Game Boy Advance · Sports
NHL 2002
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Budcat |
| Publisher | EA Sports |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | NHL |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
NHL 2002 is a sports game released in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Budcat and published by EA Sports.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.
It is part of the NHL series. The series also appears on other systems with NHL '94 (SNES) and NHL 99 (PS1). Budcat also made Madden NFL 2002, Madden NFL 2003 and Madden NFL 2004 for the GBA.
NHL 2002 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing NHL 2002 is like
Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.
Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
NHL 2002 cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Home Team Scores 150 | 82001926
0096 |
|---|---|
| Home Team Scores 0 | 82001926
0000 |
| Away Team Scores 150 | 82001928
0096 |
| Away Team Scores 0 | 82001928
0000 |
| Home Team Max Shots On Goal | 82001912
03E7 |
| Away Team Max Shots On Goal | 82001914
03E7 |
NHL 2002 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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NHL 2002 FAQ
When did NHL 2002 come out on the GBA?
NHL 2002 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made NHL 2002?
It was developed by Budcat and published by EA Sports.
Is NHL 2002 multiplayer?
Yes. NHL 2002 supports up to 2 players.
How long does NHL 2002 take to play?
As a sports game, NHL 2002 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about NHL 2002 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.