Play Madden NFL 2002 Online

Summary

Madden NFL 2002, often just called Madden 2002, sports former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper on its cover while Pat Summerall and John Madden provide the commentary. The game’s first TV spot aired during Super Bowl XXXVI, just three days after it hit Japanese shelves, giving it a high‑profile kickoff.

The handheld version packs a surprising amount of depth: Play Now, Season, Franchise and Tournament modes sit alongside Create‑a‑Player and Create‑a‑Team tools, plus the Madden Card feature. A notable addition is the 2002 Expansion Draft, which lets you insert a 32nd team—the brand‑new Houston Texans—forcing the Seattle Seahawks into the NFC for the second season of Franchise mode.

Team ratings are a quirky snapshot of early‑2000s NFL balance. The Baltimore Ravens sit at the top with a 99 overall rating, while the Texans sit at the bottom with 39. The St. Louis Rams boast the best offense (96) and the Ravens the best defense (96), and seven teams share the top special‑teams score of 99. As one of the final releases for the Game Boy Color, this portable Madden packs a surprisingly rich NFL experience.