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Great but more help is needed in Dynasty Mode |
| C-NOTE (the real one) from New York!!! says (10/Jul/2004): |
NBA Live 2004 is one of the best basketball simulations i have played. There are however major problems with Dynasty mode! The major problem is that your system is based on points not money and it is nowhere as deep as madden. Marketing and advertisting does not even come into play depending on how your team is rated before your first season starts is how your attendence stays. It is hard to make positive trades because of wide gaps in stats reall good players like Kenyon Martin are rated in the 70's (Kenyon is a 77). Another problem with Dynasty mode is that it is almost impossible to develop your players as in mini camps like those in madden. Also in the game there is a slight glich in the game if a player demands the max or close to it and is not resigned by his team wait till you are about to play your first game then go to sign free agents and you can get any player for the minimum. Even though there are so definite problems the basic gameplay is great i cant wait to see if EA improves in 2005.
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Nba Live 2004 is the best |
| Derrick Hamblin from Covington, Ga USA says (24/Nov/2003): |
Nba live is the best. The graphics are cool and the music is off the chain with Chingy,Clispe and ever body else .the codes are even cool to get the Lebron James new shoes the code is[23LBJNUMB1] without the brackets and to get the Jordans retro 3[CVJ554TJ58]and the BB4 [424TREU777]. well thats all.
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Where's the 90's Bulls,80's Celtics etc. |
| Keik Leong from Selangor,Malaysia says (9/Nov/2003): |
The thing that I really look forward for this game is the 90's Bulls.Jordan,Pippen,Rodman,Kukoc etc is the one that I expected
but hey,EA Sports had let me down.I can't believe it when there's no any codes or secrets to unlock them.I heard it's a license stuff problem but the thing is EA should not post in the net if it's not confirm yet.They also should make it clear what's the real deal that happens(post in net,magazines etc.),so the fans know the real situation.All I wanna say is EA,please bring the 90's Bulls and other old teams next year in Live 2005.
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great game, false codes. |
| Big Wane from da hood! from H.ome O.f the B.rave, nj, USA says (3/Nov/2003): |
The NBA Live 2004 game is a great game overall. In fact, it has the potential to be the best ever. But I have been having a problem with these false codes lately. First of all, the only create-a-player code that works is the corny ass jermaine dupri code. That code for 50cent doesnt work because there is not enough space to fit "thenewbreed" in the last name space provided. Also, all of those other codes are from last years game like the fabolous code and the busta rhymes code. If anyone out there knows of a solution for this, please contact my email address and let me know whats going on. Thats one of the problems I have. Another one is the fact that players are able to do more stuff with madden than Live. Its made by the same company so there shouldnt be a big difference, but there is. Ever since I can remember, madden has allowed gamers to pick teams of the past. When is EAsports going to stop being lazy when it comes to its basketball products. If they had all of those old players in NBA Street vol.2, and all of those old jerseys, then they should have it where players can pick old teams of the past such as the 88 lakers, or they 96 bulls or the badboys from 89-90. Other than those minor set backs, I think its a great game and I would recommend it for the true baller out there.
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this game is for real |
| Big Mike from Evansville says (22/Nov/2003): |
When i first got the game i couldnt wait until i got home from school to play it. It has tight graphics and way more stuff to do then the other past years. they added the nba store where you can buy a wide variety of stuff.Up to almost all of jordans shoes,shox,air forces,and other nba players sig shoes. All the old jerseys and teams headbands. they addded the new expansion team the charlotte bobcats. the dynasty mode is fun.they added little skits when players win mvps, retirement,etc. Overall this is the best nba game this year so pick it up.
