''NFL 2K'', sometimes called ''Sega Sports NFL 2K'', is a video game based on the

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developed by

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and published by

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for the

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in 1999.

Reception

The game received "universal acclaim" according to the

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website

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. Chris Charla of '' NextGen'' called it "A visual masterpiece, and a great football game that will, and should, sell systems." In Japan, where the game was ported for release on January 20, 2000, ''

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'' gave it a score of 34 out of 40. The Rookie of ''

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'' said in one review, "If you own a Dreamcast and love football, you'd be an absolute fool to pass up this game. Even though you won't find a franchise mode in this year's version, ''NFL 2K'' is a deep football sim that'll satisfy any pigskin junkie." Scary Larry said in another review, "who wins the gridiron war? It comes down to this: '' Madden'' is the best playing game in town, with incredible depth and superior football skills, but ''NFL 2K'' is the way to go if you're undecided, because the graphics, sound, and sheer fun of the game far surpass ''Madden'' and '' GameDay''." The game was a finalist for the " Console Sports Game of the Year", " Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design", " Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering", and " Outstanding Achievement in Game Play Engineering" awards at the AIAS'

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, all of which went to '' Knockout Kings 2000'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', respectively. The game was also a nominee for '' CNET Gamecenter''s 1999 "Dreamcast" award, which went to ''

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''.

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