NFL2K may be singularly responsible to have made the Dreamcast a success. Never before have we seen a game, that looks so beautiful. Sometimes, you feel like you are watching the real thing. Every little graphical thing is present in the game. Ball carriers will struggle and squirm to break free of tacklers. Recievers have many ways of hauling a long bomb in. Unlike other football games, the ball won't be caught unless it hits the recievers hands. The recievers stretch out and dive and even catch passes one handed. The quarterbacks can throw on the run perfectly. It looks realistic too. Quarterbacks on the run will throw the ball at different angles and that affects the flight of the ball. You can even see the ball spinning in the air as it approaches its target. You can even see substitutes and coaches on the sidelines. The rest of the game is similar to most other football games, with similar controls. All the NFL teams are present with up to date rosters. The graphics alone make this the best football game ever. Madden 2001 for PS2 could surpass it though, as the playcontrol in Madden is better. Graphics: 10. This is what makes the game. The players all look real, and the weather changes are clearly visible. The additions of coaches and substitutes on the sidelines make the game feel more real. Sound: 9. Good crowd noises and great effects on the field. The commentary is decent too. Gameplay: 8. The controls are similar to other football games. As with other football games, the offense is again too powerful. The computer offers decent challenge, but is no match once you learn the game. Replay Value: 10. The graphical excellence will bring you back for more. Playing against a friend has never been better. Overall: 9 out of 10 Maybe the best Dreamcast game. If you own one, it would be a sin not to buy this game.
