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100NBA 2K2 still showcases the best basketball game out there - steady game play, dazzling visuals, realistic sound.
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95Buy this incredible simulation now.
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Those familiar with the 2K series already know it's the best basketball franchise around. For all others, welcome to the party.
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91The responsive control and challenging AI make it a complete basketball experience.
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The graphics and physics are inferior to "Courtside" on the 'Cube, but 2K2 gets the nod in nearly every other aspect. [May 2002, p.85]
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Great AI. It is the standard by which all basketball games should be judged. [May 2002, p.136]
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Hell, on the GameCube, nothing compares to NBA 2K2.
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A thinking man's hoops game that looks (the lay-ups and fadeaways are sweet) and plays better than any other. [May 2002, p.112]
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90Button spacing on the GameCube controller is the only real liability as it takes some time to learn not to hit X and A at the same time.
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86Sega's NBA 2K basketball series is nearly the equivalent of EA's Madden-brand football franchise.
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86Its wealth of gameplay modes dwarfs that of the competition, the gameplay can be slightly buggy at times but remains predominantly tight, and the graphics are more than adequate.
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The commentary in this game is wonderful, the best in any sports game to put it simply. Relevant, amusing and just very slick it really adds to the atmosphere.
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80If you want to feel like you have control over the game, can overlook some dated graphics and a poor viewing angle, then NBA 2K2 is just about the best basketball game on the market.