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3.0,"I received this game as a gift for my birthday in November of 2001, along with METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY. I completed the first mission and quickly fell out of it. The game sat on my shelf, un-played, until November of 2003 - two full years later. The only reason that I picked it up again was so I could properly beat it and put it to bed once and for all. I had recently decided that I had to many incomplete games, and was refusing to purchase another until I had finished all of the ones that I had.
One thing is for sure, this game grew on me. I wasn't a fan of it in November of 2001, but I sure am now. Probably most comparable to STAR WARS: X-WING VS. TIE FIGHTER for the PC (which I love), this game features you piloting one of three characters on a variety of different missions on a variety of different worlds.
In game graphics are really good. Ships look very detailed and accurate to the specifications that the movies set forth. Controls are perfect - I've got no complaints.
While missions rarely are ever anything more than ""Shoot a bunch of stationary objects while avoiding fire from various fighters"", they always manage to be fun. They do, however, also manage to be frustrating at times. For one thing, you seem to be the only competent member of your squadron in the air at any given time. If you don't complete mission objectives, they won't get done. Asking for covering fire from teammates will help you very little, if at all. And despite always hearing your teammates cries for help, enemies tend to single you out pretty consistently and you are frequently bombarded by a large amount of laser fire, missiles, etc. This alone definitely hurts the final score.
Another thing that hurts the score is the length. While the game consists of fifteen missions, very few will take you more than one try to complete.
The story takes place around the events of STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE, and while it is better than the movie, it isn't anything to write home about. The introduction of the character works well enough (Character A's story will overlap with and serve as Character B's, effectively introducing the latter character), once it expands beyond that it tends to fall flat. Events come off as unmotivated, and above all confusing.
The presentation here is very high. From detailed level locations to John Williams' classic score, nothing here fails to impress.
All in all, I do believe that I should have given this game more of a chance two years ago. It was fun while it lasted (which wasn't very long), and it definitely made me want to go out and pick up STAR WARS: JEDI STARFIGHTER, which is something that I was totally against a few days prior to playing this game again."
3.0,This game is one of the best flying games in the world! It's always fun to play when I'm bored. About 15 missions with 3 pilots to battle your way to save Naboo from the Trade Federation. The great graphics and many bad guys are cool. This is like real life. The last level is the best where you and your team battle with at least 40 bad guys flying everywhere in space. If you like Star Wars or any type of flying game then this is for you!
3.0,"This game is well made. It has good graphics and gameplay. There are even a FEW missions which can be played 2 player. However, the new Jedi Starfighter game is twice as fun, and you can play all the missions 2 player on it. If you own neither one I suggest skipping this one and going right for Jedi Starfighter."
3.0,"I bought this game hoping it would be like the old tie-fighter game for the PC.  The gameplay very much is, the effects are good, I haven't had problems with the controls that many others have, however the game quality falls apart because of its shortness.  It took me 3-4 hours to finish the game.  That's it.  It's over.  Tie-fighter took me probably 25 hours (a rough estimate - it's been a while).  I've been playing GT3 for almost 2 months and am not 50% finished it yet!  This is so disappointing - Tie Fighter fit on ONE CD-Rom (650MB) and had so many great missions, Starfighter is on a DVD (4.7GB I believe) and has so few missions - it really looks like very little effort went into this game.
If this game were 4-5 times as long, it would be given 5 stars by me without hesitation.  However, now that I have a ...game that I have no interest in playing - I just can't rate it favourably.  So I agree with many others who have posted here; rent it first."
2.0,"A decent game with great graphics but one of the primary characteristics of this game that ruined it for me is the glitches.
Whenever the screen displays Mission Success or Mission Failed, the screen jumps and on many occasions, the camara angles are out of control. During a few missions, spacescrafts turn upside down and it is somewhat difficult to get it back into an upright position.
Not long after the Dreamcast was released, I found glitches in a Ready 2 Rumble game: the opening menu began to move independently and out of control. I exchanged it for another that did not have the same problem.
As with that one, I exchanged my first copy of ""Starfighter"" for another with hopes that the same thing would not happen again. But was not successful.
Overall, the graphics for this game are decent considering what can be rendered by the PS2. But the game play becomes a little redundant and even after entering codes, the glitches take away from interacting in the Star Wars universe. If you are an individual that can overlook the negative aspects of this game,are looking for a moderately priced title, and are a Star Wars fan, then this game is for you. Otherwise, you should probably just save your money and wait until November 2002 when one of the next major Star Wars titles for the PS2 will be released."
4.0,Buy this game. One of the best games and only 20 dollars.
3.0,...I also don't really go for starwars games but this game was an exception. To me the game plays like the incredible starfox game back on the snes but without the end level bosses. The graphics are incredible detailed I can't emphasis on how good looking the game is. And with the gameplay it almosts matches to how the game looks with smooth realistic movement of the ships. The draw back with this game is that the framerate tends to drop a bit when there is quite a lot of ships on screen and the fact that the actual game is a bit short. But with how the game plays it would't bother you. I can say I got a classic game worth of 15. this is a must for any starwars fans and a must for any shoot em-up fans the game is a class.

0.0,its a bad game so don't waste your money in buying it. maybe rent it but don't buy it. i bought it thinking it might be like rouge squadren but not at all like it. its kind of hard and not very fun.

2.0,"Dissapointing for a PS2 game but worth the buy if you haven't played Rouge Squandron and don't own N64.  It starts off okay by giving you a training mission to complete that covers the basics but isn't impossible to beat so you have a good idea around how to navigate.  The first real mission is a lot like alot of the Colony Wars II missions.  The graphics are cool, lays a good arena for a air fight but doesnt hinder you with slow speed or gun overheating like CWII.  I guess the only issue I have is it is alot of what I've seen before in PS1 and N64 games.  Honestly I would say if you want a great Star Wars Game, Rouge Squandron for N64 is still it so dust it off.  If you don't own it and never played RS, then this game comes close enough and I would reccomend a buy."

2.0,"This game started off great! Graphics are magnificent, sound effects are astounding, beginning credits gave that real Star Wars movie feel...but after a while, things just seemed to get too repetitive. Basically, every mission is to destroy, destroy, destroy all enemy ships...a short movie scene...then destroy, destroy, destroy...I don't know...it just got tiring after a few hours. Controls are sort of difficult. I mean if this was ""real life"" flying a ship and targeting would probably be much more difficult; therefore, this game has certain degree of realism to it. Perhaps I'm not such a big fan of these types of games...it reminds me of that old game Descent where you simply blast everything in sight. If you're a fan of Descent and Star Wars, this game may be perfect for you and I'd definitely recommend it. But if you're expecting a sort of strategic, mystery, or puzzle type thing, this is not for you. This game is simply a flight simulator where you enhance your skills as a fighter pilot by thrusting and swooping in all directions and destroying enemy ships until the screen reads: Mission Complete.
This game just didn't hype me up to see what happens as I progressed every stage. After two hours of continuous blasting, it just got tiring and frustrating. By the way, this game will get you really dizzy because you are constantly in motion trying to target that one little ship after another. Overall, this game is not a bad game. I guarantee flight sim  and Star Wars fans will love it. I blame myself for buying this game. I'm simply a Star Wars fan, and not a flight sim type of person."

4.0,"I really didn't like Episode I all that much I thought it was too much geared toward kids rather than us twenty and thirty somethings that saw the original when it came out.
This game, however, hits its mark.  Its fast pace & easy to use controls make the game fun to play.  The story is so so but the smooth animation and excellent dogfighting more than make up for it."

4.0,"Wow.  This game bears a striking resemblance to Colony wars: vengance.  Now, That was a game!  anyway, this game provided hours of entertainment.  (the part where you fly inside the droid control ship is freakin' awesome!)  the ground-to-air missions got a little dull after awhile, but the space missions never got dull.  The chatter of your buddies when you are flying a deathmobile, Never got old.  In closing, I would like to point out a few good features.  The control is on the fly, and the graphics amazed me to no end in the space missions.  on land, they are just plain mediocre.  Kudos to Lucasarts for producing another winner!"

4.0,"I've played alot of flying simulation games, but this is far the best, enjoyable, entertaining, exciteing, buteiful graphics and it's fairly understanable flying techniqs makes it a must have.
NES Starfox hasn't the time killer abilities like Star Wars Starfighter. I sat down and played it for what seem an hour but really 3 to 4 hours of play. I'ts that addictive and not at all boreing but ah thrill ride you'd expect from PS2. Trully a wonderful expiernce in gameing history."

4.0,"A must have for flight simulator lovers!!!
Missions will definately drive you to the edge of your capabilities...It'll take time to polish skills as a combat pilot, but is OK 'cause they train you big time.
Control settings made in heaven!! Flight is so smooth it lets you
manoeuvre with total control. It feels so realistic plus the outstanding graphics enhance this sensation.
Just play it!!!"

0.0,"This game looks and sounds great, and it's great to be in the Star Wars universe. But the controls are very difficult and it's very confusing and frustrating trying to figure out what is going on. I am still stuck on the first ""real"" mission which I cannot complete, even on easy mode.  There is almost no way to make precise adjustments with the usual control; perhaps some sort of flight stick would be better.  When you do get lost the game does very little to help you figure out how to get back in it other than barking useless orders.  Notice how many copies are for sale--don't waste your money."

2.0,"I've played the demo of this game and I do like it, but it's hard for me to control. I can never get the plane to stop completely, and have a hard time not crashing into rocks while trying to destroy enemies on the ground. It's fun blowing up the things, but at times it is frustrating."

4.0,This high paced game is the best Lucas has come out with

3.0,"This game truly captures the action and elegance all associated with Star Wars Episode I.  The game graphics being some of the first that I ever saw for playstation II were spectacular in their own right and to this day after having owned a PS II for several months now, I still have yet to see graphics that match the real thing this closely.  And then the gameplay is just as vivid as the actual graphics themselves.  Seeminly endless amounts of enemies namely droid starfighters and scarabs are hitting you from all angles making this game a true challenge for the novice and even though I have beaten most of the game on the hard setting now it still does not let up.  The farther that you progress into the campaign you are also rewarded with bonus missions that just add to the all around scenario which allow you at first to only pilot the ship it dictates, however later upon drawing close to completion, you are able to make use of any ship you desire including the famed Sith Infiltrator.  There are many fun hours in store for you if you plan to by this.  That's my personal guarantee."

2.0,"Starfighter is a rapid-fire, arcade-shooter style game; it has plenty of missions, each with a lot of replay value, but the game has little depth. While the gameplay is solid, it has nowhere near the obsessive qualities of SSX...
In short, it deserves a purchase but will be kept near the middle of the stack."

3.0,"This is a great game!  Original story line, intuitive playability, beautiful graphics, and well thought out animation sequences.  The only gripe I've got is the same I've got with all my other Lucas Arts titles (Rogue Squadron, Tie Fighter, Shadows of the Empire) NO MULTIPLAYER!!  Why can't we dogfight with a friend, or make the attack on the droid control ship with a wingman?  If any Lucas Arts producers are reading this, there is still time for RS II, or the upcoming titles for the gamecube. Please include multiplayer (dare I hope for online play?) on future titles."

3.0,When I bought this game I saw how great all the reviews were. Since I was a mediocre Star Wars fan I went ahead and purchased it. The graphics are amazing but the first few levels are extremely boring. All they really do is get you used to the controls and I pretty much got them down after the first level. Anyway the game has a story to it which is slightly interesting but the real fun comes when you get to the other levels on hard and you find yourself in a very chaotic battle. You've got tanks all over the ground slowly moving toward your base and they're firing at you while your trying to keep fighters out. And during that more dropships come in launching more tanks and then in the middle of it when all hell has broken lose one of your wingmen asks you to take care of some side goal. The game is pretty short but if you want some intense battles then you should try this one out.

4.0,"This game is the bomb, do you know why? Well if you don't play it, rent it, or buy it. I'll say this game is the best game I've played so far, because the levels are awesome. Not just that, they let you choose how hard you want the mission to be, for example: Easy, Medium, or Hard. The game is cool because the missions are at space, on planets(day & night). You could also have lots of different ships that you haven't seen. I like when theres an enemy in a far distance, because you could use the zoom in button and see him closer even when he is far away."

3.0,"well I own this game and I Heard the Controls where terrible and thats what I'm going to tell you about... THE CONTROLS, well what do I have to say.. shall I..  , I LOVED the controls they had a X-wing Feel rather then the a arcade sytle starwars game.  let me tell you what the controls are like. there like if you where playing X-wing on the PS only it was a Ep1 world.  you move the nose with the Left stick  and tilt the ship left side or right sided with the right stick It's quite easy if you're ""not"" use to star fox.  graphics of the game depend the most of the ships look great. while the worlds look like a 3D animated Movie. I don't care about the sound much that can all be handled mosly thanks to the power of radios (actully the sounds fine to me).  and misson are fine with me, not too easy ,not too hard... just fine... the game is getting kind of short but It's fine enough for me. ok thats what I have to say"

0.0,"A few words for my fellow gamers, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. This game's stages are repetitive and boring, very little challenge. This game brings nothing new, it doesn't even take full advantage of the grafic power of playstation 2. This game's story line is dull & lame. This game SUCKS. When I bought it at the store, they gave me 2 options: Buy a new one, or a used one for $10 less. I thought to my self ""Used? Already?"" MMMMMhhhhhhhhhh....Maybe it's not good...but what the heck, it's only $39"". What a moron!!! I should have kept my money and bought myself a yo-yo!!! Or put $10 extra and buy Z.O.E. with the Metal Gear Solid 2 playable demo.  Please don't make my same mistake. RENT IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!!! PLEEEAAASE!!!"

3.0,"I have always been a big fan of Lucas Arts' X-wing and Tie Fighter games so when I heard they were making a game for the playstation 2 I reserved my copy.  I was a little disappointed at first and if your expecting this to be X-wing for the PS2 you will be too.  However, that being said I think that Starfighter is a good game.  The graphics are spectacular and the storyline and movie sceens are entertaining.  The missions range from fighting it out in space to destroying targets on planet surfaces which keeps the game interesting.  Overall I think this is a good game, just don't expect it to be X-wing."

4.0,"This game is awesome. It has great graphics, cool levels and lots of action. There's just one problem for ps2 owners, Lucasarts has decided to make Star Wars Starfighter special edition for the Xbox with ""enhanced graphics"", so they say, and more bonas missions. Now, for people like me who might not get an xbox and even if I did I wouldn't get the same game if I already had it, that's pretty irritating."

3.0,This is a very good new game. It is the first Star Wars game worth playing. The story line is ok. Graphics are AWESOME. sound is good. Gameplay is Very Good. The only really bad thing about it is you will not be hooked on this game forever. You will alot though. But overall it is a really good game with awesome graphics... its just not a classic.

2.0,"To start it off, the graphics of this game really proove your using of 300 bucks to buy a Playstation 2. You will literally want to play the levels over and over again. Along with posotive ratings, there are a lot of downsides: A.The game is simply too short, even when you unlock the other levels and airplanes, you'll say to yourself, ""Why did I spend all that time just to do that?"" and reason B, Multi-player levels aren't nearly as good as other classic games such as Tekken and Fifa 2001. Finally C, the plot really isn't what I expected from Lucas Arts. The plot is too original and too plain. I beat the game in a day, thank god i rented it. Of course, I always rent the games before purchasing them anyhow. The game was fun while it lasted, but it wasn't enough. I would reccomend this to you if you enjoyed trying to unlock secrets by beating other challenges throughout the levels."

4.0,"everybody who's whining about the game needs to actually beat it. there are so many cool unlockable features that you really want to finish this game. The graphics are great, control is different and easy to get used to, sound is marvelous, and it's just fun. the first level is a training course, but it gets much cooler. beat the game with all gold medals and you won't whine about not having a multiplayer mode. (have i made this obvious enough yet?)"

