100
From player ratings, to defensive-back AI, to ball physics, they've made a lot of smart adjustments to the game that may go unnoticed by many gamers, but are a joy to discover for savvy football gamers.
100
Once again, Madden leads the field in video game football, and as of right now, there’s no one near him in coverage.
91
With the lone exception of the commentary, Madden 2002 represents a substantial upgrade from last year’s version and a worthy purchase for football fanatics everywhere, with beefed-up graphics and improved gameplay in several key areas.
10
The best madden game ever!!!! The game is so fun!!! I wish EA did games like this again!!!
8
My first Madden I have ever played and definitely one of my favorite ones. The only problem I have with this game is the QB accuracy and the amount the deep balls that you connect constantly with DB not being as in coverage as in future Madden's. But other than that I no problems with this game. Definitely a classic to keep playing over and over again.
Madden NFL 2002
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Aug 19, 2001
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
94
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5.1
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Universal Acclaim
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100
This year's real highlight for Madden madmen is the buffed out A.I.: On defense, the game reacts more rapidly than ever to your offensive tendencies and in particular makes tough half time adjustments.
100
From player ratings, to defensive-back AI, to ball physics, they've made a lot of smart adjustments to the game that may go unnoticed by many gamers, but are a joy to discover for savvy football gamers.
95
EA must have been hanging out in newsgroups, forums, and review sites listening to consumers complain about the passing game as the secondary AI has definitely improved for the better.
92
When you take these two factors together -- great single player and great multiplayer game -- what you get is a football fan's wet dream and one of the greatest sports titles that have ever graced a videogame console.
91
Time and time again when the AI is down late in the game and needs a touchdown to win or tie, it refuses to call for a deep pass play...Complaints aside, Madden 2002 delivers the best arcade football experience to date.
90
New modes, better AI and less of the floaty artificial feeling from 2001 makes Madden 2002 a football game for the ages. It's going to be hard for anyone to make a better pigskin game than this.
83
It's Madden's inherently deep replay value that makes the game a real value for the dollar. Couple that with excellent pass execution, solid football strategies and integration with rosters from the graduates of NCAA 2002 and you have very deep, solid, although somewhat aged game of professional football.
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Aug 30, 2020
10
The best madden game ever!!!! The game is so fun!!! I wish EA did games like this again!!!
Oct 30, 2019
8
My first Madden I have ever played and definitely one of my favorite ones. The only problem I have with this game is the QB accuracy and the amount the deep balls that you connect constantly with DB not being as in coverage as in future Madden's. But other than that I no problems with this game. Definitely a classic to keep playing over and over again.
SummaryThe industry football standard returns featuring the Houston Texans, new player face and body technology, the ability to create your own team with custom helmets, uniforms, and stadiums, and a new training mode that let's you learn from Madden, the master himself.
Rated Efor Everyone
