Electronic Arts’ college basketball simulation series makes its second appearance on the PlayStation 2 with the release of NCAA March Madness 2003. It features a number of the additional control choices first introduced in NBA Live 2003 and a number of the new game types that were not present in the version released the year before.
In addition to the “Create-A-School” mode, single-player matches and multiplayer competitions are carried over from the previous installment. Single seasons and a multi-season dynasty mode are brand-new additions to the game. The total number of currently available teams has risen to around 160, and more genuine team mascots and battle songs have also been incorporated into the game.
The Freestyle Controls have been brought over from NBA Live 2003 and represent a significant improvement to the gameplay. These controls allow players to do various offensive maneuvers using only the right analog stick, and the Quick Plays functionality lets users call up a play through the quicklyD-pad.
