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NCAA March Madness 2003
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 27 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts / EA Sports
Developer: EA Canada
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 20, 2002
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]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: NCAA March Madness 06 NCAA March Madness 2005
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GamePro
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.
Read Full Review >Sports Gaming Network
The atmosphere is there, but the game style, more so than a lack of animation or AI, is not correct.
Read Full Review >Operation Sports
Its fast and furious gameplay provides for an entertaining, if unsophisticated, arcade romp.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Easily the best option for college hoops fans. [Jan 2003, p.96]
Play Magazine
Gameplay is exactly like "Live" (with EA's exclusive Freestyle Control), so players can expect fast, adrenaline-pumping gameplay. [Jan 2003, p.84]
GameZone
This game does have appeal, but it isn't a strong reflection of the college game.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
It's just an overall final layer of polish that keeps March Madness from the National Championship. [Jan 2003, p.176]
GameSpot
EA Sports simply hasn't made enough gameplay changes to make it feel even remotely different from its NBA counterpart.
Read Full Review >IGN
A fast arcade experience for players who like their simulations anemic, it's not quite enough to compete with the excellent Visual Concepts vehicle in the least.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
The main downside of MM 2003 is its graphics... It's aggravating trying to play this game when the framerate and animations are so jittery. [Jan 2003, p.26]
PSX Nation
The implementation of “NBA Live 2003’s” Freestyle Control doesn’t mesh perfectly with this particular engine’s loose physics. The sameness of the b-ball courts and annoying cutscenes from “Live 2003” don’t help the cause either.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
I feel like nothing I do matters. The game is completely out of control. [Jan 2003, p.138]
Cheat Code Central
Too slick for its own good and offers little of the gritty reality of college basketball.
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 27 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Scott M. gave it a 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.
Wre E. gave it a 10:
Good game.
Kyle C. gave it a 10:
This game is great! I can't wait to finish my dynasty! Peace Easy!
Brandon N. gave it a 9:
This is a Sweet!!! game. I think there should be a bigger variety of dunks. I like to chose which dunk I would like to do!
J DeZonia gave it a 9:
This game is cool i like how u can create a team un like ncaa 2k3, i don't like were u can only edit the player i want to create my own.i like how u can block easier my friend and i like the game alot.
Harrison H. gave it a 10:
This is the best basketball game ive ever played!!!!!!!
Cody S. gave it an 8:
The game is ok. But it's too EASY!
