IGN gave it a 8.9

[ludacris06]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

What percentage of the total score was because of ASW?

60% maybe?
70%?

EA sounded as if they really put effort in the gameplay this year and it was brushed off as if it was O...k.

IGN really knows how to turn off someone with their reviews. I need some more reviews because this one sounds like ...

[ludacris06]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

What percentage of the total score was because of ASW?

60% maybe?
70%?

EA sounded as if they really put effort in the gameplay this year and it was brushed off as if it was O...k.

IGN really knows how to turn off someone with their reviews. I need some more reviews because this one sounds like ...

[Brian_OS]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

For those of you who dont like to clicky click ,,



8.5 Presentation
The new PDA and calendar system makes it easy to keep track of everything going on around the league.

8.0 Graphics
A big improvement over last year, but still not up to ESPN.

8.0 Sound
Kenny Smith is the best announcer in any basketball game to date. He's funny, on point, and isn't afraid to let you have it when you screw up.

9.0 Gameplay
Improved flow, superstars who finally react and play like their real selves, and a Slam Dunk mode for the ages.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
Spud Webb, Dr. J, Vince Carter and LeBron in a Slam Dunk contest. What else do you need? Oh yeah, what about an online dunk mode.

8.9 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)

[Brian_OS]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

For those of you who dont like to clicky click ,,



8.5 Presentation
The new PDA and calendar system makes it easy to keep track of everything going on around the league.

8.0 Graphics
A big improvement over last year, but still not up to ESPN.

8.0 Sound
Kenny Smith is the best announcer in any basketball game to date. He's funny, on point, and isn't afraid to let you have it when you screw up.

9.0 Gameplay
Improved flow, superstars who finally react and play like their real selves, and a Slam Dunk mode for the ages.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
Spud Webb, Dr. J, Vince Carter and LeBron in a Slam Dunk contest. What else do you need? Oh yeah, what about an online dunk mode.

8.9 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

For those of you who dont like to clicky click ,,

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

For those of you who dont like to clicky click ,,

[highpressure]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

All of the lower scores, (if you call an 8.0 low) are exactly what I expect them to be. These are all areas where Live is inferior to ESPN. But the gameplay rated 9.0 is very encouraging. That plus all that I've read in Steve's Beta impressions makes me one happy camper!

[highpressure]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

All of the lower scores, (if you call an 8.0 low) are exactly what I expect them to be. These are all areas where Live is inferior to ESPN. But the gameplay rated 9.0 is very encouraging. That plus all that I've read in Steve's Beta impressions makes me one happy camper!

[POWERFORWARD]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

when is steve or OS going to review these games?

[POWERFORWARD]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

when is steve or OS going to review these games?

[charles167]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

For those of you who dont like to clicky click ,,



8.5 Presentation
The new PDA and calendar system makes it easy to keep track of everything going on around the league.

8.0 Graphics
A big improvement over last year, but still not up to ESPN.

8.0 Sound
Kenny Smith is the best announcer in any basketball game to date. He's funny, on point, and isn't afraid to let you have it when you screw up.

9.0 Gameplay
Improved flow, superstars who finally react and play like their real selves, and a Slam Dunk mode for the ages.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
Spud Webb, Dr. J, Vince Carter and LeBron in a Slam Dunk contest. What else do you need? Oh yeah, what about an online dunk mode.

8.9 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)

I must say that the 9.0 in gameplay is very sexy. If a game has good gameplay and is challenging, its ok in my book.

[charles167]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

For those of you who dont like to clicky click ,,



8.5 Presentation
The new PDA and calendar system makes it easy to keep track of everything going on around the league.

8.0 Graphics
A big improvement over last year, but still not up to ESPN.

8.0 Sound
Kenny Smith is the best announcer in any basketball game to date. He's funny, on point, and isn't afraid to let you have it when you screw up.

9.0 Gameplay
Improved flow, superstars who finally react and play like their real selves, and a Slam Dunk mode for the ages.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
Spud Webb, Dr. J, Vince Carter and LeBron in a Slam Dunk contest. What else do you need? Oh yeah, what about an online dunk mode.

8.9 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)

I must say that the 9.0 in gameplay is very sexy. If a game has good gameplay and is challenging, its ok in my book.

[Jimplication]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

While the pro hop has been toned down, the designers of the game were careful that the new controls for 2005, and most specifically, Freestyle Air, have also already been tweaked to a point where they're great additions to the game, but not the focal point of gameplay. One aspect of Freestyle Air enables players to draw contact with defenders, then change their shot in mid-air in attempts to earn a three-point play. This results in some serious Sportscenter moments as Steve Francis spins in the air and flips the ball over his head for the score, LeBron hangs in the air just long enough to throw up the off balanced jumper, and the guy controlling the action instantly hits the replay to watch it all again.

Nice, I like that.

[Jimplication]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

While the pro hop has been toned down, the designers of the game were careful that the new controls for 2005, and most specifically, Freestyle Air, have also already been tweaked to a point where they're great additions to the game, but not the focal point of gameplay. One aspect of Freestyle Air enables players to draw contact with defenders, then change their shot in mid-air in attempts to earn a three-point play. This results in some serious Sportscenter moments as Steve Francis spins in the air and flips the ball over his head for the score, LeBron hangs in the air just long enough to throw up the off balanced jumper, and the guy controlling the action instantly hits the replay to watch it all again.

Nice, I like that.

[Peter_OS]

Re: IGN gave it a 8.9

Gameplay is where it's at, and IGN game it a 9. That's all I needed to know.