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ESPN NFL 2K5
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ESPN NFL 2K5
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GamePro
NFL 2K5 shows off some excellent touches off the field and some tough moves on the field. Last year, the introduction of the Crib build-a-pad feature and the first-person view was a little bit ?Hollywood? for sure.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at GamePro
Operation Sports
You just never know how the AI will react, but at least they do take the timeouts and run the hurry up offense when they are down. It doesn’t play dumb. In fact, the AI will go into a no-huddle offense, just to throw you off occasionally. How cool is
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Operation Sports
Jive Magazine
Another year, another football game, right? A sizable chunk of JIVEers probably have little interest in throwing virtual pigskin around, but for those who do, there’s no reason you shouldn’t already have a copy of ESPN NFL 2K5 in your collection. We
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Jive Magazine
Stuff
players can then load your profile either directly on your console's hard drive or from online (2K5 supports both Xbox Live and Sony Online) and practice against your "ghost." It's more challenging than playing the game's native AI and it's a great way to
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Stuff
Game Chronicles
Sure, there are thousands of die-hard Madden fans who will remain in denial and line-up for their copy of "Madden 2005" like the Lemmings they are, but anyone who plays ESPN NFL 2K5 will know the truth after their very first game.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Game Chronicles
XBox Exclusive
I'm going to get straight to all the goodies. When playing in the franchise mode, player's performances are effected on a weekly basis. You have the option to prepare for each game, and you have a week to do it. Here, you go through scouting and
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at XBox Exclusive
XGP Gaming
ESPN NFL 2K5 is the single greatest football game ever made. Even with a $49.99 price tag, this game would surely have been a huge seller. However, the $20 price makes this game a steal.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at XGP Gaming
Gaming Horizon
In today’s economy, 20 bucks does not go too far. Let’s take a look at a few things and see how far we can stretch a 20 spot. For 20 dollars, you can fuel up your vehicle with 10 gallons of over-priced gas, just to turn around and do it all over
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Gaming Horizon
Lawrence
The result is downright scary. Although I haven't put Madden 2005 through its paces yet, ESPN NFL 2K5 has to be the best football game I have ever played.
From boot up to trophy presentations, ESPN-ness oozes from every pore. Chris Berman delivers his
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Lawrence
Next Level Gaming
I have found almost NOTHING wrong or flawed in NFL 2K5. It is what I would consider right now the perfect Football game. It is a must have game.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Next Level Gaming
Gaming Nexus
In a move that shows that the designers had far too much free time on their hands, each of the bobble head dolls can be manipulated and bobbled, just like in real life. Hell, I’d pay $20 for this aspect alone.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Gaming Nexus
VGPub
Outclasses "Madden NFL 2005" in all areas except for Franchise, but I would rather have the game that is simply more fun to play than having my eyes glare at stat menus for hours on end since that is what matters the most in a football game to me.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at VGPub
Cyber Gaming Net
Gaming Target
For the past five years, Visual Concepts and Sega (or ESPN Videogames if you want to get technical) have gone all out in their attempt to overtake EA’s popular Madden NFL football franchise, with an equal mix of critical acclaim and market apathy
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Gaming Target
IC-Games
Without doubt the best game of this genre, ever.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at IC-Games
Game Informer
Don't just get this game because it's 20 bucks, buy it becuase it's the best football title there is and the only one that's a must have.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Game Informer
TeamXBOX
Just as with every other game in the ESPN sports lineup, extensive work has been done to make the gamer feel like he is involved with an actual SportsCenter broadcast. Everything from the rendering of the Connecticut studios to the CGI video feeds of the
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at TeamXBOX
GameZone
One morning, the good folk at Sega Sports awoke and realized that they were sick of being second. EA Sports dominated sales in the sports videogame genre and Sega is simply tired of it.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at GameZone
My Gamer
If you like football games, I'm sure you've come across this question quite a few times over the last few months. With Sony and Microsoft bowing out early in the race to work on their own products for another year, the competition for the best football
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at My Gamer
Game Over Online
If you happen to be a fan of football, even if you bow down to the altar of "Madden", you should go out and buy 2K5 simply because this is a great simulation of football.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Game Over Online
