NHL 2002

If you?re looking for an Xbox face-off, NHL 2002 has the Stanley Cup locked up on Microsoft?s nascent system.

About the only noticeable differences between the two versions of NHL 2002 are some higher-res ice surfaces and textures on the Xbox side?the nuances are that minor. If you already own the PS2 game, you may now yawn and go back to your season.

If you?re just getting into next-gen gaming with an Xbox, though, NHL 2002 turns in a superstar performance with its addictive gameplay, authentic hockey feel, and exhaustive features. You can chase the Cup across 10 seasons with any team, draft your own squad, create players, and much more. The nifty NHL Cards feature borrows from Madden Cards to supply a cool take on collecting and power-ups, while sharp moves like manual deking and saucer passes put the pros? tools in your hands.

The controls take some practice because of the Xbox controller?s cramped button layout, but that?s hardly EA Sports? fault, and once you get the hang of it, you?ll be dangling like Jaromir (last season, that is!). An excellent package of slick graphics and topnotch sound complete NHL 2002?s impressive outing.

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