ESPN College Hoops 2K5

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2004
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

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  • Summary: Capturing the true spirit and pageantry of collegiate roundball is one of the most important aspects in a college basketball title, and ESPN College Hoops 2K5 improves upon its stellar presentation to give gamers the ultimate college hoops experience. Smarter crowd intelligence and enhancedCapturing the true spirit and pageantry of collegiate roundball is one of the most important aspects in a college basketball title, and ESPN College Hoops 2K5 improves upon its stellar presentation to give gamers the ultimate college hoops experience. Smarter crowd intelligence and enhanced audio options deliver the perfect college ambiance, while ESPN anchors Jay Bilas and Mike Patrick return with a textbook full of commentary to illustrate the emotional tide of every tip-off. The game features completely new online features to satisfy even the most die-hard collegiate basketball junkies. Fans across North America benefit from new online leagues and tournaments, comprehensive statistics tracking, living rosters, and much more. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    Gameplay was virtually lag-free and response time was so smooth, it rivaled any other sports game played online. [Jan 2005, p.80]
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  2. Sports Gaming Network
    93
    College Hoops is the second best sports game I played in 2004, with Madden taking the top prize.
  3. Gaming Age
    91
    A true workhorse, it does everything strongly and efficient, and doesn’t have any real weaknesses that can’t be overlooked over a short bit of experience with the title.
  4. IGN
    88
    My favorite hoops game of the year for its atmosphere, its wondrous meterless free throw system, and its improved Legacy Mode. Though there are still some gameplay flaws and sound bugs, College Hoops 2K5 is a diaper dandy.
  5. GameZone
    85
    The game has some technical issues that seem to affect mostly the graphics and sound, but if gamers can get past that fact, they’ll be rewarded with a very deep basketball game.
  6. GameSpot
    83
    If you're a fan of college basketball, the attractive presentation, smooth online play, and deep legacy mode are all good reasons to check out ESPN College Hoops 2K5.
  7. GMR Magazine
    70
    It's that A.I. thing that's a killer. The price is definitely right, but basing it on gameplay alone, this one lags behind this season's No. 1: "March Madness." [Jan 2005, p.118]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. MattR.
    Nov 20, 2004
    10
    Good.
  2. ThomasW.
    Jan 14, 2005
    10
    Good game glitches online sometimes. Need cable modem to play well.
  4. PaulS.
    Nov 12, 2005
    9
    Worth much more. Plays like real basketball, more so than other publishers titles. If you make the proper adjustments to the other coach and Worth much more. Plays like real basketball, more so than other publishers titles. If you make the proper adjustments to the other coach and personel based on what you have, you will find success. Just like real b-ball. Legacy is top notch! fun to play the games too. Some bugs, but easily overlooked for 20 or less used.… Expand
  5. Blake
    Dec 28, 2004
    8
    Legacy mode provided a lot of fun...I was glad to see a mode that was so fun from a game which I had never played anything else from the Legacy mode provided a lot of fun...I was glad to see a mode that was so fun from a game which I had never played anything else from the series. A good game overall, but gameplay was not quite as good as an EA sports game.… Expand
  6. JonhKick
    Nov 16, 2004
    8
    This joint is tight u know.
  7. PaulH.
    Oct 12, 2004
    6
    This game looks just like espn 2k4 and I did not like that game at all. But maybe since it is college it will be better when you get to theThis game looks just like espn 2k4 and I did not like that game at all. But maybe since it is college it will be better when you get to the tournements.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best PS2 Game of 2004