NBA 2K3
GameCube- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Oct 7, 2002
- Also On: PlayStation 2
- Summary: Without question, NBA 2K3 is one of the most accurate representations of professional basketball to date.
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- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Genre(s): Sports, Traditional, Basketball, Sim
- # of players: 1-4
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 11
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Mixed: 3 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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Unmatched in its field thanks to major improvements in every category combined with a deeply rewarding simulation experience.
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Simply put, NBA 2K3 is the best basketball game ever made.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyWhile "Live" has made great strides this year, 2K3 is so far ahead of the curve, it's astounding. [Dec 2002, p.236]
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Nintendo PowerSega's excellent NBA series takes another step toward perfection by paying more attention to basketball's nuances. [Nov 2002, p.224]
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Has some annoying flaws--the default passing system can be inaccurate, especially on the fast break, and there are some weird problems with shot selection--but in truth, these aren't flaws that dramatically hinder the gameplay experience.
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About the only caveat one should offer when discussing NBA 2K3 is that the game is for the serious basketball fan. To have any fun with it, you have to play like you would in the real NBA.
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Play MagazineAlthough the player models look better than they do in EA's game, the movements aren't as fluid. Some of the animations (especially passing) are a little awkward. [Nov 2002, p.88]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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GiuJun 3, 2003
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