NBA Live 10

Critic reviews

• PSPush Square

  Sammy Barker · Oct 20, 2009

  7.0

  Thus, while NBA Live 10 is big step forward gameplay-wise, it's a shame there's not more to glean out of that gameplay. Hopefully EA are virtually done with the actual gameplay engine now, and are ready to look into taking that engine forward into a more compelling scenario with next year's edition. Having said that, basketball fans will get more than their money's worth out of the single player and typically solid online modes on offer here.

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• GTGame Trailers

  Game Trailers · Oct 12, 2009

  8.3

  NBA Live 10 is a vastly improved game, making key strides in the areas of AI, controls, and atmosphere. While there are a few stumbles here and there, hoops fans sour on the franchise will be pleasantly surprised with what the developers were able to accomplish. It may not be the complete NBA experience that the back of the box would lead you to believe, but it's definitely got game.
• GGameSpot

  Tom Mc Shea · Oct 06, 2009

  7.5

  There are a few quirks in the action, such as a glitchy ball and sometimes-disinterested teammates, but the action is pretty sharp. The pick-and-roll system is easy to take advantage of, and the huge amount of plays at your disposal make the game more strategic than previous basketball sims. Despite a few faults, NBA Live 10 is a fun game and a strong addition to the franchise.

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• GIGame Informer

  Matt Bertz · Oct 06, 2009

  7.5

  Stars look and act just like their real world counterparts, but the alien-looking, heavily goateed draft classes need big-time makeovers. Broadcasting legend Marv Alberts returns with Steve Kerr to provide solid play-by-play. The new freestyle passing controls are fun, but EA questionably dropped its solid L-trigger post play system. Glaring issues like basketballs clipping through players and weak sideline negotiating keep the otherwise solid gameplay down. This franchise needs a complete reboot.
• CCheatcc

  Leon Hendrix III · Oct 06, 2009

  7.0

  EA is taking strides toward the right direction, but this one's just not polished enough to bring in the noob's (or the 2K converts for that matter). However, if you're a fan and haven't played any other entries in a while, Live 10 is a no-brainer. Oh, it's also worth noting that if you are a hip-hop fan, the soundtrack is pretty phenomenal.

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• IIGN

  Nate Ahearn · Oct 02, 2009

  8.2

  NBA Live 10, while it certainly has issues that people are going to gripe about, is exactly what the series needed to fire up its dwindling fan base and add new players alike. The gameplay is nicely refined and emulates real basketball with much greater success than past games. I expect NBA Live 11 to really step up and deliver more than this year's game did in terms of modes. Couple some sort of career mode with the smooth gameplay and the next entry in the Live series could steal the crown away from 2K Sports.

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