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ESPN NBA 2K5
Xbox
Released On: Sep 28, 2004
85
5.1
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 Critic Reviews
85
100% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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No one's going to beat 2K5 on price, and the game's as tough as nails on the court. [Dec 2004, p.142]
While EA's series definitely has its strong points, ESPN NBA 2K5 has better graphics, AI, and that highly addictive 24-7 mode.
Flaws in the graphics and lack of improvement in 24/7 mode are outweighed by the positives of improvements in gameplay, the Association, and online.
Wisely staying away from being a full on sim, NBA 2K5 features incredibly slick gameplay, intuitive action and - most importantly - delivers a fantastic game of Basketball that dumps on EA's recent effort from a great height.
If you already own "ESPN NBA 2K4" basketball game, 2K5 is probably not worth the dough -- prettier graphics aren't enough. The $20 price tag puts it in reach of most everyone else, though.
The first thing you're going to notice about this game is how unbelievably gorgeous it is. [Dec 2004, p.94]
If there's one area in which ESPN clearly dominates the competition, it's in its graphics. Player models are terrific, the framerate is smooth throughout and the animations are pretty fluid.
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Summary A new momentum based gameplay system that gives gamers a complete difference in control between various types of players. Now a player’s ability and physical makeup will determine how fast they can run up the court on a fast break, how well they can cut to the basket off their opponent, and more, creating a new level of realism and...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: Sep 28, 2004
Developer:
- Visual Concepts
Publisher: Sega
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