
