NBA 2K2

by Sega

Product Features

• basketball
• nba 2k2
• sega dreamcast

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005ME6A
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 23, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,552 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Sega Dreamcast

Amazon.com Review

When Sega decided to discontinue the Dreamcast, it opted to make its excellent sports titles available for other consoles. And not a moment too soon. Competition is always good and Sega Sports titles, like NBA 2K2, are some of the best in the business.

NBA 2K2 features all the teams, rosters, and, most importantly, rule changes (like the now-legal zone defense) found in the real NBA. Player faces have been mapped to realistic body types (complete with tattoos), so you can identify a big man like Shaq or a speedster like Iverson without looking at their numbers. The game takes full advantage of the graphics-rendering power of advanced consoles by including better texturing, lighting effects, facial animations, and a higher polygon count to make sure all the jukes, spins, jumps, and dunks are as realistic as possible. The audio is also good, particularly the play-by-play, which is accurate and speedy.

The controls are intuitive--even for people used to the Dreamcast--especially in the area of on-the-fly play calling. You can now use the right analog stick instead of the digital pad, so now you don't have to take your thumb off the main controls (left analog stick) to call a new play or change formations. Other controls let you quickly and fluidly box out your opponent, spin, shoot, pass, fake, and dunk.

There are also eight street-ball courts, and this addition makes for almost an entirely new game. In this respect it is the equal of the EA Sports NBA Live series. But NBA 2K2 surpasses EA's title with its excellent AI. This game is challenging, satisfying, and fun in both single and multiplayer modes. --Bob Andrews

Pros:

• Gorgeous graphics
• Intuitive controls
• Great AI

Cons:

• A release date too long after the start of the NBA season

(This review refers to the PlayStation2 version of this game.)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the 2K series and probably the best NBA game ever, October 24, 2001

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A. Valentine (Ardmore, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NBA 2K2 (Video Game)

I picked up NBA2k2 bright and early this morning. I've been a satisfied owner of the two previous versions and NBA2K2 builds on Visual Concepts previous successes. Some issues that are addressed in the new version include:
-More realistic scoring (no more 100 point 20 min games)
-You can intercept passes now
-Alley oops are now automatic
-It's actually hard to play the CPU on All-Star mode
-Updated rosters including: Jordan

Overall its the best game ever but there are some things that are lacking:
- No personalized announcing
- Announcers say the same things that they did in 2k1
- In game music is the same
- bugs still exist from previous version including plenty of announcing and in-game stats bugs. A lot of bugs that are so obvious I can't believe they would let them slide.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Better, October 28, 2001

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Justin M. Webb "JDub" (Anderson, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NBA 2K2 (Video Game)

This game is undoubtedly better than the previous versions. Improved defensive play and strong rebounding add to the adrenaline, along with smooth lay-ins and realistic alleyoops.

Michael Jordan being in the game doesn't hurt, either. Mike is very realistic, with a beautiful fade away and a consistant jumper. He also is slower to the basket, much like the 39 year old he really is. But his dunking is still there, though he doesn't do it too often in this game.

The players are rounder and less blocky looking in this game as well. The guys move a little more realistic, dribble a little fluid, and post up gorgeously. It's much harder to block shots in this years version, but when you do block a shot, you don't swat it all the way into the 5th row. You block it as a real player would want to block a shot, back down at the court.

Now players can dash into passing lanes with the simple pressing of the jump button, and knock away what used to be easy lobs into the lane for dunks. You can also steal the ball when a guy faces up to you and holds it in front of your face.

There are fewer glitches - no doubt. Less ridiculous charging calls. All in all..a great game.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NBA 2K2 is the best, October 24, 2001

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"iva737" (Philly) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NBA 2K2 (Video Game)

Yeah... its true! Nba 2k2 is THE BEST Basketball Simulation ever. It has it all. Perfect responsive game play, no annoying flaws, smart Defensive AI, cool moves, and Explosive DunkS!!!! And yes, a return of street ball with one added court, Mosswood Park in Oakland California. You can play 2 on 2, 3 on 3, 4 on 4, or 5 on 5. This game has franish, season, exhibition, practice, and more. Create a future Allen Iverson or hit the court with your very on Created team. Be smart like me and buy NBA 2K2, you wont regret. Peace Out!

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