NBA Live 2003

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. PSX Nation
    70
    Live 2003’s identity crisis and average-at-best graphics are inexcusable. It belongs next to “ShootOut 2003” in the rental bin while “NBA 2K3” spins happily ever after.
  2. All Game Guide
    60
    Just expect the fun to be frequently interrupted by inexplicably bad passes, ball-hogging, and non-existent defense.
  3. Maxim Online
    50
    It’s hard to diss a game that looks so realistic (Iverson’s still rocking ’rows), but there’s just something wrong when the only way to stop anyone from driving to the bucket is by taking away their keys to the stadium.

Awards & Rankings

32
#32 Best PS2 Game of 2002
61
#61 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Giacomo990
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Best game with the best players and the best soundtrack. The best basketball video game of all time
  2. [Anonymous]
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    This game is so awesome dudes and dudets.
  3. DougP.
    Apr 12, 2003
    10
    This game is on the hook!
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