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Good Game with some faults |
| NBA Live Fan from Defiance, OH from Defiance, Ohio says (8/Mar/2004): |
I enjoy the dynasty mode on this game. However, I agree that a slam-dunk and three-point contest should be added to the All Star festivities in this game. I would also like some kind of rookie-sophomore challenge during the All Star break. This would allow you to look for young developing players that you could trade for. I also wish that the salary would be in dollars, not in points allowed per team. I think this would give a more realistic feel to the game. I have also noticed that blocking is way too easy. My team usually averages about 10 to 15 blocks a game. I also think that more fouls need to be added. I have bumped up the shooting and mid-air collision fouls, but they seem to never be called. I have also noticed that the game starts to give all teams an overall rating of 99 after a few years of playing in the dynasty mode. However, the graphics are very good and it is nice that you can import players from March Madness. The 2004 game is much better than the previous year. I can’t wait to see the new and improved NBA Live 2005.
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Descent... more so than 2003 with lots of room to go |
| Sr. Iron Lung from east coast ghetto, usa says (25/Nov/2003): |
while a step up in a lot of departments, I still think the game has lots of room to develop. In 2004, a balla's hand doesn't go through the ball and you can't keep knockin playas down on D like in 2003 all that much. Individual ratings are suspect, though. I don't see why EA can't make Live closer to Madden. Scrap the point system. Improve Dynasty mode. And if you're going to put in the training camp feature, make sure it makes a difference and is not just for the cut scenes. It'd be tight if they put in 3 point and dunk contests, but I think it'd be of DA MUTHA****** HOOK if they added freestyle control to dunks and lay ups like they do for dribble (not that 'adjust shot button' b.s.) -- in madden you can do just about everything you can on the field in real live and Live 2004 leaves a lot to the computer and to chance especially with all the air collisions. man, i had to turn that joint down and I never mess with the settings; if they crashed so much in real life they'd be wearin helmets. however, all that is kind of minor (play it to see for yourself) and it's a step up from before.
P.S. next time you lifted or whatever playing it, if you mess with the Instant Replay, you'll see that you can actually see things like tha inside of a playas head if you rotate the camera right cause the graphics are not as good as madden. still a tight game though.
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The Game is awesome...but I have a few questions... |
| A gamer from Syracuse,New York,Usa says (19/Oct/2003): |
The game is awesome i love the moves...Freestyle control...adjusted shot and pro-hop/power dribble.The dunks are the best.Graphics are realistic.I still am waiting for them to come out with Create a team and stadium like in Madden 2004.I need to find some cheats still for the NBA Codes feature in My NBA,All i have found is created player cheats.Also i want to find out how to do different dunks-I have only seen a few-yet,they are good dunks just want more
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This game is off da heezy 4 sheezy |
| Kyle Kemper aka Da Spyda from Columbus,Ohio,USA says (3/Nov/2003): |
Yo man this game has killa graphics and challenging gameplay.Yes da online version sux a** but the rest is awsome. I love the nba store, da retro Jordans is tight and the throw back jerseys are hard. U cant get that in ESPN Basketball. the moves on this game r better than espn basketball by far. I mean whats up with the power hop on espn, and the cartoon looking players. the game doesnt even have MJ on it! It has him plus U can get rap stars on live! the only thing wron wit live is the players ratings. Most of em are in the 50s, 60s, and 70s there r like 7 players in the 90s. My boy Allen Iverson is only in the 80s...whats up wit that.Overall its the best b-ball game out. Thats why its the best selling pro franchise!
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IT'S THE S*** |
| A gamer from Windsor,Ont says (23/Nov/2003): |
this game has pretty sweet graphics and the gameplay is amazing.It has mostly every dunk and sweet cross overs.the old throw backs r the $#< remove me > at ! and all the different types of shoes r sweet,but the audience needs some work and where r the 90's bull and 80's celtics like come on those teams make a basketball game complete but this game still rules
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THIS GAME IS TIGHT |
| A gamer from Tucker , Georgia USA says (29/Nov/2003): |
This is the illest game out there. The defense in 2004 is way better than 2003.My favorite part about live 2004 is the nba store , where you can buy different types of nike shoes such as Air Jordans , and air force ones. Any true basketball player will love this game.P. S. the freestyle control is of the hizzle fishezille dizzle , holla if you hear me.
