NBA Street Vol. 2

 GameCube
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Play Magazine
    100
    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]
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  2. Nintendojo
    93
    Every character model looks amazingly detailed, from the muscle tone to the facial features. Michael Jordan looks like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain looks like the Stilt himself.
  3. BBC Sport
    93
    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.
  5. Game Over Online
    93
    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.
  6. GameSpy
    93
    Never gets complicated, it never gets boring, and it will probably remain the best sports game of the year -- especially in the eyes of those gamers not necessary obsessed with stats and realism.
  7. IGN
    91
    Vol. 2 is off the hook this year and is easily one of the best arcade b-ball titles that money can buy.
  8. Game Revolution
    91
    A burly single-player, exciting multiplayer and plenty of nifty additions makes for a Hall of Famer in only its second outing.
  9. Gaming Age
    91
    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.
  10. Game Informer
    90
    It played well to begin with, but now it has depth. [May 2003, p.86]
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  11. GamingWorld X
    90
    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.
  12. Gamezilla!
    89
    Arcade mavens, it’s a no-brainer, buy it now. However, I can’t help but think that for hardcore sim fans the over-the-top antics may be just a bit too much.
  13. GameCube Europe
    87
    Easily the best basketball game out there for the cube.
  14. GameSpot
    84
    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.
  15. Nintendo Power
    82
    Energy, action and street-ball style make NBA Street Vol. 2 every bit as exciting as the original game. [Apr 2003, p.134]
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  16. GamePro
    80
    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.
  17. Maxim Online
    80
    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.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best GameCube Game of 2003
72
#72 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
64
#64 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    Only basketball game I decided to pick up for the Gamecube at the time and it was worth it.
  2. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Perfect mix of sports and arcade in the same vein as NHL Hitz.

    Cool characters in the game and awesome to see them go against real NBA    Perfect mix of sports and arcade in the same vein as NHL Hitz.

    Cool characters in the game and awesome to see them go against real NBA players.

    Great in game music courtesy of Pete Rock and CL Smooth.

    One of the perfect games of the 2000s. Great for a single player run or multiplayer fun.    … Full Review »
  3. wegie125
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    I just can't give this game a perfect score regardless of how bad I want to haha, ok it's not that this game was bad it just was off on soI just can't give this game a perfect score regardless of how bad I want to haha, ok it's not that this game was bad it just was off on so many things. The game was such a simplistic rendition of basketball and honestly that's ok. I just never found myself finding this game to be that fun unless you were with friends but I have to give it a good score because of that reason. Games shouldn't be judged just on mechanics, graphics, sound, and etc. What makes a game good is how it seems to just take hours out of your life. Time seems to pass quicker when you pick up this game, honestly that's how I feel about it. My friends and I could play this game for a while and everyone has an equal chance rather when we play 2k, it's just the person that plays the most that always wins.… Full Review »
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