4.0,This is a great game.  The graphics are awesome and the music is great.  The controls take awile to get used to but once you do you will be boosting and air braking around turns.  All the levels are tense and exciting.  There are three different ships to use each one varies in fighting styles.  You should be able to clear the missions in a day or so but it will take some practice to get all three medals in each level and unlock Darth Maul's Inflitrator.  You can also unlock a capture the flag and race mode for some two player action.  I found this game very addicting and has a high replay value.
2.0,"The game starts out very slowly but heats up after the 3rd or 4th mission.  After that, it's a non-stop rollercoaster of Star Wars mayhem!  You will actually feel like you're in the Star Wars universe.  The battles are intense, with an incredible amount of enemies onscreen at once.
The missions are actually quite long, most lasting over seven to eight minutes.  This can be a hinderance in some cases, for the levels start out easy, become insanely difficult at the end, thus forcing you to start from the beginning each time you die.
The control over the ship is intuitive.  The voice acting is ranges from satisfactory to downright outstanding.  The movie scenes border on adequate to slightly sub-par.
Star Wars fans should buy this right now, all others should rent it immediately.  It's just not quite long enough to warrant a purchase for nonfans of the series."
3.0,"This is a great game.  It has great graphics, except for the occansional fogging in the background.  The music is fantastic, classic Star Wars tunes.  The only thing I can think of that is somewhat difficult are the different screens that you get when you are in one of the three different ships.  But that isn't that hard to get used to.  This is classic Star Wars material.  Starfighter is just like Rouge Squadron and Battle for Naboo, where you get medals on how well you do in a level.  That accounts for tons of the replay value, because you can see if you can get better ratings and a higher medal.  One really neat feature that makes Starfighter stand out is the original Sniper mode you can use to hit enemies from far away.  This game is a blast and if you like Star Wars even a little bit you should not miss out on this great game."
2.0,"Right then. Firstly the facts. Star Wars has been part of my life since I was 6 years old... so I'm a fan, period. Starfighter provides some of the most beautifully rendered images of the Star Wars Universe so far and for that... Good Work Fella's.
BUT... it's pretty damn repetitive! There's not a huge amount of ships to allow variance in flying and fighting styles and without a easy to follow map, you spend a lot of time just spinning around looking for your next victim.
That said, I'm nearly 30 now (I know, I know... but I have children of my own so I'm allowed to play these games) so I'm not sure I'm the exact target audience for this type of game.
To summarise, try before you buy and don't expect a flight sim!"
4.0,"I am a HUGE SW fan i have every flight sim since Xwing and this one is clearly the best! The graphis and gameplay options make it a truely awesome gaming experience! The video cut-scenes and storyline are thrilling! The cut-scenes are as close as they get to the real thing or perhaps EVEN BETER! The sound-effects also makes the expericence even more thrilling! And like the computer flight-sims you are given a command list for your wingmen. As you play through the game you will enounter beatufil maps from Nabbo to Space. The best part of the game is the last level where you take on the droid control ship orberting Nabbo. The graphis are out of this world! The main point of this game is to shoot suff up while you listen to StarWars music play. The bouns missions also give you a challenge to test yourself with. If your a Star Wars fan get this game you will not be dissapointed. If your not a Star Wars fan and don't have Playsation 2 what are you waiting for? Get a PS2 and get this game! And if your still not a Star Wars fan something is seriously something wrong with you. So click on the little icon that says ""Add to Shopping Cart"" right no and get this game! You will love it!!!!"
4.0,so far this is one of my favorite ps2 games. everything about it is great. a little easy to beat but its one of those games wher eyou can play over and over agian. the graphics are incredible. the sound is even better. i recomend this game to everyone.
4.0,this good jame and it good. i play this and it goog.u should by game cause it good. it got star wars in it.
3.0,"First let me say that I love Star Wars.  That's anything about Star Wars; I have seen all six movies (I'm sure some of you have too) and have played all the games that have come out with the name Star Wars on it.  With that aside let me just say that this was probably the best Star Wars game to come out since Tie fighter, the only exception being Jedi Power Battles, which was fun, but not in the same way.  Star Wars Starfighter is a space combat game that uses a flight sim control style that falls just short of the realism provided by Tie fighter, but what was lost in the realism was gained in the terrific graphics.  I was completely blown away by the canyon runs and full-scale space battles.  The movies themselves did not contain such spectacularly large and complex space fight scenes.  I became dizzy at some points and just had to pause the game to try and get my bearings again.  Truly a marvelous piece of programming.
My only complaints about this game come from features that existed in other games provided by Lucas arts that were missing from this one.  The most notable is the non-existent map.  Perhaps I couldn't find it but in either case there was no map and without one the complicated space battles turned into allot of spinning over and over again looking for the place I'm supposed to go.  The next problem is the limited control over the armament and selection of ships.  In most other space combat games by Lucas Arts you are able to select what ship you wish to fly and what armament you want on your ship.  Additionally during combat switching between shields, weapons, engines and the like all added that much more fun to the game.  This one on the other hand functioned like an arcade game and did not provide such complications, which could be good for some players.
For those of you that loved tie fighter and x-wing then you will appreciate the advancements that have been made with Starfighter.  Increasing the difficulty level until your ship turns into stardust on the first training mission makes up for its rather short playtime.  So go out rent it, buy it, borrow it from a friend, but by all means play it."
0.0,"I really don't understand why this crappy game has such a high rating here. First of all, the control of the game sucks big time. Why would you need BOTH analogy sticks to fly the damn thing? I haven't seem this kind of control before and it just doesn't feel right at all.  Back to the game itself, each mission's got problems - especially when flying in space. You don't get a sense of distance and there's an invisible boundary that you can't cross even in space. I was on mission 8 and chasing the freighters, by the time I shot down the 1st one, I got BOUNCED back (because of the boundary problem) and couldn't get close to the 2nd freighter! And there's no way out but to abort the mission!! WTF! Just as the editorial review here, there's a ""ceiling"" when playing planetary mission so that you can't climb higher to overlook the landscape. With such limitation, what's the difference between this and a 2D game??  Aside from the gameplay, the graphics and sound effect aren't that outstanding either. If it wasn't because of the game coming as a bundle, I wouldn't even look at it. I think this game is worthless to the point that it shouldn't even be rated. Beware of this junk!"
4.0,"Fabulous graphics, great replay ability.  Three modes - easy, medium, and hard.  Earn medals by completing bonus goals.  Earning medals in specific missions unlocks other ships and missions.  Easy controls and cool sniper view.  A must have for any PS2 owner."
2.0,"Within 5 seconds this game pulled me in. The ships are amazing the combat spectacular and the story exciting. For once even some of the characters are really cool, the alien ones of course.  Overall this game is really amazing. Some of the missions have so many enemy ships flying around it really is incredible to see.
  The problems with the game are a couple of stupid missions. The cliche canyon run is so over done as to be utterly dull. Every Starwars game has a canyon run. And the other cliche, the fly inside a ship. They don't even make any sense. The space missions were the best and gave the best feel of flying a starfighter.
  But the biggest problem is the game is totally short. 2 hours of play and I had finished. 2 hours and it's all over. Just when things seem to be getting exciting it's over.
  Overall it's a good and fun game. But it's length is a real drawback. They are on the right track. But not there yet."
2.0,"First thing that I noticed about the game is the wonderful graphics and sound.  Everything flows seamlessly.  Controls are good although the targeting system can be a little tricky.  One drawback to the game is the boundaries.  There is nothing more irritating than having your ship suddenly move you off course to keep you in the boundary especially while chasing enemy planes.  This game is pretty challangeing but, it could have some more missions as well as a multiplayer without having to beat the game first.  I enjoyed having more than one character to choose from as well as the excellent movie scenes.
Overall, You should rent this game before buying."
0.0,"I just bought my Playstation2 yesterday(I know what took so long, but it hard to buy anything overseas)nayway I had high hope that my first game was going to rock dude. But nooooooooo I had to buy Star Wars. Maybe I'm being mean and jumping to conclusions but it really does suck. The controls are just trouble and the graphic are playstation1 level. All I can ask is why me Lord."
4.0,"This game is my favorite game for the PS2, the graphics are some of the best yet. The game isn't that short and it has a secret 2 player game that's pretty fun. All the ships are really cool and the controlling of the ships are reaally good. This game has very good value. So for $50 bucks is so worth it. I finished the game and I'm still playing it. So if you like flying/Star Wars/action gaming then go and get this game."
2.0,"The graphics are pretty grand (in places), and I must say that I really adore the flight control on the main three ships (a combination of older Star Wars flying controls and the simpler Star Fox flying method). The on-board info (targeting system, shield indicator, etc) takes a bit to get used to, but gets intuitive real fast.
The fallbacks are not in actual gameplay, but in the fact that I've managed to lock up the game three times (on two different copies). Twice on the initual bomber stage, and once in the one with the sattelites and the planetary cannon. I also absolutely ABHOR the game boundaries. Flying into an invisible wall will shake and bounce your fighter all over the place (like you've run into a rock ledge, rather than you've hit the boundary of the level). Other than the lockups and the poor implementation of boundaries though, it's a great game (something to play on the PS2 besides SSX, and Oni... FINALLY).
If you're buying it strictly with a graphical orgy in mind, you're going to be disappointed in a lot of places, but if you're buying it for a high-paced flying game and pulling some amazing feats of dogfighting, you're in luck!!"
1.0,"After reading the reviews for this game, I was all psyched up for a killer title - how wrong I was!!  The game is OK, but nothing like I was expecting.  Yes, the gameplay is simple and smooth, graphics are good, sound is great.  But where are the characteristics of a stunning game?  I've been playing space shooters for a long time, starting with the original Wing Commander.  The last Wing Commander I played (4 I think) had great movie footage, a wonderful storyline, multiple paths to take in the game, and a large number of missions, all of which were far more exciting than the ones found in Starfighter.  And that game was released a number of years ago for the PC.  To tell you the truth, I'd much rather sit down and play that than waste my time with Starfighter.  When will there be some PS2 titles that are actually impressive??"
4.0,"Here we go I here some peepz don't like this game because it is not 2 player, well im a big time gamer and I have hookups to get codes for all games, all you have to do is beat all 14 levels with a gold medal and you open up a secret huh whats this the secret you open up is multiplayer mode, so don't dislike the cool game just because you think its one player, just sit back relax and beat the game, and there you go here is the answer to all of your questions, the other games that I own that are good are Smugglers Run, SSX Snowboarding, and Shootout 2001, laterz."
4.0,"Few Games on the PS2 at this point have been impressive.  I can proudly say that Star Wars Starfighter is one of better ones. It is AWESOME!!  The controls, the graphics, the music, the fun factor....it is in there.  This is one of the most impressive Star Wars games I have played to date.
There is a nice variety of missions, which include Land Based and Space Based missions.  The cinemas are pretty cool too.
Bottomline, Star Wars Starfighter is pure eyecandy, with excellent graphics, sound and gameplay.  If you are a Star Wars fan, and own a PS2, you owe it to yourself to buy this.  If you are a PS2 owner looking for a great game to buy, Star Wars Starfighter is the game for you.
This game will make you want to play hookey from work or school. At least it makes me want to!!
Highly Recommended!!"
4.0,"First of all, this game is VERY enjoyable game. As play begins, you are assigned to perform a variety of combat missions with normal and bonus goals. Depending on how many bonus goals you score, you can unlock various secrets that you can find elsewhere, but what would be the fun at that?
A previous reviewer gave the game a lower mark due to its lack of multiplayer capability. Guess what? It's in the game. You just have to EARN it.
This game will please any Star Wars fan or any fan of platform flight sims. It's also a great display of the PS2's graphics capabilities. I recommend that you buy this game immediately."
2.0,"This is the first disappoint I've had with my PS2, so far.  The graphics in Starfighter are good, but, more than anything else, they reminded me of how amazing Rogue Squadron's graphics were on the N64 a number of years ago.  Another problem is the fact that the vehicles of Episode One are simply not as interesting (and, thus, as fun to fly) as those of the original trilogy.  Additionally, the first three or four levels were down right boring and I was soon regretting my purchase.
The game does eventually pick up.  There are some very cool levels which are both graphically stunning and a lot of fun to play.  The use of both planet side and space battles is also a nice touch; something that was conspicuously missing from Rogue Squadron.  The control is also top notch.  While the graphics aren't is good as they could have been (it's the PS2, for cryin' out loud), the sound is top notch.  The voice acting ranges from adequate to superb and the character's voices are actually somewhat unique (a rarity is Star Wars games).  The cutscenes are also pretty impressive.
While I would recommend this game, my biggest peeve is that it's WAY too short.  First off, the levels are too short.  Often times, I found myself wishing that a level would have gone on for another five or ten minutes.  This game is supposed to represent inter-stellar war, yet most of the battles could be completed in a couple of minutes.  More than anything else, though, the entire experience is over way to quickly.  It took me around five hours to complete all of the standard missions: on the same day I bought it.  There need to be about twice as many levels as are found in this game; just as soon as things start to get interesting, they're over.  Luckily, bonus levels and bonus ships do make the game last a little longer.
The most important aspect of this game is that, once you get past the first couple of levels, it is really a lot of fun (you get to issue orders to wingmen and everything), BUT, make no mistake, this game IS NO KILLER AP.  I'd rent it before buying."
4.0,"This game is definitely a must have because of the challenges that it gives you alone.  The format makes you feel as if you're a part of a movie or story line.  The graphics is consistent with the power that the PS2 has, and for those who are big star wars fans like me will definitely love this game.  The only negative is that sometimes the game gets confusing when it comes to controlling the ships on a consistent basis.  But, the bottomline is you will get used to it.  Besides Madden this game is #2 on my list, and I don't think I impress easily when it comes to video games.  Make Starfighter your next purchase."
4.0,"I loved Rouge Squadron on the N64 and was really looking forward to Starfighter.  Starfighter surpasses any other Start Wars game to date with near-flawless graphics, great gameplay, and tons of extras.  There are 14 levels, along with 6 or so bonus levels and bonus ships as well.  The medal system is back, and once you get all gold, you unlock two 2-Player bonus missions - Canyon Race and Capture the Flag.  Bottom line, if you like Star Wars, space shooters, or just good games, go out and buy this NOW!"
4.0,"This game by far has shown the real power of the PS2.  The graphics are unreal and the game play it self is userfriendly as well challanging.  If you are a Star Wars fan or flighing simulation fan...this is a game you must have.  The story line is great which weaves into the story line of Episode I: The Phantom Mentace but don't worry....no JarJar...okeeday?  Good.
You have about 14 missions.  Some short yet some long and challanging.  You have to worry about air cover as well of ground cover as a escort or to detroy pesky Trade Federation AATs.  I suggest this game to everyone of all ages.  GREAT GAME!!!!!! I would right more but I could write about 3 pages for this review."
2.0,"What the hell? Agame that just simplifies wrestling to backstage rules? You guys are stupid! you make stupid games and the only people that will buy this are those stupid WCW fans,and most of THEM won't even buy it!"
3.0,this is a great game. the only bad thing is that the isn't a ring. the backstage areas are much more larger than the ones on wcw mayhem. it is a great addition to the 64/playstation. the best thing is that you can set you opponent on fire!

3.0,"WCW Backstage Assault is a great game for wrestling fans all over the world.  There is really only a couple of problems with it.  First, and most obvious, there is NO ring involved.  That was one reason I bought this, because I had never fought in a WCW ring.  Second of all even the most experienced player can get their butt whooped by the women!  The pluses include over 14 backstage areas, over 65 wrestlers, and TONS of weapons in each room.  Sock it to your opponent in the parking lot, or in the new WCW broadcast room!  This is a great variation from WWF WrestleMania 2000 and WWF No Mercy.  However if you want a ring and backstage game, buy WWF No Mercy."

2.0,"First of all Backstage Assault is not really a wrestling game as it is much more of a fighting game. If your favorite part of pro wresting is watching the backstage scenes and the brawling that happens back there, or if like hardcore matches and scrambling your opponents brains with a mens room urinal, than this game is for you.  This game has solid graphics and solid game control the wrestlers are a little block like in appearance but not bad. The WCW roster needs to be updated a little better than it is, but there is a solid Create a Wrestler feature.  My biggest problem and really only major problem with  this game is that it has NO RING yes NO Ring. This takes away many cool moves and totally takes away the cool off the ropes moves. it also takes away all the theatrical ring entrances from all your favorite wrestlers. That is wy in my opinion this is not a wrestling game. You can still go after some of the WCW belts however in the season modebut it is nit the same as in the ring.  Bottom line is this if you are looking for a wrestling game with both in and out of the ring action I would recomend you buy WWF No Mercy but if you like the Idea of Golberg spearing Jimmy Hart through a chain link fence, this game is definately for you."

