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Summary: A Bargain!
Review: At 15 bucks, this game is a total bargain. I'm not quite sure how EA sports manages to make their games WORSE from year to year, but that is exactly what they did with the NBA Live series.NBA 2000 is much better than it's 2001 2002 counterparts. It's a very realistic basketball simulation. My only gripe with it, is that the defense is a little TOO tight. Even with a quick PG, you'll have a very hard time getting penetration on anyone guarding you up close.(in real basketball, it's the other way around).
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Summary: A Bargain!
Review: At 15 bucks, this game is a total bargain. I'm not quite sure how EA sports manages to make their games WORSE from year to year, but that is exactly what they did with the NBA Live series. NBA 2000 is much better than it's 2001 2002 counterparts. It's a very realistic basketball simulation. My only gripe with it, is that the defense is a little TOO tight. Even with a quick PG, you'll have a very hard time getting penetration on anyone guarding you up close.(in real basketball, it's the other way around).
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Summary: EASPORTS have done it again
Review: I am not a diehard fan of basketball but nevertheless I found this game very enjoyable. I love playing one on one with Michael Jordan. I found it very difficult to win at first especially when you take on a bigger player like Shaquile O'Neal. I also love the three point shootout which is very easy so would be good for beginners. I started playing exhibition matches on the skill level of rookie but I was winning easily so I upped the skill level to pro and thats about the right level for me and most people. There is also a season mode as well as a playoff mode. You are competing for the top honour in NBA, the nba championship. The other feature is the franchise mode which means you pick a team and draft players to the team. You have to get as many of the real star players at the start of the draft because by the end your left with the duds. I loved playing in this mode and seeing how my created team matches up against other created teams. There is also multiplayer where you can play a friend over the modem or join an online league. There is also extra features like create a player and inport your face which I havn't tried but i'm very keen to. I think the best part of NBA LIVE 2000 is it can be played and enjoyed by anyone. It's real easy for beginners and the excellent gameplay and graphics make the game seem real.
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Summary: Impressive graphics and playability, action slow at times.
Review: I had spent much time playing NBA Live 98 and was ready to upgrade. I decided to purchase NBA Live 2000 and give it a shot. The basic play style is very similar to the previous NBA Live products. The one item that is truely worth buying the game for is the import face feature. This allows you not only to create yourself by setting your height, weight, and abilities (slightly modified for the game, of course), but also allows you to import a photograph of yourself. By mapping out key features on your photograph the computer can then incorporate your features (e.g. eye shape, mouth shape, eyebrows, skin tone) into your computer image. I found it best to take a picture from staight on and have a plain expression (e.g. no smiling). My first attempt was with my driver's license photo (in which I'm smiling) and it didn't map well. I had a friend take my picture this time with no expression and it mapped so much better. It's very cool to see my face on the player in the instant replays! THe only drawback I noticed with this game is that sometimes the actions gets very slow. It takes forever to shoot free throws. Also, if you have the detail setting too high the video sometimes gets choppy. I turned down the video settings and it kept right up. If you enjoyed the previous versions of NBA Live I would highly recommend upgrading to this version. If you've never played NBA Live before, but are interested in a basketball game, this is an excellent place to start.
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Summary: Impressive graphics and playability, action slow at times.
Review: I had spent much time playing NBA Live 98 and was ready to upgrade. I decided to purchase NBA Live 2000 and give it a shot. The basic play style is very similar to the previous NBA Live products. The one item that is truely worth buying the game for is the import face feature. This allows you not only to create yourself by setting your height, weight, and abilities (slightly modified for the game, of course), but also allows you to import a photograph of yourself. By mapping out key features on your photograph the computer can then incorporate your features (e.g. eye shape, mouth shape, eyebrows, skin tone) into your computer image. I found it best to take a picture from staight on and have a plain expression (e.g. no smiling). My first attempt was with my driver's license photo (in which I'm smiling) and it didn't map well. I had a friend take my picture this time with no expression and it mapped so much better. It's very cool to see my face on the player in the instant replays! THe only drawback I noticed with this game is that sometimes the actions gets very slow. It takes forever to shoot free throws. Also, if you have the detail setting too high the video sometimes gets choppy. I turned down the video settings and it kept right up. If you enjoyed the previous versions of NBA Live I would highly recommend upgrading to this version. If you've never played NBA Live before, but are interested in a basketball game, this is an excellent place to start.
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Summary: Awesome.
Review: If you're considering buying NBA Live 2001, DON'T. 2000 is much better and is cheaper as well. The graphics aren't as good, but they are still very detailed. Many had trouble even installing 2001; Live 2000 runs on even laptops. The gameplay is highly entertaining. Unlike the older versions, it is harder to score and is much more realistic. The franchise mide has also improved. The computer now offers trades. Probably the best addition to this edition is the one-on-one feature. You can play any of todays stars, or the old-timers as well, such as Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Cousy, and Dr. J (no George Mikan though). In exhibition mode, you can play the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s all-star teams. An annoyance is when you trade in franchise mode, you have to stay within the point limit. This is frustrating, but it is also more realistic. If you get really bored, just pick a player at random in practice mode and go for some heavy dunks or wild shots. This game is a winner. I highly recommend buying NBA Live 2000 over the 2001 edition.
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Summary: Mad in Milwaukee
Review: The game is cool, but buyer beware: The version i got has more bugs than the state department.
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Summary: Takin' it to the Rack!
Review: Yet again a near-flawless effort from EA SPORTS. The return of MJ makes this game worthwhile in itself. One question - where's Kareem? The graphics are superb, the AI much improved, the gameplay enthralling and the only detraction is the in-game comments get a bit boring. All-in-all a great game, one recommendation is to get a joystick or game-pad to play this...it really helps.
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