Flashy game that offers exceptional graphics and real court options
Flashy game that offers exceptional graphics and real court options
Pros
- Live Action - The action is fast and furious from end to end. The variety of moves and shots make this game fun and exciting.
- Unbelievable 3-D Graphics - The players and coaches are very realistic likenesses provided by the cutting edge 3-D graphics used on all EA sports games.
- Realistic Rules - The games are played against a backdrop of realistic rules complete with referees making all the correct calls. The players are even seen arguing some of those calls.
Cons
- Compatibility - While the game is compatible with earlier versions of Microsoft's operating system, the game is not available for later versions or Apple computers.
- Unbalanced Play - As with most basketball video games, the defense seems to be forgotten and the ability to score is often overly simple.
There is no question that EA Sports began a revolution in the 3-D sports gaming industry. One of their better efforts came with the NBA-Live. This gaming software program has long been a favorite of NBA basketball fans and sports game enthusiasts. This is visually one of the best games ever produced with end-to-end action. The game provides a true reflection and feel of basketball in the NBA during the 21st century.
The game comes complete with all the teams, coaches and players on the roster at the end of the year. The performance capabilities of each player have been programmed into the software based on the final season statistics accumulated directly by the NBA. The likenesses of each player and coach are strikingly accurate right down to personality traits. The 3-D graphics continue to get better with each generation of the game. Everything from the scoreboard to the stadium has a feel of realism. NBA-Live even provides more than 5,000 commentator comments to help give each game a unique play-by-play feel.
The player action includes steals, quick passes, 3-point shooting, crossover dribbling, shot blocking and of course, the signature monster dunks. The players are even seen arguing calls and celebrating great plays. The gamer selects both teams and plays against the computer. They will have the opportunity to pit the Los Angeles Lakers against the Boston Celtics in one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. The gamer will also delight in controlling the performance of all time greats like Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant.
The game is adaptable to most gaming controllers. The software is compatible with most older versions of Microsoft operating system software. It will require 512 MB for download. Game-play is determined by the gamer's ability to successfully manipulate the freestyle control that allows the user the opportunity to not only determine what moves to make, but to dictate different variations of the same move.
Pros
- Live Action - The action is fast and furious from end to end. The variety of moves and shots make this game fun and exciting.
- Unbelievable 3-D Graphics - The players and coaches are very realistic likenesses provided by the cutting edge 3-D graphics used on all EA sports games.
- Realistic Rules - The games are played against a backdrop of realistic rules complete with referees making all the correct calls. The players are even seen arguing some of those calls.
Cons
- Compatibility - While the game is compatible with earlier versions of Microsoft's operating system, the game is not available for later versions or Apple computers.
- Unbalanced Play - As with most basketball video games, the defense seems to be forgotten and the ability to score is often overly simple.
