- Publisher: EA Sports
- Release Date: Oct 1, 2007
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3
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This shot definitely goes in, but not before taking a few lucky bounces on the rim.
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It's the best-looking entry in the series by far, and the gameplay is finally coming close to what gamers are looking for from their at-home NBA experience. But as good as NBA Live is this year, it's still not taking home the championship.
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NBA Live 08 is a game for the casual NBA video game fan that just wants to play a basketball game that’s fun and easy to pick up and play. This year’s version is a big improvement over last year’s game and while it’s not the best basketball game on the market, it’s a fun head to head game.
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It is not quite ready for the big time, but at least it is not the Sam Bowie of video games like "Live 07."
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Not a bad game, but not a great one either. Online modes and the loaded dynasty mode are sure to keep players busy for another year. A solid soundtrack fills out the smooth animations to make for a pleasing presentation.
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BoomtownA big improvement over last year. EA has put a lot of effort to get a well presented, well commentated game of basketball.
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Offers fast, sleek-looking gameplay, as graphics are impressive in almost all regards.
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The voice commentating is some of the best yet and when mixed with the highly detailed player models and animations, the game looks and feels like the real thing on your TV. Shame it just doesn’t quite hit the mark with the playability.
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The bulk of the basketball still doesn’t feel natural with canned animations taking the control out of the user’s hands a bit too often. The game does have its shining moments though, and we’ll definitely be expecting next year’s game to return the series to prominence.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlySo even though Live is lookin' better, it could still use more time in the gym. [Nov 2007, p.103]
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While Live 08 is definitely looking better in every respect (gameplay, graphics, and online), the series still needs more time in the gym.
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So it plays better than last year, but not by much. AI problems and new defensive controls take the player out of the b-ball experience.
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After last year's effort, it’s good to see the franchise back on track. There are still plenty of areas where it could improve and there is lots of refinement to be done, but at least it’s a step in the right direction.
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EA games never fail to impress with the overall presentation on any of their sports titles, but sometimes it seems like that's all they were focused on when developing the game. Sadly, NBA Live 08 falls into this trap.
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It’s fair to say that the game is a solid game of basketball that I’d recommend to basketball fans and those who are interested in getting into the game—so long as your expectations are a bit tempered.
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Getting to grips with the new features of Live '08 is like watching a superb athlete trying to slam dunk a beach ball.
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It all makes for quite a competent basketball game, but ultimately there’s little to draw in anyone who doesn’t enjoy the sport in the first place, unlike EA’s brilliant Fight Night Round 3, which was one of the best early Xbox 360 titles.
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If EA Sports can smooth out the gameplay, continue to improve ball physics, do something (please!) about the game’s load times, and hold onto their edge in the presentation department, they’ll have a game that can truly compete with "NBA 2k8," something that would’ve been unthinkable a year ago.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 20
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Mixed: 3 out of 20
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Negative: 10 out of 20
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Jan 5, 2023This is just your typical sports game. Nothing special or memorable when playing in current day.
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Mar 8, 2013
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JobAdkinsAug 6, 2009