NBA Ballers

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Apr 5, 2004
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
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  1. netjak
    73
    Definitely the lesser of the two major street basketball titles. A little more polish, a lot less loading, and we might have a showdown next year.
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  2. games(TM)
    70
    Each confrontation is generally exactly the same and victory is sometimes dependent on whether the irritating catch-up AI decides to beat you or not. [Oct 2004, p.120]
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  3. Gaming Age
    67
    Without the option of full scrimmages, I wonder how long the game will stay fresh in the minds of gamers after about 30 games or so.
  5. Thunderbolt
    60
    Maybe Midway will release a follow up with the same graphic engine, but with cleaned up gameplay and some two-on-two action. If that happens, I could definitely see my friends and I spending hours upon hours reliving all our old NBA Jam memories.

Awards & Rankings

32
#32 Best PS2 Game of 2004
85
#85 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. CDXX
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    NBA Ballers is a game that still holds up today. While the graphics may appear dated, you'll notice they are arguably some of the best of anyNBA Ballers is a game that still holds up today. While the graphics may appear dated, you'll notice they are arguably some of the best of any 2004 sports game. The gameplay is superb, bringing you hilarious streetball moves in a much more fast-paced setting. The story mode dubbed; "Rags to Riches" is incredible. Allowing you to create a Baller and have him go against all your favorite NBA players past and present, as of 2004, that is. You can spend your earned credits on clothes, new skill upgrades, and even purchase other NBA players for use in the quick games. NBA Ballers is packed with stuff to do, a spectacular game for any basketball lover.… Full Review »
  2. JacobB.L.
    Feb 7, 2005
    8
    Wow! This game is a little overhelming in the beginning with all the options and game modes and moves. Sound is really outstanding and fits Wow! This game is a little overhelming in the beginning with all the options and game modes and moves. Sound is really outstanding and fits the game 100% Graphics are good, but not the best I've seen on the PS2. Gameplay is fun! Only really bad thing I can say about this game is the loading times can be a bit long, but only a bit!… Full Review »
  3. Bob
    Jul 25, 2004
    6
    The first game I played crashed when I tried to steal the ball from the CPU. I never played this game again. Booo-urns.
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