NBA 2K3

 Xbox
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. DanC.
    Oct 11, 2002
    6
    - Bad controls, bad player models, and simply does not convey the overall NBA lifestyle. The only thing it has going for it is Online. I would not recommend this game to anyone.
  2. MattR.
    Oct 13, 2002
    9
    Dan C, have you ever even played basketball? This game is by far the most realistic basketball sim out there. If you want cheesy arcade action, play Live, but if you actually know what a 1-3-1 zone is, this is the game for you.
  3. JeffC.
    Oct 26, 2002
    7
    At first glance it LOOKS great graphics wise...and some gameplay problems w2k2 have been solved (high shooting%).....However....for some reason now the passing sucks...it's too soft..and lollipop like....there is no pass to player closet to hoop button (crucial to fast breaks)...and getting defensive control of the last man back is ridiculous(combination of buttons).....PLUS....once At first glance it LOOKS great graphics wise...and some gameplay problems w2k2 have been solved (high shooting%).....However....for some reason now the passing sucks...it's too soft..and lollipop like....there is no pass to player closet to hoop button (crucial to fast breaks)...and getting defensive control of the last man back is ridiculous(combination of buttons).....PLUS....once again....you CANNOT draft all-time players in the Fantasy Drafts......Man....why why why did Sega change the controls....they don't give you a customize button option either........For all the improvements....Sega just screwed up other parts of an already solid BBall game....stick with 2k2...… Expand
  4. TerrenceG.
    Nov 28, 2002
    10
    Franchise mode is the most realistic on the market to date.

Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best Xbox Game of 2002
84
#84 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    The pace of the action is spot-on, resulting in players who move and react at the right speeds and results that are realistic over a game with 12-minute quarters. [Winter 2002, p.98]
  2. Operation Sports
    95
    The best simulation of videogame basketball bar none.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    90
    It's easily the best all-around basketball game on the market this year. [Dec 2002, p.250]
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