NBA Live 2005

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  • Summary: The EA Sports Freestyle Control continues to revolutionize your ability to play simulation basketball?and, now more than ever, it's about expressing your game in flight with Freestyle Air. In addition to all-new dunks, alley-oops, and adjustable jump shots in mid-air, new user-controlledThe EA Sports Freestyle Control continues to revolutionize your ability to play simulation basketball?and, now more than ever, it's about expressing your game in flight with Freestyle Air. In addition to all-new dunks, alley-oops, and adjustable jump shots in mid-air, new user-controlled put-back and tip-in technologies reward players who box out, wipe the glass, and go back up for a quick bucket. On defense, take more control over shot blocking to own the paint. Freestyle Air elevates NBA Live 2005 above the rim in the all-new NBA All-Star Weekend mode by allowing users to take complete control and create jaw-dropping, customized dunks in the Slam Dunk Contest. With thousands of unique dunk scenarios?from bouncing the ball off the backboard, to jumping from the free throw line, to going between your legs in mid flight?Freestyle Air lets you express your game on the court, and above it. Also featuring the 3-Point Shootout, the Rookie Challenge, and the NBA All-Star Game, All-Star Weekend is available as a stand-alone game mode as well as within Dynasty Mode. Be the architect of your own unstoppable dynasty, and watch your franchise flourish for 25 seasons. Jump into games with simulation intervention and use the customizable PDA to stay updated with important league news, team information, and other announcements. New free agency logic allows users to negotiate contracts and manage the salary cap using real dollars for the first time. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    For this year's game, EA has taken freestyle control to a whole new level. A level so out of control, it's going to change the way you play basketball games...forever. [Oct 2004, p.89]
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  2. GameSpy
    90
    A deep Dynasty Mode and some cool new gameplay additions ensure that you'll be playing the game for months to come, and while we can't say yet if the game will be able to gain ground on its biggest rival, we can say this: NBA Live 2005 is the best EA Sports basketball game ever.
  3. PGNx Media
    90
    A great basketball game with excellent gameplay, and the addition of the all-star weekend is a nice treat.
  4. Game Informer
    83
    In terms of visuals and pace, Live runs circles around rival "ESPN," but the gameplay is still a distant second in terms of execution. [Nov 2004, p.142]
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  5. Sports Gaming Network
    82
    Sure, Live has the reputation of being a more fastbreaking, high-scoring game; in many ways it still is, but in trying to take a step with realism, the game lost its arcade appeal.
  6. Game Over Online
    80
    Outside of the problematic issues that hinder the Slam Dunk contest, dynasty mode and hiccups with gameplay, NBA Live 2005 still manages to deliver a decent basketball experience for fans of all kinds.
  7. netjak
    55
    Last year, I was absolutely incensed by "NBA Live 2004." The game that became the gold standard for basketball games back in 1995 had thrown up a brick...Another year, and I find myself looking back at my NBA Live 2004 review a lot...to cut and paste text for this year's review. They fixed virtually nothing; it’s practically same game.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. BurtT.
    Nov 7, 2004
    10
    The game specially the dynasty mode was very interesting and the trading block of players is huge.
  2. RyanC.
    Jan 20, 2005
    10
    The best in the world.
  4. JoshB.
    Dec 25, 2005
    10
    Best NBA game ever.. Can't believe there's a bunch of crybabies whining about it.. Too hard on All-Star?? lolLearn how to play Best NBA game ever.. Can't believe there's a bunch of crybabies whining about it.. Too hard on All-Star?? lolLearn how to play buddy. This is game is awsome! Real defense, and Real Offense, You gotta work for your shots.. When you get open they fall, if you don't get open, it's hard to hit. Very realistic.. Highly recommended.… Expand
  5. AdamP.
    Dec 8, 2004
    9
    I dont like some ofthe changees that the game has mad , But it makes you really take the part of and owner in the dyn.. mode I have enjoyed I dont like some ofthe changees that the game has mad , But it makes you really take the part of and owner in the dyn.. mode I have enjoyed playingt it and hope the game only gets better years to come.… Expand
  6. AndyD.
    Jan 14, 2005
    7
    This games makes you work too hard for points. running into defenders around the paint sucks, and fast breaks are always killed off! it'sThis games makes you work too hard for points. running into defenders around the paint sucks, and fast breaks are always killed off! it's also a bit to unforgiving for beginners in starter mode. so many shots were blocked. i used the knicks and got beat 43-11!… Expand
  7. DaeiK.
    Nov 7, 2004
    6
    The slam dunk competition was fun for a while. Beyound that, this game is no where near as polished as 2K5, but a better effort compared to The slam dunk competition was fun for a while. Beyound that, this game is no where near as polished as 2K5, but a better effort compared to last year. For basketball fans who really understands bball, 2K5 is the way to go.… Expand
  8. SteveM.
    Oct 26, 2004
    0
    This game is wack.... Live always has to come up with a new gimmick, and this one is by far the worst one.... if i want to control a slam This game is wack.... Live always has to come up with a new gimmick, and this one is by far the worst one.... if i want to control a slam dunk contest i will just wait for nba street Vol.3 it will be better in graphics and gameplay so until then you should just play espn 2k5.… Expand

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#24 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#43 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#28 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004