4.0,"NBA Live 2001 is a great game.. Every year it is forced to meet up with and past it's performances in the past years.. And it has always come through.. This year has prooved to be the best yet.. The graphics are amazing as usual.. and the player reactions & interactions are fantastic.. I recommend this title for any NBA Live fan or anybody that is just out to play the Most Realistic game ever. PROPS FOR EA SPORTS.. HIP HIP HORRAY..
Later
NoMaD"

3.0,"I've always been a fan of the NBA Live series, whether it be for Nintendo 64, Playstation, or Super NES. I've played every season that they've come out, and I've always thought that it was a fun game. Personally, I think this game has some weak points and some strong points.
The Weak Points:
1) Same gameplay as NBA Live 2000 2) Season play gets boring after about 10 games 3) No free agents 4) No salary caps 5) You can hit some shots all day 6) Too easy, like when you play Superstar with the Clippers against the Lakers and win by 15
The Strong Points:
1) Same strong gameplay as previous seasons 2) Momentum meter 3) Always going to be better than NBA Shootout 4) Addictive gameplay in the first week that you own the game 5) NBA Live Challenge
So basically this is a good buy, but you might want to wait until you can get it for less than 40 dollars, or if you can get it for a present. It's a good game, but if you have NBA Live 2000 it's basically the same game with a few new features and the always updated rosters."

2.0,"Live2001 is a very good game put out by playstation knowing they needed to go out with a bang. Yet there aren't many or any rea good additions to this game. The gameplay is quite familiar to that of Live2000. I do like how it is still hard to consistently hit jumpers and get a good fg%. However, it becomes very easy once you get the hang of it I mean come on, I beat the computer on Superstar by 20? The graphics aren't very good at all. The players faces couldn't look any worse. I know they're trying but these faces are horendous. And there hands are these flat square-like formations with fingers just happening to be sticking out of them. I mean come on, work on the graphics, you barely did anything to spice the game up the least you can do is make it look realistic. Lastly I know many of you have been complaining since last year for a franchise mode. Well I ask where is it? Madden gets one and I think Madden is the best sports game ever produced (this years version). You might think I HATE this game and regret buying it. I don't its just that I really expected a ton more from this game and obviously it wasn't there."

3.0,"One good thing about this game is that it includes the *NEW* ROOKIES! HOWEVER, it doesnt show their faces when you trade them and etc. This year, there are a few more legends and for those of you who buy it for the graphics or those high flying dunks seen in the advertisements, don't buy this game!  I've had NBA Live 96 to 2001, and  this game isn't a big improvement over 2000. Sure there is a Challenge mode, but it's to long and it becomes boring after a while. I even think NBA Shootout '01 will be better then this. Like all the years,  the camera angles make the gameplay extremely hard. And you need glasses to recognize faces.(I broke my glasses).So if you have 2000, don't buy this game. Buy Shootout if you want to...If it's in the game, it MIGHT be in the game...And oh yeah, don't think all those arguments with the refs over the calls are any good, the players only have one reaction to those calls, and it takes 5-10 seconds to load up that little flick."

3.0,"I heard that this is PS's last of NBA live series because it'll probably continue onto PS2 series only next year.  I've been a big time NBA live fan since '95 and this is by far the most complete game ever created in PS.  Although it hasn't improved dramatically from its precedessor, it's got improved graphix, animation and the one I like the most is balls rattling in instead of always swish after swish when I'm on fire. Also double teaming is very effective on 3 pt shooters (because last year I made 16 straight 3 pointers against double or triple team in superstar level). anyways, it also added new moves such as up and under, reverse layup and a running jumpshot(floater). The only thing that they've taken out from last year's was a half time show! what a bummer! But in overall it's about 25% improved game from last year's so you decide for yourself if it's worth buying or not. Okay gotta go bye!"

2.0,"I am a huge fan of nba live 2000... i bugged my girlfriend about getting 2001, and threatened that i would be too busy with it once it came in... i read all about it online... but let me tell u was i dissapointed... i guess i must have read all about the P.C. version... Because i was expecting rookie drafts... free agents, and maybe a salary cap... WAS I WRONG this game really needs a good franchise overhaul for 2002...  2001 is the exact same game as 2000.. a little difference on game play... but once u play it a couple of times its just as easy... All in all i don;t like the game as an improvement to the last one... thats why i gave it 3 stars... and i wish i could sit down with the makers of it and help for the next one.."

2.0,"Once again Ea sports has made a great game, the game play is beautiful and smooth. However this series is simply re-releasing the past two NBA live games with marginal improvments. The most glaring problem is a lack of a dynasty feature with free agents and drafting much like the MADDEN football series. If they would put in a year to year feature with all the goodies that other sports have this would be a fantastic game. How the game is right now just keep 2000 and buy something new."

4.0,"Even though technically it is not out in stores yet, NBA Live 2001 is the finest basketball game this century!!  With stunning graphics, realistic movements and dunks, plus with a jammin' Hip-Hop soundtrack, NBA Live 2001 is a sure thing for any basketball junkie that loves video games.  EA Sports seems to raise the bar each time they release a new game and they definently created the finest version of the PSX NBA Live series (since NBA Live 96).  And just wait until the Playstation 2 version of NBA LIve 2001 comes out.  That's all I'm going to say."

3.0,"If you liked NBA Live 2000, you'll definitely love 2001.  The look and the feel of the games is pretty much the same.
For example, there are more details to the stadiums here and there which you will notice.  The game commentary is much improved.  You'll hear accurate and abundant comments by the two commentators.  At times they even interact with each other in dialogue.
The play is the same, but you'll have to get used to timing your jump shots.  It seems the time they jump in the air is a little less.  Other than that, the feel of the game is pretty much the same.
One new and very welcome feature is the Challenges.  For those who are bored with playing seasons over and over again, these Challenges will keep us entertained.  With incentives such as the ABA basketball, West Coast outdoor courts, afro's, eye patches, etc... the Challenges will keep us busy.
Again we have the one on one with Jordan with the classic players once again.
The enhancements are subtle, but they do make a big difference for 2001.  If you thought 2000 was a good b-ball game, you will for sure love 2001."

4.0,"This game is an absolute must have for all b-ball fans!  With realistic gameplay, and outstanding graphics, this is the best basketball game I've EVER played!  The bench reacts to your plays, there are several different modes of play, and the gameplay is jam-packed with loads of sweet dunks, and realistic plays.  You can't pass this oportunity up.....Buy it TODAY!!!"

4.0,"This is the the fellow from CA. who gave KO Kings 2001 only one star.  I would not contest your review since you sound very knowledgable.  I would anly ask that you play the game for a bit more and then write a second review.  If you still hate it then so be it.  I did see room for improvement as the frame rate does flicker.  But still felt the gameplay truly improved the more I played it.  I have been having a little tourney with the woman using Richer, Laraqurte and another lady and it really is fun.  I find the defense has improved and combos while a bit off timed, are still great once you get the hang of it.  One other complant I do have is that you cannot hold on like you could in last year's game.  This is a big oversight that should be corrected next year."

1.0,"When purchasing the game i heard all the decent to horrible reviewes it received, but i still purchased it. Dont make the same mistake i did, X-Squad is a truly bad game which makes you second guess PS2's capabilities (at least it did for me!)"

3.0,"The graphics are good.  The controls are tricky, but once you get used to them they work well.  I played all the way through twice.  I enjoyed it even more the second time.  Your squad gets in your way and the get themselves killed a lot, but you get them back later.  Most PS2 games have been a let down.  This one was fun."

2.0,"This game has good graphics.....Yeah.  That's about it.  It's decent if you enjoy blowing things away for no real reason, but otherwise, it is naught but a mediocre title.  It would have been a lot better if it had been in 1st person, like Goldeneye for the old Nintendo 64.  The way that the views are set up do nothing to promote a fun experience.  The plot also adds no redeeming qualities.  There was something mentioned about a Medusa virus, and there was a Doctor Noble in there somewhere, but I had a hard time piecing together these plot fragments.  Another thing was the controls.  They just don't work.  There are several different control settings, and while some are awkward, others are downright impossible to master.  Button configurations clash with each other, and this does not help when you're in the middle of a fierce firefight.  Like I said, the graphics are real nice, and if you want something that looks cool, this is the game to buy.  Otherwise, whip out the ol' Nin 64 and just play some Bond."

2.0,"Having lived in Japan for about the first year of Ps2's release, I've played a lot of the new games.  My theory is, the first wave of games (I'll consider Metal Gear Solid the next gen) are pretty much good for one kind of thing.  It's either massive battle attck (like Sangoku Musoo -- Dynasty Warriors), cool swordplay/swashbuckling zombie killing action (like in Onimusha -- Warlords), or Robot simulation like in Gundam.  I rate of the above games with a 4 stars.  ""X Squad"" (or ""Cross Fire"" as it is called in Japan) is actually pretty good -- I didn't buy it until I could get used.  That is a good price to pay for this highly engaging shoot-em-up game.  Think of Metal Gear Solid, minus the stealth imperative, for its action and feel as you try to take out the army of bad guys.  As the Amazon editor said, it isn't a perfect game.  But, I've already spent more than 3-4 days playing it, always trying to go back and improve my skills on the lower levels.
Considering that most experienced gamers can probably beat Warlords (prob. what is so far the most beautiful, rich game out there), this game is nice in that you don't feel the need to speed through levels.  Taking out the bad guys with teamwork and carefully placed shots is really fun.  I agree with the AMZN editor -- you definitely can't count on your buddies to win the game for you, but steadily improving them is challenging and part of the game's appeal.
Like I said,... you'd be a fool not to pick up this game.  Anyhow, a lot of fun.  Pick it up and share it with a friend."

4.0,I just bought this game last night and i think its a great game it has awesome graphics.  I don't know why people are saying there isn't a good plot because there is.  I reccomend to Ps2 owners to buy this game because it is worth the money

4.0,"I have played about 19 p2 games so far and I must say this is the best game I have played so far, and the best I have heard about or seen. The graphics are great  and the gameplay is great. It is easy to get edicted.....  all in all this is a great game... If you like these kind of games you'll love this game! 5 stars all the way!"

3.0,The Game is pretty good. I wanted to get a shoot'em up game not like goldeneye. If you want a Syphon Filter/Tomb Raider type game this is probably your best choice yet. It has some good graphics and lots of great weapons. I also like how you have more than one person on your team. The only thing I might condemn about the game is movement of your char. At times it is to hard to move and shoot unlike others. All in all I would gave it a 4 though

3.0,"I Have played some of this game It is Graphically beautiful and It has a decent story line I Played the import so it was in Japanese but I kinda got what was going on so Dont go soley by what I say But I reccommend This.
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2.0,"I was one of those people who lined up super early October 26 to get my hands on the much anticipated Playstation 2. I was lucky, and got one. Unfortunately I blew all my money on that and had to wait for my next paycheck to afford a game. The first game I picked was X-Squad. An eye-catching cover, and neat pictures on the back lured my into purchasing it in hopes that it would be much like 007 for a N64. I went to a friends house to play it first, and at first was stunned by the detail graphics.  But that was mostly because I wanted them to be good, and I didn't examine them very closely. Once the gameplay started, I had a difficult time controlling my character. After about a half dozen games I finally got the hang of it and can now move around with ease. Its fun to run around, and there is a fair amount of killing to be done, only its not detailed. If you hit a guy its either A) fatal and he drops on the spot ...or... B)a gut shot were he doubles over then after several seconds miracuously heals himself and starts shooting again. The part I don't like about the game is that frequently through-out it the characters have short dialouges, which at first were helpful, but get to be an annoyance since you can't skip over them.
Still, I played the game for hours on end late into the night just to see what various weapons did at different ranges. About 10 days ago I picked up ""Smuggler's Run"" and haven't touched X-Squad since, its not a hard decision at all, hands down ""SR"" blows away X-Squad.
So while its fun at first I wouldn't reccomend picking this one up... it loses its ""coolness"" and gets to be more of a chore then a game to play. There are many better PS2 titles out there."

4.0,"Being the huge fan of NASCAR that I am and of the ES Sports NASCAR racing games it was a must have for me to pick up the 2001 edition, I now own them all but the first one 98. The biggest improvement by far is the ability to race at Daytona, for the 500 and for the Pepsi 400 under the lights. I was at this past years 400 and I was amazed by the realism of the track and the feel. The new game engine is much more realistic as is the spotter voices and the announcers don't talk so much in this game as in past ones. The ability to create a driver, his car make between Ford, Chevy, and Ponitac is another advantage though I do wish the Chrysler was available. The car set up is a lot trickier than in the previous ones, more like Nascar99 where it gets very technical is setting it up, but that's what the practice is for. The view from inside the car is also much better than in other editions and the ability to do a quick view of whats behind you gives a really feel to a rear-bumper cam, and the rear-view mirror works well. Another feature that I love is the ability to spin another driver, I spun Jeff Gordon a few times, though he tends to recover and keep going. The only downsides are the view damage screen isn't there anymore, you have to rely on the spotter telling you which they do and the pit stops are a little slower since it's all controlled by the computer now. But the yeah's outweigh the nah's by about 99 to 1. This is by the far the best in the series and a must have for any true NASCAR fan who enjoys driving. Another plus was that they have Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin Jr. in the game, so their memories will never fade and they also printed in the front jacket In Memory to Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin Jr. Godspeed."

3.0,"I have logged about 35 hours now behind the wheel of Nascar 2001 and thought I would share my thoughts. I should premise this by saying I am a die-hard Nascar fan, so I enjoy getting to see the drivers and tracks. Nascar 2001 gives you some 30+ drivers including the standard biggies - Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett, etc.. ,and what I thought was nice, included some of the lesser known, though talented drivers - Wally Dallenbach, Jerry Nadeau, etc.. 2001 lets you race as one of these drivers or you can create a driver. When creating your driver you get to visit the Nascar 2001 Paint shop where you will find a set of templates and graphics to decorate you machine with. This was nice, although a little limiting by the choices. After you have created or chosen your driver you can race! Nascar 2001 gives you all the ""real"" tracks except 2. The big news this year is that you can race at Daytona! I prefer to race the short-medium tracks. I find SuperSpeedways boring on games like this. At Talledega, you don't have to let you foot(finger) off the gas at all, ever. After 30 laps or so, there isn't anything to do. The game allows you to set your preferences for race length, diffuculty (3 settings - Rookie, Veteran, and Legend.) The racing is fun and the new engine handles well, giving you a more bouncy feel to the action. Who said racing at 180 MPH would be a smooth ride? This is a nice touch. You can race season modes, and choose several options for the tracks you want to race, or you can race them all. There are 8 fantasy road coursed included to mix things up from the standard ""go in circles"" tracks. The enemy AI is good but not overwhelming, even at Legend level. They race hard, occasionally will try to block you from passing, or will tap you in the back, but it can still be pretty easy to get around them. Pit stops ar e computer controlled. They look nice but are unrealistic. Your pit stop time everytime will be 22.79 seconds.(this assumes 4 tires and fuel) Winston Cup teams log averages of 13-18 seconds. I don't like the pit stops. You get fairly good reports of the race action if you pause during the race and view ""Race Stats"" , at the end of the race you get some limited reporting, which I found to be too shallow. I want to know margin of victory and how many laps they were down ( or I was)! EA needs to work on this. Overall, the game won't disappoint if you like NASCAR or general racing games. The game seems to be targeted to beginning - intermediate skill levels. Some find going in circles boring, others love it. This is a worthy effort from EA with a few shortcomings. I recommend it."

4.0,"I purchased Nascar 2001 thinking that there would be little changes really making it worth the money. Well, the folks at EA Sports have rebuilt this game from the ground up, and this one by far is my favorite Nascar racing game on the Playstation.
There were several improvements that I noticed.  Graphically, this game is better than Nascar 99 and Nascar 2000.  The cars are smoother, brighter and seem to look more like their Winston Cup counterparts.  More attention to detail was placed on the tracks.  Each track has some noticable characterics that stand out. For example:  I noticed while driving on the Las Vegas track last night that there was campers parked outside the backstretch fence.  The Grandstand at Daytona looks just like the real McCoy.  I have been to the Atlanta Motor Speedway and I was amazed how much it looked like the real track when racing there.
As far as gameplay goes, is this game challenging...yes it is. Setting up your car really makes a difference in how you will run.  I set my car up wrong for Daytona and I got blown away.  I set my car up perfectly for Las Vegas and I won the Pole Position. (But I lost the race to Mark Martin and Ricky Rudd in the last three laps.)
One other thing I noticed is that the Artificial intelligence on the computer drivers was greatly improved.  You will not be shocked to see Earnhardt bump someone, or to see Tony Stewart and Bobby Labonte running nose to tail. I thought this aspect was nicely done and makes the racing experience a little more real.  Something else that I noticed that didn't seem to be in the previous games.....wrecks....yes...wrecks caused by the  computer cars not by me.  This made for an exciting experience coming into turn one and having to avoid a 4 car pile up at 170 miles an hour.
As far as the stats are concerned, everything is tracked very well.  If you race the season mode, you can easily track your progress, as well as seeing how many top 5's and top 10's you have run throughout the season. You can also watch your driver climb (or plummet) in the point standings adding to the excitement in your quest for the Winston Cup Championship.
Something else that is nicely done in season mode is that you can pick the percentage of a race you want to run.  You can run a half or full season. You can run each of those, with or without the fantasy tracks. There are other classifications that you can run as well such as the Speedway Challenge, where you tackle only the fastest tracks.
Bottomline, this game was not just thrown together, EA made drastic improvements to the gameplay as well as graphics in Nascar 2001.  Its a very fun game and well worth the purchase!
Highly recommended!!"

