NBA Live 2003

 PC
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 51
  3. Negative: 9 out of 51
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  1. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    7
    Hikaye = 0
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 7
  2. Yaoming
    Apr 3, 2003
    10
    It kicks &*#! but why does the cover have to be kidd?he aint that good! it should be yao ming!!!
  3. JayT.
    Mar 6, 2003
    9
    Where's Yao Ming?
  4. ChikuR.
    Apr 30, 2003
    9
    One of the best i've seen!
  5. EddyR.
    May 3, 2003
    9
    I want some changes in defence like more intellignet help from ur team mates.
  6. All-star
    Jul 1, 2004
    10
    LOVE IT LIVE!!!
  7. MasterG.
    Oct 28, 2003
    9
    Good, good, but the AI is annoying in the last 2 minutes in the 4th quarter. It throws the 3 pointers with 100%. And steals my balls. But I really LOVE THIS GAME!!!
  8. M.Calcagno
    Jan 4, 2003
    5
    EA has gone arcade crazy with NBA Live 2003! There are far too many dunks, blocks, steals and fast breaks! The AI is totally unrealistic! Everyone seems to be flying around like Vince Carter, dunking on almost every possession! This is more like a highlight reel or commercial than a game and it certainly is not a simulation anymore! NBA Live has turned into Triple Play Baseball! The EA has gone arcade crazy with NBA Live 2003! There are far too many dunks, blocks, steals and fast breaks! The AI is totally unrealistic! Everyone seems to be flying around like Vince Carter, dunking on almost every possession! This is more like a highlight reel or commercial than a game and it certainly is not a simulation anymore! NBA Live has turned into Triple Play Baseball! The entire game seems to revolve around never-ending dunks and animations. People that never dunk or block shots are doing it repeatedly! This looks more like NBA Jam than NBA Live. This is all on so called, exhibition mode. I suppose that on arcade, everyone fly?s around non-stop like superman! PC users had to wait two years for EA to turn a simulation into a slam-dunk contest! I think the programmers at EA Sports need to cut down on their sugar intake! The graphics are pretty good but the coaches look very weird especially Byron Scott of the Nets. Again, too many dunks, blocks, steals, fast breaks and repetitive animations and no real AI and no realism! When a 6-foot guards block 7-foot centers, that is really totally out of touch with reality. It's fun to you like a too fast-exaggerated arcade game but forget about it as a simulation. Since I want realistic AI in a simulation that reflects reality on planet earth, I am very disappointed! Manuel Calcagno.… Expand
  9. Marioe
    Feb 23, 2003
    9
    9 is because there is no Drazen Petrovic in legends pool!!!!
  10. jorel
    Mar 28, 2003
    10
    This is the best NBA game ever and im getting really good at this!!!
  11. TuH.
    Apr 16, 2003
    10
    The madness best basketball game ever for 2003 the graphics and realistical moves make this game no.1
  12. MarkusB.
    Apr 19, 2003
    10
    The best part is the hardwood classic jerseys.
  13. HalieB.
    Apr 30, 2003
    0
    I think all the 10's are from EA employees.
  14. KarlD.
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    Great basketball game, the freestyle control is used just well enough to do a great game. Graphics and replays are superb. Excellent!
  15. [Anonymous]
    Feb 16, 2003
    10
    Da game is da best.
  16. Jo
    Feb 19, 2003
    9
    This is a great game the only thing that could make it better is not so many blocked shots.
  17. JohnAldrinM.
    Feb 22, 2003
    10
    Why is it that there is no slamdunk contest and three point shootout contest?
  18. JohnS.
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    This is the best Basketball game ever created by man kind. The dunks are just unbelievable.
  19. Yoyo
    May 11, 2003
    10
    I'm not an employee so halie b stick it.
  20. BobH.
    May 11, 2003
    10
    Love it.
  21. WajdyF.
    May 16, 2003
    9
    Blocking and dunking is relatively easy (The Players Jump too high on defense). It is a great game though.
  22. Tanocapo
    Dec 8, 2002
    4
    It's confusing. A match ending 130-101 on 3rd period. Not much realistic gameplay. Too much speed.
  23. IceCold
    May 31, 2004
    10
    Awesome game... But Bruce Bowen should have more than 75 in his ratings... But anyway great game if you are a B-Ball fan.
  24. aaronpaul121
    May 24, 2012
    7
    There are some flaws with the player ratings and some actions that are too easy to do. But it is better than '06, '07 and '08. Though, it is a good game overall.

Awards & Rankings

47
#47 Best PC Game of 2002
26
#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    Debuting in this '03 renewal is the EA Sports "freestyle" control. Wihout question, it WILL change the way you play basketball games...forever. [Nov 2002, p.88]
  2. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    The game plays as if it's on a cocaine buzz... It's packed with non stop dunks, supersonic fast breaks, and point guards that block three-pointers with relative ease. [Feb 2003, p.84]
  3. ActionTrip
    90
    A complete game. It looks good and it plays great. A few AI drawbacks aside, this is hands down the best basketball simulation on the market.
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