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NBA Courtside 2002
GameCube
Released On: Jan 13, 2002
71
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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56% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
39% Mixed
7 Reviews
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6% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
71
56% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
39% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
6% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
It does suffer from some of the same issues that original game had. Namely, the disjointed steal and alley oops, and the lack of visual or aural character that comprises the NBA.
With great sim style and arcade jams, NBA Courtside 2002 nets the best of both worlds. [Feb 2002, p.148]
Another cool feature is the adrenaline button, which lets you control the intensity of your special moves and dunks. [Mar 2002, p.140]
Computer AI, control issues, odd animations, and other things begin to wear on the experience. It's certainly not a bad basketball game, but it's definitely not as good as some others on the market.
We can't help but feel that videogames should be exciting and exhilarating to play rather than have the slightly plodding pace that this game offers.
The lack of options is a real bummer, as there isn’t much that will keep you entertained, other than the impressively large NBA season mode.
While the graphics are the best ever seen in a basketball title, they’re not enough to keep a title weighed down by horrible gameplay and sound afloat.
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Summary Despite the fact that it's a solid first-year effort, Courtside 2002 isn't without its flaws and is generally a step behind more seasoned competing products.
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- GameCube
Initial Release Date: Jan 13, 2002
Developer:
- Left Field Productions
Publisher: Nintendo
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