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75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: NBA Live 09 is back with new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers. For those in need of some extra coaching, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills. Now featuring 24 authentic FIBA teams with realistic team play styles and rosters, NBA Live 09 features a FIBA World Championship Mode using FIBA tournament structure, rules and court dimensions. Take your game online with 5 vs.5 team play, where 10 people can play together on 10 different consoles around the world. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. DarkStation
    90
    NBA Live 09 is the real deal when it comes to a great video game basketball experience.
  2. Gamervision
    90
    NBA Live 09 is a massive step forward for the franchise, and, in some ways, for sports games in general. It looks better than 2K's excellent hoops game, and plays just as well, too.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Though EA is doing all they can to create a realistic basketball sim, there are far too many blatant errors in their formula that make it far from perfect. The inclusion of new online features may not be enough to make up for repetitively frustrating mechanics.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. JohnG.
    9
    This game finally competes against 2k. Big improvement from last year. dna work really good post moves authentic just like real life.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. DarrellS
    9
    After playing both Live 09 and 2K9 I can say that EA got it right this year and the reviewers who played 2K9 and loved it are obviously biased. The player models are horrible. Their was more true life detail put into the crowd then the players. Oh and and 2K9 plays just like last years Live so what does that tell you. NBA Live has come back with a vengeance and is worth the money with all the new inoovative features.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. jeremyr
    9
    NBALIVE09 is the basketball game to get this year, last year I was a 2knba fan but this year nbalive09 takes the crown, hands down for easports doing a great job on nbalive09.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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