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NBA Street Vol. 2 cube Game Reviews
NBA Street Vol. 2
Critic Score
Metascore: 88 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.6 out of 10
based on 16 reviews
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25 NBA legends scrap, battle and brawl for ultimate bragging rights. Play as Dr. J, Bird, Wilt, Moses, and more! Seven authentic urban courts including Soul in the Hole in NYC, Mosswood in Oakland, and more. All-new electrifying moves, passes and alley-oops. Play against the CPU or with up to four ballers. Customize the rules and players to your liking. [Electronic Arts]

PUBLISHER: Electronic Arts
DEVELOPER: NuFX - EA Canada
GENRE(S): Sports
PLAYERS: 4
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2003

What The Critics Said

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100
Play Magazine
EA Sports BIG and developer NuFX, Inc. have taken their nearly flawless game and made it that much better, taking it to a whole new level in terms of graphics, gameplay, sound and presentation... Right when you pop in the game, you know you're in for a good time. [Apr 2003, p.72]
93
GameSpy
Never gets complicated, it never gets boring, and it will probably remain the best sports game of the year -- especially in the eyes of those gamers not necessary obsessed with stats and realism.
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93
BBC Sport
The atmosphere of NBA Street is enhanced by an excellent soundtrack including hip-hop tracks from the likes of Nelly and Nate Dogg, plus various sound effects from the street - traffic, sirens, crowd abuse etc.
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93
Nintendojo
Every character model looks amazingly detailed, from the muscle tone to the facial features. Michael Jordan looks like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain looks like the Stilt himself.
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93
Game Over Online
A huge leap forward in the evolution of street basketball. It has numerous options, solid control, and engaging gameplay that will appease hardcore fans and casual ballers alike.
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91
Game Revolution
A burly single-player, exciting multiplayer and plenty of nifty additions makes for a Hall of Famer in only its second outing.
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91
Gaming Age
With smooth graphics and animations, a true feel for the art of street ball, fantastic controls, and a multiplayer mode that brings out the trash talker in even choirboys make NBA Street a must have for owners of any major console.
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91
IGN
Vol. 2 is off the hook this year and is easily one of the best arcade b-ball titles that money can buy.
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90
Game Informer
It played well to begin with, but now it has depth. [May 2003, p.86]
90
GamingWorld X
A damn fine sequel that will have many gamers coming back for more. The only negative I can think of about this game is that once you unlock everything, you will find that you will play the game more for multiplayer fun rather than single player excitement.
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89
Gamezilla!
Arcade mavens, it’s a no-brainer, buy it now. However, I can’t help but think that for hardcore sim fans the over-the-top antics may be just a bit too much.
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87
GameCube Europe
Easily the best basketball game out there for the cube.
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84
GameSpot
A great game... Any fan of basketball who isn't necessarily sold on the complexities of your average NBA simulation will find plenty to love here.
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82
Nintendo Power
Energy, action and street-ball style make NBA Street Vol. 2 every bit as exciting as the original game. [Apr 2003, p.134]
80
Maxim Online
Heck, even if you aren’t a hoops fan, there’s plenty of unintentional humor to appreciate: Seeing Yao Ming dunk on Bill Walton alone is worth the price of admission.
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80
GamePro
Essentially the same game with a slew of slick improvements, and gamers will have an absolute blast throwing down dunks while exploring its new features.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Marcus G. gave it a10:
NBA Street Vol.2 is the best game I ever played in my whole life.

Giu gave it a 9:
If you want a basket simulation go out and buy nba 2k3. If you want a more arcade, fun, enjoing experience of this sport, well, this game is made for you.

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