NBA Live 2004 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Sports
  • Release Date: Oct 14, 2003
  • Also On: PC
User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 8 out of 37

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  1. RyanG.
    Mar 10, 2004
    10
    Best game ever.
  2. RyanG.
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    Best game ever.
  3. MasenS.
    Nov 6, 2003
    10
    This game is good. The best basketball game I ever have played!!! Way better then Espn Basketball.
  4. AnthonyM.
    Oct 24, 2003
    10
    This game is sick.
  5. A.R
    Oct 3, 2003
    10
    This Game is going to be the best basketball game of the year.its going to have 10 man mo-cap its also going to have a dynasty mode.i would probably recommend this game even though its not out yet P.S 2k games SUCK!!!!
  6. MikeM.
    Oct 11, 2003
    10
    Amazing!!
  7. Randy
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    Excellent game! I love the dynasty mode and being able to unlock the Nike kickz and put them on my playaz is off the hook!
  8. MatthewR.
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    Much improved over last year...much more of a sim this year than in the past. I play basketball and the game is much more like real basketball than ESPN's. That doesn't feel realisitic at all to me. I bought both games, and Live has rebounded and is the top game this year in my opinion.
  9. JackB.
    Oct 4, 2003
    10
    Its straight and imma get this cuz i been savin up 4 eva.
  10. MikeC.
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    This game looks great and the graphics are cool. This year of nba live is more realastic than before and you should get it.
  11. SeanH.
    Sep 27, 2003
    10
    Sounds great. THe graphics are a lot smoother than last year's game, which already had impressive graphics. There will also be authentic NBA courts. Also, the gameplay is way more realistic and slow than '03, which made every game seem like a track meet. With these, and so many more improvements, I think that EA's title will take home the virtual basketball's crown this year!
  12. DerrettG.
    Mar 21, 2004
    10
    Its a great all around game.
  13. kjJones
    Nov 13, 2003
    10
    Its off da chain ya heards may.
  14. Jsoria
    Jan 18, 2004
    10
    Superb graphics new updated rosters i love the throwback jerseys great 1 on 1 mode and great new freestyle and dynasty mode.
  15. [Anonymous]
    Jun 9, 2004
    9
    The game is simple and just great, Live has to be the realist game with fun controls ever. I do have a question, WHY IS IT THAT THIS SUCK, STUPID, TREACHEROUS SITE "NETJAK" IS ALWAYS THE FIRST TO GIVE GREAT GAMES BAD SCORES.. I'v seen this too many times.NetJak is just simply disgraceful. Read all the other reviews and you'll see what i mean.
  16. TonyZ.
    Nov 4, 2003
    9
    This game is tons better than the ESPN block fest as they should rename it. ESPN may look a little better graphics wise but Live has them on gameplay and that is what is most important.

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Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    EA has done it again, implementing expanded Freestyle control, improved defensive AI, superior graphics and a brand-new announce team...Looking for the best basketball game? NBA Live 2004 is nothing but net. [Nov 2003, p.105]
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    The gameplay has been dramatically tweaked, but the changes haven't detracted from the quick and responsive pace of the previous game. [Dec 2003, p.182]
  3. Inside Gamer Online
    82
    The perfect purchase for simulation basketball fans that want a little of arcade-like freedom.
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