NBA Shootout 2002 (psx: 2001): Reviews

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NBA Shootout 2002


7.3

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The latest installment of 989 Sports’ hoops series includes updated rosters (no Jordan), exhibition and playoff modes, a dunk editor, and a create-a-player feature.

PUBLISHER:	Sony Computer Entertainment
DEVELOPER:	989 Sports
GENRE(S):	Sports
PLAYERS:	8
ESRB RATING:	E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE:	September 28, 2001

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PSX Nation

It's merely coasting on the competency of an engine that's good-enough to recycle last year's features without improvements, rule changes or a playable Michael Jordan.

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

A shot in the arm that makes me enthusiastic about a PS2 ShootOut prospect. [Nov 2001, p.166]

GameSpot

In some ways the game has actually suffered--with its fluctuating frame rate and choppy animation--when compared to last year's game.

GameShark

If NBA ShootOut 2002 does come in contact with eyes flush with water and induce vomiting.

Gamezilla!

It offers nothing new and improved. If you’re a fan of the series and absolutely must have the updated rosters, then you may want to... uh, forget it, don’t buy it anyway!

Electronic Gaming Monthly

I guess the developer of this game didn’t get the memo about zone defense. [Nov 2001, p.220]

GamePro

It would be wise to send ShootOut 2002 to the showers unless you simply must have updated player rosters and the questionable touch-shooting feature.

Game Informer

Even if I never played "NBA 2K1" or "NBA Live," I'd still know this game sucks. [Nov 2001, p.122]

Sports Gaming Network

Until 989 wakes up and smells the coffee and they will continue to dwindle in mediocrity and play second fiddle to Sega Sports and EA.

Hot Games

The create-a-player mode (welcome to the 1990’s - it’s 2001 already) and dunk editor didn’t make us bat an eyebrow...It’s an unwelcome rehash of a franchise that screams for a complete overhaul.

The average user rating for this game is 7.3 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
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