Players can also take the action online for one-on-one competition against a friend, with user statistics and worldwide rankings saved for posterity.
Each facet of the in-game action, from the frequency of turnovers to a team's blocking ability, can be tweaked using a series of AI sliders that help customize the experience according to a player's preferences. An enhanced Dynasty Mode lets players take inexperienced college athletes and turn them into NBA superstars over consecutive seasons. the game controls are easy to get to grips with and making the players do exactly what you want is. All of the intricate elements of the game are represented including the influence of the coaches who can be seen standing at the side of the court during the actual game. NBA Speed, NBA Power: Hundreds of new animations, including new signature moves. Marv Albert handles the play-by-play announcing for this version, while Mike Fratello provides the color commentary and analysis. There is much more to NBA Live than simply playing a game of basketball. based on 22 Critic Reviews What's this Would you like to write a review Share this Summary: Revolutionary Hand Control: Unprecedented control over both hands lets you make lightning-quick steals, monster shot blocks, and crossover dribbles. As in previous installments, players will be able to choose from 30 NBA teams, albeit with new 3D player models and more detailed stadiums complete with championship banners, retired jerseys, and sideline activity. New computer AI, animations, and rebounding controls are designed to help balance out the gameplay on both sides of the court. Team sets like the pick-and-roll or triangle can be switched at the press of a button, and the defense has been addressed to make it as crucial a part of the game as the offense. Continuing the Freestyle Control introduced in NBA Live 2003, players can modify moves, dunks, passes, and more in real-time while driving toward the basket. NBA Live 2004 continues EA SPORTS' basketball series with a renewed emphasis on control within the paint and an updated graphic engine.Players can also feel the pressure of making a shot before the buzzer or a crucial three-pointer with their controller's vibration function. Adding to the realism are sideline coaches, on-court vocals, new crowd animations, and classic jerseys for the complete NBA experience. It's a confusingly violent sea of humanity.
Being around the basket in NBA Live 2003 reminds me of being in the mosh pit at the old 'Lollapalooza' festivals. Player-specific dribbling, passing styles, and signature moves were also motion-captured and incorporated into gameplay, while post moves, pick-and-rolls, and charges were filmed using multiple athletes for more believable in-game player contact. Offensive players have no problems blowing right past a defender controlled by a human, and it's not uncommon to see shooting percentages in the 90s in head-to-head games. This years installment in the NBA Live series features a new control system that lets you make quick steals, monster shot blocks, and smooth crossover dribbles. Over 30 distinct animations for grabbing rebounds allow for more realism in capturing missed shots. Game description: Live your dream of NBA superstardom in NBA Live 2003.
New shot-blocking animations include swatting the ball into the stands as well as blocking off the backboard. Targeted areas include blocking, rebounding, dribbling, and the bumping and grinding associated with playing ball at an NBA level.