NBA Live 09 (PS3)

63%
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NBA Live 09 (PS3) (2008)
genre: sports

score: 63%
users: 72%

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'Sadly, even if the fans at Arco were banging authentic Sacramento cowbells like crazy, it wouldn't be quite enough to land NBA Live 09 on top of the basketball heap.'
Read more » Gamespy
'NBA Live 09's gameplay has again seen some improvement, but there are still a few rough edges.'
Read more » Gamespot
'Live 09 is fun to play with friends. But some annoying animations and controls stop if from reaching its potential. Maybe next year?'
Read more » MEGamers
'NBA Live 09 does have some solid moments here and there, but you'll have to fight your way through a number of inconsistent elements to fully enjoy everything it has to offer.'
Read more » IGN
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'Live 09's made significant strides, particularly in terms of innovation, but like the Houston Rockets exiting in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, it's the same old story here. NBA 2K9 continues to be the dominant basketball title, hands down.'
Read more » 1up.com
'NBA Live 09’s gameplay improvements make this the best game in the series. If more care would have been taken to the new modes, it might have unseated the 2K franchise.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Unlike NBA 2K9, you don't need to read the game booklet to perform sweet looking ankle breakers or run the reliable pick and roll, but there's more exciting features here than just playing exhibition.'
Read more » Gamedaily
'The game flow is much better, the animation is smoother and the overall experience is more enjoyable. Sure, there are some elements that would be nice to have included (like a better Be A Pro mode), but that little bit is countered by the replayability offered by the NBA Live 365 feature and the DNA downloads.'
Read more » GameZone
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