NBA Live 2000 rolls in the sixth generation of this very popular basketball series with a full license for the entire roster of NBA teams and players, tons of realism, updated graphics, and smarter artificial intelligence (AI). The N64 version offers two modes: arcade and simulation. In arcade mode, players pull off monster dunks and over-the-top moves that put that "Air" guy to shame. Simulation mode brings the game back to earth with tournaments featuring actual rules and regulations, tighter AI, and the game's signature nonstop fast action. Players can go 5-on-5 on the regulation court or 1-on-1 on a street court in the day or night.
TNT's Reggie Theus adds commentary and Don Poier, voice of the Vancouver Grizzlies, takes care of play-by-play reporting. Television-style camera shots pick the best view of the action with perfect camera angles, zooms, replays, and cutscenes. A create-a-player feature lets players build a player from scratch, adjusting his features, facial expressions, and playing abilities.
As expected, the graphics are very detailed, down to the accurate renderings of the faces of present-day and retired NBA players, including His Airness, Michael Jordan. Real-time lighting effects add realism, and true-to-life player reactions to free throws, high fives, congratulatory knuckle-touches, fouls, and injuries bring the spirit of the court into the game. --Eric Twelker
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