The core gameplay is fast and fluid, maintaining the classic top-down perspective while adding several "gimmicks" that became fan favorites:
For its time, the AI was considered impressive; goalies would "learn" your scoring patterns, forcing you to vary your shots. NHL 2002 [Xbox Classic]
Check out these reviews and gameplay highlights to see why NHL 2002 is still a retro favorite: IS NHL 2002 STILL A GOOD GAME? YouTube · BarDown NHL 2002 Still Fun??? YouTube · Retro Video Game Pickups The core gameplay is fast and fluid, maintaining