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8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Negative: 2 out of 23

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  1. Flex
    Jan 10, 2003
    9
    Amazing game to play. once had found time limit and difficulty to get realistic scores found the gameplay to be the best ive seen. Freestyle play is dope, adds a whole new playing style to the game. D still needs some work, but ovcrall top quality.
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  2. MicaelA.
    Feb 15, 2003
    10
    This game is f..ken cool tite ass graphics fun to play on any system accept ps1.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Frank
    Feb 9, 2003
    10
    It's AWESOME!!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. JariB.
    Dec 29, 2002
    10
    One thing you have to do is master a new playing style. I think its great. I've been running fast break in NBA Live since '99. I was killing the computer. I had to handicap myself just to make the game fun. Now that NBA Live AI runs the break its a much better game. D is possible, you just have to use your head and properly utilize team strategy and you will be ok. If you take dumb or bad shots you will pay on the other end! Once you have a good offense that compliments your style and your players, + become able to Identify & execute on fast break opportunities you will love this game! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. LachlanR.
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    I dont give a sh.t what you other guys think, this game cant be beat!!! i love the freestyle controls, the animation and the gameplay. keep it up ea sports!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. LilZ
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    Damn, this game is off da hook. I cant wait till da next game comes out its gonna be better.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. EsogH.
    Mar 6, 2003
    10
    Fantastic!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. DougP.
    Apr 12, 2003
    10
    This game is on the hook!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. [Anonymous]
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    This game is so awesome dudes and dudets.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. C.jennings
    May 12, 2003
    9
    This game never loses the fun factor.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. JoshL.
    Nov 30, 2002
    10
    It is just great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. MichaelR.
    Oct 13, 2002
    6
    While EA has fixed many of the problems of the past few years, a whole new crop has appeared, and this time the problems are just annoying. The game has the added feature of a "Draw Charge" button, which is a great idea, but it also means that if you are quick you can draw a call ever play. Players will fall down constantly, whether or not a call is made on the play. These guys are great actors, but unfortunately that doesn't translate to a fun basketball game experience. If a player is hit while in a shooting animation, the animation will stop, so you have to hit the shoot button repeatedly. On defense there is little more than drawing charges. You can get upwards of 8 to 10 blocks a game with just your center, but the opposing team will still shoot 75% for the game. The freestyle control is a wonderful addition, but the collision detection of the game is horrible. Players will fall over when the ball carrier runs by. You can spin move into someone and just stay in one place, or you can go through three men for a two hand dunk. In all it is just an extremely frustrating game, which is why I am returning my copy and trading in for NBA 2K3. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. CaseyI.
    Dec 30, 2002
    6
    This game is fun but it is in no way realistic i mean getting 12 blocks in a game every game with 4 minute quarters is just gay. Players don't even look like they should. Shaq has skinny legs for goodness sakes. EA has the lockdown on football games but Sega deff. has the edge when it comes to basketball.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. AndrewC.
    Dec 30, 2002
    8
    The gameplay is pretty good, as is the norm with this series. However, some of the rosters were never updated (Wizards star guard Jerry Stackhouse still plays with the Pistons) and, in the eyes of this franchise lover, the franchise mode could use some work. While it is a decent game overall, I'm gonna see what 2K3 has to offer based on this product's bearable but still-annoying flaws.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. DonovanR.
    Jan 15, 2003
    10
    It is very very good, but I cannot wait for the next one to come out.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. JustinH.
    Mar 25, 2003
    0
    This game sucks, I hate it so much.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. RechabG.
    Dec 13, 2002
    0
    It's just not as good as my favorite, which gets a hundred, 2k3.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. RookiePajar
    Dec 13, 2002
    9
    I LOVE IT. I love the Freestyle mode coz' you can make the players do more things. The game is much, much more realistic because of the freestyle mode. This is a must-have. LOVE THIS GAME !!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 75
    Simple, straightforward fun. [Dec 2002, p.70]
  2. The bottom line is that EA has made nothing but vast improvements with this version of the NBA Live series.
  3. Live 2003’s identity crisis and average-at-best graphics are inexcusable. It belongs next to “ShootOut 2003” in the rental bin while “NBA 2K3” spins happily ever after.