PlayStation 2 Critic Reviews
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100
From the opening sweeps to the penalty kicks, this game engages and entertains. For the PlayStation 2 there is no better soccer title to own.
90
It's fun, it's exciting, and it's challenging -whether played against the artificial intelligence or your big sister.
90
Despite not going anywhere near as deep as it’s MLS brother, FIFA World Cup 2002 is simply a joy to play.
85
Easy controls. Great sound. Outstanding graphics. Original commentary. Challenging gameplay.
83
Frankly, I'd save the extra 20 bucks and pick up FIFA 2002 on the cheap.
83
Rewarding an experience as it may be, the precedence set by MLS 2002 was so high, that a list [of modes] as barren as this one seems almost insulting.
80
The game looks so freaking pretty, it blows away past version. [July 2002, p.99]
80
If you’re after the best PS2 football game on the market then you’ll have to look elsewhere. If however, you’re simply hankering for a game that will mimic the forthcoming World Cup then this is worth investigating.
74
While 2002 World Cup offers stadiums and an interface that are specific to the event, the game lacks many of the features found in FIFA 2002, making it difficult to recommend to anyone but World Cup fanatics.
71
By focusing on the Michael Owens, EA've forgotten the Gary Nevilles - capturing the magic, but fluffing the basics. [PSM2]
