ESPN NBA 2K5

Improved A.I. and a visual update make for a game with a lot of potential.

The competition for hoops supremacy keeps getting fiercer every year, so the current critical champ has loaded up in a major way. ESPN NBA 2K5 gets a makeover in almost every area, starting with a new momentum-based movement system, which should result in the game not only playing but also looking more natural.

Speaking of looks, the graphics have again been upgraded with better facial animations, new lighting and shadow effects, and realistic court reflections. The star has always been the game's A.I., and this year, each player decides how best to help out the team in a given situation and reacts to your actions.

The popular 24/7 mode gets a host of enhancements with the most significant being online multiplayer support. Regular online games are playable on both the PS2 and Xbox with the latter supporting new tournament buddy functions of Xbox Live.

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