NBA Starting Five Critic Reviews
10 Total Reviews
1 Positive Reviews(10%)
8 Mixed Reviews(80%)
1 Negative Reviews(10%)
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GamePro
June 14, 2024
With some work on A.I., animations, and a deeper Franchise mode, Konami’s game has a shot at spoiling the establishment’s party next year.
Game Over Online
June 14, 2024
If you’re looking for the worthy successor to Konami’s venerated "Double Dribble," NBA Starting Five isn’t a worthy heir. It really isn’t even a bastard child.
PSM Magazine
June 14, 2024
Shows promise, but it's not yet enough to win over serious fans.
Operation Sports
June 14, 2024
Doesn’t even do an average job in simulating real basketball. Too many blocks, no sliders, and bad rebounding AI are just a few of the things that cause this title to be sub par.
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
June 14, 2024
Passing is this game's big problem... Otherwise, the flaw that perturbs me most is the lack of special moves.
Play Magazine
June 14, 2024
The game falls apart in its execution. Quite frankly, it's not very fun to play.
GameSpot
June 14, 2024
A horrible train wreck of problems ranging from poor rebounding and passing to inconsistent shooting percentages and a worthless post-up game.
IGN
June 14, 2024
The gameplay is outdated. Stuck somewhere between Electronic Arts' "Bulls vs. Lakers" and Sony's original "ShootOut," the simplicity of the mechanics and baffling defensive choices feel as though you're playing a game on your Sega Genesis and not a modern day console.
PSX Nation
June 14, 2024
The perfect April Fool's present for people that like to waste fifty bucks (or countless hours of their life) staring at a 'Loading' sign.