3.0,"Played with it some last night and the night race graphics are a step backward from NASCAR 2000 although day graphics seem slightly improved.  It seems to play better though -it is far easier to lose the car if you do something stupid but when the car is set up right, it is easier to drive.  You still can't spin someone with a bump which is still a HUGE shortfall in my eyes.  (Actually unless you go in the grass, spinning is near impossible which is NOT realistic.)  The audio is better from a spotter and car sound standpoint, but the music is much worse; more playstation like then good rock in the previous versions.  I need more time with it, but a good game all in all."

4.0,"I have this game on my playstation and its so cool! If you had the first game, Themepark,  then you'll notice the difference! It has brilliant 3-D graphics and you can go on the rides yourself, build themeparks in different worlds like in space, or in a spooky place or in a cheerful happy flowery land. You have researchers to research new rides, features or shops,  I definatley recommend this game!!"

2.0,bought a used game & you can tell

3.0,"Just like I remember playing when I was a kid. Very clean game, with no violence. Cute game!"

0.0,Did not work.

4.0,"Exactly as described, thank you."

1.0,"This game wouldn't play in my PS2. I tried it on 3 different systems and it skipped on all of them. Maybe it was the seller, I don't know but I never got a chance to experience this game."

3.0,Great condition and exactly what my son wanted for replace of lost one and not had to incur the big cost of a new one from the store and difficult to find now.

4.0,easy & fun this game is for everyone and it came like new the price was great too you'll love this game
3.0,"I got this game in 2004. I also had the Theme Park game for the PS1. It's simple enough to learn how to construct rides and such for your theme park. The are eight different parks you can have. I made it up to the fourth park, which has a Halloween theme. You must make a profit, maintain your rides, clean the bath rooms, and add new features to make people want to return. Challenging but fun. The game allows for correcting mistakes and the tutorial constantly has something to tell you, which to some extent can be annoying.

I agree with another reviewer in that the buisness objectives take away from some of the fun of the game. Younger and less patient gamers will probably not like this game. This game definitely requires patience and a memory card to keep up with your latest enhancements. The messages tend to be repetitive. How many times can a stink bomb go off in the bath room? As you get better, you earn coupons and can put more elaborate things in your park, like an employee lounge where your workers can hang out during their break.

A good game to learn about what goes into running a theme park, but you need patience and it can get repetitive."
4.0,"I own an xbox, ps2, ps3 and wii, have spent hundreds on the newest games and addons over the years yet i still come back to this one game time and time again for hours of fun.

I am SO tired of shooter games for ps3 i wish there were more games like THIS for newer consoles."
1.0,"Alright, now if you've played the original Theme Park, and you are just wanting an updated version, this still isn't worth your money.  The original Theme Park is far better than this.  In this game you create your own Theme Park, which is pretty obvious.  This style of game is normally fun, but where this one fails is mostly in the interface.  The game starts you in kind of a tutorial, with building your first park, which is good.  Then after it gets into the game a little bit, it just stops, and starts telling you stuff that's wrong with your park without telling you how to fix it.  Aside from that, the roller coaster building could be much better, and usually is in other games, this one just tried something new and it doesn't work well.  The MAIN COMPLAINT about this game that I have is that absolutely everything you buy as far as shops and rides, has a set amount that you can have.  In other words you can only have a certain # of shops, a certain # of rides, only 2 roller coasters at all in the 1st park, and there is no adding more, which includes staff members.  In order to add more rides to your park, you HAVE to get rid of other ones after you hit your limit.  If you like bullfrog, and are just wanting a good game, go with the original Theme Park, or you could go with Theme Hospital which is fantastic."
3.0,"This is a fun game for those who are a little on the  (anal)ytical side.  Some younger gamers may be put off by the micromanagment involved, and managing the finacial/business side of your park's operations. (all you 8 yr old whiners stick to Spyro the Dragon) But for sim fans, (and even those who don't play a lot of sims like me)it's highly addictive. You build rides, sideshows, shops, research new features/rides, hire/fire/train staff, add bathrooms, trash cans, security cameras...ect...and of course design (and ride)rollercoasters. Obviously you always have to keep an eye on your bottom line.  I went bankrupt on my first few attempts at managing my park, (much like real life, businesses often fail).  You just have to keep tweaking until you get the right balance, and you can keep your park in the black.  You can pick this game up cheap (about $10), so it's easy to take a chance on.

Re-defeat Bush '04"
4.0,"This themepark creator game is absolutely THE BEST, its got so many cool features...
U can desighn your own roller coaster, and you are rated on it with remarks like faster, please and slow it down!
U can hire and pay your own staff, but you must raise enough money to pay them or else you may end up having to fire them!
U can actually become a guest at your own themepark and play your sideshows, ride your rides and even go on the roller coaster thet you spent so much time constructing!
In conclusion, BUY THIS GAME! it is worth every cent."
2.0,"I love Sim Games.  Anything you can build and watch grow and develop is fun for me.  I new about Theme Park years ago and fell in love with the series.  I found other ""theme"" game like theme park, hospital and roller coaster all by bullfrog.  This game is very time consuming and difficult, but once you understand the basics it becomes repetitive and easy. You can access additonal parks with golden tickets that you earn for keeping your park up to par.  For example, one way to get a golden ticket is to add a trash can to every shop.  The game is fun but after hours of play you only want to gain access to new parks.  Unfortunately Theme Roller Coaster only his 4 parks.  The game cheapens as you play reruns of the same parks after the 4th park.  You have many extras and challenges but it's still the same park.  The first park is pre historic park, the second is halloween town, the third is a wonderland rip off and the final park is a space future like park.  The only reason I play this game is to get new parks but you can only get the same parks reruns and you don't really feel like playing the same thing anymore.  YOU MUST MUST MUST HAVE A MEMORY CARD to play this game otherwise you will spend hours trying to build up your park and lose everything.  My game gliches and I lose EVERYTHING if I don't save every ten minutes, I don't know if this is true for all games but beware.  It's NOT fun to start ALL over.  All in all this game is ok to good.  If you are a die hard sim collector/lover you want to buy this one.  If you don't like sim games and have little time to play DONT BUY THIS.  Like I said it's a good game but it's not the greatest.  MAKE MORE PARKS!"
1.0,"I was a big fan of the original ""Theme Park"" game, so I grabbed this one as soon as I got a PS2.  It's not bad, but definitely falls short of other Amusement Park building sims, such as Rolle Coaster Tycoon and the original Theme Park.
My biggest complaint is the restrictions in themes. Each location has its own theme.  You don't get to choose the theme.  You can't mix themes.  I think it would be a lot more fun if you could just choose from a pool of rides and buildings like in others.
The interface can also be a little awkward at times.  About the only really fun part is the 3d walkthrough of the park, and riding the coasters you design.  But that feature is available on far better amusement park simulation games."
3.0,"Build roller coasters, ride them, get them rated...straight-forward, family-friendly fun!
The only way I could see a person being disappointed with this is if they had some mistaken expectation of what the game was.  It's not action, it's not really role-playing, it's building theme parks and trying to make them profitable by having satisfied customers.
It is difficult to get the best rating for a coaster, but I know I'll figure it out eventually.  Currently mine are all too fast, making the kids sick, but at least they are exciting!  Here's a tip (so stop reading if a tip will ruin it for you,) earn money early on using your side-shows.  People will pay a lot for the side-show games as long as the chance of winning makes the game satisfying enough!"
1.0,"As an avid fan of the Rollercoaster Tycoon series, I had high hopes for this game. Every aspect of this game is a disappointment. Graphics are mediocre and they betray the power of the PS2. The game play itself takes a while to get used to, and the controls are very unatural. While the intricacies of Roller Coaster Tycoon made the game exciting, the business aspect of Roller Coaster Theme Park slows down the game to an unbearable pace. When I play a video game, I shouldn't have to be a CPA to emjoy what is going on.
Sim fans should stay away from this game."
4.0,"One of the first games I got for Playstation 2, I've been having a lot of fun with it. It hits right home for me, a person who really likes to create and build things. I haven't gotten bored of it yet. The graphics are pretty good, and this game offers a lot of variety and a lot of room to expand. Reccommended to all who like to build!"
0.0,"In short this game is a DUD!  There are too many ""objectives"" to truly enjoy your park.  There are not enough selections of rides and slide shows to add to your park.  It's too much trouble to have to set the patrol patterns of the janitors, entertainers, reseachers, and security guards.  The patrons of your park get bored after about five seconds no matter what you do, and as mentioned before it has a learning curve that is too tedious and steep for younger gamers, and quite annoying to experienced gamers!  Don't make the same mistake I did and buy this!!  Heck, don't even waste your time renting it!! EA games should be ashamed of themselves for making this!!  If this is your first experience with an EA game, don't let it fool you, they do generally make great stuff!"
3.0,"I really can't describe how addicted I am to this game. I've been playing it all week and I really think it's neat. It's a good one to start with if you are intimidated by the Playstation 2. This is the first game I bought and it has really helped me get accustomed to the controller. This is pretty good since the last gaming system I had was the first Nintendo system. The first one! It's not too complicated and, although the little assistant is a bit annoying, it's an enjoyable game."
0.0,"Before buying this game, I suggest you rent it if possible. Theme Park Rollercoaster is no where near worth the price I paid for it or even 50% off. I was expecting ""real-life"", ""sim"", or ""Rollercoaster Tycoon"" like coaster game, but no. This was designed for little kids who are capable of keeping track of 30 things at once. For an adult playing this game the cartoon characteristics are annoying. Essentially, I wouldn't pay five dollars for this game. I'm selling mine, you want to buy it?"
4.0,This game is Sim Theme Park for the PS2 So if you have ever played the addictive Sime Theme Park this is for you.
4.0,"Okay, everyone else compares this game to Roller Coaster Tycoon.  Newsflash:  THIS IS NOT ROLLER COASTER TYCOON!!!!
If you ever spent what seemed like minutes but turned into hours playing SimCity, adjusting your taxes and meeting the demands of the citizens, then this game is for you.  Taking the same detail-oriented, behind-the-scenes approach to game play, the game presents the challenge not only of building your theme park but managing your employees and keeping everyone happy.
The game is very simple to play, thanks to an interactive tutorial as well as on-screen detail of which button does what.  No need to worry about digging out manuals to figure out how to play or how to access and important feature.
You start with your first park and a set of goals to meet.  As you meet these goals, you earn gold tickets, which you can spend to open up new parks.  As you progress through the game, the goals get harder and harder.  You have to keep your park in business longer, you have to turn more profit, and you have to attract more visitors.
Not to say that if you liked Roller Coaster Tycoon, you won't like this game.  Just don't expect it to be the same thing."
1.0,"The graphics in this game were good, but the gameplay was down right childish.  See I'm 17, and I was expecting something close to Roller Coaster Tycoon, but its nothing like that.  I'll just sum it for you : if your ages 0-12 this game is for you.  If your ages 13 and up and have a PC get Roller Coaster Tycoon.  But if you don't have a PC just pray that Hasbro Interactive makes RCT for PS2."
3.0,Madden 2001 is one of the greatest football games i have ever played its graphics cannot be touched by any other football game I've seen.  The sound quality and realizism is great.  The pros to this game is that you have a new 2 minute drill and trades are great.  the only thing i see wrong with the game is sometimes the computer has weird plays called and sometimes are tricky to beat other than thatthe game is great. if you don;t own a madden or any other football game you have to buy this one.

1.0,"I will give credit where it's due, this game does have good graphics and a lot of options.  But that's about it.  I was so dissapointed when I got this game home after having heard that it was ""the greatest football game ever"" and so on.  this game is such a waste of time.  if this is the best that the playstation has to offer then we're in trouble. The AI is absurd to say the least.  The dumbest plays happen and succede for no reason while simple passes often fly half way across the screen from where they're supposed to.  The computer constantly makes false calls that don't even have anything to do with the play. The play editor is complete garbage.  If you don't believe me, just make up a play and try it in the game. The commentary makes me want to listen to chalk grating against a board rather than the stupid things they keep saying over and over and over again. The dificulty setting is useless too.  The game is the same difficulty no matter where you set it, the only difference how many points you and the computer will score. I could go on for a long time talking about how poor this game is but I'm going to stop and actually go trade it in at EB now instead.  Maybe I'll get a worthwhile game instead, or maybe I'll just sit around and watch the grass grow.  That would probably be just as entertaining."

4.0,"This is what a sequel should be like.  Gameday 2001 cannot touch Madden  2001 in temrs of gameplay, replay value, graphic, sound, and the overall  football experience.
This game is awesome.  From little things that you  notice, such as wrist bands and elbow pads, to the Create-A-Player feature,  to the awesome Franchise mode, this game has it all.  This game is packed  tight with features and other bells and whistles.
The Franchise mode  rocks this year, allowing you to pick an existing coach and their coaching  style, or create your own.  You can also pick your team's uniforms!  Play  with the Eagles' 1980 uniforms (if you believe that'll make your guys  better players, but oh well). The draft is 7 rounds now instead of 4 a year  ago.  You can also play pre-season games to get your players in shape for  the grueling regular season!  Not to mention player awards, and you can  keep track of Pro-Bowl voting (kinda unnecessary, but a cool feature  nonetheless).
The gameplay rules, as the options and front end menus are  done so much better than last year.  The sound and graphics also rule,  making it the most realistic PRO football title on PS-X (I still think that  NCAA Football 2001 is the best football title on the PS-X TODAY).
Should  you pick this up if you've never played Madden?  Definately!  It's the best  NFL football game on PS-X.  If you had Madden 2000, should you pick this  up?  Without a doubt!  This version blows away what the previous Madden had  to offer, and will keep you playing for hours on end.  It's deep, the  options are amazing, and you will see the days fade away as you try to  bring the Browns back to their glory days.  If you're getting a PS2, you  might wanna hold off, unless you gotta have a football game before then."

4.0,"Like every other game in the series, Madden 2001 has it all and has enough  features to satisfy everyone.  For the hard core football fan, the game is  very realistic with a multitude of in-game plays and strategies.  You can  even plan out your strategy before the game.  This is best used in two  player mode where luck doesn't determine the winner.  The computer is also  more advanced than last year and the AI is adjustable, so you can make the  game progressively harder for yourself.  Still, an experienced gamer should  beat the computer with a relative regularity.  For the casual gamer, there  are plenty of features that will keep you occupied, such as the cheats  found in Madden Cards, the many teams and stadiums and the ability to  create your own fantasy team.  Franchise mode is great as it simulates  actual NFL seasons and offseasons and includes a Pre Season.  Personnel,  coaches and strategies all change with the passage of time.  One problem is  that the schedules aren't properly updated, so if you remain the same team,  you'll play mostly the same opponents every season.  Madden's commentary,  though revamped, is still poor and the graphics aren't a huge upgrade from  Madden 2000, but, this is PlayStation and these negatives don't nearly  outweigh the many positives in the features and gameplay.  Buy this game if  you like football and be wary of the ""better"" versions on better  systems as it is often the case that options and gameplay are sacrificed  for graphics."

4.0,"I buy the new Madden installment every year-this one does not dissapoint.  The franchise mode is out of this world.  You have to love the ability to  sign, re-sign, and trade players at your whim.  The gameplay and graphics  (until the PS2 platform arrives) is top-notch.
I'm not quite sure what  to make of the Madden Cards feature.  It isn't very clear, unless you buy a  cheat book, what you would do with them.
If you have an eye for detail,  you'll love the fact that, on any game, you can pick from several different  uniforms for your team based on past eras.  Great idea EA!
This game is a  must-have!"

