NHL 2001

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  • Summary: While it's not the most beautiful hockey video game, NHL 2001 comes through where it counts - the gameplay.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    A fast and fun hockey game that gives you all the options, modes and action you could want from a hockey game.
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  2. GamePro
    100
    NHL 2001 takes this year's PlayStation Championship (against Sony's "FaceOff"), but it was a tight seven game showdown.
  3. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    By combining excellent graphics, strong gameplay, superlative control, and outstanding features, it's a fitting end to an excellent era in console hockey.
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  4. GameSpot
    86
    While it's not the most beautiful hockey video game, NHL 2001 comes through where it counts - the gameplay.
  5. IGN
    84
    The mark of any good hockey game, for me, has been whether or not my palms sweat when I am playing. This one passes my very non-scientific test with flying colors.
  6. Gaming Age
    75
    This game is killer to say the least, and a must buy for hockey fans.
  7. Sports Gaming Network
    75
    Plays too fast to be considered a serious sim.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. KarlD.
    Jan 14, 2002
    10
    A truly enjoyable hockey experience. I do not look at the graphics, which are not that bad either, but at the great gameplay. You'll A truly enjoyable hockey experience. I do not look at the graphics, which are not that bad either, but at the great gameplay. You'll play it again and again. The AI is superb and it puts you in the game! Exellent game! If you love hockey, sport, or own a playstation, go buy this game! NOW!!… Expand
  2. AlC.
    Jan 21, 2002
    10
    This is a great game even if you do not watch hockey. After winning the cup, I thought the game was over, right? WRONG! Like most sports This is a great game even if you do not watch hockey. After winning the cup, I thought the game was over, right? WRONG! Like most sports games you play many seasons. I did not know this by reading. But it was cool. After about 5 seasons, most of my team was gone. But new, fake guys came up. If you had a late pick in the draft, that guy sucks. So I say buy this game and if you don't know the rules, turn them off.… Expand
  4. GreggC.S.
    Feb 23, 2002
    10
    NHL 2001 is a very competitive game, I enjoy it a lot.
  5. Kyle_Katarn92
    Jul 9, 2016
    8
    While the PS2/PC version is better. This title isn't bad by any means. It has all the features you would expect. The engine is more or lessWhile the PS2/PC version is better. This title isn't bad by any means. It has all the features you would expect. The engine is more or less the same as in NHL 2000 on the PS1.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PS1 Game of 2000
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#42 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000