NBA '07: The Life Vol. 2

Reviewed by:
Scott Jones

Cross an NBA sim with your grandma's soap opera and you've got "The Life," the story mode in NBA '07. Plan on experiencing the triumphs, the low points, and everything in between in a fictional NBA'ers career. The new "White Halo" during gameplay makes it easy to find the soft spot in any defense. And the "Rebound Hot Spot" feature helps us get into position to work those boards. Unfortunately "The Life," like Tara Reid, is a little too easy. There's also no in-game commentary, which makes the games feel like one long uncomfortable silence. And the only mini-game worth playing is "Own The Court," which lets you step into the shoes of rageaholic Mark Cuban and throw tantrums. Actually, "Own the Court" has nothing to do with Mark Cuban, but it's fun regardless. Finally, ye olde PS2 is showing her age. There's already a white PS2 out in Japan, and it's only a matter of time before it reaches our shores. Like E.T., Sony's game consoles always turn white just before they die.

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