Probably the biggest knock against NBA ShootOut 2003 (if you ignore the complaints of defense purists) is the graphics.  The player models and faces are a bit rough, and it can be hard at times to see the resemblance of marquee players to their real-life counterparts.  Other games have shown that the PS2 has the power to create more realistic player models and it is a shame that NBA ShootOut 2003 falls short in this category.

The graphics do have one strong point, though, and that is in the depiction of the crowd.  The fans' appearance is very realistic, as are their motions and cheering.  Certain camera angles destroy the illusion when they reveal that the fans are two-dimensional and paper-thin from the side, but most of the time they add a great level of realism to the game.

In The End, This Game Hath Been Rated: 74%.  If you love offense and can live with its lackluster graphics, NBA Shootout 2003 is certainly worth a look.

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