4.0,"This is just another great game from EA Sports.  Overall the game is just an updated version of last years game.  The graphics are about the same  with better collisions.  The Francise mode is better this year with a 7  round draft!  I would recomend this game to anyone that is not going to  buy the Playstation 2, otherwise I would just wait."

3.0,"This is a good game with solid play. The addition of a two-minute drill mode is a deffinite plus, and the players look properly demensioned for the  first time. The Madden Card system is also interesting, and the basic game  set-up (music, opening screen, etc.) are all pretty good. There is also the  plus of being able to create your own team, uniforms, name, standium and  all, that adds a large amount of replay to the game. All of these things  are basic improvements on Madden 2000. There is really thing that sets this  game apart from its predessor, and that's the added realism. Not only do  the players seem more real both in their movements and in their grafics  (players can now be distinguished by what they wear, such as long sleeves,  gloves or turf tape) but there is a great feature in the game that monitors  whether they are hot or cold. You could have a cold Jevon Kearse being  out-performed by a hot rookie with only a 70 overall rating. Deffinitely a  plus. There is also now a seven round draft instead of the limiting four  round draft in the last two games, and for once there is actually incentive  to pick up late draft picks because players sign contracts according to  their draft position and not their actual value. I picked up a strong  safety with a rating of 83 in the sixth round and he signed a seven year  contract at the league minimum (250K). The draft is also less predicatable,  where as in the last game it was easy to spot the diamonds and the duds.  There have also been many features added to the coaching, including a  screen where you can determine how your team plays in simulated games. If  you have a strong rushing game and a poor passing one you can actually do  something about it this time, a huge improvement for a franchise junky like  myself.  All in all Madden 2001 is just a very solid game that's great for  even casual football fans. Two years ago when I bought Madden 99 I hardly  ever watched football, even casually, but now I not only watch it  religiously but I've become a certified expert on it. Madden 2001 is the  perfect game for kindling your football passion, with amazingly addictive  gameplay and remarkable replay value."

3.0,"I must say that this is a provisional review, but from what I have seen so far this is a great game.  Current teams are stacked with real players.  Great teams of all time are available also but, players are only numbers.  You can make your own team if you want even choosing your own logo and team  colors.  The coolest feature is collecting the madden coins by making  certain goals in the game such as running for 100yds, getting sacks and  safties, kicking long punts etc., etc.  You collect 40 coins and you get to  buy a pack of ""cards"" which contain legendary players, current  players get performance boosts for a game, game play modifications and so  on.  There are 296 cards in the game and you can trade cards with friends  through your memory card or even sell cards for coins if you don't like the  ones you get.  Unfortunatly the only legends I have gotten so far are  Boomer Esiason and Matt Millen but there are supposed to be 50 all- time  greats in the game.  The gameplay itself is fantastic, running is very  balanced and passing has always been done well but it is slightly easy to  go long to a great receiver.  There is a new curved kicking meter  but  kicking is still the same.  I must admit this is probably the best football  game i have ever played but we will see after I play a season or so.  Still  highly reccomended though."

4.0,This is by far the most addicting game I have ever played! I recommend it to everyone!

0.0,"I had purchased a PS2 and one of the first games I rented for it was Theme Park Roller Coaster. I was hoping to get a game that took some of the aspects of 'Roller Coaster Tycoon' (Which I have for the PC and really like), but would give you the ability to 'Ride' your rides. Boy! Was I in for a rude awakening!
This game makes you build your 'Park' in special 'Worlds' (Space world, dino world, halloween world) and your available ride and attractions change to fit the 'world'. Now most of these are just stupid rides. Yes, you can build your own Roller Coaster...and Yes, you can ride it, but the coasters you build have too many limits set on them and the 'ride' is not realistic AT ALL (very slow, wrong camera angles, etc).
Basic Story: You are a Manager of a Park and you need to build attractions and make money to earn 'tickets'. Now some tickets are VERY easy to earn, but many of them take so long to earn, you lose patience waiting to get to the next 'world' so you can try more rides.
I was VERY Disappointed in this game. I am a 21-year old Roller Coaster Fan and I thought this would give me something to tide me over until summer when the parks open again. So much for that idea. I have a 11-year old brother who Loves the 'Roller Coaster Tycoon' game, and he played this a couple times and lost interest too. I came this [ ] close to buying it with my PS2, but I'm glad I didn't.
On Top of all this...the graphics don't due justice to what the PS2 can produce. This is NOT 'Roller Coaster Tycoon' but you can ride the rides. No Where near in comparision!
Unless you have tons of patience and not really looking for much in the entertainment dept, I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone. I would have expected better for a 'Sim' Game.
Note: The '6 & up' rating isn't accurate since it would be too complicated for players as young as 6."

0.0,"I reviewed this game if you look, and I said the game isn't good. Its too cartoony..well, isn't it amazing that of all the reviews here for this game, the only people who are writing good reviews for this game are under the age of 18?.  My point proven :)"

4.0,since rollar coaster tycoon isn't available for ps2 this is your best bet. if like the rollar coaster tycoon gameplay and game genre i suggest you get this game.
1.0,"Im a 20 year old male who thought roller coaster tycoon was awsome so when i recieved ps2 this was the first game I bought.  To even put the two im the same sentence is ridiculous.  The ps2 version is looney and requires no actual creativity and skill.  The rides are all predone for you and building a roller coaster is childs play.  Although my 5, 8, and 9 year old brothers do enjoy it even though the all prefer tycoon also."
4.0,"I recently picked up this title after reading several favorable reviews.  To sum it up I have not been disappointed.  There are several themes available (Jungle, etc.) and the gameplay becomes intuitive very quickly.
You start with one park and one theme available and set out to meet certain goals.  Some include attracting a certain number of guests, earning a set amount of cash, staying in business for a minimal amount of time, etc.  Completing the goals earns gold tickets which can be used to open up other parts of the game.  The interface is easy to navigate as descriptions for the buttons are always on the screen.  There is also a helpful, although annoying sometimes, tutor that will guide you through handling problems and the various interfaces.
You have to decide which rides to build and their placement.  The coaster design system is fairly simple to pick up on.  The only problem I had was trying to tweak one ride where it would go from 'boring' to 'sickening' with just one tweak of a pylon for my coaster.  But that is also what makes it fun.  You can even get awards for really good coasters.  You also have to hire staff such as security, researchers, janitors and entertainers.
This isn't an adrenaline fueled game.  I really enjoy because I can kick back on my couch and relax while having a great time.  One of the highlights is that you can walk around you park, play the games and ride the rides and coasters you have constructed.  This one requires a little more in the congnitive department than a fighting or shooting game.  But pick it up, it's definitely up there with SSX and Madden."
0.0,"This game was a major disappointment, especially since I already have EA Sports' NCAA Football 2001.  The NCAA game is light years ahead of this claptrap!  John Madden, aside from being one of the most overrated ""experts"" on football, is also one of the dumbest, most annoying announcers ever.  You WILL get tired of his commentary--probably before the end of the 1st quarter.
  Also, the players are blocky and shown from too far away--the game resembles Super Techmo Bowl in that respect (all you old- timer Nintendo freaks know what I'm talking about).  The playbooks on offense and defense are pretty small, and no wide receiver except Chris Carter can catch the ball on a regular basis.  You can adjust the aggressiveness of offense and defense, but that allows the computer opponent to complete every pass, since your defense always blitzes, and the computer defense has no problem sacking your quarterback when your ""aggressive"" offense fails to get open.
  As noted in other reviews for this game (and EA's NCAA 2001), it does seem like the computer tries a little too hard to keep itself in the game--it will score on you whenever it wants to.  This is pretty frustrating, especially when a horrible player burns your D for 400 yards, while simultaneously fighting off your whole team of tacklers.  Oh, and Jerome Bettis is unstoppable, so don't even try.
  This game was bad, bad, bad--what are people talking about when they say the Madden series is ""fun"" or ""interesting"" or ""good football""?
  Thank God I bought this on sale.
  Stick with NCAA 2001--the graphics are better.  ...."
0.0,"Do not buy this item . It is too hard .
I only played it for a couple minites it was so hard and boring .
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3.0,"I lost 10 straight exhibition games against the computer, but once I got the hang of the game controls I can't be stopped now.  This game is pretty enjoyable, I'd recommend it for any football fan."
4.0,"Madden 2001 has proven to be worth the money I paid for it. First, the loading of the game is much faster and the menus are simple to navigate through. The graphics are impressive and has very realistic gameplay. (i.e. Sometimes the referees call a reviewing on the play which I haven't seen in the other football games i've played, madden 99, gameday 2000, and gameday 2001). One feature i love about the game is the madden cards. They let you improve the quality of your players and have hidden cheats. I haven't found any flaws in the game and i bought it 8 months ago. I am still playing it today."
3.0,"This was a Christmas gift from my in-laws last year.  Little did they know what they were unleashing... This is so good, its about the only PSX title I play anymore.  Now, granted, this review may be somewhat biased since I have little or no experience with other PSX Football titles, such as Gameday.  But what I see with this is amazing fun!  Graphically, the game is very good, though suffering from the limitations of the PSX platform (from what I've seen, playing w/PS2 is like watching video!).  The individual player detail is a fun little add-on.  The other detail I noticed was an eye-opener.  I played a game in Tampa Bay in the rain...and players that went down on the ground had stained jerseys!
The Franchise mode is solid!  It is detailed enough to keep the football buff interested, yet not so complex that it will turn you off.  The salary cap is not a ""hard cap""-- as soon as you cut a player, you are free of any cap limitations his salary might impose.  The other thing I noticed in this mode, is the roster.  The CPU only requires 36 active players (!), far below the 45-man active roster in the NFL.  Currently, in year 4 of my franchise I'm playing with just 41 active-players.  This is a minus, but also a plus.  It's a minus in the ""realism"" department, but a plus because it does not require the player to completely fill the roster and hassle with real-life salary cap dillemmas.
The ability to deal draft picks definitely helps keep a team stocked.  I'm in year 4 of the franchise mode, and I've already turned over about half of my defense.  I've traded good players in one position for a good player at another position, as well as for draft picks.  For instance, this season I was able to upgrade my secondary by trading two subs for draft picks to clear cap space and pick up a free-agent veteran SS.  It's complicated enough to keep me interested, but not so daunting to make it impossible!
All in all, I'm very impressed with this title!  Like I said, this is about the only title I've been playing since Christmas-time, that's how much I've enjoyed it!  And my wife has told her folks to NEVER buy me another game, ever!"
4.0,I bought this game in January and it is GREAT!!! If your a football fan this is the perfect game for you. It has everything anyone would want in a football game. Buy it.
4.0,"This game is the closest I've seen to being perfect (by Playstation standards).  The graphics are nice, but not so overwhelming that it takes away from the real game at hand.  The fact that there are so many different difficulty options that affect SPECFIC aspects of the game comes in very handy. You can change the accuracy of the opposing team's QB, the amount of protection he gets, as  well as how wel his receivers catch. You can also change the def. ability.  Make them lesser or greater tacklers, pass defenders,  run stoppers, and so on.  You can also change the ability of YOUR team. This is good after you've begun to master the game and  would like a little competition.  You can simply drop your team's abilties down to a point low enough to give the other team a chance. The best feature in this game is the franchise mode.  There are the 31 NFL coaches and like 9 generic coaches to choose from.  Coaches have career records that are affected by their team's records.  If the owner is dissatsfied the guy is fired and a coach usually of simliar style is hired to carry on.  The drafts are fun and are longer than previous Madden games.  7 rounds are in this edition and you can trade picks.
There are many good things about this game as well as there ar bad.  It is often too easy to get the deal you want and you are often able to rip the other team off.  o-linemen in the drafts are not very good, so you are better off creating them a you go with the create mode. Teams are too easy to beat after awhile causing the game to become mundane and boring despite the smooth gameplay.  On the plus side however, players of all ages progress and regress as the reg. and pre-seasons end depending on age and performance. Older players often regress wihile younger ones get better.
Overall I'd say that despite its problems Madden NFL 2001 is the  best football game out there for playstation and because it is such a fun game with many options you won't have to buy another NFL game at least for another 2 years."
3.0,"is watching TV.......
Very deep game, the looks to the game are 8 or better, sound could use a little help. Game play is fun an easy.....In the harder levels it feels like a real game. There are no sure thing plays so this is great for any SIM fan. To be able to Really GM is great, signing players, trading everything is very good. This is a MUST GET if you do not have it already!
I have enjoyed playing hours an hours of playing this."
4.0,This game is the best. Especially when you play on All Madden. Its even better when you have the coach being more aggresive and the players even more aggessive.
0.0,"I thought madden 2001 will have a lot of difference with madden 2000 just like what fifa did, but the game was not even better a single bit! The linesmen in the game still aren't 3d modeled but still are 2d modeled! The graphics may be a bit better but has made the game very slow! Then i thought about the new players in miami dolphins. At madden 2000, dan marino was concederd still playing in real life but was not! And i saw that in madden 2001, Dan marino is still concedered as a player at the dolphins. The whole setup was bad. Madden also put in european football teams which i think is gossip. If those teams they put were real, i'd bet that the players aren't real players at all!"
3.0,"I bought Madden football for my son as a Christmas gift and he regrets it most evenings when I am playing either him or the computer.  The game strikes the right balance between sophistication to keep more knowledgeable players engaged, yet not so complicated that you cannot figure it out.
I would strongly suggest people not familiar with football to take advantage of the practice mode.  Its pretty easy to learn how to run the ball.  It took me some time to get the hang of passing and kicking. The practice mode really helped in that regard.
I would further recommend that you set aside about 40 minutes to play each game (5 minute quarters) as it takes time to choose plays ect.  One drawback is that you cannot save partially completed games.
Overall a great game, one that makes good use of the Playstation."
3.0,"This game is great I love it.  It has some great modes like Franchise, Season, Exhibition, two minute drill, custom league, and tornament.  I think that is it.  i love the things you can do in franchise mode.  you can make the deals with the players when you sign.  If the player doesnt accept the deal his manager will tell you what he needs.  Its cool.  but the graphics aren't great and the commentation is very repetitive"
2.0,"In a bare bones sense, the gameplay of the newest installment in the Madden series hasn't changed much. The interfaces are as involved, yet simple to use as ever. The gameplay is smooth for the most part...there is some choppiness at times, but the game runs well. So from a gameplay perspective, Madden 2001 would still rank at the top of football games I've played. I do have some problems however.
Chief among the drawbacks I have with Madden is with the kicking. Long fieldgoals seem next to impossible. The power meter moves too quickly...and making the adjustments needed, especially from an angle is exceptionally difficult. Punting is no easier. Having played the PS2 version of M2001, I wonder why this game didn't go with the more intelligent idea of the arching arrow. Another drawback as mentioned in a previous review is in the pass-happy style of the computer. Teams that are built and known for running instead throw the ball at almost every opportunity. It takes something away from the play. There seems to be little variation is the play styles from team to team. The final drawback I have is with the rough looking graphics. Everything seems to have a rough, fuzzy look to it. Some of the location scenes are nice, but the messy look takes away. As many features as the new Madden game has, something seems rushed about the entire thing. Personally, I think the last Madden incarnation was better all-around."
4.0,"When my brother asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I immediately told him NFL2k1 for Dreamcast. I own a PS and Dreamcast, and already have NFL2k. When my brother gave me my present early, he told me that he looked in 6 different stores, but they were all sold out of NFL2k1. I opened it up and it was Madden 2001 for PS. At first I was kinda upset, but then remembered the good reviews I had read of the game. Now, I have played the game almost non-stop since last night(taking a short break for sleep). First of all, people used to NFL2k will at first be disappointed with the graphics of the game. PS isn't Dreamcast. But the graphics in Madden 2001 are the best I have ever seen on PS! They won't ""blow you away"", but the game offers a smooth framerate and the best football visuals in any game on the system. The gameplay is what really makes this game shine. There are so many modes to choose from: Exhibition, Season, Custom League, Tournament, Franchise, 2-Minute Drill, Practice, and Fantasy Draft. I have started a Franchise, and find that this is the best mode. You pick a team and guide it through up to 10 years. You can take a bad team like the Chargers, make good management choices, and in a few years make them and NFL powerhouse. Thats right, I said management choices. You have to deal with the salaries of the players, trades, salary caps, and make players offers. For instance, offer 900k a year for 4 years. If the player rejects, it will show a statement from his agent offering advice on how to sign the player, i.e. ""He wants a long term deal and more money."" Everything I just wrote about was all in ONLY the Franchise mode, which shows how deep this game really is. The gameplay is very fun, with tons of plays, and new moves to execute. Both passing and running are easy to learn how to do. Once you can blow out the CPU, up the challenge from Rookie to Pro, then to All-Pro, and finally to All-Madden. You must get one thing straight, though: THIS ISN'T NFL BLITZ! In fact, it is nothing like Blitz. This is a simulation football game, and the best one at that. Overall, Madden 2001 is an excellent game! I'd recommend it to anyone!"
3.0,"I've been playing Madden football since the Sega Genesis days, so let me tell you what's good and what's bad about Madden 2001.  The good:  the franchise system and the Madden Cards.  Playing franchise mode is the best part of the game for me, because I like to create a dynasty.  2001 has added more draft picks and a preseason, which allows you to play your rookies.  The problem with the preseason is that I rarely see improvement, and too often I find myself in salary cap trouble due to injuries.
Although it's fun to make trades and try to improve your team's weaknesses, the game makes it a little too easy.  I turned the Chargers from a 66 overall to a 95+ in one season, without draft picks or creating any players, simply through trades and free agents.  The game should be a bit more stingy when it comes to giving up players.  Still, this is one of the more enjoyable aspects of the franchise mode, so I can't complain too much.
The Madden cards allow you to earn tokens for certain plays (like sacking the quarterback or scoring more than 21 points), which you can use to buy Madden cards.  There are cards for most of the major talent in the league, which you can activate for a particular game if you need that player to shine.  They come in gold, silver and bronze, the difference being in the amount each card boosts the player's attributes.  You can also get great players from the past, such as Dan Marino, Rodney Hampton or Jumpy Geathers, who can be added to the free agent pool and included on your team's roster.  The cards also feature different stadiums and great teams of the past for exhibition mode.
The problem with the Madden card system is that there are no instructions for creating a user profile or saving the profile.  It takes a lot of effort and cursing to figure out how to do it. Once you've got it down, however, it's addictive.  Still, why is it so hard?  Why can't you save your user profile at the same time that you save your franchise?  It doesn't make any sense.
Now, for gameplay:  the game plays at least as good as Madden 2K, with additional taunts, etc.  Players move smoothly, with nice tackles, jumps, dives and other moves.  However, the AI doesn't behave sensibly.  For example, the computer WILL NOT RUN THE BALL.  EVER.  The only time the computer opponent runs is within the 2-minute warning, inside the 5 yard line or on a 3rd and short (sometimes).  No matter what team you play, or how good their running back is, have no fear.  If the HB gets more than 5 carries it's a miracle.
So, the computer passes constantly.  And successfully.  No matter how good your secondary is, unless you have a dime-protect defense out there, the computer is going to complete pass after pass.  If the computer has decided it's time to score, there is no stopping it.  A pathetic team can rack up 300+ passing yards on a team with a good secondary no matter what you do to try to prevent it.  In addition, no matter how bad the computer opponent's OL is, or how good your defensive line is, the quarterback will be well protected throughout the game (unless you blitz, in which case the computer will throw pass after pass out to the FB to take advantage of the lack of LB coverage).
The AI will pick up on your favorite moves pretty quickly, particularly running plays, and you may find it virtually impossible to convert a 3rd-and-2 unless you throw the ball.  It's amazing how fast the computer's defensive ends are all of a sudden when you're running your halfback outside on a third-and-short play -- you'll find yourself tackled for a five-yard loss.  The best way to get around this is to start mixing up your running plays, running between the tackles, up the middle, etc.  And throw the ball.  Then you can go back to your favorite halfback toss or sweep play.
The juke moves that were introduced in M2K (using the R1 and L1 buttons) are less effective here -- the move has to be made well in front of a tackler, and that just gives the tackler time to adjust.  Otherwise, you go down.  Although the spin move is more realistic this time around (you can actually keep your forward momentum), it almost never works unless you're in the open field with only one tackler to beat.  Same for the stiffarm.
The kicking and punting system has been changed, for the worse in my opinion.  I haven't kicked a field goal over 40 yards in probably 50 games due to the awkward display system in 2001.
As for Madden and Summerall, this is where the game really tanks. They say the same things over and over and over.  For example, if the computer opponent completes a short pass to a fullback, Summerall will say something like ""the quarterback had a nice quick release on that pass"" followed by Madden saying ""yeah, he really fired that one in there.""  Two plays later, same exchange.  Next play, same thing, ad nauseam.  Every punt is ""skied""; if Summerall doesn't say ""So-and-so really skied that punt,"" Madden will step in and say ""yeah, he really skied it up there.""  If you get a sack, Summerall will say the player's name who sacked the QB, followed by a pause, then ""goes down"" or ""is sacked for a loss.""  So it sounds like ""Kearse... is sacked for a loss.""  Huh?
If EA can't figure out how to more effectively cue the color commentary, they should just not bother with it.  It detracts from the game play and can drive one to distraction.
Overall, buy the game if you enjoy the franchise mode and don't get easily distracted by the senile Pat and John show.  But otherwise, you might want to just wait until you can get your hands on a PS2 and buy the PS2 version of Madden 2001."
4.0,"Yes, Madden NFL 2001 will knock you out of your cleats.  This game is, by far, the best professional football game around.
The graphics are easily the best in the business, and now, there is even more detail like the addition of arm pads and wrist bands, making this game extremely realistic.  The addition of the two-minute drill and an enhanced franchise mode are nice add-ons as well.  The Madden cards are also an amazing new concept that adds to the overall enjoyment level.
As always, the commentary is very good, although you won't find too many pearls of wisdom, the constant chatter makes for a more realistic feel.  This game pretty much has it all, even the little things like crowd chants.  It is a super game, and just another smashing success in a wonderful line of EA Sports games.  Madden NFL 2001 is a winner."
2.0,Madden are the greatest football video games but the 2001 edition does not have much more gameplay improvement's.and the cpu mode is still very beatable. Woo woo I WAS THE CHARGERS YESTERDAY AND WE BEAT THe raider 42-3. Stick with the 2000 edition cause it is almost the same woo woo

