Dreamcast

NFL 2K

With NFL 2K's incredible control, you feel as though you're down on the field with the NFL's finest. It's got graphics that look great and move flawlessly, and sound that makes you feel as though you're on the bottom of the pile during the action and sitting on the couch when watching replays. NFL 2K is a truly amazing football game that is nearly flawless in every regard. If you're a football video-game fan, NFL 2K is reason enough to buy a Dreamcast.

NFL 2K is the epitome of current-generation football games. Everything you love about them, from their commentary, to their numerous game options, to the high-powered graphics, NFL 2K was the first to introduce them with the Dreamcast. For the asking price of $.99 two years ago at EB, I'd say NFL 2K, combined with the other Sega Sports titles, are worth owning a Dreamcast alone, not including the many other reasons.

Far and away the best football game ever made, NFL 2K is a must buy for football fans. I just can't describe the amount of detail that is in this game and even if I did describe it, you still need to see it to truly appreciate what they have done. I just can't wait to see what the upcoming basketball game will look and play like and more importantly, the baseball games. As it stands now, I recommend this game whole-heartedly.

Overall, this is a game that is worth picking up if you don't have any of the other ones in the series, need a sports game or are just trying to complete the Sega Sports NFL trilogy for Dreamcast. My favorite entry, to be honest, is NFL2K1, so for me, if I had 2K1 and wanted another entry, it might be a toss-up between 2K and 2K2 but I would probably go with 2K2 when it was all said and done. While there are a good share of features missing from this game that you will find in later versions (as you have heard several times in this review), this was an impressive game to start off with on the Sega Dreamcast.

If there's one problem with NFL 2K, it's that it's too difficult to run, and nearly impossible to break a long run. This is partially due to the lack of a "juke" running move. Another issues is that passes tend to 'float', and you can't adjust the velocity. Still, this is very impressive, and even those weary of the Madden series will find themselves loving this game.