Underplayed Gems

NHL FaceOff 2003 (2002)

NHL FaceOff 2003 cover
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Sport
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A standard, no-frills hockey simulation that feels accessible and competitive without aiming for anything beyond solid arcade sports fun.

arcade sportsstraightforwardcasualcompetitivefamiliarmainstreammoderate difficultyfast-paced

About

NHL FaceOff 2003 is an ice hockey video game made by SolWorks and published by Sony Computer Entertainment of America, released on the PlayStation 2. It features then-Colorado Avalanche defenceman Rob Blake on its cover. Mike Emrick and Darren Pang return from the game's predecessor, NHL FaceOff 2001, to provide commentary.

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