NFL 2K5 Crowned Operation Sports Best Sports Game

[lasthour]

Sympathy? NFL 2k5 was great in 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 while CHoops 2k8 just 08. And I personally just think the nfl game represents its sport better especially with its atmosphere/presentation.

[Hammerhunker]

Quote: Originally Posted by kcxiv

I been gaming since the 2600 and i voted for NFL2k5. I am as old as it gets as far as gaming goes. Hell my dad used to have one of them old old pong games. I still think its in my moms garage. lol

Listen to you sounding like an old man. Your dad had one of them old pong games...I am so old, I had one of them pong games.

You know, 2k5 was like the Jordan era Bulls. Remember when the Pistons were the beast of the east, but little by little the Bulls were coming on and you just knew they were going to be great, and sure enough they did?
Well, playing the 2k games prior to 2k5 (except the Dreamcast versions) there was a sense that this title was going to be great someday, and sure enough 2k5 reached that great stage. 2k5 was finally better than its competitor (imo) so there wasn't a reason to even buy the other game. 2k5 was the champ in my book.

The sad difference is that we were able to see the Bull's greatness extend to 5 more championships, not end abruptly after the first.

[mgoblue]

I personally think that NFL 2k5 is overrated in a similar way to John F. Kennedy, the whole "died before their time" aspect makes people forget their flaws...

I suppose the rabid fans kinda turn me off of that game as well. The way some people talk it sounds like if you put the game in your pants it does "magic"...

Congrats on winning though!

[farnzworth]

Never liked 2k5. But LOVED APF 2k8.

[kcxiv]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlyGilmore

see i don't buy this. we're all ready suspending disbelief pretending Earl Campbell and John Elway could play on the same team. Why not just take each player and put him in the game as of his best year? Some guys are 25. Some guys are 30. Some are 35. And let the franchise play out from there. As for the NFL - bah! They took the license and millions in revenue from you. You should feel free to make it back regardless of whether it makes them unhappy.

I could for this installment. The EA thing was almost over. I Could see them wanting to play nice, but if they release another football game and they dont go all out, i would be pretty dissapointed this time out. I had and still have great fun with APF. I think i played it more then NFL2k5.

[BrownsFan72]

Well deserved. The game was way ahead of its time. Too bad the waiver wire guys dont see its greatness.

[Pigskin11]

I really hope 2k just says F U to the NFL and makes a game that is 100% custimizable. And then include 2k share so some freak can create the NFL jerseys, players, divisions, schedule etc and we can all download it and enjoy a good football game for once!

[Rawdeal28]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue

I personally think that NFL 2k5 is overrated in a similar way to John F. Kennedy, the whole "died before their time" aspect makes people forget their flaws... I suppose the rabid fans kinda turn me off of that game as well. The way some people talk it sounds like if you put the game in your pants it does "magic"... Congrats on winning though!

EXACTLY! this is bull****! NFL2k5 is not the best sports game of all time. because people are upset with madden thats why they chose it. if 2k were still making games something else would be chosen.

IMO 2k5 presentation was real good. its gameplay was garbage.

[Scott]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rawdeal28

EXACTLY! this is bull****! NFL2k5 is not the best sports game of all time. because people are upset with madden thats why they chose it. if 2k were still making games something else would be chosen. IMO 2k5 presentation was real good. its gameplay was garbage.

wrong.

[Pigskin11]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rawdeal28

EXACTLY! this is bull****! NFL2k5 is not the best sports game of all time. because people are upset with madden thats why they chose it. if 2k were still making games something else would be chosen. IMO 2k5 presentation was real good. its gameplay was garbage.

Gameplay was amazing imo. It took EA 3 years to add things like gang tackles, online leagues, juke stick etc. And if EA hadnt shut it down ESPN NFL 2k8 would have won in the biggest landslide ever.