ESPN NBA Basketball 2004

ESPN NBA Basketball is the follow up to last years NBA 2K3.

Using Sega’s exclusive license with ESPN, the game’s presented like you were
watching an NBA broadcast. There are stat overlays, pre-game, half-time and
end-game shows, action replays, and various other animations.

ESPN NBA Basketball has all the standard game modes, from quick game to
practice, as well as additional modes, such as one-on-one and street
basketball, where you can compete in a variety of games, such as being the
first player to score twenty-one. It also comes standard with franchise mode,
which lets you lead a team of your choice to victory (or defeat) in multiple
seasons.

The newest and biggest mode of the game is 24/7, which starts you off as a
nobody basketball player in a local gym. You must win matches to improve your
stats (scoring two three pointers in a row will increase your long shot stat,
etc.), and you have to take on “bosses” to get further. Beat a “boss”, and
he’ll give you his cell phone number, which you can then use to call him for
help if you need a partner for a doubles game.

The game introduces the IsoMotion control systems, which is designed to help
you pull off certain moves. By moving the right analog stick, you can perform
more advanced dekes, spins and fakes. The IsoMotion moves also have an
opposite effect, and using it too much may result in you being charged with a
personal.

Both systems offer online play. The PlayStation 2 lets you play on a narrow or
broadband connection, and has PS2 only leagues you can take part in.

There are a ton of specials to unlock by completing various tasks. If you make
a total of fifteen double-double’s, you can unlock a new team, or score five
hundred points total to unlock some new music or background colors.

ESPN NBA Basketball features all the standard NBA teams, including the New
York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors. There are also special teams, and the
game gives you the ability to create your own player or team.

ESPN NBA Basketball 2004