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(More customer reviews)In my opinion overall NBA live 2006 is the best game of the series to date, when you take in to account the extra features and small additions to the gameplay. However, whilst always improving the look, and features of the game, certain aspects which could be drastically improved are being neglected. The individuality of players has almost completely left the game. In NBA Live 06, the only thing which sets apart two 'playmakers' or two 'scorers' are the way they look and what singlet they are wearing. Ballhandlers all make the same moves, dunkers all make the same dunks. In saying that let me stress the dunks and moves are better then ever and look fantastic.
Graphics: As long as you have a decent video card etc the graphics of the game are as good if not better then ever. The stadiums look absolutely fantastic and the crowd, bench and coach detail is remarkable. The creators have still not quite got the players looking as smooth as possible but still a vast improvement on previous years. The close up video shots in timeouts etc look just like the real players.
Sound: At first the sound appeared to be brilliant as far as commentary goes, with different combinations on different games even. However as is always the case there are certain phrases and such which appear to be coming out constantly and every now and then a random comment which seems to have nothing to do with what is happening in the game. Great commentary in a game will be a tough aspect to master, and they haven't done it yet.
Gameplay: The general gameplay is excellent. The freestyle aspects to ball handling is a huge plus in the games favour and gives you a lot more control over what you player does with the ball. The penetrating and passing/rotating around the three point line to find an open man is fantastic, probably the most enjoyable gameplay yet. However one of the biggest downfalls of the game in my opinion is some of the unrealistic aspects of the game including the fact that the offense almost averages an offensive rebound per offensive play. Defenders (whom you are not contolling) out of position quite a bit.
Features: The features in the series are getting better and better. With the All - star weekend, 3 point competition, fantastic dynasty mode.
Lasting appeal: For players who enjoy the game the everlasting appeal of the game is fantastic. THe dynastic mode lets you take control of a team, hire staff, trade players etc as well as play the games. Great stats and players of the month are great extras in the mode. Of course there is always the multiplayer option and online play.
Overall: Not the perfect NBA Live game but in my opinion the best yet and you can easily look past the few downfalls and get long-lasting enjoyement out of the newest addition to the NBA Live series.
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