While the soundtracks in NBA Live 2000, 2001, and 2002 contained four to five songs – and in NBA Live 2002’s case, instrumental versions – NBA Live 2003 featured twelve tracks. The NBA Live 2003 soundtrack continued the trend of licensing songs that began with NBA Live 2000, but took the concept a lot further. While opinions of its gameplay experience tend to differ, the selection of music is an element of NBA Live 2003 that has always has been overwhelmingly positive. Attitudes have softened as the years have passed, and gamers whose first hoops title was NBA Live 2003 now feel nostalgic for it the same way those of us who are a little older fondly look back on games like NBA Live 95. Although most of us can appreciate it for the debut of Freestyle Control, at the time there was much frustration due to the shift away from a more realistic style, and elements such as the courtside comedy cutscenes. It’s interesting how opinions of NBA Live 2003 have changed over the years, as it tends to be remembered more fondly these days. Let’s take a look back…way back…īefore we dive into the NBA Live 2003 soundtrack, I’d like to briefly reflect upon the game itself. Many of its tracks have come to be associated with the game, and the album release was certified platinum, a first for a video game score. That debate has naturally produced a variety of answers when it comes to basketball games, but there’s one playlist in particular that a lot of gamers mention: the NBA Live 2003 soundtrack. Many games have brought us original scores that have subsequently become iconic, but the inclusion of licensed songs has led to a lot of debates about the best soundtracks in video games. As such, it’s no surprise that a game’s soundtrack becomes a significant part of our nostalgia, leading us to seek out tracks on YouTube or Spotify, or contributing to the rush we feel when we fire up an old favourite once again.
It creates atmosphere, pumps you up to play, and forges a connection with gamers. Music is an integral part of video games, no matter the genre. This week, I’m taking a look back at the NBA Live 2003 soundtrack. You’ll also find old NLSC editorials re-published with added commentary, and other flashback content. Check in every Wednesday for retrospectives and other features on older versions of NBA Live, NBA 2K, and old school basketball video games in general. This is Wayback Wednesday, your midweek blast from the past! In this feature, we dig into the archives, look back at the history of basketball gaming, and indulge in some nostalgia.
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