NBA 2K2 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jan 12, 2002
User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14

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  1. ChrisM.
    Aug 23, 2002
    4
    This game is way, way too hard on pro level and is incredibly frustrating. The cpu always manages to hit its shots if you dont have a hand in its face, and scores ALL THE TIME in the paint. You can't score outside the paint more than 20% of the time unless using a superstar player, how fake can you get. Unless you are at an incredibly advanced level, its a 2 player only game. Ive stopped playing 1 player on this because I was throwing my control pad way too often....Im not joking either.… Expand
  2. ZiggyStardust
    Aug 13, 2002
    8
    It's definitely the deepest basketball game i've ever played. the graphics a slightly disappointing (they're a little glitchy or contain incomplete animations at times), but the gameplay is certainly up there. if you're a fan of realistic nba basketball, you couldn't do much better than nba 2k2. for more casual nba fans i recommend nba street instead. i'm quite happy with purchasing both titles though. … Collapse
  3. AndrewH.
    Aug 4, 2002
    8
    Great game, BUT when your passing the ball back in and simply hit 'X' the guy you pass it to might be out of bounds (or backcourt when running down the court), I wished they'd not pass to them. Other than that, GREAT game.
  4. [Anonymous]
    Jun 21, 2002
    5
    Sure, the realism is unbelieveable, the passes, plays and replays are amazing, but if you are not good at basket ball videogames then you'd only be playing this game to look at it.
  5. ZiggyStardust
    May 11, 2002
    9
    It's definitely the deepest basketball game i've ever played. the graphics a slightly disappointing (they're a little glitchy or contain incomplete animations at times), but the gameplay is certainly up there. if you're a fan of realistic nba basketball, you couldn't do much better than nba 2k2. for more casual nba fans i recommend nba street instead. i'm quite happy with purchasing both titles though. … Expand
  6. MichaelA.
    Apr 3, 2002
    10
    It's tizzight.
  7. KobeIverson
    Mar 25, 2002
    10
    This is hot.
  8. WarrenC.
    Mar 14, 2002
    8
    This game has a lot going for it, but it is hard to find codes for it.
  9. DanteS.
    Mar 7, 2002
    8
    If you're lookin' 4 simulation, add 2 points to my score, and you'll get what NBA 2K2 deserves in simulation terms. A solid 10. And forget all the silly graphics and flaws of NBA LIVE 2002. NBA 2K2 is "THE" game! However, if you're not a simulation fan, and you prefer arcade style, go to NBA Street. In my opinion, 1000 times more fun than this one.

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Metascore
89 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    87
    The 2K2 [computer opponents], however, can light it up with more ferocity than a pit bull at a beef jerky convention. [Mar 2002, p.138]
  2. Maxim Online
    100
    If the game were any more detailed, they would have to include a “Record Shitty Rap Album” mode.
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  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    The gaming equivalent of a religious experience. [Feb 2002, p.112]
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