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NBA Street Vol. 2
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 22 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: NuFX - EA Canada
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: April 28, 2003
Summary
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]
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What The Critics Said
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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]
GameNow
Addictive, graphically polished, and full of unlockables, NBA Street Vol. 2 is a surefire hit. [May 2003, p.51]
GamingTrend
This game is simply the modern day "NBA Jam" (which is ironic considering Midway is bringing back that line this year) with more to unlock and tons more things to do. This is the epitome of arcade basketball.
Read Full Review >IGN
An irresistible force that offers plenty of innovative in-game moves and controls, a comprehensive single player campaign and a multiplayer mode that'll turn even the best of friends into vicious enemies temporarily.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Even those gamers that would normally cringe at the thought of playing a sports title will find themselves lapping up insane ball-dunking action over numerous digitally-rendered courts.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
As usual, the Xbox looks the sharpest, with the PS2 and Gamecube just a bit foggier.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Team Xbox
I’m still in awe that the game could be so vastly improved, yet still be as fun as the original.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The game offers great modes to play, a great way of knowing who is who when playing against others, and plenty of things to keep you playing this one long after the real NBA season ends.
Game Informer
In the end, it may not be a true five-on-five simulation, but no other game captures the sport like NBA Street Vol. 2. Like KG, it's this year's basketball MVP. [May 2003, p.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.
Read Full Review >Xbox Nation Magazine
Deliriously frenetic and expertly calibrated. [June-July, 2003, p.82]
Official Xbox Magazine
The easy-to-understand controls, functional juke moves, fancy passes, deep single-player game, four-player madness, and competitive spirit make this not just the best alternative b-ball game on Xbox, but the best street ball game period, and the only one worth buying on Xbox. [May 2003, p.82]
netjak
As much as I loved the game, it still lacked that special "something" to make it a "10". It seemed many times (especially later in the game) that gameplay relied too heavy on two things: blocking and dunking.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Gamestyle
Better than the original in every way, yet remains a perfect starting point for those new to the series - it's friendly, well presented and offers great value for both single player and multiplayer.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
The sequel is a better game in every way, but the original was so successful at combining extreme sports stunts with real basketball that there was little room left for improvement.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 21 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jay Z. gave it a 9:
What a sweet game. By far my favorite sports game EVER, and I have played lots of them. It's so simple yet is so deep in gameplay with sick moves a fantastic dunks (Chocolate Thunder, Hell yeah!!!). The only problem is it gets boring and the same after a while. It's good for a month or 2, but that's it. Great game, needs more replay value.
Uter gave it a 10:
Blends ultra arcade style basketball with depth. Not just that, but they made some large imrpovements upon the already great original. This might be my favorite xbox game out of the 29 that I own.
Gabor A. gave it a 7:
The best rent you will ever make, but a disappointing buy. Unbelievably fun for an unbelievably short time.
Jeremy L. gave it a 10:
This is truly the best ball game I have played. Awesome graphics and really moves...two thumbs up!!!!
Antonio M. gave it a 10:
Itz a street ballerz dream.
Tha Master gave it a 9:
It's a very good game to have fun with (with friends, but also alone). Graphics could be a bit better though. Also there are more attractive rewards to think of. Besides this almost everything is perfect. Definitely worth buying.
Pat S. gave it a 10:
This game is so money, i mean ive only played the demo, and im already hooked. Personally im not the biggest fan of sports games but this game is definitely one of the best games ive seen, period.
