NBA Live 96

This second season of the revamped five-on-five basketball simulation shows no signs of a sophomore slump. Veteran players and fans of purer NBA basketball will appreciate the ability to call preset plays on the fly, and being able to see X-and-O animations of each play will help players understand how best to execute them. On the court, the pace can be quite fast. This may be more ideal for casual fans or fans of arcade-style basketball.