NBA Starting Five

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2002
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
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  1. Game Informer
    63
    There are far too many flaws for it to compete. [Dec 2002, p.123]
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  2. Game Over Online
    60
    If you’re looking for the worthy successor to Konami’s venerated "Double Dribble," NBA Starting Five isn’t a worthy heir. It really isn’t even a bastard child.
  3. PSM Magazine
    60
    Shows promise, but it's not yet enough to win over serious fans. [Dec 2002, p.52]
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  5. Operation Sports
    54
    Doesn’t even do an average job in simulating real basketball. Too many blocks, no sliders, and bad rebounding AI are just a few of the things that cause this title to be sub par.
  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    Passing is this game's big problem... Otherwise, the flaw that perturbs me most is the lack of special moves. [Dec 2002, p.171]
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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. JeremyB.
    Apr 8, 2003
    9
    I feel it is very realistic and has almost every thing it needs to be a 10 except its weak post up.
  2. JY.
    Mar 21, 2003
    10
    THIS GAME IS GREAT!!!!!
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