NBA Live 2002 PlayStation
Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. 85
    Playing alone, or against the loud-mouth you loathe, there's plenty to enjoy in this 2002 version of NBA Live. Don't blame me for the numb fingers.
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  2. 61
    This PSX game is a complete mess from excessively square graphics to the point of almost block-head-looking-players. Plus commentating that seems 10 to 15 seconds slow.
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  3. 90
    It’s a fast and fun (and accurate) basketball game with more additions and improvements than ever before. It’s also the best basetball game on the PS One.
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  4. 80
    Controls are as sharp as ever, and the opponent A.I. is tight.
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  5. 70
    It’s actually better than its pretty PS2 twin. [Feb 2002, p.116]
  6. GamePro
    80
    Controls are as sharp as ever, and the opponent A.I. is tight.
  7. GameShark
    61
    This PSX game is a complete mess from excessively square graphics to the point of almost block-head-looking-players. Plus commentating that seems 10 to 15 seconds slow.
  8. GameZone
    85
    Playing alone, or against the loud-mouth you loathe, there's plenty to enjoy in this 2002 version of NBA Live. Don't blame me for the numb fingers.
  9. Hot Games
    90
    It’s a fast and fun (and accurate) basketball game with more additions and improvements than ever before. It’s also the best basetball game on the PS One.
  10. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    It’s actually better than its pretty PS2 twin. [Feb 2002, p.116]
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  11. PSX Nation
    90
    When it comes to delivering consistent and playable virtual simulations of what goes on in NBA courts across the nation, "Live 2002" for PSOne is 'The One' (sorry Jet Li!).
  12. PSX Nation
    90
    When it comes to delivering consistent and playable virtual simulations of what goes on in NBA courts across the nation, "Live 2002" for PSOne is 'The One' (sorry Jet Li!).

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User Score
8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. EricM.
    10
    The graphics are kinda good but the playing is way better.
  2. PhilM.
    8
    The graphics are bad but they have some of my favorite players like magic johsnon.
  3. KevinY.
    10
    I've been playing this game since 2002/1/01 and i am still not tired of it!
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