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90
Absolute Playstation
This game is pure genius. I can't wait to have yet another game. Tekken2, Madden 97, and Triple Play'97 must feel jealous and neglected since the new kid on the block entered my life. I say, get this game if you like basketball, In The Zone 2 is cool but I think the overall playability and full season stat tracking dominates the appearance of ITZ2.
82
GameSpot
The graphics, sound, gameplay, and numerous features are enough to satisfy hoop fans and die-hard sports gamers. Perhaps the "official" 'net association tag best sums it up: "NBA Live 97 - You'll Love This Game!"
80
IGN
EA has definitely poured its love of the game into this one. From shooting alley-oops to Patrick Ewing, to the commentary of announcer Ernie Johnson Jr., this game has it all. I can't wait for '98.
65
Game Players
The basic fact is that NBA Live '97 has lost it's playability. The two-player game can't even compare to In the Zone 2 and the one-player game, while deep, is just too slow. I've personally been a long-time fan of the NBA Live series, because of their commitment to being a simulation, but this game needs to get back the fun it once had.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| AI |
How smart (or dumb) you perceive the game's artificial intelligence to be |
2.0 |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
2.0 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
1.8 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
2.0 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
1.8 |
| Overall MobyScore (4 votes) |
1.9 |
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