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Realistic basketball simulation with authentic stats, star players, multiple modes, and dynamic team management

Realistic basketball simulation with authentic stats, star players, multiple modes, and dynamic team management

Vote (455 votes)

Program license Trial version

Developer EA

Version 2003-demo

Works under Windows

Also available for Android

Vote

(455 votes)

Developer

EA

Works under

Windows

Program license

Trial version

Version

2003-demo

Also available for

Pros

  • Great graphics
  • Realistic stats
  • Real life players available

Cons

  • A new version every year can be costly

NBA Live is a sports simulator game for Windows PC.

NBA Live offers action and sports adventure from a third-person perspective. Designed by Electronic Arts UK, NBA live is all about the world of basketball. Players of NBA Live can create their own teams populated with their pick of players and then compete against real-life world ranked teams using their most updated statistics and scorecards.

NBA Live and its more recent incarnations - for instance, NBA Live 2008; NBA Live 2014 - offers one of the most authentic NBA world basketball simulator games. Players can choose from special skills and moves which come with individual players (and mirroring their real-world traits and moves), with viewpoints of the stands and playing field. Combinations of moves and plays can be created to fake-out the opponent. Use your star players to sink the basketball just in time.

Feature moves include dominate in the paint, pump fake, drop-step, hook, spin, and more. Players can experience what it is like to be an NBA Live coach by using player profiles and up-to-date statistics, which help guide the player to find the virtual team's best shooting zones, weaknesses, and how to defend.

Additional action can be had from FIBA World Championship. International and domestic teams are available to create a virtual FIBA tournament. Countries include France, Spain, USA, England and more. The Dynasty mode simulator allows players to practice moves with the team to see what will fit before returning to the real game.

Electronic Arts has released several in the NBA Live series, they are popular with players who are fans of sport simulator games because of the realistic statistics and graphics. Every version of the NBA Live series can be updated to reflect the most current results and league options.

Players control the game using keyboard and mouse options. Multiple camera angles and views help enhance the player's perspective on the game. There are team modes, practice modes, and tournament modes in NBA Live. Additionally, players can enjoy working through draft, signing, and training camp modes with their dream team.

Pros

  • Great graphics
  • Realistic stats
  • Real life players available

Cons

  • A new version every year can be costly