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An American football simulation presented like a live ESPN broadcast, featuring real ESPN personalities and the official NFL license. It's a well-regarded, accessible series classic, especially for local multiplayer and play-calling.
What defines ESPN NFL 2K5:
The closest matches for ESPN NFL 2K5 are NBA 2K13, Madden NFL 08 and Madden NFL 06. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes ESPN NFL 2K5 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A realistic basketball simulation featuring NBA teams and legends, online play, and an expanded MyCAREER mode where you build your own player into a star. Jay-Z as executive producer shapes the soundtrack and presentation.
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Gameplay comes before story
Madden NFL 08 is an American football simulation with up-to-date NFL rosters, playbooks and the familiar feel of the series. It shines in head-to-head matches and franchise play, mixing play-calling strategy with direct control on the field.
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Gameplay comes before story
An American football simulation with real NFL teams and rosters from the 2005/06 season, mixing play-calling, live on-field control and franchise management, with strong head-to-head play.
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Gameplay comes before story
A college football simulation featuring real university teams, playbooks and a Dynasty mode where you manage a program and recruit players. It shines in head-to-head play with friends and tactical play-calling.
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Gameplay comes before story
A classic Konami football simulation with realistic play, improved AI and responsive controls. Besides exhibition matches and cups, the expanded Master League offers long-term club management.
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Bright, upbeat tone
A 2005 licensed NBA basketball simulation from EA with real teams and players. It was the first entry in the series to appear on next-generation consoles.
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Gameplay comes before story
Madden NFL 07 is an American football simulation that puts the running back in the spotlight, with lead-blocker controls and new evasive moves on a separate stick for a stronger ground game. It also offers the series' familiar franchise and game modes.
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Gameplay comes before story
An EA Sports basketball game featuring the NBA teams and players of the 2004-05 season. It offers arcade-leaning simulation with a franchise mode and local matchups against friends.
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Gameplay comes before story
A licensed NFL football simulation whose online franchise mode with 32 teams, drafts and a league website, plus broadcast-style presentation, brings the Sunday feel to your console.
95 %
Gameplay comes before story
An American football simulation featuring the new Hit Stick for big defensive tackles and a deep franchise mode where league news informs your management decisions.