Nash Werner of GamePro said of the PC version that "it's easy to overlook the flaws when everything else fits like a glove. If you're a fan of NHL '99, you'll love NHL 2K .
GamePro reviewer Nash Werner praised the PC version of NHL 2K, stating that it's easy to overlook its imperfections because everything else is so well-executed.  NHL fans who enjoyed NHL '99 will likely appreciate NHL 2K as well.