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NBA ShootOut 2001
Publisher:  Sony CE
Developer:  989 Sports
Genre:  Basketball Sim
Players:  1-8
Release:  2/22/01
IGN.com - 6.0
GameSpot - 6.8
EGM - 4.7
Da GameBoyz - 7.5
(3 out of 5)
SUMMARY:                
The latest in the ShootOut series' PlayStation-long history, ShootOut 2001 ups the ante in the EA/989 Sports betting game with 50 signature dunks, all new motion captured moves, and a more broadcast TV-styled approach of displaying the game.
QUICK REVIEW:                 
+ Ball and rim physics are handled well, the graphics are very crisp, sound FX immerse you in the game, driving to the basket is done best here than in any other PS2 basketball sim, there's high potential for next year's version

- Players look strangly hunched-over when running, auto-sub is buggy(sometimes an entire game can be played without one sub), doing roster moves is a pain

Review by:
Josh Kramer
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