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2001PCPlayStationXbox

A classic 2001 EA Sports ice hockey game with the NHL license, Mario Lemieux on the cover, and the series' first appearance on Xbox.

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for NHL 2002 are FIFA Soccer 97, NBA Live 97 and ISS Pro Evolution. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NHL 2002 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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FIFA Soccer 97

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1996PCPlayStation

  • Realistic visuals
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Co-op or multiplayer

A mid-90s football sim with John Motson's commentary, smooth MotionBlending animations and a choice between arcade and simulation styles. League and cup modes plus interactive replays round out the package.

NBA Live 97

Bright, upbeat tone

A realism-focused 90s basketball game featuring all NBA teams, All-Star squads and a player creator. It offers exhibition games, full seasons and playoffs, along with dozens of offensive and defensive set plays.

ISS Pro Evolution

Realistic visuals

A classic Konami football sim for the PlayStation with a rebuilt engine, new animations, club teams for the first time and a deep player editor. Its fluid play shines especially in head-to-head matches with friends on one console.

NBA Live 98

Bright, upbeat tone

A classic 90s basketball game from EA Sports with the NBA license, featuring real teams and players from the 1997-98 season. Best enjoyed in head-to-head matches on a single console.

FIFA Soccer 2003

Realistic visuals

A classic 2002 EA football sim with improved ball control, new player animations and Freestyle Control for feints and one-touch passes. Licensed clubs, stadiums and authentic chants give it matchday atmosphere.

NBA Live 2003

Realistic visuals

A basketball simulation featuring the 2002-03 NBA rosters, improved player faces, new motion-captured rebound animations and smooth 60 fps play. A fantasy draft and multiplayer support round out the package.

FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer

Bright, upbeat tone

A classic turn-of-the-millennium football game featuring over 50 national teams and 17 leagues. Motion-captured animations and authentic licences deliver a realistic feel, especially in head-to-head matches with friends.

2002 FIFA World Cup

Realistic visuals

The official game of the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, built on the FIFA 2002 engine with all qualified nations, stadiums and country stats. Great for quick tournaments solo or on the couch with friends.

FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer

Realistic visuals

A classic 2001 entry in the FIFA series that adds pass power bars and trims dribbling for a tougher game. It is best enjoyed through leagues, tournaments and matches against friends on the same machine.

NBA Live 99

Realistic visuals

A classic EA Sports basketball simulation for the 1998-99 season, adding a practice mode and multi-season play with player development between years. It foreshadowed the later Franchise Mode.

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