3.0,"Madden 2001 can be described, basically, as a cleaner, fresher version of Madden 2000 for Playstation. There have been no real big changes as far as graphics: the game is still amazing considering it's only 32-bit. But there have been several small upgrades--from the variable equipment, armpads, etc. that the players actually wear, to the all-around slightly better look of the player movements and the fields.
As far as the intangibles, there have been many improvements over 2000. The addition of Madden Cards is a definite plus, as is the 2-minute drill. The Hot and Cold feature is very interesting, and adds a more realistic feel. Do you start a cold Marshall Faulk, or a hot Trung Canidate? A cold Drew Bledsoe, or a hot Michael Bishop?
The Franchise mode has seen improvement as well: the salary cap seems to be more realistic now when signing free agents, and the NFL Draft is now 7 rounds instead of just 4. But maybe the best new feature is the addition of the Preseason mode, which allows you to pick your opponents for 4 or 5 games, to sharpen the skills of your rookies and get a feel for your new acquisitions. Then once the preseason ends, young players who performed well will see added points to their attributes. Really helps to develop rookies, and just to try new plays which you aren't accustomed to using.
All that being said, this is still not the perfect football game. There are statistical errors you will encounter at various times, most notably the tracking of kick-off and punt returns during a season. You see, it only tracks 2 players' stats for kick-off returns, and just 1 for punt returns. Thus, if only 1 of your kick returners got the ball during the first week, and at the end of the game the opposing team attempts an onside kick recovered by one of your linemen, the return stats for that lineman will be tracked for the rest of the season. And your second return man is left statless. Same thing with punt returns. If your returner is performing badly and you choose to bench him, his replacement will see zero stat-tracking. Pretty frustrating if that player returns one 80 yards for a touchdown.
Another minus is the commentary, which tends to induce sleepiness. Summerall has no enthusiasm in his voice, and Madden repeats the same stuff when he does choose to say something (he can go a full game on here and only speak 3 or 4 times). You'd think he'd know he made his point when he says ""Randy Moss is one of the best receivers in the league today."" But then, two plays later when Moss makes another catch, you hear him repeat the same thing yet again.
Still, this is an all-around solid game, which succeeds in most areas. It is much better than Gameday 2001, so if you're looking for a football game for Playstation, this is the one you want."

4.0,"I bought this game on the day it came out. This is by far the best looking basketball game EVER made for a console. With new moves like up and unders, jump hooks, turn arounds, fade away jump shots. The game plays like a real basketball game meaning you can't just blow by your man with turbo they actually play defense and is a much more realistic feeling downlow to uptop I've ever experienced. Considering this is just the first generation basketball game for the PS2 its absolutely amazing. They didn't scan every NBA players faces but that should be expected but they have all the big stars. I would imagine they will do that when the technology is there. The graphics are awesome and the overall feel is extremely accurate. If your a sports fan pick this title up you won't regret it."

0.0,"I am a big NBA live fan, and i tell you this is not worth your time!  I have playd LIVE since it was on supernintendo, and this game is a waste!  The graphics are crisp, but the moves are slow, the play control is in no comparison the other versions of live on the PS1.  PLEASE do not encourage the purchasing of this game!!  EA sports did a HORRIBLE job, after madden 2001 they give us this weak title....."

3.0,"My only complaint is that the player graphics don't compare to Madden 2001, the player rendering is maybe a step or two above the PSone graphics.  The players are not as smooth graphically or as detailed as Madden but it is better than most games I have seen or played including the Dreamcast. All the players are skinny and to get a good camera view of the game you have to zoom out and this makes everything a little smaller than I would like. Overall game play I think is wonderful, real life movements, i.e crossovers spin moves etc....I really like the new lowpost moves especially up and under and spin moves which I could never master on the earlier versions.  Still a must buy and hopefully EA is listening and will get the graphics right next year."

4.0,"This game is totally off the charts.  The graphics and play is just like Madden 2001 but the speed and feel of the game is better.  EA Sports did a great job with game, and I now saw the reason why it took so long for the game to come out into the market.  Great game, especially for those Die Hard Basketball gamers.  IT'S A MUST BUY!!!!"

3.0,"NBA LIVE 2001 FOR THE PS2 IS VERY DISAPPIONTING. THE PERFECT GAME WOULD BE A HYBRID OF SEGA'S NBA 2K1 AND EA'S LIVE 2001. WHILE LIVE HAS THE FRANCHISE REPUTATION, IT'S NEW HYPED-UP RELEASE FOR THE PS2 DOESN'T FULFILL THE TRUE NBA GAMING EXPERIENCE. WHY? 1ST OF ALL, THE ABILITY TO SHOOT THE BALL IS VERY SUSPECT. 2NDLY, THE MODES THAT MADE LIVE GREAT R GONE FOR PS2. FRANCHISE, 3PT, AND PRACTICE R GONE. WHERE'S THE COACH, WHERE'S THE REF? EA, HOW DO U PRIDE YOURSELVES ON MAKING THE MOST REALISTIC BASKETBALL GAME WITHOUT PROVIDING US WITH THESE 4 SIMPLE CHARACTERS- 2 COACHES & 2 REFS? I RESPECT THE LIVE FRANCHISE & GIVE IT A LEARNING CURVE TO REALLY ENJOY. GOOD LUCK!  TAI"

2.0,"Received my copy yesterday and here are some observations.  The interface is very clunky and poorly visible, similar to FIFA 2001 as compared to the clear menus in Madden 2001.  The graphics have their moments, and there is no slowdown or breakup, but compared to Madden or SSX, Live looks PS1-ish.  The gameplay is exactly like the recent editions of Live, it is fun to play, but after all these years the AI of your teammates is still at the Genesis level, no motion on offense, no boxing out.  Also there is no challenge system or franchise mode, which is unforgivable compared to Madden."

3.0,"Ok, I picked up live 2001 the day it was released and I had already read some luke warm reviews on the title so my expections were somewhat lowered as a result. I am a huge fan of the series and I have played the previous titles more then I care to admit. After playing this game for several hours here are my opinions of the game. The graphics are the best I have ever seen, bar none. The gameplay is a little slower then I care for, but overall it is very solid and most people will really enjoy it. The lack of a franchise mode is a complete joke, there are no free agents and you can only make 1 for 1 trades. After the first season, that's it. For EA's first run at a basketball game for the PS2 I think they have a good one, but they certainly feel short on some of the extras that made this title so appealing in the past. One last thing worth mentioning is that the game seems a little tame, I can't quite put my finger on what it is, but EA needs to increase the ""fun"" factor of the title. For those of you that have played NHL 2001 for the PS2, I think you would agree that after playing both titles, that EA hit the nail on the head with NHL 2001 from an excitement stand point. In summary, EA needs to incorporate the franchise mode in Madden 2001 PS2 and the excitement of NHL 2001 with the awesome graphics and style of Live 2001. Ok, so how much longer will it be before Live 2002 will be out ?"

4.0,NBA Live is one of the best basketball games I have seen.  It is completely detailed in every aspect from players faces to the way they move around the court.  It has all the current team rosters.  It has a ton of new features.  It is a more cleaned up version of NBA 2k for the Dreamcast.  I recommend this game for any fan who loves to play basketball games.  It was definitely worth the wait SPORTS FANS!

2.0,"EA Sports new basketball title is just the beginning of what I hope would continue to be the best title, I was disappointed in the lack of response between the controller and the action on the court, The AI can get a little wild when a player gets a big lead, I mean 5, 3 pointers from mid court in one game, come on! The players movement is not that great, I hope that ea sport will go back to the drawing board and speed up the play. I would say that I know that they will improve this title for playstation 2  If you love basketball EA sports is in the Game!!!!!!!"

3.0,"I love basketball games, and this is the best one I have ever played.
I would recommend that you start right out on the highest level versus the computer, otherwise the game is way too easy.  At the highest difficulty setting, it will be a challenge versus the computer opponent, unless you choose Portland, L.A., or another top tier team.  And this is what I look for the most in terms of rating a game, whether the computer opponent is sufficiently good enough to provide a challenge.
A few drawbacks are: often the fouls are attributed to the wrong player.  For example if the PF goes up and is fouled by a double teaming guard, some times the foul will be assessed to the PF assigned to guard the shooter, even though he will be out of the play.  Second, fast breaks are few and far between.  After a rebound and outlet pass, your PG can push it up the floor, but your teammates rarely follow suit, instead, they sort of loaf it up the floor.  Sometimes one player will get out and run the floor.  But not usually.  This is a game that is played almost all within the halfcourt sets.  Finally, shooters miss wide open easy shots way to often in their ""Field Goal"" rating isn't at least in the 90's.  And in real life, even a scrub player will 90% of the time make a wide open layup.
But overall, the graphics are excellent, and so is the gameplay.  I would recommend it.  And don't be frustrated if you cant compete right away on the highest skill level vs the computer.....it takes more then a few games to find sets you like to run, and how to use post moves effectively."

0.0,"Just as the title states. A perfect NBA game needs certain things. Everything must be on a professional court, unlike NBA Street. Throw in about 7 game modes. (Try single game, season, franchise, 1-on-1, 3-point shootout, practice, and create-a-player.) If you guys ever get a chance to watch TV, turn to basketball. Watch the enemy AI. What the crowd is looking for is awesome gameplay and realistic graphics. Some people even like animations. (arguing with the referee, post-game celebrations, ect.) Put in a variety of options, so the user can perfect the game him/herself. How about some secret players and street courts. I've played other EA Sports games, and I know what their capable of!"

4.0,"Iv'e been playing nba live since 95 on sega. It has gone a long ways, ive enjoyed all of them. 98 and 99 were both kinda easy after a while. I have 2001 on ps1 and 2. i couldn't wait for it to come out on ps2. It was alright on ps1 but ps2 kicks [....] The  most real one yet. For me i find that the shots are way harder than all the older ones. Which makes it harder, just the way it is in real life. Thats what i like the most ,the challenge, and i like everything else about this game. It still beats all the other basketball games."

2.0,"NBA Live 2001 hardly has any improvement over the 2000 version.  You can see some minor improvement on players' facial details, but other than that, everything else is basically the same.  In the 2000 release, one could make a custom team, but in the 2001 release, you can't.  And the interface is smoother yet harder to understand.  If you already have 2000, just keep playing that one until 2002 release comes out (hopefully, 2002 will be less dissapointing than the 2001 release.  But if you don't have the 2000 release, i'd recommend that you get the 2001 release.  Overall, the game is still fun and more realistic than any other basketball games out there."

