NFL 2K (video game)
| NFL 2K | |
|---|---|
 North American box art | |
| Developer(s) | Visual Concepts |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Dreamcast |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
NFL 2K, sometimes called Sega Sports NFL 2K, is a video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for the Dreamcast in 1999.
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 92%[1] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame |   [2] |
| CNET Gamecenter | 9/10[3] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8/10[4][a] |
| Famitsu | 34/40[5] |
| Game Informer | 9.25/10[6] |
| GameFan | 98%[7][b] |
| GameRevolution | A[8] |
| GameSpot | 9.9/10[9] |
| GameSpy | 9.5/10[10] |
| IGN | 9.7/10[11] |
| Next Generation |  [12] |
The game received "universal acclaim" according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[1] Chris Charla of NextGen called it "A visual masterpiece, and a great football game that will, and should, sell systems."[12] In Japan, where the game was ported for release on January 20, 2000, Famitsu gave it a score of 34 out of 40.[5]
The Rookie of GamePro said in one review, "If you own a Dreamcast and love football, you'd be an absolute fool to pass up this game. Even though you won't find a franchise mode in this year's version, NFL 2K is a deep football sim that'll satisfy any pigskin junkie."[13][c] Scary Larry said in another review, "who wins the gridiron war? It comes down to this: Madden is the best playing game in town, with incredible depth and superior football skills, but NFL 2K is the way to go if you're undecided, because the graphics, sound, and sheer fun of the game far surpass Madden and GameDay."[14][d]
The game was a finalist for the "Console Sports Game of the Year", "Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design", "Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering", and "Outstanding Achievement in Game Play Engineering" awards at the AIAS' 3rd Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, all of which went to Knockout Kings 2000, Medal of Honor, Unreal Tournament, and The Sims, respectively.[15][16] The game was also a nominee for CNET Gamecenter's 1999 "Dreamcast" award, which went to Soulcalibur.[17]
Notes[edit]
- ^ In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the game, two critics gave it each a score of 8/10, one gave it 7/10, and the other gave it 9/10.
- ^ In GameFan's viewpoint of the game, one critic gave it 99, and the other 97.
- ^ GamePro gave the game two 5/5 scores for graphics and sound, 4/5 for control, and 4.5/5 for fun factor in one review.
- ^ GamePro gave the game three 5/5 scores for graphics, sound, and fun factor, and 4.5/5 for control in another review.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "NFL 2K for Dreamcast Reviews". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Marriott, Scott Alan. "NFL 2K - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Marrin, John (October 26, 1999). "NFL 2K". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ Hager, Dean; Hsu, Dan "Shoe"; Chou, Che; Smith, Shawn (October 1999). "NFL 2K" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 123. Ziff Davis. p. 214. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "NFL 2K [ドリームキャスト]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ McNamara, Andy; Anderson, Paul; Reiner, Andrew (October 1999). "Sega Sports NFL 2K". Game Informer. No. 78. FuncoLand. Archived from the original on March 1, 2000. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Higgins, Geoff "El Nino"; Mylonas, Eric "ECM" (October 1999). "NFL 2K". GameFan. Vol. 7, no. 10. Shinno Media. p. 90. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ Dr. Moo (September 1999). "NFL 2K Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ MacDonald, Ryan (September 1, 1999). "NFL 2K Review [date mislabeled as "April 28, 2000"]". GameSpot. Red Ventures. Archived from the original on March 10, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Subskin (September 16, 1999). "Sega Sports NFL 2000 [sic]". PlanetDreamcast. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 24, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Justice, Brandon (September 24, 1999). "NFL2K [sic]". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Charla, Chris (October 1999). "Sega Sports NFL 2K". NextGen. No. 58. Imagine Media. p. 106. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ The Rookie (November 1999). "The Football Revolution Is Here" (PDF). GamePro. No. 134. IDG. p. 142. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ Scary Larry (1999). "NFL 2k [sic] Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG. Archived from the original on January 24, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Third Interactive Achievement Awards: Console". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on October 11, 2000. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ "Third Interactive Achievement Awards: Craft Award". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on September 3, 2000. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ Gamecenter staff (January 21, 2000). "The Gamecenter Awards for 1999! (Dreamcast)". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on June 7, 2000. Retrieved September 20, 2022.