NBA In the Zone 2

by Konami

Product Details

• ASIN: B00002STRT
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,004 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

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GameSpot Review

The first thing you'll notice when you play NBA In The Zone 2 is the graphics. The game sets a new standard of visual excellence for sports games on any console system. The realistic players practically jump off the screen, the play animation couldn't be smoother, and the camera angles provide several great views of the action. (The reflection of the overhead lights off the wood floor looked real enough to send shivers down my spine). If you choose to watch only one basketball game to this year, make sure it's NBA In The Zone 2.

Of course, you choose a basketball game to play, not just to look at. That's where NBA In The Zone 2 comes up short. The game feels as though it's moving in slow motion, meaning the excitement of a fast-paced game just isn't there. In fact, the pace of the game is so leisurely that the other players, instead of aggressively pursuing you, stand dead still and wait for you to act. It's ironic: The game looks truly picture-perfect but lacks the intensity of the real thing.

Still, NBA In The Zone 2 may be a good choice for beginners, precisely because the game lacks the frenetic speed of other basketball titles. The controls are laid out intuitively, which makes it easy to pick up basic moves. The passing feature works well: Just look at another player and toss the ball. Once you're near the hoop, scoring one of the six available dunks isn't all that hard.

You'll find all the standard basketball fare included in NBA In The Zone 2. These include a comprehensive roster of teams and players, full season play complete with playoffs, and a number of team options, including mid-game substitutions and trades. And during play there's plenty of crowd noise to get you pumped up (along with the basic soundtrack, which includes a rousing "Dooh dooh dooh dooh do-dooh Charge!).

NBA In The Zone 2 offers the best sports graphics anywhere, but if you want the best gameplay and excitement look somewhere else. --John Broady
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This is the game NBA In the Zone for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very awesome and addictive basketball game to the legendary Sony PlayStation 1, March 13, 2010

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This review is from: NBA In the Zone 2 (Video Game)

NBA In the Zone 2...What an awesome game!!!! This game is very fun that, it could draw even non-basketball fans and non-gamers into liking this game. I love this game so much because it has awesome gameplay, awesome animation (for its time) and a fantastic soundtrack. I mean, you have to appreciate what Konami has done for videogames, especially basketball ones. The only drawbacks that I have for this game is that occasionally, it can be a "turnover-fest," controls can get a little awkward at first, but once you get the hang of it, you're good to go and it doesn't have the REAL Michael Jordan up there (he's M. Guard #83 or something). But, all in all it is a great game and worth the money, even though the rosters are outdated due to the game coming out in 1996.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game, April 20, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NBA In the Zone 2 (Video Game)

This is a great game! The graphics are not the coolest because it is a 98' game. But it is fun, you can play exibition or a season or even just the play-offs if you like. it is 1-8players. I would recomend it.