NBA Courtside 2002

 GameCube
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
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  1. Nintendojo
    81
    It does suffer from some of the same issues that original game had. Namely, the disjointed steal and alley oops, and the lack of visual or aural character that comprises the NBA.
  2. Game Informer
    80
    It's a pretty rocking title that can hang with the b-ball big boys. [Mar 2002, p.80]
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  3. Nintendo Power
    80
    With great sim style and arcade jams, NBA Courtside 2002 nets the best of both worlds. [Feb 2002, p.148]
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  5. Hot Games
    80
    The arcade mode isn't arcade enough, the practice mode is a no-brainer, and the 3-point mode is wickedly easy. Still, it's the first basketball game for the Game Cube, and right now it's also one of the better looking ones.
  6. GamePro
    80
    Features large, crisp player models with smooth animations. For once, the crowd in a basketball game looks halfway decent, and the bench players are full polygonal models.
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    77
    Another cool feature is the adrenaline button, which lets you control the intensity of your special moves and dunks. [Mar 2002, p.140]
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  8. GameSpy
    77
    Even on the hard difficulty setting the AI is only a second from making a mistake that leaves the lane wide open for a monster slam. Shooting the three is not as easy because of the percentages, however, depending on the player, this can be exploited against the computer in a big way.
  9. GameSpot
    76
    Solid in terms of gameplay and spectacular in the graphics department. However, the problems with its AI, the lack of zone defenses, the control issues, and the generally bland presentation keep it from achieving hoops simulation greatness.
  10. IGN
    75
    Computer AI, control issues, odd animations, and other things begin to wear on the experience. It's certainly not a bad basketball game, but it's definitely not as good as some others on the market.
  11. Cloudchaser
    75
    There are match-ups and inconsistencies with the real NBA that are simply unacceptable and frustrating, especially when certain players successfully dunk numerous times when their real-life counterparts wouldn’t even dare to attempt such.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#68 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#56 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. helena23
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    i had to do something to make justice for this game as it is the most entertaining nba game ive ever played, its pure arcade with an easyi had to do something to make justice for this game as it is the most entertaining nba game ive ever played, its pure arcade with an easy control PURE FUN!!! i cant remember how many full season ive played.............of course is nowhere near perfect but trust me this game is so much fun, play it in your dolphin emu and will see… Full Review »
  2. MatiasP.
    Dec 26, 2003
    9
    My second basketball game ever, so I can't compare this to others, but I like this game damn much. Controls can feel awful at the My second basketball game ever, so I can't compare this to others, but I like this game damn much. Controls can feel awful at the beginning, but when you learn to play, you can like them. … Full Review »
  3. MichaelJ.
    Nov 17, 2002
    5
    The AI leaves such an open lane and has such bad physics that Eric Snow can dribble past everyone and dunk.
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