IGN
ESPN NFL 2K5. End of story. For the price of a two-week rental, you can buy a game that is every bit as deep, feature-packed and addictively playable as Madden. For the price of a night at the movies, you can own a game with great graphics, realistic
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at IGN
Gaming Age
The good parts of ESPN far outweigh the bad and combine to make one of the most satisfying and challenging sports games ever. It's such a steal you might want to wear a ski mask to the store – just in case.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Gaming Age
Game Revolution
It does a nice job offering a much cheaper alternative without sacrificing too much quality. It’s just a shame that the online play is broken, though I suppose you get what you pay for after all.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Game Revolution
GameSpot
We're still a good month away from the start of the NFL season, but that hasn't stopped Sega and Visual Concepts from bringing out the latest in their NFL franchise.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at GameSpot
Xbox World Australia
The decision to take out LIVE compatibility is a major downer, but don’t let that prevent you from playing one of the most superb NFL games on the market.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Xbox World Australia
Xbox-Evolved
The early release date and the cheap price tag are part of Sega’s plan to finally be able to compete with EA financially. They are trying to gain a consumer following for the franchise. Earlier on this year when the game announced, it had a
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Xbox-Evolved
Netjak
Worth noting is that ESPN NFL 2K5 is one of the few third-party games to take advantage of the Xbox’s custom soundtracks, and it even goes a step further by allowing the player to set up Stadium Music that plays at certain points in a game, such as
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Netjak
Armchair Empire
The best football video game of 2004.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Armchair Empire
Digital Entertainment News
First of all, the addition of the ESPN license last year was a great move. It was good last year, it’s fantastic this year. On-screen stats, field overlays of running/passing breakdowns, logos, graphics, music, announcers – it’s all there. The
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Digital Entertainment News
Jaded Gamer
Awe-inspiring is the really only way to describe how it feels to break 2 tackles with a perfectly timed spin-move and continue on a 70 yard touchdown run. Or when you see your teammate in single coverage along the sideline and throw the ball to him in a
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Jaded Gamer
AllGame
There's more new to this year's version of the game than just the name, though, as ESPN NFL 2K5 brings a number of additional features to the established football series. The game's "Maximum Tackle" system is designed to put gamers in more direct control.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at AllGame
WHAM! Gaming
its wounds, Sega has charged off the line with their most aggressive attempt yet to unseat the reigning champion of video game football. Whether they succeed or not, ESPN NFL 2K5 is a game that should occupy a place of honour in any football fanatic's co
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at WHAM! Gaming
Xbox Advanced
The replay value in this game is phenomenal. What other game includes online play, all the modes like Practice, Quick Game, Tournament, Situation, and Franchise, the brand new VIP addition, ability to add in your own music, and team preparation? Better
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Xbox Advanced
GotNext
At such a small price point, one would expect the game to feature only the basics. Such is not the case; ESPN is loaded with features rivaling that of EA's Madden 2005. Perhaps the most innovative and useful aspect of ESPN comes in the form of the new
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at GotNext
GamerDad
Let's talk about what's new and what rival football simulations lack. ESPN introduced a couple of new features last year: Cribs and First Person Football. Both sound gimmicky, but only one truly is. Cribs is a "bling bling" addition that rewards the
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at GamerDad
Entertainment Depot
With the release of Sega's ESPN NFL 2K5, they really should be. This game manages to pull off what Madden has yet to do fully: it's a pan-interest, incredibly well made videogame that happens to be about football. You don't need any experience with
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at Entertainment Depot
GameSpy
It also seems like the other teams in the league are doing more wheeling and dealing this time around, as there were a lot of players getting cut in the offseason before getting snapped up by other teams.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at GameSpy
GamingTrend
While the game is too easy on Pro and very difficult on All-Pro, some slider adjustments can help the situation.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at GamingTrend
1UP
As it stands now, ESPN looks better, but it doesn't feel better. It's pleather not leather, nutri-sweet not sugar, and that's not going to get them far in the long run.
...read the complete ESPN NFL 2K5 review at 1UP
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