NBA Live 97 is a video game in the sports genre developed by Electronic Arts, Inc. and published by Electronic Arts, Inc. originally released in 1996. It is currently playable on Windows, Genesis.
NBA Live 97 is a notable installment of the legendary basketball game made by EA Sports that was released in 1996. The game was the third installment of the NBA Live series and featured enhanced graphics and more realistic gameplay compared to its predecessors.
The version's biggest draw was its players. NBA Live 97 featured all the NBA teams of the 1996-1997 season and their rosters. It was the first to feature NBA player rating systems and player-specific animations. The player ratings were based on the 1994-1995 season and then re-evaluated at the end of the 1996-1997 season. The ratings could give accurate comparisons between players from different years' teams. This set NBA Live 97 apart from other sports simulators at the time.
NBA Live 97 had a lot to offer in terms of game modes. In addition to its exhibition games and season mode, it also had the popular "create-a-player" mode. This mode allowed gamers to make their own custom players that they could use in season mode or exhibition games. While the game was relatively basic compared to contemporary sports franchises, the mode was a fan favourite.
Gameplay-wise, NBA Live 97 featured a more complex control scheme than its predecessors. The controls were modified to become more suitable for novice players. In order to accommodate for the game's improved graphics, the coders had to slow the game's frames down. Despite this, the game had an overall more intuitive control system and the three-dimensional graphics gave it a more engaging atmosphere than its predecesors.
Overall, NBA Live 97 was an impressive basketball simulator and a great entry in the iconic EA Sports franchise. It set the bar for sports simulators of its time and laid the groundwork for future sports models.
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Year:
1996 Platforms:
Windows, Genesis Country of release:
Germany, United States, Brazil Genre:SportsPublisher:
Electronic Arts, Inc. Developer:
Electronic Arts, Inc.
