- Publisher: Sega
- Release Date: Oct 8, 2002
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineWhen it comes to games for sports lovers, this one leads the list. It's my early favorite [yes, over "Madden" and "NCAA 2003"] for sports game of the year. [Dec 2002, p.170]
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GameNowIt's 2K3 or bust if you're a serious hoop head. [Dec 2002, p.70]
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Without a doubt the most realistic basketball game ever to hit the market. It’s got everything a fan could want: franchise mode, online mode, create a player, and the best gameplay around.
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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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A great basketball engine with improved physics and new moves, finely detailed and rich graphics, and modes both diverse and immersive all combine to make NBA 2K3 the best true representation of basketball out there.
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Game InformerAccuracy reigns over adrenaline, and NBA 2K is the king of video hoops yet again. [Nov 2002, p.118]
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netjakOne fantastic looking game, and it plays like a dream. The controls are logical and simple, but at the same time can be very complex.
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Simply put, NBA 2k3 is the best basketball game ever made.
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The key is the gameplay. While there are some nagging issues, the game is balanced overall and will appeal to fans of the game.
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Despite its random flaws, the game's gorgeous graphics, solid gameplay and top-notch Franchise mode make it an easy All-Star.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyOnline play, a much-improved franchise mode, and the integration of the ESPN license dot the i's in an already great series. [Dec 2002, p.204]
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From its robust Franchise mode to its peerless graphics engine, and from the intimidating control options (I’m still finding new stuff to do as I write this!) to its mostly lag-free online playability, NBA 2K3 redefines and expands the genre to new heights.
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PSM MagazineWhen played head to head [with "Live 2003"], 2K3 feels a little slow, a tad unexciting and a touch old school, but it still looks and plays the closest to real NBA basketball. For hardcore hoops fans, that's what really matters. [Dec 2002, p.59]
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Basketball doesn’t get any better than this.
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Improves upon NBA 2k2 in almost every single way.
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This is by far one of the best sports simulations out there. However, if you are looking for an experience closer to old-school b-ball games like NBA Jams, then you don't want to come here.
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This is the game for real basketball fans to get.
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NBA 2K3's great gameplay, in-depth franchise mode, and functional (albeit shoddy) online play make it a must-have for fans of the sport.
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A solid looking, solid playing basketball game that sits firmly in the ‘realism’ camp.
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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]
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If you love hoops, then this is a great simulation that will last until the next iteration, but Gamestyle feels that the real fun is to be had out on the blacktop and not in the comfort of your La-Z-Boy.
Awards & Rankings
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#96 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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50
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#50 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 19
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Mixed: 1 out of 19
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Negative: 3 out of 19
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PatrickJul 11, 2003
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JustinG.Jun 9, 2003Thiz gam needz som help dude it is on the hook! Word up my brother!
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MukanzakiniG.Apr 4, 2003IIIITTT IIISSS GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!