NBA 06

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
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  1. GamePro
    80
    The game veers just slightly away from being sim to drive more directly towards being fun.
  2. Game Informer
    78
    Action in the low post can be a mess, the AI is off. [Jan 2006, p.139]
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  3. PSM Magazine
    75
    Sony gets itself back in the playoffs with this one, thanks to a great career mode and much-improved on-the-court action. [Holiday 2005, p.80]
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  5. PGNx Media
    75
    The Life shows potential and there is definitely room for improvement. It shows that sports games can have decent story modes. The actual gameplay in the game pales in comparison to other, more refined PS2 basketball games.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 11 out of 27
  1. JohnP.
    Mar 8, 2006
    10
    This game is fun & cool.
  2. M.J.
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    I loved this game! It can be a little frustrating at times, but isn't that what video games are all about. I mean having to spend I loved this game! It can be a little frustrating at times, but isn't that what video games are all about. I mean having to spend countless hours on one level is just a given really. So I give this game a ten, because not only are the graphics good, but it also puts a new spin on an old concept.… Full Review »
  3. KobeB.
    Jan 21, 2006
    4
    This game was vastly difficult and was also fustrating. The moves are nice but dont work. The Life was long but at times it could be fun I This game was vastly difficult and was also fustrating. The moves are nice but dont work. The Life was long but at times it could be fun I guess. Do not buy this game. You'll just be wasting your money.… Full Review »
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