Customer Reviews

NBA Live 2001

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

If you liked NBA Live 2000, you'll definitely love 2001. The look and the feel of the games is pretty much the same.

For example, there are more details to the stadiums here and there which you will notice. The game commentary is much improved. You'll hear accurate and abundant comments by the two commentators. At times they even interact with each other in dialogue.

The play is the same, but you'll have to get used to timing your jump shots. It seems the time they jump in the air is a little less. Other than that, the feel of the game is pretty much the same.

One new and very welcome feature is the Challenges. For those who are bored with playing seasons over and over again, these Challenges will keep us entertained. With incentives such as the ABA basketball, West Coast outdoor courts, afro's, eye patches, etc... the Challenges will keep us busy.

Again we have the one on one with Jordan with the classic players once again.

The enhancements are subtle, but they do make a big difference for 2001. If you thought 2000 was a good b-ball game, you will for sure love 2001.

I heard that this is PS's last of NBA live series because it'll probably continue onto PS2 series only next year. I've been a big time NBA live fan since '95 and this is by far the most complete game ever created in PS. Although it hasn't improved dramatically from its precedessor, it's got improved graphix, animation and the one I like the most is balls rattling in instead of always swish after swish when I'm on fire. Also double teaming is very effective on 3 pt shooters (because last year I made 16 straight 3 pointers against double or triple team in superstar level). anyways, it also added new moves such as up and under, reverse layup and a running jumpshot(floater). The only thing that they've taken out from last year's was a half time show! what a bummer! But in overall it's about 25% improved game from last year's so you decide for yourself if it's worth buying or not. Okay gotta go bye!

One good thing about this game is that it includes the *NEW* ROOKIES! HOWEVER, it doesnt show their faces when you trade them and etc. This year, there are a few more legends and for those of you who buy it for the graphics or those high flying dunks seen in the advertisements, dont buy this game! I've had NBA Live 96 to 2001, and this game isn't a big improvement over 2000. Sure there is a Challenge mode, but it's to long and it becomes boring after a while. I even think NBA Shootout '01 will be better then this. Like all the years, the camera angles make the gameplay extremely hard. And you need glasses to recognize faces.(I broke my glasses).So if you have 2000, dont buy this game. Buy Shootout if you want to...If it's in the game, it MIGHT be in the game...And oh yeah, don't think all those arguments with the refs over the calls are any good, the players only have one reaction to those calls, and it takes 5-10 seconds to load up that little flick.

Even though technically it is not out in stores yet, NBA Live 2001 is the finest basketball game this century!! With stunning graphics, realistic movements and dunks, plus with a jammin' Hip-Hop soundtrack, NBA Live 2001 is a sure thing for any basketball junkie that loves video games. EA Sports seems to raise the bar each time they release a new game and they definently created the finest version of the PSX NBA Live series (since NBA Live 96). And just wait until the Playstation 2 version of NBA LIve 2001 comes out. That's all I'm going to say.

When I purchased NBA Live 2001, I was very satisfied. The game is very simple to play and is full of intense action. The graphics are good and the overall gameplay is magnificent. However, the game does has it's fair share of glitches. First off, it's too easy to win a game. I literally had to create a custom team to play against because the regular teams were too easy to beat. Currently, the custom team that I created is my only real competition 2. The game could have included a referee or two, because then, the game would have looked more stuctured and organized. 3. The game pauses when a player attempts to argue a disputed foul charged agaist him. This is really irritating, and sometimes, the game totally freezes up as a result of this! 4. The game still has the same boring look as it's predecessor. I personally think that the game needs a major face lift, i.e., a different arena, more camera agles, player introductions at the beginning of a game, and a combination of game play and announcing at the same time. These features would have made the game more interesting, but overall, the game is a great buy. It is very fast-paced, the crowd effects are extremely realistic, it has a nice variety of gaming options, includes a dynamic soundtrack, and if you use a vibrating controller with it, you will difiniately be able to feel all of the slam dunking and body banging action! I highly recommend this game to any basketball fanatic!

You have to get NBA Live 2001. You can play 1-on-1 with Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, "Pistol" Pete Maravich, Bill Russel, and all the other greats along with the stars of today. There's also a new practice feature where you can take a player to the floor and practice your moves. You can even put the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's All-Stars up against your favorite team. You got to it. It's the best!

This is a very thrilling and exciting game even if your not a fan of basketball. for 2001 it has very good graphics and a lot of differnet modes including 1 on 1,exhbition and 3point shootout!

This is fun for all ages.

If you already spoiled yourself by playing the computer version(optimum speed), PS2 version, Dreamcast NBA 2K1--THEN DONT BUY THIS GAME--YOU'LL BE DISSAPOINTED LIKE ME. I've barely played it once after I paid 40 bucks for it. The options are all there, but the graphics and gameplay will haunt you.

NBA live has always been the best PSX hoops game and it still is, but only because of the lack of talent. This version is almost exactly like last years version something that is not common among the NBA live series. I'll rent this one, and if you have a PS2 you should too because if the PS2 version lives up too it's excpectations it will be twice as good as this. If you only have PSX, make this your hoops game (or NBA Live 2000 if you do not mind old rosters.).

If you enjoyed NBA Live 2000 you will be happy with this one. But if your expecting a whole lot of changes just keep played 2000, because it basically the same thing. I've organized some the highs and lows:

Highs: 1. One of the most entertaining sports games. 2. Great gameplay 3. you got a lot of options to choose from. Like practice mode, three-point contest, etc.

Lows: 1. Same EXACT gameplay as the one in 2000 2. Same graphics ( the crowd looks better, though) 3. Same lame old boring commentary like its older brother 4. the faces look really messed up ( some players have teeth sticking out of their faces on close- ups)

Final verdict: If you don't mind the almost same game as last years then buy it. If you want changes, please don't buy it!!!!!!