| 100 |
Operation Sports
Well…I’m two weeks into playing this game non-stop and the other shoe hasn’t dropped. I can't find a major problem with this game, and I’ve just been enjoying it.
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| 100 |
Play Magazine
Gameplay was virtually lag-free and response time was so smooth, it rivaled any other sports game played online. [Jan 2005, p.80]
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| 91 |
Gaming Age
A true workhorse, it does everything strongly and efficient, and doesn’t have any real weaknesses that can’t be overlooked over a short bit of experience with the title.
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| 90 |
Game Informer
Every bit as impressive as the company's flagship NBA title. In fact, I'd say that it even plays a hair better. [Dec 2004, p.167]
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| 90 |
GamePro
At $19.99 this game is the best steal in videogame basketball.
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| 90 |
GamerFeed
A defensive feast for the gamer who loves hacking and whacking over dishing and swishing. Its high level of strategy awards the player who makes the key steal over the one who soars to make the emphatic dunk, and the college "rah-rah-rah" atmosphere enhances the solid gameplay experience.
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| 90 |
GameZone
Not only a gorgeous-looking game but also one of the sweetest college hoops game to come along this year.
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| 90 |
Team Xbox
The online play and custom soundtrack options are in place, the gameplay is spot-on, the graphics are some of the best you will find in any genre, and the ESPN presentation is the cherry on top.
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| 89 |
Next Level Gaming
With a superior dynasty mode, better graphics, good enough to be fun controls, and a sick $20 price tag, I can not think of an excuse not to have this game.
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| 89 |
Sports Gaming Network
Some of the elements need to be fine tuned in next year's version, such as presentation and audio. With these problems asides, the depth of the Legacy mode, increased Xbox Live features, and better gameplay make this a good buy at $20.
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| 88 |
IGN
My favorite hoops game of the year for its atmosphere, its wondrous meterless free throw system, and its improved Legacy Mode. Though there are still some gameplay flaws and sound bugs, College Hoops 2K5 is a diaper dandy.
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| 88 |
Official Xbox Magazine
This year we're picking Sega's game over EA Sports' - it just feels more like the real thing. [Holiday 2004, p.82]
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| 83 |
GameSpot
If you're a fan of college basketball, the attractive presentation, smooth online play, and deep legacy mode are all good reasons to check out ESPN College Hoops 2K5.
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| 82 |
netjak
The solid gameplay foundation and attention to realism really makes this game a true hidden gem in the 2004 crop of sports games.
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| 80 |
GameShark
In the end, it's a shame that the bugs in the game were not fixed prior to release; it is unimaginable that they weren't noticed by the design team. They're pretty blatant.
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| 80 |
G4 TV
It’s half a step behind EA’s "March Madness," but with a $20 price tag ESPN College Hoops 2K5 costs less than a hot dog at the Final Four.
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| 72 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Using the same game engine as its NBA counterpart, 2K5 plays better than it did a year ago, in part because the A.I. is way smarter. [Jan 2005, p.128]
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| 60 |
Xbox Nation Magazine
The sweat-while-you-play intensity just isn't there. [Jan 2005, p.92]
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