NBA Street Vol. 3 (E)
Another EA slam-dunk.
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- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Genre: Video Games - Sports
- Release Date: 02/09/2005
- Platform(s): PlayStation 2, Xbox
- ESRB Rating: E
- Price: $49.99
Parents need to know
Families can talk about the trash-talking in the game. A lesson about good sportsmanship before you let your kids take over the controls might be well worth your time.
Message
Social Behavior:
Players like to put down opponents after a play, which isn't a great example of sportsmanship for young aspiring athletes
Consumerism:
Authentic team uniforms and the NBA logo are visible in just about every screen. Shoes do not have labels and other advertisements -- other than EA's logo -- are not seen anywhere in the game.)
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Educational Value:
Violence
Sex
Language
Trash talking is a bit over the top, but no swearing.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Chris Saunders
If you're new to this series, don't expect to see organized five-on-five games. NBA STREET VOL. 3 is all about fast-paced, full-court three-on-three basketball played on unforgiving blacktops -- without the aid of refs -- in some of the world's most famous playgrounds. The game features partial rosters from all 30 licensed NBA teams, along with 25 NBA legends who can be brought out of retirement for the ultimate dream team.
The biggest change is the addition of the Trick Stick (the right analog stick). This allows you to execute mind-boggling moves, like moving the ball through your legs a dozen times while floating through the air for a reverse slam-dunk. In court creator mode, players can build and customize their home court from the ground up. You can choose from hundreds of options including location, court surface, net, and even backboard styles.
Is it any good?
EA Sports has once again hit a slam-dunk with the release of NBA Street Vol. 3. The game offers plenty of excitement for the NBA basketball fan, but also offers variety and challenges throughout, making it a game that your kid will want to play for hours -- once they get a hang of the controls. While the Trick Stick adds an exciting element to the game, mastering the complicated controls that are needed to operate it effectively can be very frustrating for beginners.
Overall, this is the perfect addition to your kid's game collection. The only other potential drawback for parents of younger players is the amount of trash-talking throughout the game. There's no swearing, but it is not a good representation of the kind of sportsmanship that is often stressed in team sports.
How to play
- Playability: Basic game movements like ball handling, shooting jump shots and defending opponents can be mastered in matter of minutes by even the most inexperienced player. However, rim-rattling dunks, lightning fast crossover moves and fade away jump shots take skill and a solid understanding of the game controls. The new Trick Stick mode that is only available in NBA Street Vol. 3 provides players with even more advanced gaming options, but crazy dribble tricks that require the use of multiple buttons will take some time to perfect.
- Graphics: Dazzling.
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