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ESPN NFL Football (Europe)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2003
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✪ Reviewed on February 6, 2024
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Earlier NFL 2K engine version published under ESPN licence. Already excellent quality with convincing game physics. Slightly less complete than ESPN NFL 2K5 but remains a very good American football simulation, worthwhile for genre fans on PS2.

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Category
Sports 4 players 12+
Description
The 2004 edition of Visual Concepts' NFL franchise, the first proper release under the ESPN visual identity before the 2K5 masterstroke. Already a very solid simulation for its time, focused on defense and play-reading, with a TV presentation more generous than the Madden games of the period.

ESPN NFL Football review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3 GB 📅03/09/2003
Published by Konami

ESPN NFL Football (PS2) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $2 Q6 complete
 $7 Q10 new
 $17 !
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ESPN NFL Football
USA
03/09/2003
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Is ESPN NFL Football still worth playing in 2026?

An American football simulation from Visual Concepts, ESPN NFL Football leans on a polished television presentation, a realistic game engine and a deep franchise mode that made it a credible rival to the Madden series. The fluidity of the plays, the depth of team management and the authentic atmosphere appeal to fans of the sport. The rosters frozen on the period season limit the current interest. A good simulation for fans of American football and realistic sport on PS2.

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