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NBA Live 08 doesn’t add a whole lot of new modes, but the stronger gameplay goes a long way. The improved, more realistic gameplay, coupled with the excellent presentation package make NBA Live 08 a must-have for basketball game fans.
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A big improvement over NBA Live 07 (or 06, for that matter), offering some great features and cleaner gameplay. If you’ve been waiting for the next-gen iterations to catch up with the current-gen versions, then this is one to get.
83
The game has tons of options; it looks and sounds fantastic, and with a minor quibble here and there plays a great game that walks the line of die hard sim and casual baller.
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EA have upped the game when it comes to sports this year. A huge improvement. [Dec 2007, p.85]
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This year's game slam-dunks its predecessors, thanks to improved speed, more realistic player animations and most importantly, exquisite five-on-five play.
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You might think calling NBA Live 08 "much improved" is a backhanded compliment, but its first two years on 360 really did leave it no place to go but up. [Nov 2007, p.84]
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While not perfect, it's immensely playable and just a bit more fun than its rival. Who woulda thunk it?
80
Post play is not only a viable option this year, it's my preferred way to score, and I really can't remember the last time that was true in a basketball game.
80
NBA Live 08 is in serious contention for Best Basketball Game this year. That just shows you how much improved 08 is after the disaster of 07. Who says EA doesn't listen?
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A more than worthy update to last year's blip. No b-ball fan will be disappointed with this. [Issue#25, p.100]
