It might be hard to believe , but at one spot in fourth dimension , EA Sports was more than just making games for theMaddenorFIFAseries . From 2000 to 2008 , there was a foot soldier call off EA Sports BIG that was focused on train arcade - stylus sports games .

Even though EA Sports BIG is sadly a thing of the yesteryear , many title give up under the standard have been hailed as classic to this day . Their game catalog is Brobdingnagian , which   of these many colonnade games are most revered by gaming critic onMetacritic ?

NFL Street 2 (78)

NFL Street 2is a step - up from the original installment , featuring fancy moves such as ending zone dives , juke move , and even captivate off the wall . A few game modes are included , as well as the ability to create   a actor and hone skill .

Critics seeNFL Street 2as a suitable continuation , appreciating its over - the - top nature and well-heeled accessibility for newcomers . For some , however , it felt like the same game , but only with more plot modes . And speaking of the game modes , a few critic see them as dull .

Shox (78)

Shoxwas release on the PlayStation in 2002 , and it features vehicle from firebrand such as Toyota , Audi , BMW , and many others . participant rush around through course in three unlike environments - a desert , jungle , and snow landscape painting - crossing through " Shox Zones " where they will be reward for their drive acquisition .

The simple premise ofShoxhas allured critics , although some are mixed on the controls . Regardless of the fault within the game itself , it obviously fend above many other titles from EA Sports BIG .

Def Jam Vendetta (81)

As it turns out , not every secret plan under the EA Sports BIG umbrella has to be a sport title .

Def Jam Vendettais a hand-to-hand struggle gamethat basically intertwines pro wrestle with rosehip hops . knocker such as Ludacris , DMX , and Joe Budden are all playable grapheme , as   the instrumentalist has to agitate their direction through the New York fight electric circuit to bail out their good friend , Manny .

With a Def Jam soundtrack , a roll of over 40 street attack aircraft , and a wide-eyed miscellanea of special move , many critics fell in love withDef Jam Vendetta . The story mode and overall twinkling have made this grapple title a reasonably memorable one .

Miyamoto with the Switch 2 and a sad-looking Mario tipping his cap.

NFL Street (81)

At the time , the originalNFL Streetwas a far yell fromthe iconicMadden NFL 2004,being a 7 - on-7 arcade secret plan that was played on the streets . The action is tight - paced and hard - hitting , and histrion are free to showboat , juke house , and make bone - crush tackles as they please . The biz ’s roster boasts 300 musician , let in many NFL legends .

Critics enjoy the garishness and intensity ofNFL Street , insisting that it ’s a much more fun biz when meet with acquaintance . The only knock on the game is the underwhelming unmarried - participant mode , which one publication considers " frustrating and time - consuming " .

NBA Street Homecourt (81)

The fourth installment ofNBA Street , NBA Street Homecourtis arguably the most realistic - looking game in the series . It takes place in a streetball city , with a collection of legendary courts and hometown courts that NBA superstar used to play on to hone their hoops wiliness .

WhileNBA Street Homecourtis still a flashy colonnade basketball game at heart , critics have noticed how realistic the plot attend . ( The 7th - multiplication artwork might have something to do with that . ) The luxuriously - flying dunks , funky crossover , and over - the - top passport are still there , and enough to keep anyone aquiline .

NBA Street (89)

The firstNBA Streetgame is more - or - less an solvent toNBA Jam , featuring hoops in an arcade style . Taking all the big names from the NBA and invest them in a streetball circumstance , NBA Streettakes its cues fromSSXwith a trick - panache system and commix it with dunks , dribbles , and plenty of showboating .

NBA Streetholds up as a darling for critics , who savor the secret plan ’s addictive gameplay and fashionable motion . Much of the praise has extend to the shot - blocking system , which makes blocking shots as impactful as make slam dunk shot .

NBA Street V3 (89)

NBA Street V3amps up the ante , coming with more customization options and gameplay feature than the previous two installments . player can pull off fantastic dribble moves to build their street cred , or even show out with high - fly stuff shot in the Modern dunk competition mode .

critic have noted the expansive nature ofNBA Street V3 , bring light to the upgraded thaumaturgy organisation , an enrapture career modality , and even the online play . The soundtrack , which features artists such as Beastie Boys , De La Soul , and House of Pain , has also received a number of praise .

NBA Street Vol. 2 (90)

When it get tothe best hoops TV secret plan ever , NBA Street Vol . 2typically enters the conversation . It features a larger roster than the former NBA Street iteration , as actor can take it to the streets with legendary public figure such as Julius Erving , Larry Bird , and Magic Johnson with fresh added movement .

NBA Street Vol 2.is consider a classic by critics , with some even calling it the gross arcade basketball plot . The career modality , golden - eld hip hop soundtrack , and play - by - dramatic play commentary have all made this streetball title a memorable one .

SSX (90)

Among the first launch titles of the Playstation 2 , the firstSSXgame is lauded as one of the best . The biz is fast and frenetic , with each course give birth enough rails and ramps to pull off cool snowboard movement . Some of which may or may not be naturalistic .

SSXwas extremely successful when it was first released in late 2000 , as it sold well and won legion award . Several sept have declared SSX to be a perfect biz , heap praise on the graphic , story blueprint , soundtrack , and overall fast gameplay .

SSX Tricky (92)

Named after Run - DMC ’s 1987 individual " It ’s Tricky",SSX Trickyis a fun subsequence that feature plenty of legerdemain to execute . Players can do top-notch overstated Uber Tricks as they skate their path down a mess . There is even a World Circuit that musician can compete in .

SSX Trickyis ascertain as an improvement of the firstSSXgame , with some even calling ita more superior snowboard game . Critics love the new features , and many have received a kick out of the new whoremonger system , thanks to the creation of Uber magic trick .

Arthur Morgan, V, and Link over a blurred Elden Ring Background

Split image of gameplay from SSX and NBA Street Vol. 2

Scoring a Touchdown in NFL Street 2

Shox Gameplay

DMX of Def Jam Vendetta

Tony Gonzalez in NFL Street

Carmelo Anthony Dunking in NBA Street Homecourt

Team Bonafide in NBA Street

NBA Street V3 Gameplay

Julius Erving of NBA Street Vol 2

SSX Wallpaper

SSX Tricky Snowboarders

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