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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

  • Summary: NBA LIVE 07 plays as good as it looks with gameplay advancements that build upon the depth and authenticity that the NBA LIVE franchise has delivered for more than a decade. NBA LIVE 07 introduces the next generation of basketball gameplay with EA SPORTS Total Freestyle Control, a new feature that gives users more control over athletes than ever. By introducing a next generation AI system that is both intuitive and intelligent, combined with advancements to fan-favorite features like All-Star Weekend and Dynasty Mode, NBA LIVE 07 continues to deliver its award-winning gameplay experience. This year NBA LIVE 07 partners with the worldwide leader in sports to deliver more ESPN content in-game while you play than ever before. [Electronic Arts] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. The core game remains unchanged, the AI still quirky, the music ace, and the commentary surprisingly intricate and relevant. [Dec 2006, p.101]
  2. There's a well-crafted basketball game here for the fans. [Dec 2006, p.108]
  3. It's still one of the best basketball sims available, just don't expect much beyond recycled goods. [Dec 2006, p.85]
  4. It may be time for EA Sports to do what it did with its old "Triple Play" series: Scrap the whole thing and start over. [Jan. 2007. p.67]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 12 out of 15
  1. BillF.
    10
    NO skidding alright. Might be a new high for the live series.
  2. TomH.
    8
    While not perfect, it's actually a fun basketball game and IMHO better than last year. There's a defensive game now, rebounding is much better, and the game pace feels good. And unlike some of the reviews here, I don't see any of these overhyped crashes or bugs. Expand
  3. B.MacBryce
    4
    Nobody would play this if the NBA license wasn't there. It doesn't even remotely resemble real-life basketball and the gameplay is as buggy as ever. I hate the way Live's animations dominate the game and take me away from the in-game decision making. They should try to make a real basketbal sim with less impressive visuals first before focusing on irrelevant things like superstar-specific eyecandy moves. Expand
  4. AlexK.
    3
    This game is not at its best especially from last year. When i exit dynasty mode it never did save, it's useless because thats the first thing i go to. Expand

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