NCAA Football 2002 PlayStation 2
Metascore
90 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Hot Games
    100
    It’s a fantastic college football game, and as of yet, completely without a collegiate equal.
  2. Maxim Online
    100
    A thousand yards beyond any other college football game.
  3. Core Magazine
    100
    An outstanding game, with excellent gameplay and a deep set of features. Finally, the PS2 has a genuine A+ sports title.
  4. Gaming Age
    91
    This game is all around faster (than "Madden 2001") which makes the controls feel even tighter.
  5. IGN
    90
    The best college football game ever made and has more replay value than you could ever hope for in a $50 purchase.
  6. Gamezilla!
    90
    Offering a compelling mix of solid graphics and college-specific gameplay, along with the best dynasty mode to date -- NCAA Football 2002 is without competition.
  7. Electric Playground
    90
    The massive number of features and solid gameplay more than make up for any of my minor gripes.
  8. Game Informer
    90
    These goodies, along with the title's speed, really gave me a sense of the college game. Whether you compare it to the pros or not, it's hard to ask for more.
  9. Playboy
    90
    NCAA Football doesn’t just look good, it looks as comfortable on your television screen as an ESPN broadcast on a Saturday afternoon.
  10. GamerWeb Sony
    90
    This game can suck you in and never let you out - and you may not want to come out. ...this is football at its best.
  11. GamePro
    90
    Its outstanding looks and stellar controls make it a heavy favorite to win the championship.
  12. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    88
    The fast gameplay, ample strategy, and gorgeous graphics make it hopelessly addicting. [Sept 2001, p.144]
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  13. GameSpy
    88
    Light years ahead of "GameBreaker 2001," and, for all its faults, is still a game that most PS2 owners -- myself included -- will thoroughly enjoy.
  14. GameSpot
    86
    Certain gameplay issues aside, as with its NFL counterpart, NCAA Football 2002 is oozing with a variety of features and gameplay options.
  15. Sports Gaming Network
    83
    The secondary play continues to be a sore point, and the CPU still can't run the ball effectively with the default AI settings. On the positive side, the human-controlled running game is as good if not better than "NFL2K1" on the Dreamcast.
  16. Game Revolution
    83
    The animations are so stellar, I don't know where to begin. Just about every action in the game has a well-implemented animation that will knock your helmet off.
  17. PSX Nation
    80
    The NFL has always been my game of choice but NCAA Football 2002 has caught my heart. It's not perfect but it's the most fun I've had with noname players in years.
  18. G4 TV
    80
    It's one of the best sports games on the PS2, and it's definitely the best college game around.

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User Score
9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. NathanF.
    9
    It is awesome! The only problem is you cant change conferences.
  2. ChrisC.
    10
    An amazing game. My friend and I bought it the day it came out and haven't put it down yet. Can't wait for 2003!
  3. MichaelC.
    0
    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.
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