- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Sep 30, 2002
- Also On: PC

- Summary:
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- Developer: EA Sports
- Genre(s): Sports, Traditional, Ice Hockey, Sim
- # of players: 1-4
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 20
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Mixed: 5 out of 20
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Negative: 0 out of 20
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True purists may prefer to look elsewhere for their hockey action, but those seeking a fast-paced, action-packed game are in for a real treat.
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You know this gameplay: Theres been a lot of excellent tuning but no mammoth overhauls.
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Those expecting a sim-style game, beware. NHL 2003, like last year's edition, slants more toward arcade-style hockey... Another good installment.
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Theres more fluency to the [Hitz] gameplay, and the on fire element is handier than EAs aptly named gamebreaker.
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Game InformerIt's a little different, but if you dissect every little detail, it's actually a step down from last year's release. [Nov 2002, p.120]
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyA better-playing, all-around more realistic game than 2002 with a level of control that puts all past EA NHL games to shame. [Dec 2002, p.212]
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Play MagazineAs always, the graphics in NHL 2003 are exceptional... There were times when I thought I was watching an actual hockey game. [Nov 2002, p.88]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 9
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Mixed: 3 out of 9
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Negative: 2 out of 9
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BradC.Mar 23, 2003
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RafaelA.Dec 17, 2002
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AnthonyS.Dec 19, 2002
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BlancoA.Oct 5, 2002A solid game, but I still prefer the elegant simplicity of NHL '94 on the Genesis.
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Sep 1, 2021
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RickG.Oct 6, 2002
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JoshH.Jun 5, 2003
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