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ESPN College Hoops 2K5
PlayStation 2
Sega
Release Date:
Metascore
86
Based on
14 Critics
User Score
8.1
Based on
9 Ratings
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Capturing the true spirit and pageantry of collegiate roundball is one of the most important aspects in a college basketball title, and ESPN College Hoops 2K5 improves upon its stellar presentation to give gamers the ultimate college hoops experience. Smarter crowd intelligence and enhanced audio options deliver the perfect college ambiance, while ESPN anchors Jay Bilas and Mike Patrick return with a textbook full of commentary to illustrate the emotional tide of every tip-off. The gameCapturing the true spirit and pageantry of collegiate roundball is one of the most important aspects in a college basketball title, and ESPN College Hoops 2K5 improves upon its stellar presentation to give gamers the ultimate college hoops experience. Smarter crowd intelligence and enhanced audio options deliver the perfect college ambiance, while ESPN anchors Jay Bilas and Mike Patrick return with a textbook full of commentary to illustrate the emotional tide of every tip-off. The game features completely new online features to satisfy even the most die-hard collegiate basketball junkies. Fans across North America benefit from new online leagues and tournaments, comprehensive statistics tracking, living rosters, and much more. [Sega]… Expand
Starring: Evan Harsha, Gordon Read, Nick Jones
Developer: Visual Concepts
Genre(s): Basketball
# of players: 4 Online
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: E
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
11
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
100
Play Magazine
Gameplay was virtually lag-free and response time was so smooth, it rivaled any other sports game played online. [Jan 2005, p.80]
93
Sports Gaming Network
College Hoops is the second best sports game I played in 2004, with Madden taking the top prize.
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91
Gaming Age
A true workhorse, it does everything strongly and efficient, and doesn’t have any real weaknesses that can’t be overlooked over a short bit of experience with the title.
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88
IGN
My favorite hoops game of the year for its atmosphere, its wondrous meterless free throw system, and its improved Legacy Mode. Though there are still some gameplay flaws and sound bugs, College Hoops 2K5 is a diaper dandy.
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85
GameZone
The game has some technical issues that seem to affect mostly the graphics and sound, but if gamers can get past that fact, they’ll be rewarded with a very deep basketball game.
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83
GameSpot
If you're a fan of college basketball, the attractive presentation, smooth online play, and deep legacy mode are all good reasons to check out ESPN College Hoops 2K5.
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70
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
For the online play, it basically comes down to this - College Hoops 2K5 has all the features that "March Madness 2005" has and more. [Jan 2005, p.100]
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
5
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
10
MattR.
Nov 20, 2004
Good.
10
ThomasW.
Jan 14, 2005
Good game glitches online sometimes. Need cable modem to play well.
9
PaulS.
Nov 12, 2005
Worth much more. Plays like real basketball, more so than other publishers titles. If you make the proper adjustments to the other coach and Worth much more. Plays like real basketball, more so than other publishers titles. If you make the proper adjustments to the other coach and personel based on what you have, you will find success. Just like real b-ball. Legacy is top notch! fun to play the games too. Some bugs, but easily overlooked for 20 or less used.… Expand
8
Blake
Dec 28, 2004
Legacy mode provided a lot of fun...I was glad to see a mode that was so fun from a game which I had never played anything else from the Legacy mode provided a lot of fun...I was glad to see a mode that was so fun from a game which I had never played anything else from the series. A good game overall, but gameplay was not quite as good as an EA sports game.… Expand
8
JonhKick
Nov 16, 2004
This joint is tight u know.
6
PaulH.
Oct 12, 2004
This game looks just like espn 2k4 and I did not like that game at all. But maybe since it is college it will be better when you get to theThis game looks just like espn 2k4 and I did not like that game at all. But maybe since it is college it will be better when you get to the tournements.… Expand