4.0,THIS GAME IS ONE OF THE TOP RATED GAMES ON MY LIST AND I AM SURE IT WILL BE ONE OF THE BEST ON YOUR LIST. I AM A BIG SPORTS FANATIC AND I LOVE TO PLAY THE BEST SPORTS GAMES. BELIEVE ME I HAVE TRIED THEM ALL OUT. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BASKETBALL GAMES I HAVE EVER PLAYED. SO TAKE IT FROM ME THIS GAME IS A KEEPER..........

4.0,"Sorry NBA2K1. I think someone has beat you. His name is NBA LIVE 2001. Do you know why? Ill tell you.
  First the graphics are superb. Allen Iverson is doing his greatest thing doing the spin move in the air with the lay up. That looks just like a game on tv. Garnett is on a clear breakaway and he jams it just like on a tv game. The graphics has to be better. Its ps2 and the other is Dreamcast.
  Second there is a franchise mode. If you go on the season you go to that thing on the very bottom of the screen where you save it and all that junk. There is a jersy and you click on it. click on trade and your there. If you want to continue the season you do or if you don't want to play the games you do to the last game and you push simulate.
  Third is you might think that some players are missing. If you go on the main menu. And do the franchise thing without trade but rosters and te might be in active at the bottom. If you want Matumbo you have to trade Ratliff for him.
  All the rest is great. like the 1 on 1. In NBA 2K1 i bet you don't have Michle Jordon or 1 on 1. i recomend this game for PS2. Its great. better than the rest."

1.0,"This is a terrible game, not what I expected for a PS2 game made by one of the better known gaming companies EA sports. The graphics are ok, sometimes some of the players look the  same, not to realistic IMHO. The worst part of it is, the gameplay. They seem unresponsive at times and takes awhile getting used to (that is if you don't quit before that) I gave NBA 2K1 a 3 1/2 stars for DC, but after playing NBA LIVE It's a 4 1/2. Save your money and cross your fingers for next years release, or if you have a DC pick up NBA 2k1! Bottom Line NBA LIVE is an AIR BALL! Grade: D GAMER247 is OUT!"

2.0,"After my 2 year old daughter left her teeth-marks in my NBA 2K1 for Dreamcast, I figured that with that system's impending doom, I'd just pack it up and auction it off.  But I STILL needed my NBA basketball.  A review stated that NBA Live 2001 was the best (so far) for the PS2, so I picked it up.  While nowhere near as good as NBA 2K1, Live 2001 gives me what I need...a decent basketball game.  I don't care for the hip-hop music that's played during the setup screens and the announcers are the two most boring and unenthusiastic guys I've ever heard in a game.  Gameplay is fair enough, but the constant offensive rebounding by the computer is irritating.  If you have to have THE BEST basketball game on any console EVER, get NBA 2K1 for Sega DC...it's the best to date in every aspect.  But if you don't already have a DC and don't want to fork out the dough for a dying breed, NBA Live 2001 for PS2 should give you enough NBA action...at least until a better game comes along."

0.0,"This game is absolute garbage.  I opened the box and I could've sworn my dog went in the house.  It is definitely not up to par with other NBA Live games.  Graphically, it looks like they should've released it on PS1 or Sega Genesis.  The players look nothing like the real thing unlike Madden for PS2.  The only highlight of the game is Michael Jordan and I feel sorry that he had to be in this game.  If you want an exceptional basketball game pick up NBA2k1.  If you don't have a Dreamcast just buy NBA Live 98 or Lakers vs. Celtics or even Double Dribble and you can get the same appeal as this piece of junk.  Don't buy it, Don't rent it, and if your friend has one beat him up and tell him that you never want to borrow it.  I have one for sale if anybody wants it.  Never been played."

3.0,I have read many articles and reviews about NBA Live 2001 for PS2. If you are looking for a great basketball game with state of the art graphics than this should be a great game. If I were you I would stick with EA sports since they make great products. It is always risky to buy a game if you have not read reviews or played it prior to puchase. EA sports is definitly a great brand to trust. I strongly recomend other games by EA sports.

1.0,"The only reason why I purchased PS2 over the Dreamcast is because EA Sports only writes games for Playstation.  And I usually love EA Sports games, but this game is just horrible.  I cannot believe that the same company that developed Madden would associate their name with this product.
First the positives: 1.) As usual the graphics are pretty good and 2.) the stadiums are customed to the team.  3.) The game play is challenging which could make for fun games.  4.) The one-on-one mode is great and features many of the all time greats.
Now the negatives:  1.) I don't believe there is no franchise mode.  That is just a terrible decision not to include the franchise option.  2.) The court is too small, whenever you spin or do a cross over move you go out of bounds or nearly go out of bounds.  3.)  And on that note the game play is not very realistic.  As just stated the cross over and spin moves are too wide. Also in the post you can't back anyone down (they don't move) and the post moves are not very good (no drop step).  4.)  The shooting is terrible, although in the 2000 version it was too easy to hit a shot, in this version of the game it is way too difficult.  Jump shots from 10-15 feet nearly never go in.  5.)  Also it is too difficult to get a rebound.  Your player can be right next to the ball and not grab it, while the computer's men all converge on the ball.  6.)  Sometimes the game does not want to let you dunk when you have an open lane to the basket or on a fast break.  You stop and take a short jump shot, and half the time you miss.  7.)  The menu operations are completely different than other EA Sports games (they need some uniformity).
I recommend that you do not purchase this game.  EA Sports should be ashamed of this game and should go back to the drawing board."

2.0,NBA Live has consistantly been the best basketball game on the market and every year new things are added.  Untill now.  This years version is just average.  The game looks great and the players are very detailed and the new post up option is great.  Unfortunatly the 1 on 1 mode is very boring.  Another downer is that the players don't have thier actuall faces and the three point shootout is missing.  The games season option lost some of its appeal without a franchise mode available.  I hope EA uses this game as a stepping stone and improves on it next year by adding some new modes and working on the gameplay.  Despite these few let downs the game is still a blast when playing with a group of friends and a multi-tap.
4.0,"THIS GAME IS ALL THAT  AND THEM SOME.IF YOU LIKE NBA OR JUST BASKETBALL GAMES , YOU NEED TO GET THIS.THEY HAVE A BETTER CREATE A PLAYER THEN THE PSX VERSION , A HOLE NEW LINEUP OF DUNKS AND THE BEST SOUNDTRACKS EVER.THE ONLY BAD THING THAT I DONT LIKE IS THAT THERE IS NO CUSTOM TEAM CREATIONS AND NO FRANCHISE MODE BUT THE GAME IS SO COLD BLOODED THAT IT DOESN'T REALLY HAVE TO HAVE THEM.THE 1 ON 1 IS EXTREMELY NICE.WHILE UR PLAYING , THE BOOMBOX IS PLAYIN ALL THE MUSIC FROM THE GAME SO U CAN GET YO JAM ON.BUT IF YOUR LOOKIN FOR SOME REAL STREET BALL THEN GET NBA STREET WHEN THAT COMES OUT.BUT OVERALL I GIVE NBA LIVE A 100% MUST BUY."
3.0,"It is very good. But the players don't look like the players real faces. Also, they took of the three point contest. Overall, it's an A game. EA Sports improve the game evey release and this game they made it a better. I hope next realease it will have more contest like slam dunk, sophomores vs. rookies."
3.0,"EA Sports games never fail to deliver. This game has everything for an NBA fan. All the players including Some NBA legends like Julius Erving and Michael Jordan. The gameplay is smooth and feels like the real thing. The commentary is perfect and there are plenty of moves to play with.
Put it all together and add a kicking soundtrack including Montell Jordan and you've got a great game. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is that its very hard to make jump shots. Unless you shoot with a player like Gary Payton you'll probably miss. Still a great game."
0.0,"One of the most anticiptated sports games for the Playstation 2 turns out to be one of the 1st bombs for the system! I've been an EA sports- NBA Live fan for over 8 years now. Playing it on all the major systems; like, Playstation, PC's, Genesis, Super NIN, etc.. So I'm a devoted NBA Live fan. This game is a complete disgrace to the series! You can tell that they rushed the product to compete with other games that came out the same time; like, ESPN NBA 2 Night and NBA Hoopz.
Okay, let's go over the Pro's of the game. Yes it's got Michael Jordan in it, and yes it's got classic legendary teams on it. Overall though, I don't think that balances out the Con's of the game. The biggest disappointment being the response time from when you hit the buttons, to the time it actually does the movement. You can press the button to shoot the ball, and release it before it even does it on the screen. It's that bad! The movements are pretty choppy also, it's not fluent. You can be driving to the hole, and it would be real sluggish. Also, the percentage ratio of making a basket is EXTREMELY low! You can be wide open for a 5 foot jump shoot, and completely miss 10 shots! You pretty much have to dunk it to score. Another big con are the players. Yes, the body shape fits the actual players, but none of the faces look anything like the players at all! I rather take a buffed out Reggie Miller with a face that matches (like in NBA 2K1 for the Dreamcast), rather then the actual shape of a skinny Reggie Miller with the face of a complete stranger. What...some more Con's? Well, they took out the Franchise mode, from previous games, as well as the 3 point contest. Why, I don't know? Next year, they should bring back the Slam Dunk contest on the game (remember Jordan vs. Bird?). Just like they brought back fighting in hockey games!
So overall, the game wasn't worth the $49.99. I thought it would match up with the same quality as NBA 2K1 for the Dreamcast, (like Madden 2001 for PSX2 and NFL2k1 for Dreamcast), but it doesn't even come close. I'm getting tired of companies rushing to put out games. Don't they realize that when people are devoted NBA Live or Madden fans (or any game) would rather wait for a great quality game."
4.0,"As a loyal EA Sports fan, this game did not disappoint me.  As a matter of fact, it ranks among the BEST basketball games in recent memory.  The smooth cross-overs and gameplay shows why EA Sports is still the King of Basketball games.  Yes, some of the faces of the players do not resemble the exact contours of the real life players.  But the game makes up for that with awsome graphics and smooth gameplay."
2.0,"Graphics are good but a little ghost like.  The audio (specifically, the player comments or complaints) is not satisfactory.  Post moves are an improvement over previous versions.  EA did a very good job with the player edit options.
But there is no franchise mode.  Not having a franchise mode makes the game a disappointment .  Without a draft and free agency aspect you lose a huge aspect running a team.  Advice to those considering the game, unless you need a basketball game, wait until they get it right.  At the end of the season all you can do is start over, maybe with another team."
4.0,"Yes, NBA2k1 is a little better. But only because of the all mighty franchise mode which live doesn't have. But nbalive has better graphics(i think) and 1 on 1 mode which is fun to. If you miss the franchise mode like i do play season it will ease the pain :-) This game is the best regular b-ball game around for ps2, but nba hoopz also kicks a$$! So for a first generation game for ps2 i give this game 4 to 5 stars give or take."
3.0,"This game is much better than what a lot of people make it. It's a complete game with great graphics...Well, they could have left out the game intro where everyone is dancing around like it's a ""I Feel Like Chicken Tonight"" commercial but that's ok, that's what the Start button is for. Everyone is pretty much as good in this game as they are in real life which is much different from other basketball titles I care not to mention. Overall, if you are a slight fan of the series, it's still worth the purchase. A good buy!"
2.0,"The reason I ranked this game so poorly is that for the so called ""power"" of a Playstaion 2, this game really is a big joke!  The new moves and plays a great but the graphics look no better than that of Live 98. The reason it is a 3 is that i understand that the game just came out, but if The game came out in like a year, then the rate would be a big 0!"
0.0,"As a long time fan of the NBA Live series, I can honestly say that I purchased the PS2 almost only to play this game.  NBA Live 2000 was so good, with the challenges and the unlocking hall of fame players, that I expected this game to blow my mind.  Unfortunately, it only blew a hole in my wallet.
First off, the gameplay is sluggish and staid.  Player movement seems barely a step faster than slow motion video.  Power forwards like Elton Brand are treated as 2nd class players, not able to score and rebound.  The post up moves are a big yawn, given the game's focus on guards.
Secondly, they eliminated the 'fantasy draft' option whereby all the players are stripped from their team and reordered based on your and the computer's picks.  This option was made even better in NBA Live 2000 as when you unlocked the classic players you could thrown them into the draft too.  We had Wilt and Karl Malone as our back court for example.  In this game, none of that is possible.
Finally, the graphics are subpar.  Not only are the faces unrecognizable, but if you notice, all the ears of every player have this white 'glint' in the middle of the ear, making the ear look misshapen, like the slave race that served the Shape Shifter Dominion rulers in Star Trek Deep Space 9.  In addition, no one has tattoos.  I care little for them myself, but given that almost every NBA player has one, what is the point in not doing it here?
To be honest, I was so disappointed in this game, I considered returning my PS2.  If you have any desire to get an EA sports game, get Madden NFL 2001, that is an example of what the PS2 can do, and an example of how EA could have done their NBA franchise."
2.0,"I bought this game having both SSX and Madden 2001.  I thought that this game would be one of the best basketball games I had ever played.  The actual game starts off in a view from the side.  It is hard to control a person in this view because it gives you little depth perception.  When the ball comes off the basket for a rebound, it is hard to put your player in the path of the ball.  When a person is trying to steal, the player constantly bats the air until he pops the ball loose.  I do think that for the most part the gameplay in this game is pretty good.  You can't fly by your defender by just pushing the turbo button, but if you are the defender, and the ball carrier charges, you usually get called for a foul.  If you wan't a good basketball game, I recommend NBA 2K1 for Sega Dreamcast."
2.0,"I rented this game because I had a feeling it wouldn't be great. Turns out I was right. The graphics are good, however need improvement. Especially when you compare them to Madden. The gameplay through me off because it was awful. The controls don't react quick enough and that makes it really annoying. What really annoyed me with this game is the way players keep on bumping into each other and nothing happens (at least have a player fall down once and a while).This game is missing fast breaks (and I mean fast breaks like Iverson and Carter), quick steals, better passing (Jason Williams style), cleaner and more accurate graphics, and a franchise mode. The one on one mode is an excellent addition, but I would much rather consider a three on three or two on two."
1.0,I'VE BEEN A FAN SINCE THE ORGINALLY STARTED ON SEGA.  THE OTHER PLAYSTATION LIVE GAMES WERE EXCITING AND FUN.  THIS GAME HAS NO LIFE TO IT AT ALL.  IT'S HARD TO GET A SHOT OFF IN THIS GAME AND AT TIMES WHEN U TRY TO RUNA FASTBREAK YOUR THE ONLY ONE RUNNING WHILE THE REST OF YOUR TEAM IS WALKING DOWN THE COURT.  THERE IS NO MORE PRACTICE MODE TO WORK ON YOUR SKILLS OR THE 3-PT SHOOTING CONTEST TO WORK ON YOUR SHOT.  HOPEFULLY THIS IS A 1 TIME ERROR BECAUSE IT'S THE 1ST GAME ON PS2.  THE PS1 VERSION IS ALL THAT AND NBA2K1 ON DREAMCAST HAS THIS BEAT HANDS DOWN.  SAVE YOUR MONEY ON LIVE AND WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR WHEN THEY WORK OUT THE KINKS.

1.0,"I hope NBA games get better because this is a disappointment.  The game is just like PS1 counterpart, with slightly better graphics.  I bought this game because I wanted a basketball game and that out of all the ones coming out, this is the better one.  Why couldn't EA do the same for b-ball like they did for football & snowboard?"

3.0,"Let me first start off by saying that I think that the people who have NBA2K1 for their dreamcast are just jelous because they probably played NBA LIVE 2001 at Best Buy and know that it's better than NBA2K1.  Hence the reason they are telling you that it's a terrible game.  This game is not near as bad as what the other reviewers have given it.  This game has better player models than NBA2K1, the only downer is that the details on the players could have been better considering that this is a PS2 game.  The commentary is good, and the create a player, which seems to be a staple feature in basketball games anymore, is pretty good as well.  (create a player mode--->)  I just wish someday instead of the commentator saying ""number 55"" they'll acctually be able to say your last name.  Another great feature is that there is an option where you can keep the games close.  instead of killing the computer you acctually have to work hard for your win.  Finally there is the 1 on 1 feature, which is okay.  What this game is definately lacking is the ""challenges mode,"" which was already on the PS version.  I definately think EA was rushed in making this game, but over all this game is worth your money."

