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Games like NBA Live 97

1996PlayStation

A realism-focused 90s basketball game featuring all NBA teams, All-Star squads and a player creator. It offers exhibition games, full seasons and playoffs, along with dozens of offensive and defensive set plays.

  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Fast pace

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In short: Games like NBA Live 97

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NBA Live 97 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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NHL 96

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1995PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about NBA Live 97: a realistic look, co-op or multiplayer and gameplay over story.

An early 3D-style EA Sports hockey game with the NHL license, real teams and players, full season and playoff modes, and toggleable fighting and penalties. Great for local head-to-head matches.

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FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

Realistic visuals

A classic 1997 football game where the Road to World Cup mode lets you guide a national team through worldwide qualifying to the 1998 tournament. It also offers many clubs, leagues and stadiums with team-specific crowd chants.

FIFA Soccer 07

Realistic visuals

EA Canada's football simulation with licensed teams and leagues, best enjoyed in head-to-head matches against friends. As the last entry on GameCube and Xbox, it also marks the shift to the next console generation.

NHL 09

Realistic visuals

An EA Sports ice hockey simulation featuring real NHL teams and players. It offers matches against the AI alongside multiplayer games and franchise-style modes.

FIFA Soccer 97

Realistic visuals

A mid-90s football sim with John Motson's commentary, smooth MotionBlending animations and a choice between arcade and simulation styles. League and cup modes plus interactive replays round out the package.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Realistic visuals

Konami's football simulation known for its realistic feel and tactical passing play. Leagues and cups are fun, but the real draw is head-to-head matches against friends and online.

FIFA Soccer 2003

Realistic visuals

A classic 2002 EA football sim with improved ball control, new player animations and Freestyle Control for feints and one-touch passes. Licensed clubs, stadiums and authentic chants give it matchday atmosphere.

FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer

Realistic visuals

A classic 2001 entry in the FIFA series that adds pass power bars and trims dribbling for a tougher game. It is best enjoyed through leagues, tournaments and matches against friends on the same machine.

NHL 2002

Realistic visuals

A classic 2001 EA Sports ice hockey game with the NHL license, Mario Lemieux on the cover, and the series' first appearance on Xbox.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

Realistic visuals

A Konami football simulation focused on realistic play, tactical team management and league and Champions League competition. It shines in head-to-head matches against friends or online.

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