ESPN NBA Basketball (video game)
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Xbox cover art featuring Allen Iverson
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| Developer(s) | Visual Concepts |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Series | NBA 2K |
| Platform(s) |
PlayStation 2 Xbox |
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Review scores | ||
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| Publication | Score | |
| PS2 | Xbox | |
| EGM | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Game Informer | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
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| Game Revolution | B+ | B+ |
| GameSpot | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
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| GameZone | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| IGN | 9.2/10 | 9.2/10 |
| OPM (US) | |
N/A |
| OXM (US) | N/A | 9/10 |
| BBC Sport | 82% | N/A |
| Aggregate score | ||
| Metacritic | 89/100 | 87/100 |
ESPN NBA Basketball is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega. It is the fifth installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the successor to NBA 2K3. It was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Allen Iverson is the cover athlete of the game. ESPN NBA Basketball is the predecessor to ESPN NBA 2K5 in the NBA 2K series.
ESPN NBA Basketball simulates the experience of the National Basketball Association, as well as basketball in general, and features a mix of realistic NBA games, and arcade style play. Players play NBA basketball games with real teams, such as the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs, as well as playing street basketball with customizable players. NBA games feature commentary, pregame shows, and other aesthetical affects. Several improvements to the game were made; new dribbling, dunking, shooting, and passing systems are introduced, while the visuals and sound were also improved. A hip hop focused soundtrack is present. The game features several game modes, such as 24/7, a mode where the player creates their own basketball player and takes on NBA stars, and online multiplayer, which is a first for the series.
ESPN NBA Basketball received a positive reception upon release, with some critics calling it the best basketball game available for the Xbox and PlayStation 2. Positive comments were mostly concerning the game's wealth of content, visuals, and overall gameplay.
ESPN NBA Basketball is a basketball simulation game that simulates the experience of the National Basketball Association, as well as basketball in general, and features a mix of realistic NBA simulations, and arcade style play. The game features several game modes, such as 24/7, a mode where the player creates their own basketball player, and online multiplayer. Players play NBA games with real teams and players, as well as playing street basketball with customizable players. NBA game simulations feature commentary from Bill Fitzgerald and Tom Tolbert, and pregame shows by Kevin Frazier. The game features online multiplayer for the first time in the NBA 2K series.
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