- Publisher: Konami
- Release Date: Feb 25, 2002
- Summary:
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- Developer: Konami
- Genre(s): Sports, Traditional, Basketball, Sim
- # of players: 1-8
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 13
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Mixed: 8 out of 13
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Negative: 2 out of 13
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If the developers can put as much emphasis on gameplay as they do in the franchise mode, this series might actually become something noteworthy.
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Game InformerDefinitely receives the Most Improved Series award. [Apr 2002, p.77]
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I was pleasantly surprised by the upgrades made from last year's version...The two biggest problems that I had were with the passing game and fast breaks.
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PSM MagazineIt doesn't offer anything that would make us recommend it over a better basketball game. [May 2002, p.26]
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Official U.S. Playstation Magazine"NBA 2K2" is still the obvious choice for basketball fans. But 2Night's stock remains on the rise. [May 2002, p.99]
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It's not altogether a dismal title, but the rebounding and passing flaws bring it down pretty far. Which is a shame, because the game looks very good.
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I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the heinous menu music. During Franchise mode, there's this rap song - I think it's rap - that sounds like a reject from the "Breakin'" soundtrack. It's neither hip nor hop.