NBA 08 Featuring The Life Vol. 3
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NBA 08
Reviewer: metacritic.com19 December 2007- Overall 6

True NBA action once again returns to the courts with NBA 08 for the PlayStation 2. Featuring the third and final installment of "The Life" series, NBA 08 introduces "The Life, Volume 3", where players experience new challenges and storylines related to life in the league. In Vol. 3, NBA ’08 focuses on Coach T.'s final season, the dynamic of team unity, and the journey to create a dynasty within the NBA. More than 60 different game scenarios are available in The Life,... Read more
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Reviewer: impulsegamer.com16 December 2007
- Overall 8

- Gameplay 7

- Graphics 8

- Sound 8

NBA 08, the officially licensed game has arrived on PlayStation 2 that combines traditional arcade basketball with an almost "Sims" like quality with a unique story targeting the gamer. Featuring new AI, new game moves and a variety of other improvements, NBA 08 seems great on paper, however the crux of the matter is that it's becoming a little long in the tooth... that is, on the PlayStation 2. Features: The Life: Volume 3 –... Read more
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Reviewer: game-over.net26 November 2007
- Overall 7

The main section of the game, The Life-V3, puts you in the shoes of a rookie trying to get his start in the NBA. This is an intriguing idea, and has the potential to be very, very entertaining. Unfortunately, the game is held back by some key flaws, both in the gameplay and in the AI. At the start, a team has lost its best players and the coach has left, and you are sent to training camp to see what you can do. Training camp is basically just a bunch of mini-games... Read more
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Reviewer: gamevortex.com16 October 2007
- Overall 7

franchise worth playing. The mode, which lets you go through all of the off-court antics of players, was originally more of a side feature but has quickly become the game's main attraction. It is no surprise then that the mode has received top billing this time around and seen a majority of the tweaks. At the same time, the core gameplay is still neglected, which ends up hurting both the third variation of The Life, as well as the game as a whole. Read more
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NBA 08
Reviewer: gamespot.com08 October 2007- Overall 6

Because the PS2 is on its way out, you wouldn't expect Sony to put a lot of new features into NBA 08, but it certainly wouldn't have been unreasonable to expect a bit more effort cleaning up some of 07's flaws. Still, if you've previously found yourself enjoying The Life or you're tired of the bland franchise options of other games, NBA 08 is worth a cautious look. Read more
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NBA 08
Reviewer: J. B., metacritic.com19 December 2007- Overall 9

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