100
EA has done it again, implementing expanded Freestyle control, improved defensive AI, superior graphics and a brand-new announce team...Looking for the best basketball game? NBA Live 2004 is nothing but net. [Nov 2003, p.105]
90
The gameplay has been dramatically tweaked, but the changes haven't detracted from the quick and responsive pace of the previous game. [Dec 2003, p.182]
82
The perfect purchase for simulation basketball fans that want a little of arcade-like freedom.
6
Buenos recuerdos de este juego . Aquellos años de mi infancia con mis amigos viciándose a ver quien era el mejor con los peores equipos del juego jajaja
NBA Live 2004
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Oct 14, 2003
Metascore
Generally Favorable
86
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
86
95% Positive
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100
EA has done it again, implementing expanded Freestyle control, improved defensive AI, superior graphics and a brand-new announce team...Looking for the best basketball game? NBA Live 2004 is nothing but net. [Nov 2003, p.105]
91
In terms of sound, NBA Live 2004 does a great job of presenting an authentic aural presentation with ripped-from-the-court sound effects of player's shoes squeaking on the wood floor, the undeniable swish of the ball slapping into pure net, and dynamic crowd reactions.
88
Thanks to Live's controls and in-your-face gameplay, it's one of the better basketball games to hit the cyber court this year, even if it is more of a two-player arcade game, rather than a sim.
85
NBA Live 2004 has to get the nod over "NBA Jam" due to the deeper gameplay, sexier looks and fresher soundtrack.
83
Hardcore players will appreciate the added control brought by the new features, like off-the-ball control and the jump stop. The separation of the dunk and shoot buttons is an especially great move.
82
The perfect purchase for simulation basketball fans that want a little of arcade-like freedom.
60
EA, please learn how to make a basketball game that's actually based off of basketball next year. Buy an NBA rulebook and have the lead designer thoroughly study it, please.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
55% Positive
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Oct 3, 2015
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Buenos recuerdos de este juego . Aquellos años de mi infancia con mis amigos viciándose a ver quien era el mejor con los peores equipos del juego jajaja
SummaryStep up your game with NBA Live 2004. With brand-new 10-Man Freestyle, authentic gameplay, and stunning graphics, NBA Live 2004 delivers the definitive basketball experience. Whether running the point with one-button Quick Plays, spinning free in the lane for a vicious dunk, or locking down on "D", NBA LIVE 2004 puts players in total con... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
