• Publisher: EA Sports
  • Release Date: Aug 19, 2001
  • Also On: PC
User Score
9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 34
  2. Negative: 1 out of 34

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  1. JamesJ.
    Jan 3, 2002
    10
    It is the best sports game out on the market.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Mikey
    Mar 3, 2002
    10
    Every year Madden gets better and better. The game play is excellent, and the Franchise Mode, with the Texans is just awesome. Culpepper to Moss can't be stopped.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MichaelC.
    Aug 23, 2001
    10
    After playing every football game since "1st & 10" in the early 80's, Madden 2002 for PS2 is by far the best football game ever. A must-have.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. MichaelC.
    Aug 23, 2001
    10
    After playing every football game since "1st & 10" in the early 80's, Madden 2002 for PS2 is by far the best football game ever. A must-have.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. MichaelC.
    Aug 23, 2001
    10
    After playing every football game since "1st & 10" in the early 80's, Madden 2002 for PS2 is by far the best football game ever. A must-have.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. MichaelC.
    Aug 23, 2001
    10
    After playing every football game since "1st & 10" in the early 80's, Madden 2002 for PS2 is by far the best football game ever. A must-have.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. RickW.
    Aug 25, 2001
    9
    I love this game. I have played for 3 days now, and for a seasoned pro at Madden football, this one takes the cake!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. BillR.
    Aug 25, 2001
    10
    This is absolutely THE best game I have ever seen. Unbelievable graphics and gameplay take this one to the top.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. T.W.
    Mar 6, 2002
    10
    I was a loyal Gameday holdout until I tried this. I can't stand Madden and Summeral, but this game is so close to controlling live action, it's amazing. I'd love to see them add a "design your own plays" feature, and beef up the closing speed for ceratin defensers... otherwise, it's as good as it gets!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. GabrielJ.
    Apr 5, 2002
    10
    Best game ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. PatrickH.
    Dec 1, 2001
    10
    The best football game I have ever played...bar-none.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. Ron
    Dec 5, 2001
    9
    Gameplay is awesome, better tackles, nice running game and pleasant passing!! Although, Madden never has a lot of plays to select and you cant make your own plays up!! But awesome game!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. JohnL.
    Dec 7, 2001
    10
    This is the best game I ever played in my life. It is better than all football games.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. SmithersC.
    Oct 6, 2001
    7
    Just shut off the commentary and you're set. Needs new tackling system, missing some key historic players on Madden cards.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. LorenzoT.
    Aug 24, 2001
    10
    EA, you did it again.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. DaleB.
    Aug 27, 2001
    10
    I bought this game recently and let me tell you this is the best PS2 Game to come out yet. Most Def. A best buy.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. Marshacaley
    Sep 12, 2001
    10
    Dis game is da best da** fball game eva, it rocks, the graphics are koo, the gameplay is great, the create-a-player is even better, this game can't be beat.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. AdamT.
    Jan 27, 2002
    10
    This game is by far the best, when the internet feature comes out for PS2 it will be unstoppable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. MaxH.
    Nov 23, 2001
    10
    The graphics in this game are unbelievable. The gameplay is a bit harder than the last one, madden 2001, but I look at it as a challenge. The game has a unique training mode and excellant game modes that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. RyanF.
    Dec 1, 2001
    10
    The stuff.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. AShook
    Dec 3, 2001
    10
    It's the SHIZZY my NIZZY.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. BrianC.
    Aug 22, 2001
    10
    I've never played a FB game that is better than "Tecmo Bowl" for the old skool og Nintendo, until now.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. WesB.
    Aug 17, 2002
    10
    Dude, this game kills. Maybe best game I ever played.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. PeterC.
    Dec 25, 2001
    9
    Great graphics, gameplay, commentary. A must have.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
Metascore

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. From player ratings, to defensive-back AI, to ball physics, they've made a lot of smart adjustments to the game that may go unnoticed by many gamers, but are a joy to discover for savvy football gamers.
  2. 100
    Once again, Madden leads the field in video game football, and as of right now, there’s no one near him in coverage.
  3. With the lone exception of the commentary, Madden 2002 represents a substantial upgrade from last year’s version and a worthy purchase for football fanatics everywhere, with beefed-up graphics and improved gameplay in several key areas.