ESPN NBA 2K5

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Sep 30, 2004
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 7 out of 39
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  1. DannyP.
    Oct 4, 2004
    9
    Espn 2k5 beats Nba live in graphics, gameplay and 24/7 mode. Buy Espn, cheaper too.
  2. Rye
    Sep 30, 2004
    9
    Great Basketball game. Much better than Live.
  3. DanielD
    Nov 5, 2004
    9
    The best of the hoops game in terms of realism, a bit on the difficult side for beginners to get into. MUCH better than live, if you are looking for a sim.
  4. JohnC.
    Oct 4, 2004
    10
    This game beats live by a longshot it has great realism and it is THE GREATEST basketball game i have ever played.
  5. JahmalS.
    Oct 4, 2004
    10
    The Best Game out. go cop it.
  6. JonV.
    Oct 6, 2004
    10
    It's awesome with a capital "A".
  7. [Anonymous]
    Jan 6, 2005
    10
    Very good, i play it all day.
  8. JonT.
    Feb 20, 2005
    8
    I think it is a good game because the gameplay is longlasting and the graphics are amazing. all the players look like themselves in the sim and the player control is good too.
  9. Austin
    May 20, 2005
    10
    I love this game its the best ever.
  10. AlexS.
    Oct 29, 2004
    9
    This is one of the best hoop games I have rver played. A few things anger me, like the fact big menn don't post up with authority. Also, the AI does some retarted things that might anger some. Overall, though, it is easily better than live nad will have u playing till next year.
  11. StevenC.
    Sep 30, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome. It beats Live by a long shot.
  12. MarcD.
    Nov 3, 2004
    8
    The best hoops videogame this year.
  13. EdmundC.
    Dec 22, 2004
    8
    This is a good game for a cheap price. good graphics.
  14. KodyS.
    Dec 11, 2004
    8
    NBA 2K5 is by far the best sports game of the year. Graphics are sweet, gameplay is solid, and the Association is awesome. The only thing that bothered me was the turnovers. It seemed like everytime I passed the ball, it was picked off. I hope that is tweaked a bit in next year's version. Overall, the game rocks the socks off of NBA Live....That game is terrible!!! If you want a NBA 2K5 is by far the best sports game of the year. Graphics are sweet, gameplay is solid, and the Association is awesome. The only thing that bothered me was the turnovers. It seemed like everytime I passed the ball, it was picked off. I hope that is tweaked a bit in next year's version. Overall, the game rocks the socks off of NBA Live....That game is terrible!!! If you want a complete NBA video game, then pick this one up....20$ bucks???? R u kidding..… Expand
  15. AKthaBeast
    May 5, 2018
    8
    There was so many cheese moves in this game, at this point NBA Live was still better than 2K as far as gameplay.
  16. CDXX
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    ESPN NBA 2K5 is a fantastic game, containing many modes and tons of players to use in said modes. If you find yourself growing tired of the 2005 roster, you can try out their other options like Scramble and Fantasy. "Scramble" collects the Starting 5 of every team and randomly places five onto two teams. You and your opponent can either get lucky, grabbing key players like Kobe or TMac. OrESPN NBA 2K5 is a fantastic game, containing many modes and tons of players to use in said modes. If you find yourself growing tired of the 2005 roster, you can try out their other options like Scramble and Fantasy. "Scramble" collects the Starting 5 of every team and randomly places five onto two teams. You and your opponent can either get lucky, grabbing key players like Kobe or TMac. Or you can find yourself stuck playing catch up with your 70 overall PG. Don't like that idea? How about Fantasy? A mode in which you can hand-select your ten players in a back and forth draft of all players in the game. This includes NBA Legends even back in the 1950s! The best part is the creative challenges tied to your user record. Doing things like Scoring 127 points in three consecutive games or not committing a foul for an entire match can unlock things like new courts, All-Time teams, and even unique basketballs.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#48 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#69 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 1UP
    80
    If you already own "ESPN NBA 2K4" basketball game, 2K5 is probably not worth the dough -- prettier graphics aren't enough. The $20 price tag puts it in reach of most everyone else, though.
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  2. GameZone
    85
    The newly enhanced IsoMotion works just a tad better than last year but it still has a way to go, fortunately the rest of the game plays like a dream and the 24/7 Mode is even more awesome than before.
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  3. Play Magazine
    83
    It just shies away from greatness given how good last year's game was. [Dec 2004, p.103]
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