ESPN NBA 2K5 Xbox
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85 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: This year's installment in the ESPN NBA series features a host of gameplay improvements. Now a player's ability and physical makeup determine how fast he can run up the court on a fast break, how well he can cut to the basket off his opponent, and more. IsoMotion2 gives you more control over dribbling moves and makes it easier to handle overaggressive ball handlers. Develop your created player's career in a revamped 24/7 mode, or take on your friends in new multiplayer games.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GamePro
    100
    No one's going to beat 2K5 on price, and the game's as tough as nails on the court. [Dec 2004, p.142]
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  2. BonusStage
    85
    Absolutely the way to go. The upgraded franchise mode with the awesome Full Authority feature and the return of the 24/7 mode make this game more than worth its 20 dollar price tag.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    85
    The controls feel loose and non-responsive, which makes executing everything from a simple dunk to a pick-and-roll more exasperating than it should be. [Dec 2004, p.89]
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  4. GameSpot
    84
    Even though there are some rough edges in its franchise mode, ESPN NBA 2K5's basic gameplay mechanics are extremely well done, making the game easy to recommend to any basketball fan. It hits the mark in just about every aspect of basketball, including post-up play, rebounding, and passing.

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
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  1. Arthur
    10
    I got this the day it came out for $15. I thought it was just okay at first, but the 24/7 mode plus a great franchise mode and very realistic gameplay that will grow on you quickly, it might be the best money a basketball fan could spend.… Expand
  2. BobM.
    10
    I would have given this game a 10 without any doubts but the graphics arent as good because the camera not low to the floor like NBA live 2005. The extras you can do are awesome such as franchise mode or picking your players shoes.… Expand
  3. AltreseJ.
    8
    The graphics are great. but to many blocks you cant use your allstar like you would want. Allen Iverson gets block cause he's short we know thats not true. And you need more dunks. Everybody knows that centers and guards dont dunk the same. plus in association why cant other users cant play against you. And the layups need more realism and the reverse layups need the most. Get rid of the sliders they suck. The fadeaways need much work. make sure the guards and big men have diffrent fadaways, and you need realsim on the passing lanes, and your alley opps suck they need a change maybe two diffrent buttons for passess and layups and dunk, you should decide the layup or dunk....l..... please fix the lay ups and dunks PPPPPPPPPPPPPlease.… Expand
  4. idk
    6
    Dont get this game, ea does a better job of creating more control, better yet, just wait for the xbox 360 and get nba live 06-next gen.

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