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ESPN NBA 2K5
Developer(s)Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)Sega
SeriesNBA 2K
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, Xbox
Release
  • NA: September 28, 2004
  • EU: February 4, 2005
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
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Like all of the 2K5 titles, this one has the standard ESPN presentation, which includes camera angles, follow-cams, stat overlays, and running commentary. Commentators include Michele Tafoya, who reports from the sideline, and Bill Walton, a hall of famer, as the commentator. CoolROM.com's game information and ROM (ISO) download page for ESPN NBA 2K5 (Sony Playstation 2). ESPN NBA 2K5 is a realistic basketball game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 on September 28, 2004. ESPN NBA 2K5 is a video game released by Sega and Global Star Software in 2004. Some modes in the game are The Association (Season of basketball), 24/7, Street basketball, Tournament, and you can unlock bobble heads and teams. The game's graphics are done by Visual Concepts. Retired Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace is on the cover. Wallace was the first player to appear on an NBA 2K series. Description This year's installment in the ESPN NBA series features a host of gameplay improvements. Now a player's ability and physical makeup determine how fast he can run up the court on a fast.

ESPN NBA 2K5 is a basketballsimulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by both Sega and Global Star Software. It was released in September 2004 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in North America, and February 2005 in Europe. The sixth installment in the NBA 2K series, it is the successor to ESPN NBA Basketball, and the predecessor to NBA 2K6. Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons is the cover athlete; this marks the first time in the series that a player other than Allen Iverson was featured as a cover athlete. It is the last NBA 2K game to be released by Sega before the company sold Visual Concepts to Take-Two Interactive, forming 2K Sports. It is also the second and last game to feature the ESPN branding on its front cover (the ESPN branding would be dropped, making later releases once again known as simply 'NBA 2Kx' and later 'NBA 2Kxx'.).

The game strives to realistically depict the experience of basketball, more specifically, the National Basketball Association. Players mainly play NBA basketball games in a variety of game modes with real players and teams as well as customizable players. A mode focusing on street basketball is present, as is a mode where the player simulates through a team's NBA season. The game features several aesthetical details, such as crowd animations, camera angles, and commentary.

ESPN NBA 2K5 received positive reviews from critics upon release. The visuals and gameplay were widely acclaimed, while the 24/7 and Association game modes received a mixed response. The low price of the game was also well received.

Gameplay[edit]

ESPN NBA 2K5 is a basketballsimulation video game which strives to emulate the National Basketball Association. Players mostly play in basketball games in several game modes, with real teams, such as the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics. Gameplay follows the rules and objectives of basketball and the game is presented like televised NBA games. Several game modes are available; 24/7 mode allows the player to create their own player, Association mode allows the player to play through an NBA season with a selected team, another mode lets the player compete in basketball tournaments, and a mode where the player plays street basketball is also available. The game features Stuart Scott as a presenter, Bob Fitzgerald and Bill Walton as commentators, and Michele Tafoya as a sideline reporter. The player may customize several aspects of the game, and many aesthetical details are present.[1][2]

Development and release[edit]

In the NBA 2K series, ESPN NBA 2K5 is the successor to ESPN NBA Basketball, and the predecessor to NBA 2K6. It was developed by Visual Concepts and published by both Sega and Global Star Software. It was released for Xbox on September 28, 2004, with a PlayStation 2 version following on September 30, both for North America. In European regions, both versions of the game were released on February 4, 2005.

NBA 2K3, ESPN NBA Basketball, and ESPN NBA 2K5 are the only games in the series to feature ESPN licensing. Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons is the cover athlete. The first five games in the series featured Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers on the covers. ESPN NBA 2K5 is the last NBA 2K game to be released by Sega before the company sold Visual Concepts to Take Two Interactive, forming 2K Sports.

Reception[edit]

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Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
PS2Xbox
Metacritic83/100[16]85/100[17]
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS2Xbox
EGM8/10[3]8/10[3]
Game Informer9/10[4]9/10[4]
GamePro[5][5]
GameRevolutionB[6]B[6]
GameSpot8.4/10[7]8.4/10[7]
GameSpy[8][8]
GameZone8.5/10[9]9/10[10]
IGN8/10[11]8.1/10[12]
OPM (US)[13]N/A
OXM (US)N/A8.5/10[14]
The Sydney Morning HeraldN/A[15]

ESPN NBA 2K5 received 'favorable' reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[16][17]

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Andrew Reiner of Game Informer praised Visual Concepts for still being able to make subtle improvements over the previous game in the series, despite not implementing drastic overhauls, as was the case with ESPN NBA Basketball and NBA 2K3. He commended how the developers focus on realism; one detail he cited was the sweat players amass as games progress. Reiner called the crowd design 'amazing', particularly liking how they react to certain situations, and the said that player models were 'superb'. Reiner summarized his review by saying, 'This is still the best playing, most rewarding, and realistic basketball game that money can buy.'[4]

Game Revolution's review praised the visuals and price, but criticized the 24/7 mode for being 'broken'.[6] Bob Colayco of GameSpot also praised the low price of the game, as well as the 'extremely well done' gameplay and visuals. He found the soundtrack 'forgettable' and thought the commentary was 'good but not great'.[7] Both of GameZone's two reviews were positive. They praised the online features, the 24/7 mode, the commentary and soundtrack, the visuals, and the gameplay.[9][10]

