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ESPN NFL 2K5 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jul 20, 2004
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Metascore
90 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 37 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

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  • Summary: ESPN NFL 2K5 is uniting fans with a coupling of the most responsive and intense gameplay and the richest multi-player gaming experience possible. Maximum Tackling brings unique on-field control allowing gamers to go for the wrap-up tackle or deliver the big highlight hit. The addition of the V.I.P. System? allows gamers to play friends, even if they're not there! Players are invited to show off their coaching skills in Franchise mode and utilize Weekly Prep to fully plan the training schedule, intensity, and regimen each week. Full online leagues and tournament play with living rosters rounds out the most complete online experience. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. GamePro
    100
    This year, the design guys as Visual Concepts have turned ESPN NFL 2K5 into the most entertaining show in video-game football. [Sept 2004, p.98]
  2. Stuff
    100
    The biggest advancement is the VIP system, which studies your habits on the field and develops a profile based on how you play the game.
  3. PSX Nation
    100
    With better graphics, deeper gameplay, a polished ESPN interface to die for and an outrageously low price ESPN NFL 2K5 offers the most bang for your gaming dollar, period.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 54
  3. Negative: 6 out of 54
  1. SpankBank
    10
    Even after all these years, this stands the time as one of the best football games ever made. The presentation is unparalleled and the game is so packed with features that it still has life nearly 7 years after its initial release. ESPN NFL 2K5 is our generation's Tecmo Bowl.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. AdamQ.
    6
    I bought this game for one reason: Its 20 bucks. That is the only reason I dont' feel too upset I bought it. I probably expect too much because madden is done so well, but the both the gameplay and presentation aren't as good.. I went back to playing madden '04 shortly after buying this game, and i'm just waiting for madden 05 to come out. There are some kinda cool ideas, where espn makes its mark. First person football is novel, but its still poor when it comes to playability. The stuff with chris berman is a good idea, but it gets boring after two games cuz there are maybe a total of 20 comments. In the franchise mode, game prep is just tedious, but i guess you can turn it off. Buy this game if you just feel like getting a football game, and aren't used to the madden series, because this doesn't hold a candle to it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BobS.
    0
    This game can't even carry Madden's jock strap. This game is worse than the 989 games. I can't believe I wasted 20 dollars on this horrible excuse for a game.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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