ESPN NFL 2K5

 Xbox
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 135 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 135
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 135
  3. Negative: 22 out of 135
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  1. TimJ.
    Aug 1, 2004
    3
    This is a very pretty game. It has outstanding graphics and presentation, combined with a very nice sound package. As such, playing this game for the first time is very enjoyable. But the more and more one plays it, the more glaring the gameplay issues are. This game has very poor gameplay and it sacrifices strategy, playcalling, and general realism for video game skill. The notion of two This is a very pretty game. It has outstanding graphics and presentation, combined with a very nice sound package. As such, playing this game for the first time is very enjoyable. But the more and more one plays it, the more glaring the gameplay issues are. This game has very poor gameplay and it sacrifices strategy, playcalling, and general realism for video game skill. The notion of two opponents trying to tap A the fastest, with the faster tapper able to complete a tackle or break a tackle, is an affront to football video game strategy.… Expand
  2. WillH.
    Aug 17, 2006
    3
    In theory, this is a great game. Been playing for quite some time. However, the overwhelming number of punks that get beat, and pull the plug on the game before they can officially take the loss is unbelievable. I suggest that if a record indicates a quit within the last two minutes, that the quitter be listed as low in rankings as possible. I wonder if Sega could tackle that.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best Xbox Game of 2004
4
#4 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
12
#12 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Gamestyle
    80
    A few less than spectacular extra features complete the package. Worth mention only for reference these include annoying celebrity matches, and a frustrating ESPN 25th anniversary mode, where the top 25 plays in football are reenacted by the player.
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  2. Operation Sports
    100
    You just never know how the AI will react, but at least they do take the timeouts and run the hurry up offense when they are down. It doesn't play dumb. In fact, the AI will go into a no-huddle offense, just to throw you off occasionally. How cool is that!!
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  3. Stuff
    100
    The biggest advancement is the VIP system, which studies your habits on the field and develops a profile based on how you play the game.
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