NCAA Final Four 2004

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 11, 2003
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  • Summary: Combining true, authentic NCAA college basketball action with updated graphics and an all-new Online Mode, NCAA Final Four 2004 delivers spirit and pageantry of college hoops. NCAA Final Four 2004 features more than 300 Division IA teams, multiple modes of play including Practice, DynastyCombining true, authentic NCAA college basketball action with updated graphics and an all-new Online Mode, NCAA Final Four 2004 delivers spirit and pageantry of college hoops. NCAA Final Four 2004 features more than 300 Division IA teams, multiple modes of play including Practice, Dynasty and Career, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) and compatibility with 989SportsOnline, the revolutionary central online lobby linking all 989 Sports online titles with features including roster updates, a real-time sports ticker, tournaments, message boards, voice chat, and more. [Sony]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 7 out of 16
  1. Sports Gaming Network
    71
    I'm vastly disappointed with this game. I clearly remember being excited about last year's potential for the future. I thought 989 Sports would finally come through with a top-notch college basketball game, something that I don't believe has ever been done.
  2. GamingWorld X
    66
    Perhaps the biggest downfall of Final Four is the sound area. The two broadcasters don’t do enough talking, and when they do, they make odd and frankly stupid remarks.
  3. PSM Magazine
    60
    Improved, but the AI is still ugly as hell. [Holiday 2003, p.48]
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  4. GMR Magazine
    50
    The controls just don't cut it...Final Four's controls are quite sluggish, taking a split second or so before the corresponding action occurs onscreen. [Jan 2004, p.84]
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  5. Gamenikki
    40
    Like "NBA ShootOut" this year, the defensive AI is such that before you take your shot, you can simply run around until your defender gets stuck on other bodies, and then try throwing down a dunk or three until you score.
  6. GameSpot
    33
    Without a doubt, the worst basketball game released this year, college or pro. It offers a subpar effort--across the board--in graphics, sound, gameplay, and extras (like the simplistic dynasty mode, for example).
  7. Game Revolution
    16
    Whoever is coming up with ideas like the two Career modes and the ability to set practice schedules should get promoted. Then, they should go work for a series with more potential. Either that, or Sony should hire people who are serious about gameplay, because NCAA Final Four 2004 clearly is not.

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  1. NormanB.
    Oct 21, 2004
    10
    It is better than nba live. the controls are good and the a.i. is awsome. 989 sports has done it again. the best basketball game of all time.
  2. 192914
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    What a fantastic game, put that of EA's subpar March Madness and 2K's pitiful College Hoops titles to shame. This is truly one of the mostWhat a fantastic game, put that of EA's subpar March Madness and 2K's pitiful College Hoops titles to shame. This is truly one of the most impressive and immersive technological marvels in all of gaming. I truly am surprised they were able to pull this off on a PS2. If you see this game at your local used game store, pick it up. You will not regret buying it.… Expand