IGN's Hilary Goldstein wrote: 'ESPN NBA 2K5 isn't a horrible game by any means, but it's probably Sega's weakest sports game this year. On the surface it looks fine. It plays decently and if you know how to use IsoMotion2, you can definitely enjoy playing offense. There's a lot of fine-tuning needed and it seems pretty clear this game really shouldn't be shipping quite so soon. I just couldn't possibly play any more of the Association. It's not bad, it just isn't great and some of the AI gaffs began to really get on my nerves over time. However, the 24/7 mode is refreshing, even after playing a lot last year. Considering this is a $20 game, it's certainly worth it to pick up just for those nice extra modes. However, if you want to play a real NBA sim, this one may disappoint you. It's too drive-minded and while it tries to create the idea of individuals and personality with the visuals and Association, the gameplay seems to ignore who these players are on the court. I want this to be a great game. I know a lot of other people do as well. But it just isn't great. It's merely good. And in the competitive world of sports sims these days, being good isn't enough.'[11]

By July 2006, the PlayStation 2 version of ESPN NBA 2K5 had sold 1 million copies and earned $20 million in the United States. Next Generation ranked it as the 57th highest-selling game launched for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, or GameCube between January 2000 and July 2006 in the United States. Combined console sales of ESPN NBA 2K5 reached 1.6 million units in the United States by July 2006.[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^'ESPN NBA 2K5 First Impression' (September 14, 2004). GameSpot. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  2. ^'ESPN NBA 2K5: The Preview' (September 14, 2004). IGN. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  3. ^ abEGM staff (December 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5'. Electronic Gaming Monthly (185): 158.
  4. ^ abcReiner, Andrew (November 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5'. Game Informer (139): 143. Archived from the original on November 22, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  5. ^ abBro Buzz (December 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5'. GamePro: 142. Archived from the original on February 6, 2005. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  6. ^ abcDr. Moo (October 20, 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5 Review'. Game Revolution. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  7. ^ abcColayco, Bob (October 1, 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5 Review'. GameSpot. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  8. ^ abTuttle, Will (October 1, 2004). 'GameSpy: ESPN NBA 2K5'. GameSpy. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  9. ^ abSandoval, Angelina (October 17, 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5 - PS2 - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on December 30, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  10. ^ abSurette, Tim (October 21, 2004). 'ESPN NBA Live 2K5 - XB - Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  11. ^ abGoldstein, Hilary (September 28, 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5 (PS2)'. IGN. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  12. ^Goldstein, Hilary (September 28, 2004). 'ESPN NBA 2K5 (Xbox)'. IGN. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  13. ^'ESPN NBA 2K5'. Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 128. December 2004.
  14. ^'ESPN NBA 2K5'. Official Xbox Magazine: 89. December 2004.
  15. ^Hill, Jason (February 24, 2005). 'Pure arcade fun'. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  16. ^ ab'ESPN NBA 2K5 for PlayStation 2 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  17. ^ ab'ESPN NBA 2K5 for Xbox Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  18. ^Campbell, Colin; Keiser, Joe (July 29, 2006). 'The Top 100 Games of the 21st Century'. Next Generation. Archived from the original on October 28, 2007.

External links[edit]

  • ESPN NBA 2K5 at MobyGames
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Genre: Sports
Publisher: Sega of America
Developer: Visual Concepts
MultiPlayer:
Release Date: 9/28/2004
Language: English
Rating: Everyone

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To dominate in the Association; one must be able to create; reinvent; and evolve their game to overcome all opponents and obstacles. Staying the course is a formula for mediocrity; and setting the path ultimately leads to success. Re-introducing the king of the court ESPN NBA 2005 will change the way we experience the virtual basketball game forever with a host of new graphical and gameplay improvements never before seen in sports videogames. Let the next movement begin.

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  • The Next Movement – A new momentum based gameplay system that gives gamers a complete difference in control between various types of players.
  • Now a player’s ability and physical make-up will determine how fast they can run up the court on a fast break how well they can cut to the basket off their opponent and more – creating a new level of realism and natural team movement.
  • Visual/Graphical Supremacy – Graphical realism has never come this close with new lighting effects hyper-realistic court reflections self-shadowing on the players and the most lifelike player faces and expressions – gamers will think they’re sitting on the courtside seats! Reactive Court Sense – Pioneering a new standard in artificial intelligence computer-controlled players now have the ability to decide independently how they can best help their team and realistically react based on each human players’ actions. CPU players determine the best way they can help win in accordance with each team’s philosophy and distinct play sets.
  • 24/7 – One of the most innovative features in sports games gets twice as big with over 100 new items new timed mini games and multi-player games. New respect level determines which NBA baller will answer your call for 24/7 games.
  • Presented by ESPN – New press camera angles follow cams and stat overlays all in the style of the worldwide leader in sports. The captivating Michelle Tafoya reports from sidelines while Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton dissects the action.
  • Play Online – 24/7 multi-player real-time stats buddy lists and friend connection updates all add to our seamless online play for the ultimate community experience.

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