0.0,"From the opening, cheesy intro I knew it was in trouble.  I loved the last 5 ps1 titles in the nba family, and I was excited to see this one come out so soon(probably the problem).
Graphics-good, Gameplay-the worst I've seen in a while.  Players look choppy when they dribble down the court, horrible basket driving capabilities. Very hard to control them.  The only great thing about playing this game is to have control on your inside shots like the hook shot.  The one on one feature is ok at best.  This game is no doubt a dissappointment and a renter at best.  I am trading it in only after a week of owning it.
Better luck next year EA"

3.0,"I had waited long and hard for NBA Live 2001 to come to the PS2 and am diassapointed with the the final copy. It is very uncommon of  EA Sports games to be missing lots of fantasy options, I mean the franchise mode of Madden is one of the things that made it so great. There's no franchise mode here, there isn't even a three point shoot out. The actual game though is fun fun and more fun. But that does not make up for the lack of options and annoying music. Finally graphically the game is great, not as graphically great as Madden but then again what is? Overall, its good but just doesn't have the feel I was excpecting it too have. You should probably Rent it before purchasing."

0.0,"As a loyal fan of EA Sports products I said I would give this game a chance even though I had read all the bad reviews it had received.  I was expecting Madden 2001 game play when I bought the game, but what I got was Nintendo Double Dribble! . They (EA Sports) really jerked us with this game. First they give us Kickamus Maximus whatever... and then they deliver this. The controls are horrible and the actual game play is so unrealistic that this game could have waited for release in 2002. Please rent it from Blockbuster first; do not waste your money! It sucks."

0.0,Don't waste your money renting this game.  Don't even steal it.  You would be doing the store a favor.  You would have to pay me to keep this game.  I've kept up with EA's NBA Live series for a while and now it's EA's NBA Dead 2001.  I love my PS2 but I'm starting to miss my Dreamcast and NBA 2K1.  Now that was a basketball game.  Many options and features were taken out from this game.  I thought enhancing the game system would allow the capability for better games.  To think EA has the best reputation for basketball games for the PS.
2.0,"This is the biggest release to sport less options than it's PSX counterpart. No franchise, No create-your-own teams, ""bad"" response from buttons, and no difference in play from PSX. It does have better graphics, better create-player options (even if it is missing the glasses and headbands i used to love), and smooth frame-rates. Definately wait for 2002, unless you really need a basketball game. I am always disappointed when I have to say Sega has a better sports game than EA Sports."
0.0,"You can barely even make a jumper above rookie level. This game is so bad and frustrating I can't get over it. The game play is slow, the other team waits until there is one second on the shot clock to shoot, and every time you play unless you jam every time your shooting percentage will be about 15%.This game is horrible. I am so dissapointed that EA would come out with a title this bad, after the PS2 potential they showed us with Madden. This game isn't even worth renting."
0.0,"This is a shame. I love the PS NBA Live series, but this is a far cry from it. Listen to the people here bashing the game. Rent it and you'll know. The graphics (for a PS2 game) are awful, even compared with Live 2K1 on PS. The gameplay is more like Shootout. The shooting motion is jerky and dribbling is just a joke. How could EA send this game out?!?
I don't care that ""this is the best basketball title for PS2"". Then that means all PS2 bball games are worthless. EA still rules for Madden and SSX, but how could they have screwed up such a sure thing?"
1.0,"NBA Live 2001 is not a good game. That being said, I will tell you why by arguing againt what EA states are the games high points.
1) Motion-captured dunks by NBA star Kevin Garnett... I had no idea that Kevin Garnett had a policy of doing ""soft"" dunks. The true power of a dunk is totally left out. Its like your player goes up and calmly puts down a swish dunk. What happened to break-away rims and hanging? If the lame excuse for dunks has been attributed to capturing the motions of Kevin Garnett I say next time invest in any old jo-schmo highschool kid - the dunks would probably be better and have more ""umph"" and feeling.
2)Challenge Michael Jordan and other legends in 1-on-1 or 5-on-5 games...Who really cares? I say give me a fantasy season mode in which I can put Jordan back on the Bulls and Magic on the Lakers.
3) Unlock championship teams, such as 1972 Lakers or 1986 Celtics...OK, Ok, this is a cool option but I would prefer a franchise mode over anything. Perhaps the EA NBA live people should talk with the EA Madden 2001 people and learn how to make a real PSX2 game.
4) Customize players with everything from height to tattoos...They actually put this is a feature? For a 2001 PSX2 game this is what should be what's expected. On this game I think only about 35% of the PSX2's potential was utilized. Graphics are bland and after 5 games you have seen all the game has to offer.
Overall NBA Live 2001 just doesn't live up to the EA Sports name. It's a bad effort at best. Nothing really sticks out. An the game play is not that good. For instance when going in for a layup your players movement slows down. This allows any player to catch up and block your shot. Why the hell does a guy slow to a crawl on a fast break lay-up is beyond me. Take my word for it...rent this game before you buy it so you won't be shocked."
2.0,"Hi! This game is okay, it has good music and graphics.  But what  stinks is that there is not three point shootout and slamdunk contest. You can play one on one, season, playoffs, and exhibition.  This game is not a must want.  Thanks for reading. Hope this was helpful."
4.0,"This is one of the best PS2 games I have played yet. It has excelent graphics, awesome gameplay, easy controling, and is fun for the whole family. There is no other games like it. It is non stop fun."
1.0,"As an owner of 3 other EA Sports PS2 games(Madden, NHL, and F1) I can honestly tell you that I am gravely bummed out. I wish that I had rented this first. Basketball is a difficult game to recreate but this reminds me of my old 1st and 2nd generation playstation games, slow and unrealistic. I am also majorly disappointed with the graphics. All of the stuff on the commercial is from replay movies. Most players lok unlike themselves. A major flaw is what should have been a major success, the back down option. When backing down a player you run straight out of bounds when you go to shoot about 26% of the time. I hope Knockout Kings isn't as disappointing. I will rent it first."
0.0,"EA Sports really had a chance to knock our socks off with NBA Live 2001, but they gave us a real stinker.  First off, the control is pretty bad, as you never feel that you have control of the players.  The graphics are really pathetic, as the courts look really aliased and *cough* PSone like.  The player models move with such rough animation that its hard to watch.  The camera angles are also bad.  Pass on this game ... hopefully EA can get it right next year."
2.0,"When I think of ea sports, I think of qualtiy sports games.  So far ea sports has put out 4 quality games in ssx, nhl 2001, fifa soccer 2001 and madden 2001.  I held out on buying NBA 2K1 for dreamcast because I was really looking forward to what EA Sports was going to put out.  However, when I was rented NBA Live 2001 from blockbuster, I was really disapointed.  First off, it is hard to tell who some of the players are.  I look at a Jamal Crawford on the bulls and just simply look at what is supposed to be him in disgust.  Another thing that is missing is the coaches. Madden had them, NHL 2001 had them, but NBA LIVE 2001 DIDN'T.  Why?  I have no idea.  In addition, the pre game introductions are horrible.  All the players look like gorillas doing the bob and weave of the rams.  This is simply ridiculous.  Plus, the absence of the franchise and a 3 pt contest was a let down.  Another reason why this game was a huge disapointment were the loose controls.  You can easily run someone over and draw a foul on a leaning jumper.  It is extremely hard to get past the computer on defense and three pointers are just to hard to make.  The post up game is bad as well.  And after many games in the series, I would have thought that ea sports could have improven the stealing in the game.  I would just sit there with the computer standing there and i couldn't take the ball away.  This was really annoying.  With NBA 2K1 out there, i would recommend buying that game instead.  It looks like EA Sports just rushed this game out to market and didn't pay attention to detail like they should have."
0.0,"First of all I would like to say I played every single NBA Live Product ever made. and I think NBA LIVE products were far better than any other wannabe basketball game.
Having said that, NBA LIVE 2001 was grossly hype-up and came about as a pure disappointment.  Some of the things I found made me feel the game was rushed to meet deadlines.
1. You can't even do multiple player trades and with single tradingyou can even trade shaq for eddie jones.  The trading ....
2.  The graphics are ok, but can be a lot better.  FIrst impression you will get is that the gameplay is smooth but bland in nature. NO DETAILS.
3. You can't have a career mode.
FInal Comments This is a game for people who have ... dollars to burn and tend to collect games for the PS2 just because it looks cool next to the system. Other than that, I consider this game an unplayable game which lack quality, gameplay, graphics. I am a hardcore Bball game fan."
3.0,"NBA Live 2001 is a good basketball video game compared to NBA2K1.  But if you already have a Dreamcast and NBA2K1, you probably don't need to put out another ... for NBA Live.  Since there aren't any other Basketball games for Playstation 2, it makes this good.  Since I have PS2, not Dreamcast this is the best basketball game out there to me.
Of all the cool features, one of them is playing 1 on 1.  With this you can be Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russel, etc etc.  You can be anyone from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s All Star Teams.  Or you can be any current player in the NBA.  You can be any of those teams in a regular game as well.
Another feature I liked was editing current players.  If there is a player who you really like then you can edit them to make them almost perfect.  It is cool to play as them against the computer on 1 on 1 because of how good they are.  Another thing a liked about the game was the control you have during the game.  You can decide what offense, defense, in-bound plays, pressing, and press break you want.  You can switch from one to another with the press of a button.
One other cool thing is the dunks.  There are several different ones like 360s, windmills, etc.  They are all cool and all you need to do is push shoot at the right time, and it will do one of them.  This is a good game and I would recommend to anyone, especially if you are a basketball fan."
1.0,"NBA Live 2001 is a huge disappointment, I'm really sorry to say.  I really wanted a fast, uptempo, exciting game - this is the only basketball game on a console I've ever played - I'm thinking more like NBA Jam in the arcade, a long time ago.  But this game feels dead, and it feels like an unfinished product.
The controls feel awkward, and like I don't really have control -especially when one is moving ""diagonally"" with the keypad.  Trying to steal is too hard and unpredictable - the player keeps batting the air and can maybe knock the ball down to the ground, where the other player just shuffles to the left and picks it up.  The gameplay is really quiet, like you're always playing one of those mid-season games where nobody really cares.  Some of the UI is a little inconsistent, like how you can press the Start key to cut off an animation, but sometimes it just loads the Options screen, which is a major annoyance.  The animations themselves are weak, and the characters do uninteresting things like slightly shake their fists.  Yay.
NBA Live 2001, while playable, is just not exciting.  What happened?  EA Sports usually rocks - NHL 2001 and SSX are some great games that I bought without seeing and was really happy.  This one, I wish I could get my money back, but I already opened the package.  Well, it means that I'm not going to buy anymore PS2 titles sight unseen anymore.  Sorry, Sony."
2.0,"For a sports game to come out in the middle of it's season, is just, well bad.  Madden 2001 was understandable, because it came out with its system, but NBA Live should have been better then it is. The huge flaw is the controls.  They're the same from the previous games(X-pass, O-shoot etc,)but when you press to shoot, your player doesn't.  This happens about 25% of the time, and mainly when you're in the paint. If not for this problem, NBA Live could be called the best basketball game this year. Fortunatly, however, the gameplay is good.  The graphics are superb, as are the animations.  The commentary is great simply because the announcers rarely repeat themselves.  You can hear the players argue calls, and the people in the crowd and bench look real!!! Not 2-D, flat things.  Get this game, but only because Shootout isn't much better."
0.0,"To say this game was bad is giving it way too much credit.  After seeing NHL Live 2001, I purchased the PS2 in hopes for the same quality for all the other sports games. This sad version of NBA Live remain UNCHANGED since NBA Live 97.  Even the one on one feature is boring.  What a waste of money....."
2.0,"If the graphics weren't so good, this would be called NBA Live 2000.  That being said, you can take it or leave it.  If you liked last year's version, then you'll like this one.  I don't think that this will convert non EA NBA Live fans however.  All in all it's a solid game with few suprises."
1.0,this is not nba basketball if you want nba basketball buy nba2k1 nuff said!!!
0.0,"I have a Dreamcast and a Playstation 2 and except for maybe 2 or 3 titles I think the Dreamcast is winning in the gaming department. I bought NBA live and was very upset with everthing but the graphics. Now a days we expect great graphics what we want is game play, and in this area NBA Live 2001 hits the bottom of the fish pond.  NBA2k1 is far, far superior in every aspect.  I believe next year the makers of P2 games will finally use the potential of the system but for today they are not.  So  with that said if you want to play basketball go get NBA2K1 and leave NBA Live 2001 on the store shelves."
1.0,"MO' MONEY WAISTED,  MO' MONEY WAISTED, MO' MONEY WAISTED, MO' MONEY WAISTED,  MO' MONEY WAISTED, MO' MONEY WAISTED!!!!!!!For all old school NBAlive heads you got what you wanted, your old game back again with a slight facelift. For a system with a 128bits, you would think that E.A. could have improved the graphics a lot with all the time they had to work on it. Game play has not change at all and this disappoints me the most about this game. The need for a ""dunk"" button is ridiculous. Why can't you just go to the whole and score according to their skill. The only change that's noticed in the graphics is on the action replay. The only props I'm given for this game is the cross over dribble, Sega could have done better. Over all the Nba2k1 is a much, much better game. If you're able to put these 2 games (NBAlive & NBA2k1) side by side, you noticed right off that Sega spent more time in the designed room."
0.0,"After years of slow progress the nba live series has actually managed to take a giant leap backwards.  There are so many flaws with this game I couldn't possibly name them all.  First of all there is no franchise mode.  This is the seventh game of the series and there still is no franchise mode.  That's just lame.  On top of that huge mistake there are tons of little mistakes that really ruin this game.  No three point contest, No challenge mode like the ps1 has, No multi-player trades (that means no trading two players for one), No big increase in graphics, horrible gameplay flaws,(computer animations that run to long, crossover, spin move, don't do any of these moves around the sidelines, its a sure way to give the other team the ball), and finally no past championship teams like the 91 bulls or 94 rockets, or any of the great 80's teams.
In conclusion don't buy this game its a waste of money.  If you can't wait for a b-ball game buy nba live for playstation 1.  Im hoping next years live will be way better.  But I have definetly lost some faith in ea sports and the nba live series.  Im going to have to start doing something I thought I would never have to do with an ea sports game, rent before I buy."
0.0,"I was truly stunned once I opened the game.  Bought it on the release date and returned it the same day.  I would not give anybody advice to pick this game up.  Slow gameplay, the list can go on. Just plain awful! Do not give EA any reason to think this was a success. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Pull out the old Genesis and give that a play. Its almost no different. Thanks EA for going all out on this one!"
0.0,"After playing Madden 2001 for PS2, I was really looking forward to NBA Live 2001 by EA Sports. So far it has been a major dissappointment for me and a waste of money. The game play is very slow, game menus not only look weird but also are not very user friendly. The one bright spot for the game is that the graphics are pretty during game play. If your considering buying this game I would definately rent it before buying so you know how your spending your money."
2.0,"Compared to Madden 2001 this game falls way short. I did not buy a Dreamcast basically because they did not make EA games, if EA keeps putting out games like this, I am going to have to get a Dreamcast. The game is adequete. The courts look extremely realistic, and the player's uniforms look good as well. However, besides hairdo's and height every player looks the same. Look at NBA live 98 on the PS1 (easily the best B-Ball game of all time) and the realism of that game is better than this one. The way players shoot is real awkward, there is some herky jerky motion, and the dribbling is weird as well. The AI should be much harder as well. A person will like this game if they never have played Madden 2001, if they have the flaws will stick out immediatly."
2.0,"This is not a game you want to play season after season.  Compared to Madden, this game does not have any type of franchise mode.  The graphics are better but this improvement doesn't warrant a purchase.  Also, coming out halfway through the current NBA season, we know that NBA Live 2002 will be out sooner than we think this October.
By then, we'll see some major improvements.  We'll hopefully have the franchise mode, better game play/graphics, challenge mode, etc...  If anything, this game offers less than the PS1 NBA Live 2001.  The only new things we're getting is the better graphics and you can view them at your local store display or rent the game to appreciate that.  Other than that, there's no reason to own this long term because EA Sports has not provided us a reason to play it long term.
Let's hope NBA Live 2002 is MUCH better."
0.0,"NBA live 2001 was a highly anticipated release that did not even come close to meeting expectations.  The graphics are terrible, the gameplay is choppy and extremely unrealistic.  This game reminds of the sega version, but with bigger characters.  I highly recommend that you stay away from this game."