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The Champ is still here |
| Marcus aka M- Dilla from Chicago, IL U.S.A says (30/Oct/2003): |
This game, I admit, is not as good as Live 2003, but it will still be the best basketball game of the year. The hop step is an improvement and the freestlye control is better and more challenging than the regular crossover button. The in-air collision is probably the worst feature on the game, it is as if the cpu literally throws themselves at you and you are forced to throw up crap without a foul being called. I normally don't mess with the settings but that was one thing I had to adjust. The players ratings are disappointing and the training camp has no effect on dramatically improving a player. I just recently went 27-1 with a championship on superstar winning by a average of 18.3 pt.Overall NBA Live is a great game that must grow on you the more you play the easier it is the more you will love it.
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Dynasty Mode |
| Marcus Johnson from California,USA says (2/Nov/2003): |
Overall, I reallly like the controls and gameplay of LIve 2004, but the dynasty mode sucks. You have to wait halfway through the season until people want ur picks or want to give u their picks. They did nothing to evolve the draft depth and realism ( although they did add cut scenes ). And the thing that makes me the angriest is that, when I play dynasty mode, I want a challenge. AFter the free agent period, the cpu only signs free agents for teams that are under the minimum player limit, therefore you can just hold out for the free agent period and sign them all for 30,000 when the regular season starts. Also when you edit a player in dynasty mode, for some reason they do not let you put headbands on the players, even after you buy them. I give dynasty mode a 3 out of 10 and I give the rest of the game a 10 out of 10. I want to try the online Live 2004, but whenever I press "play online" it freezes, so I do noot know what to think about the online feature yet.
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da illest b-ball from EA yet |
| Dave from Chicago,IL says (6/Nov/2003): |
Well, i've read everyones reviews and they all differ from one another except for one thing, What's up with them ratings???i mean i know carmello and lebron should be around the same ,but they screwed carmello over.Don't let me get started on tracy either,can anyone say ,'no vaseline'.I mean really.Besides that the game is tight.No more easy shots and deke moves,and u actually have to run an offense(sorry all u non-hoopers,no mashing the crossover button to score,u need some skill now).For all u people complaining about the offensive fouls and the missed layups and what-not,there are sliders u can adjust for that to make your gameplay easier.But i suggestlearn the NBA game rules, cause if you're outside that circle in the paint underneath the rim and u try to dunk or jump into the oppositions player ,its gonna be an offensive.Besides the ratings ,this is the realest game to date and will get plenty replayability on my system.graphics are excellent too.
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NBA Live 2004 is hot but it needed more features |
| Quentis Brown from brooklyn,new york says (6/Nov/2003): |
NBA Live 2004 is a hot game but it needed more features like a 3 point contest and a slam dunk contest.The thing that i like about nba live 2004 is the air jordan's sneakers.Finally we don't have to see those ugly sneakers in the past nba lives.Also the crossover are sick and the gameplay is fun.The things that i hate about NBA live 2004 is the rating on the player and the offseason on the dynasty.kenyon martin rating in game is 74 come on he desevre an 82 at least and the offseason is terrible you can't sign anybody that you want and besides money they used points damn!!!The bottom line on nba live 2004 is that the music,the gameplay,the crossover and the sneakers are hot and the rating on the players and the offseason on the dynasty is terrible
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Dont Hate this is da best game ever |
| ghettofab from cHi tOwN iLL nOizE says (10/Nov/2003): |
everythang bout this game is good. players slap the backboard after they dunk. nba store good idea player of the month and do on 2many good things for dis game. the only downs are the rcovery times after the collisions especially in 1on1. the crosscourt passing looks like u gon catch it then u dont and the computer always come back when u beatin them. i be up by 30 and then all of a sudden i miss all my shots and computer makes all their 3s i end up winning by 18 and i want the points for winning by 40 the defense aint hard u just gotta be good 2 win it just seem liked they rushed. or they gave madden 2 much attention. i thought i was goin 2 be able 2 change my hot dog prices but its cool just hopin 4 05 holla back
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Stop complaining |
| Jet from East Stroudsburg, PA USA says (22/Nov/2003): |
Ok first of all this game is Great. I've been a NBA Live fan for a long time, and by far this is the best one that came out. Second if your disappointed about the stats well you can go Download the latest stats with the network adaptor. I would buy this game over ESPN basketball. The NBA store is great with the addition of great shoes. Dissapointing is the number of shoes, and that all (also jordans) are Nike and i would like to buy a bigger selection of shoes. Also the same dunks are a problem to the eye candy. If they are wide open for a great dunk they should be able to make a special dunk if they have a high dunk stat like Vince Carter. Overall i wouldn't trade this game for anything... well i am a Counter Strike fan so i guess i would trade it for Counter strike condition zero when it comes out but till then i'm sticking with Steam(1.6) and the Current best NBA simulation out there NBA Live 2004!!
