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NBA Starting Five
PlayStation 2
Released On: Oct 27, 2002
53
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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10% Positive
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50% Mixed
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40% Negative
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4 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
53
10% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
50% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
40% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
With some work on A.I., animations, and a deeper Franchise mode, Konami’s game has a shot at spoiling the establishment’s party next year.
Shows promise, but it's not yet enough to win over serious fans. [Dec 2002, p.52]
If you’re looking for the worthy successor to Konami’s venerated "Double Dribble," NBA Starting Five isn’t a worthy heir. It really isn’t even a bastard child.
Passing is this game's big problem... Otherwise, the flaw that perturbs me most is the lack of special moves. [Dec 2002, p.171]
The gameplay is outdated. Stuck somewhere between Electronic Arts' "Bulls vs. Lakers" and Sony's original "ShootOut," the simplicity of the mechanics and baffling defensive choices feel as though you're playing a game on your Sega Genesis and not a modern day console.
A horrible train wreck of problems ranging from poor rebounding and passing to inconsistent shooting percentages and a worthless post-up game.
The perfect April Fool's present for people that like to waste fifty bucks (or countless hours of their life) staring at a 'Loading' sign.
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Summary Get off the bench and get inside the ultimate NBA Experience. Tracy McGrady and the rest of the NBA bring an All-Star performance that is so life-like you'll be hitting the showers after you play. A newly designed intuitive control system allows instant playability but offers advanced players a reason to come back. Smarter AI, improved g...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
Initial Release Date: Oct 27, 2002
Developer:
- Konami
Publisher: Konami
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