MobyRank MobyScore
Nintendo 64
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PlayStation
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3.2
Windows
84
3.8

The Press Says

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91
WindowsGame Revolution
For all of the mistakes EA Sports has made in the past in terms of barely updating their games, they have made amends with NBA Live '99. A lot has changed for the better and the game is probably one of their best ever. Live '99 will make you forget that basketball isn't on TV - it's just that good.
90
Nintendo 64Gaming Entertainment Monthly
Overall I would have to say that NBA Live '99 is the best basketball game for the N64 and probably on every other platform also. Once again EA has provided gamers with the most up to date and most entertaining basketball game that anyone has ever seen and they have done it in true EA style.
90
PlayStationElectronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)
Wow, I'm impressed. First off, the players look great. Extensive shading along with real facial expressions make them look very convincing. New mo-cap animation has done wonders for realism as well. But more importantly, the "easy gameplay" syndrome of the past has been fixed. No more repetitive cheap jams, it's all strategic now. Honestly, the thing looks and plays better than any other basketball sim on any platform.
90
WindowsMikroBitti
Koripallopelit ovat yleensä olleet EA Sportsin urheilukatalogin varsinaisia helmiä, vaikka ne myyntiluvuissa jäävätkin tällä puolella maapalloa futiksen ja lätkän jalkoihin. NBA Live 99 ei poikkea laadukkaasta linjasta, sillä viime vuoden versiosta ei kovin paljon parantamisen varaa jäänyt.
90
WindowsPC Player (Germany)
Alle von uns bemängelten NBA-98 Kritikpunkte wurden konsequent ausgemerzt. Die Spielstärke der Computergegner wurde deutlich verbessert; Wiederholungen könen endlich gespeichert werden, und - kaum zu glauben - der deutsche Kommentator bringt tatsächlich ein bißchen Pepp ins Spiel - vorausgesetzt, man entscheidet sich nicht für den amerikanischen Sprecher. Wer die bisherigen Versionen als grafische Meisterleistung ansah, wird mit NBA 99 eines Besseren belehrt: animierte Gesichter; Spieler, die deutlich sichtbar den Ball fordern; ein frenetisch jubelndes Publikum und insbesondere der phantastisch spiegelnde Hallenboden entzücken jeden Grafik-Gourmet. Die Steuerung steht dem in nichts nach. Keine andere Basketballsimulation läßt ein so präzises Paßspiel zu.
89
WindowsGameSpot
When you strip away all the great new graphics and new season play, the core of the game is still great fun. NBA Live 99 is a fantastic game to play with others, especially on the same screen, where you can trash-talk after a monster dunk (hotseat, modem, and LAN play are supported). The game is still fast and fun basketball action, with some coaching options for making substitutions and calling play guidelines, but when the rock is in your hands, it's just you, the basket, and your hoop dreams. Like the NBA says, "I love this game."
86
WindowsGameStar (Germany)
Das letztjährige NBA hat mir nicht besonders gut gefallen. Die 99er Auflage hab’ ich aber wieder richtig gern gespielt, wenn man auch die Neuerungen an einer Hand abzählen kann. Doch allein schon, daß ich nun mehr als eine Saison hintereinander mit schwächer und stärker werdenden Korbjägern spielen kann, lohnt für mich als NBA-Fan den Kauf. Verletzungen und Transfers tun ein Übriges, um dem Programm den Anstrich einer richtigen Liga-Simulation zu geben.
85
WindowsPC Gameplay (Benelux)
Ze hebben bij EA nog maar eens een pracht van een sporttitel weten klaar te stomen, en de concurrentie zal weer niet veel meer kunnen doen dan NBA Live proberen te evenaren. Er zijn nog steeds detailfoutjes en de vooruitgang is misschien wat minder spectaculair dan tussen NBA 98 en 97, maar iedereen die van basketbal houdt, MOET dit spel gewoon in huis halen.
84
WindowsSvenska PC Gamer
Det här är ett bra spel med fin grafik. NBA Live 99 är realistiskt, och skulle kunna vara hämtat ur en amerikansk TV-sändning. Tråkigare kan man ha.
80
WindowsAll Game Guide
NBA Live 99 delievers a full basketball experience. Multiple seasons could literally keep a player busy for years which makes one wonder if anyone will really need the next version.
80
WindowsGameGenie
Gameplay will be the dominant factor in this title's success and seeing that the game is more difficult and realistic, it should be satisfying. Some adjustments to ratings could make the game play even better. If you're into arcade basketball and don't mind waiting for a roster update and a patch, NBA Live 99 might just be for you.
80
WindowsPC Accelerator
Despite these flaws, Live '99 manages to be what few (if any) PC basketball games have been in the past: both graphically impressive and fun. If you are a hardcore hoops fan frustrated at the attitude of the NBA players, you might want to give this game a try. At least you won't have to sit through a lockout in this one.
80
WindowsPower Unlimited
EA Sports presteert het toch elk jaar weer. NBA Live 99 is nog beter dan z'n voorganger en is een toptitel die op de harde schijf van iedere basketbalfan thuishoort.
80
PlayStationGameSpot
NBA Live 99 has enough options and tweaks to allow anyone to play it. New players can pick it up, learn a couple of buttons, and do reasonably well against the computer, while longtime fans of Live can pick this one up and fall right into their old ways. The NBA season may still be in jeopardy, but Live is open for business and always ready for a game.
73
PlayStationPower Unlimited
Ook al heeft NBA Live 99 op de PlayStation wel heel erg veel moeten inleveren ten opzichte van de PC-versie, het is zeker een spel waar NBA fans plezier aan zullen beleven. Verwacht geen wonderen maar een gewone oerdegelijke basketbalgame.
65
WindowsPC Gamer Brasil
Tanta coisa errada e ainda assim muitas vendas estão garantidas para a EA, porque apesar de tudo, ainda é possível desfrutar do jogo. Não pergunte porquê, pois as falhas parecem insolúveis. Ainda assim, é bastante divertido correr para o centro da quadra e encestar seu caminho para os play-offs.


Our Users Say

Platform Votes Score
Nintendo 64 Awaiting 1 votes...
PlayStation 1 3.2
Windows 6 3.8
Combined MobyScore 7 3.7


User Reviews

A solid (but not spectacular) continuation of the series. Windows Roedie (5139)

 

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