NBA Jam 2004

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2003
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: NBA JAM brings the "rim-rocking" highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and "get that outta here" blocks! All the popular signature NBA JAM features are back - including over-the topNBA JAM brings the "rim-rocking" highlights of NBA play to life with over the top, arcade-style 3-on-3 Basketball featuring spectacular high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking crossovers and "get that outta here" blocks! All the popular signature NBA JAM features are back - including over-the top gameplay, "On-Fire" & "Big Head" modes, no fouls, Hotspots and surprising hidden characters. Play against over 50 of the NBA's greatest players from the past 50 years in the Legends Tournament, taking you on a journey through the NBA of the 1950s - 1990s with era-specific music, uniforms, hairstyles, commentary and motions. Over 700 new motions, including signature moves for current NBA All-Stars and Legends. Game modes include quick-play Exhibition, NBA JAM Tournament, NBA Legends Tournament & Mini Games. All-new Create-A-Player allows you to build your own master of the court. Select upgraded attributes in the JAM Store. [Acclaim]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Next Level Gaming
    88
    The Legends Tournament alone is reason to own NBA Jam.
  2. GameSpot
    77
    As a nostalgia piece, this new iteration is a great 3D representation of the classic NBA Jam experience, but when compared with recent arcade basketball offerings, like the "NBA Street" series, it doesn't quite measure up.
  3. Inside Gamer Online
    72
    Offering decent graphics, decent sound, and a replay value that just doesn’t quite seem to stick, NBA Jam isn’t recommended for any average basketball game fan, only the veterans will have fun with this title.
  4. Play Magazine
    67
    The game isn't perfect. For starters, the AI could've been more challenging - I was able to break it down fairly easily and score at will. [Nov 2003, p.105]
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  5. PSM Magazine
    60
    Fans may find sentimental value here, but Jam just doesn't have the depth, features, or ambition level of its decendents. [Dec 2003, p.46]
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  6. GMR Magazine
    60
    Unless you're feeling nostalgic, you're better off stickin' with EA's "NBA Street" series for over-the-top roundball fun. [Dec 2003, p.84]
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  7. Gaming Age
    50
    Online play might have taken NBA Jam off the "rent for nostalgia" list and put it on the "must-have" list. As is, there are better basketball alternatives - several of them.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. GeorgeF.
    Sep 28, 2003
    10
    This game is great and no it isn't typical Acclaim.
  2. DanK.
    Mar 12, 2004
    10
    Did he really just do that? I can't believe it! BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!
  4. MichaelM.
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    The best!
  5. TwanDaGreatJuan
    Nov 3, 2003
    10
    This Game is awesome.
  6. DamianD.
    Dec 3, 2003
    10
    This game rulz!!
  7. MattM.
    Sep 27, 2003
    9
    I feel that the entire setup and gameplay on NBA Jam 2004 are both fresh and rewarding. The points system allows you to either create a I feel that the entire setup and gameplay on NBA Jam 2004 are both fresh and rewarding. The points system allows you to either create a player or purchase new places to play, and of course to buy cheats. I will agree that it takes a myriad of points to create a PERFECT player, but shouldn't it? Anyways, the points give it replayability, the gameplay never lets up, and the commentary, which is a major factor in buying it, is what you'd expect and remember. … Expand
  8. DwayneB.
    Sep 26, 2003
    1
    This game is typical Acclaim.

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Awards & Rankings

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#92 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003