- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Oct 8, 2002
- Also On: PC
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Play MagazineDebuting 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]
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A huge improvement over the past few versions of the game. The game has a good balance between realism and fast arcade style action.
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PSM MagazineThese are the coolest and most rewarding dunk-fests we've ever played - and NBA Live 2003 is the most entertaining basketball game on the market because of it. [Dec 2002, p.54]
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With improved graphics, better animations, and a control system that, like their commercials say, allows players to fully express themselves anyway they want, Live 2003 is unbelievably solid.
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The controls were thoughtfully kept simple and easy to memorize for one specific reason: to allow gamers to focus on the new EA Sports Freestyle Control function.
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Game InformerA game for those who don't mind sacrificing some realism for a more exciting experience. [Nov 2002, p.119]
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I haven't had this much fun with a basketball game since "NBA Showdown" on my Super Nintendo nearly 10 years ago. Innovative, fast, and possessing the most fluid control of any basketball game on the market.
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It retains enough simulation-style elements to appease those craving a realistic game, thus giving NBA Live 2003 a much broader appeal than its direct competitor, "NBA 2K3."
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For pick-up-and-play fun, NBA Live 2003 simply can not be beat.
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A very fast-paced and more arcade-like basketball experience, but a lot of fun nonetheless.
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The bottom line is that EA has made nothing but vast improvements with this version of the NBA Live series.
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Is it better than NBA 2K3? Well, no, not really, though some of you will find the faster-paced gameplay to be more enticing, and even doubters should check it out for the Freestyle control alone.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyIt's the innovative use of the right analog stick that seals the deal. [Dec 2002, p.212]
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TotalGames.netAnother criticism levelled at last year’s release was the dodgy AI. This time round the CPU players are much more intelligent making for a more challenging, yet rewarding game.
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineThe game's real improvement, which gives it a jump on the competition, is the fast break. [Dec 2002, p.171]
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The combination of Freestyle Control, improved AI, and super graphics have elevated this veteran's game by leaps and bounds.
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Sim fans will be disappointed with the under-powered defense, but for twitch players, NBA Live 2003 is a dream come true.
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The inability to play adequate defense makes Live 2003 a shallow affair.
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GameNowSimple, straightforward fun. [Dec 2002, p.70]
Awards & Rankings
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#61 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 22 out of 29
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Mixed: 5 out of 29
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Negative: 2 out of 29
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Mar 14, 2021Best game with the best players and the best soundtrack. The best basketball video game of all time
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[Anonymous]Apr 18, 2003This game is so awesome dudes and dudets.
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DougP.Apr 12, 2003This game is on the hook!