Underplayed Gems

NBA In the Zone 2 (1996)

NBA In the Zone 2 cover
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How it feels

It feels like a brisk, competitive run up and down the court, balancing arcade-style fun with the added challenge of realistic fouls and AI defense.

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About

Get ready to run the floors with NBA In the Zone 2 from Konami. After last years title, Konami has stepped up and added new features to ITZ2 to make it the best possible basketball game. Featuring different play modes such as exhibition and full season play, as well as containing full rosters for all the NBA teams and the ability to make substitutions, ITZ2 is loaded. Also beefed up is the AI. Not only will it be harder to drive to the basket, gamers have a greater chance of getting fouled-out, with increased foul elements such as offensive fouls and basket-count. So step on the court and get ready for some solid b-ball action.

Screenshots

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