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my biggest problem |
| josh gates from camarillo says (26/Mar/2004): |
ok i get so bored in dynasty mode playing as only one team in the older NBA lives and in madden you can control all the teams and its so much more fun i play 10 games and i either have to trade my whole team or start over also when will live learn that players just dont stand and watch the player with the ball they move around and get open and i would like to edit headbands i cant put paul peirce on any other team because he looks silly i would like to be able to have the practice mode for rookies before the draft so i can see if I like them and can play him good
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Fantastic game play (but improvements are needed for next year). |
| C`Note from Ottawa, Canada says (13/Feb/2004): |
Overall I have to say that this game is definitely the #1 basketball game around...graphics will improve each in every year in the high tech industry so no one should really complain about that aspect(as goes for the loading speed and all those types of attributes). Actual game play can improve in the players reactions and their reaction time...fighting over a screen for instance, once in a while the defensive player guarding the ball could just knock the screener over (depending on size of course) or just fight over top of it quicker...they always seem to get a little tangled up (which is alright on occasion); blocks are definitely a little too forgiving...offensive players should be able to dunk on big guys more often (unless it's SHAQ, which it never happens too); swats should be hit harder out of bounds for empahsis purposes. The ratings of the players are definitely out of wack...i hope EA is actually using basketball experts on this matter(and if they are, GET NEW ONES!); more created players should be allowed to be made (20 isn't enough)...and old school players not made by the game itself should appear upon name entry in the "create a player" platform. All-Star weekend would definitely be improved it there was no advertisement on the floor (Come on! you guys are rich enough from brain washing us kids already..show some mercy!)3-point competition should be implemented, and the dunk may be difficult to do, but if a challenging way of introducing it can be done, then it should be as well...and increased name list for name recognition with created players would also be nice...make sure you include Chris Holwell pernounced (Hall-Well)lol and more nick names as well...a street circuit would be an unbelievable edition to the game and is quite do-able...anyways, despite my suggestions i do love nbaLive 2004 and look forward to seeing the final result for next year's edition...also i think EA should hire me as a consultant because i have a ton of more ideas(i'm just tired of typing ;)...PO
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Same Game with a new addition, but i think you should add more.. |
| Darwin de Castro from Los Angeles CA, USA says (10/Apr/2004): |
i've been playing this since the first nba live game, i am a big fan of the video game and the real nba games as well and
the new nba live 04, its has the freestyles moves in it, dats the one of the improvements about the game.. u can do uncontested shots, u can easly lose the guys whose guarding you.. it almost looks like a real exact game.. but this how it goes.. probably some of the people that have this game, probably they noticed this to.. like for some player you can't change their shoes, you can't change there hair styles, after you get a foul, you can't get a foul shot. different names on the back of their jersey's, the color of the sox, same annoucers voice for every game, no dunk competitions, three point shoot out, and they should add the new skills game as weel, no reverse lay up's, and to top it all there's no play of the game after to finish a exihibiton game or whatever kind of game mode you are in..
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