90
If you're looking for a pure sim with plenty of extras, plunk down the cash for "Madden." If you're looking to smash it up with your buds over Xbox Live, then NFL 2K3 is your best bet this year. [Fall 2002, p.106]
90
Compares nicely to the firmly entrenched Madden juggernaut, and even beats it in some areas. [Feb 2003, p.95]
95
Beyond Net play, 2K3 simply can't be ignored for the new depth within its Franchise mode and the series' evolving commitment to football that smacks you upside the head. [Sept 2002, p.89]
10
I really love the GameCube version as I played it for more than 1000 hours!!
8
This was a pretty good run at Madden and this is Sega continuing the momentum from the Dreamcast. It's a standard football game for the time it was released. There's nothing over the top about the title. Gameplay was good and it was entertaining. A solid game. Not sure I would say it's a must play but it is for any hardcore football fan looking to play the games from the early 2000s. If you're looking for the Mid 2000s NFL games Madden would be the go to.
8
Looking back 12 years ago, This game was a good successor to NFL 2K1 & 2K2. This game still sets some standards for football games today. One thing for sure is classics like these are better than new ones today. If you are looking for some old-school, retro football game on Game Cube: plug in 2 controllers, buy the game, enter the disk, and prepare for some chaotic fun.
NFL 2K3
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The gameplay is where NFL 2K3 really shines.
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As far as the three main game systems go, the Xbox graphics—as usual—look the sharpest...NFL 2K3 is a straight-ahead, hard-as-knuckles football game.
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Aug 26, 2020
8
This was a pretty good run at Madden and this is Sega continuing the momentum from the Dreamcast. It's a standard football game for the time it was released. There's nothing over the top about the title. Gameplay was good and it was entertaining. A solid game. Not sure I would say it's a must play but it is for any hardcore football fan looking to play the games from the early 2000s. If you're looking for the Mid 2000s NFL games Madden would be the go to.
93
The best football game on the Xbox (or any other system) this year. [Oct 2002, p.100]
91
NFL 2K3 has not only narrowed the gap between it and Madden -- it might have surpassed it.
90
This up-and-coming franchise has been breathing down Madden’s hairy back for years, and now it might finally have the ammo to leapfrog him.
89
A good game and light-years better than 2k2... The sim engine and the inability to get sacks are parts of the game where improvements are needed.
77
It’s the best looking, most enticingly put together football game this year, but playing it is about as enjoyable as watching The Jets get mauled the first few weeks of this season.
Jan 3, 2014
8
Looking back 12 years ago, This game was a good successor to NFL 2K1 & 2K2. This game still sets some standards for football games today. One thing for sure is classics like these are better than new ones today. If you are looking for some old-school, retro football game on Game Cube: plug in 2 controllers, buy the game, enter the disk, and prepare for some chaotic fun.
SummaryGet ready for a crowd of new features and improvements, including a completely new Franchise mode, thrilling new offensive and defensive animations, and broadcast-quality commentary regarded as the best in all of sports video games. Complete with all the updated rosters, the new NFL alignment changes, and completely redesigned stadiums, ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- GameCube
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
Initial Release Date:Aug 21, 2002
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