NCAA March Madness 2003 PlayStation 2
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74 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: Do you dream of cutting down the net in New Orleans? Now you can experience the thrill of being the National Champ with NCAA March Madness 2003 -- the ultimate college basketball experience. From the crazed fans in the stands, to the mascots on the court and the fight songs played in the arenas, NCAA March Madness 2003 captures the spirit and excitement and rivalry that is college basketball. [EA Sports]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GamePro
    90
    While the series has strayed from its hardcore sim roots pioneered by Coach K College basketball way back in the Genesis’s heyday, it at least has defined an identity and found a fun formula as well.
  2. Sports Gaming Network
    84
    The atmosphere is there, but the game style, more so than a lack of animation or AI, is not correct.
  3. Operation Sports
    82
    Its fast and furious gameplay provides for an entertaining, if unsophisticated, arcade romp.
  4. GameSpot
    73
    EA Sports simply hasn't made enough gameplay changes to make it feel even remotely different from its NBA counterpart.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. ScottM.
    10
    I love the graphics in this game. It is a lot of fun to play a season and control the coaching priorities and stratagy.
  2. CodyS.
    8
    The game is ok. But it's too EASY!
  3. BrianT.
    5
    Am I the stupid one, or can you only do one player dynasty with this game? That is a serious limitation in my mind, as dynasties with multiple people is one of the most enjoyable parts of NCAA Football...… Expand
  4. RobertJ.
    4
    Gameplay is all right, the thing is you can only have one player dynasties, plus a real college game has all the conferences that can qualify for the tourny not just like half of them. I always wnanted to take some small rinky dink school all the way to the top. … Expand

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