Gameplay: 8.0
While there are a few quirks in the gameplay that have returned from previous versions, the on-court play has been drastically cleaned up and plays much more fluidly. The new features are great, including the quick pick play feature that lets you play as your own personal dream team, the scenario mode, and the FIBA World Championship.
Graphics: 9.0
The most noticeable graphical update in the game is the jump to 60 frames per second, giving the game a generally smoother and more realistic look. The players themselves also look extremely accurate and realistic, with realistic body dimensions, facial mapping, and great new animations making the game look better than ever.
Sound: 8.5
NBA Live 08 comes with the same brand of eclectic soundtrack that you’d expect from an EA title, featuring a variety of tracks ranging from hip-hop to rock and dance-punk and several other genres. The commentary is also well done, as are the sound-effects.
Difficulty: Medium
Difficulty: Medium
Multiplayer: 8.5
The online leagues are a great, albeit long overdue touch.
Concept: 8.0
While it doesn’t get everything quite right, the fundamental changes made to the Live formula are much appreciated.
Overall: 8.0
NBA Live 08 is a big improvement over NBA Live 07 (or 06, for that matter), offering some great features and cleaner gameplay. If you’ve been waiting for the next-gen iterations to catch up with the current-gen versions, then this is one to get.
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