NBA Live 2003 (Xbox)

by EA Canada

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• ASIN: B00006ISBX
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,034 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

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The latest incarnation of NBA Live has a slew of new features, like freestyle control, which lets you use the right analog stick to express your game with the step-back move. The game also offers triple-threat moves and pass interceptions. There are significant changes to the rebounding logic so players react in a more realistic manner to missed shots. Over 30 new rebounding animations allow for a wider variety of pulls off the glass. Motion capture, which was performed with two to four athletes simultaneously, is used for specific contact situations like post moves, pick-and-roll plays, and drawing the charge.

Enhanced CPU logic and AI allow for more effective fast breaks and open players who can cut to the hoop for scoring opportunities, as well as fine-tuned turbo buttons that afford players an array of in-game strategies. There are enhanced player movements, including dribbling, player-specific signature moves, and more responsive shot blocking. In addition, real NBA coaches roam the sidelines, and there is dramatic camera coverage of in-game and out-of-play sequences. You will hear what it's like to be on the court with all-new player calls, as well as court and arena sound effects. Classic jerseys give players a chance to relive their teams' glory days in authentic gear.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars ONE AGAIN, EASPORTS TURNS THE BALL OVER!, October 10, 2002

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D.L. "generasian" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NBA Live 2003 (Xbox) (Video Game)

Once again, EASPORTS had promised me a completely new game and once again, I am left wondering why I even believed the hype. NBA Live 2003 is at it's core, nothing more than the same game as its predecessors. However, one thing that is new this year is the hyped Freestyle control. Though gimmicky at first, it becomes surprisingly intuitive as you try to pull off the variety of different offensive and defensive moves it allows. For instance, by tapping the right analog stick on the controller, you can pull off a string of killer crossovers or spin moves to shake the defender. On defense, you can reach for the steal while in an intense defensive crouch and raise your hands to defend against a shot without the threat of a ticky-tack foul. Without this new feature, NBA Live has nothing really new to offer.

The graphics are clean and smooth, but are overall generic. Stadiums and crowds look the same and the players cartoonish with exaggerated body sizes and large heads and hands. Some players are hard to distinguish from each other unless you recognize their tattoos, hairstyle or playing gear. The cut scenes in-between plays are amusing at first, but quickly become tiresome as they are repeatedly played over and over. How many times do I need to see my bench react as if I had been shot and beheaded after a foul? Luckily, you can turn this feature off. Nevertheless, I did appreciate the humor and the playfulness in certain cut scenes that really captured the essence and feel of an NBA game

Regardless of the graphics, the player animations are smooth and quick. I don't think I have yet to see the same dunk twice. Seeing Iverson perform a crossover dribble is pure beauty. Watching Garnett back down an opponent felt like a battle of epic proportions. There are also a variety of shots to and from under the basket. Players will either perform a nifty lay-up or change their shots in mid-air depending on the location of a defender. Gone are the days of the two foot jump shot that clanged off the rim.

Game play is my biggest gripe. Though the CPU AI is greatly improved this year, there is such a thing as being too improved. The opposition hardly misses a shot. Three-point bombs are almost a given and there are way too many dunks as opposed to outside shots. In fact, it is common to see field goal percentages in the 70's and 80's during the course of a game. Though I love how the CPU now runs the fast break consistently as opposed to the previous games in the series, the result is almost always a score for the opposition. Transition defense is practically non-existent since the CPU seems to always make the correct passes that lead to open shots or dunks. A little humanity in the CPU could have made things more realistic and less frustrating. Steals and blocked shots are also too plentiful (Sigh.)

The franchise mode is incredibly bare bones. There is of course, the standard player retirements, re-signing, free-agent signings, team lottery and draft. Player scouting and evaluations would have added some dimensions to the draft as in Madden 2003, but they are sorely absent. (Double Sigh.) Game options are also pretty bare. There is the usual one on one game we have seen in previous games and a tutorial explained by panty-fetishist Marv Albert using grainy video game footage, but that's about it.

EASPORTS really needed to up the ante this year to compare with the mighty Sega NBA 2k series. I was pretty optimistic, but again EASPORTS resorted back to bad habits by releasing the same game with an added feature here and there. Though the Freestyle control is, dare I say, revolutionary, the problems greatly outweigh the benefits offered by the feature. Again, they have released a game that is too arcadey and not enough simulation. Though I have no problem with arcade-type game play, at least give me the option of enjoying a game with realistic shooting percentages, balanced game play, and the challenge of having to work for a score. Now excuse me while I go play NBA 2k3...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For and Honest Review of this game: read this, March 10, 2003

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"cren06" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NBA Live 2003 (Xbox) (Video Game)

NBA Live is usually one of the best basketball game play and simulations available. NOT THIS ONE. In franchise mode, the main part of the game I like, there are already too many problems. The computer will offer you bogus trades like i was offered Kobe Bryant whos ranked either 95 or 96 for Ray Allen whos ranked either high eighties or low nineties. EVERY year, the same players win the same awards. The players that win it are ones you would have never heard of too like EVERY year, Jamie Feick of the Nets wins sixth man. Are there not good sixth men like Rodney Rogers or Corliss Williamson who would win it? EVERY year, or at least almost, Tim Duncan wins MVP. This is highly unlikely to happen in real life. EVERY year, Ben Wallace wins defensive player of the year. In gameplay, its so-so. There are way too many fast break points though and the blocked shots are ridiculous. A point guard could get up to probably 6 pr 7 in a game. The scoring is ridiculous also. You can get up to the 130's to 140's in 7 minute quarters. One of the only cool features about this game I thought, the retro throwbacks. I have to give EA some credit, thats one thing no other game has yet. But, unless you want a big disapointment, I'd try some other games first.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NOTHING , BUT NET!!!, January 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: NBA Live 2003 (Xbox) (Video Game)

I usually don't play sports games,but since I do watch basketball,I figure I'll rent a couple of games.I've had many people recommend NBA 2K3 and I tried hard to like it,but I just could'nt.I decided to also rent NBA LIVE 2003 and I found myself hooked on it.So far,no other b-ball game comes close.You can't beat a game that lets you break,spin and fake your opponent,and then take it to the hoop with great ease.I don't know what the fasination is with NBA 2K2 or 2K3.Everyone has their own taste and LIVE is my kind of game.Players are big as life and very detailed,with lots of color.My favourites are Kobe Bryant,Shaq and Michael Jordan.It's a fast paced adrenalin rush.