NBA Live 2002 PlayStation 2
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70 out of 100

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7.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: Low-post controls let you move, shoot and dunk with more versatility than ever before. Franchise mode allows you to build the next great NBA dynasty over several seasons. New cut scenes focus on player-to-player and player-to-referee interaction. Legendary players bring their skills to today's NBA for some classic matchups. [EA Sports]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. GamePro
    90
    The gameplay finally matches the graphics, and the result is what basketball fans want and need in a PS2 game.
  2. Game Informer
    85
    The defense is excellent – players hunch down or take swipes at the ball. The alley-oop button is a beautiful thing. [Dec 2001, p.92]
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  3. GameShark
    74
    One, why are the replays so dark? And two, why do they just give an overall ranking for the teams, why not also have it broken down by offence and defense?
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    48
    I dare people to enjoy NBA Live. [Jan 2002, p.216]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. AnthonyM.
    10
    NBA Live 2002 is unbelievable! The rosters most of all. The 40 new dunks and new lay-ups are so real. I'm tellin' ya if you like basketball and have good taste and you haven't bought NBA Live 2002 yet you better buy it before it's sold out. Plus it will probably be worth a lot of money 'cause there was never a palindrome (a number that looks the same if you look at it backwords) basketball game. And 'cause there's Michael Jordan. Not one NBA Live game has ever had Michael Jordan on the regular roster 'till now.… Expand
  2. OsamaJr.
    10
    This game is design for all NBA lovers. The players and game play are very realistic. And the SHOES!! Ya, they thought about everything.
  3. ErosD.
    4
    This game looks great and plays terrible. This once great franchise is sinking. Fast.

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