NCAA March Madness 2005

 Xbox
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. GameSpot
    71
    A pretender. While it borrows some new features from "NCAA Football 2005" and includes a revamped play-calling system that is actually fun to use, a broken dynasty mode and choppy online play mar an otherwise good basketball game.
  2. Yahoo!
    70
    It shares too many of "NBA Live's" problems, but still has great depth and plays a decent game of basketball. One of these years, EA is going to properly fix Live, thus killing two birds with one stone.
  3. Game Revolution
    58
    Small tweaks like the Floor General and Freestyle Air make it a smoother all-around product than March Madness 2004, but the margin is so slight that owners of last year’s game shouldn’t feel compelled to buy this one, too. The bubble is starting to break.

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#45 Best Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. GMoneyR
    Jul 5, 2021
    9
    Despite coming on 17 years, this game still holds up despite the graphics being mildly dated. There’s plenty of modes to choose from, gameplayDespite coming on 17 years, this game still holds up despite the graphics being mildly dated. There’s plenty of modes to choose from, gameplay is really enjoyable, and there are a plethora of teams and classic teams to choose from. The only two gripes I have is that there is no create a team and I feel the presentation is kinda slacking despite the amazing announcing by Brad Nessler and Duck Vitale. Now I can’t compare this to any other college hoop games (This is the only one I’ve played), but I genuinely feel this is still a great game.… Full Review »
  2. JeremyG.
    Feb 24, 2005
    10
    It's one intense bad azz b--ball game i have seen since nba jams on super nintendo.
  3. JoeK.
    Jan 6, 2005
    3
    For the price the ESPN/Sega game is so much better. Both games are very close in every facet but the crowd noise is better in ESPN.
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