Review: NHL 2K2
Probably the Dreamcast?s last hurrah, NHL 2K2?s strong point is its impressive true-to-the-sport authenticity.
NHL 2K2 is probably the last U.S. Dreamcast release, so it?s a bummer that it sends the system out with more of a whimper than a bang. Its sim-style action is very authentic, but its average gameplay fails to spark any real excitement.
NHL 2K2?s impressive features start things off strongly, ranging from detailed strategy to cool touches like blocking shots by either diving or dropping to your knees. The controls, while exhaustive in their scope, suffer from too much complexity, and skating and checking never quite feel right. The graphics are average but not impressive, and the sound gets a game misconduct for what?s possibly the worst announcing ever. If a Dreamcast is your only next-gen system, NHL 2K2 will do the job, but head for EA Sports? rink if possible.
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