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NBA Shootout 2002
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 10 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: 989 Sports
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: September 28, 2001
Summary
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.
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >GameShark
If NBA ShootOut 2002 does come in contact with eyes flush with water and induce vomiting.
Read Full Review >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!
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.3 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
