NBA Live 16 Demo Available For Xbox One and PS4, Post Your Impressions

[Playmakers]

Quote: Originally Posted by Walt Frazier

I put three pointers, paint etc at zero. I put mid at 100. The CPU shot 27 three balls and attacked the paint non stop. I doubt the sliders work PM...hoping it is something a tuning update can fix though. Note: i am playing on all star level. Have also played superstar. Not sure if that is a factor. Pro was way, way too easy.

The ai doesn't have the same behavior on lower levels pro...

[The 24th Letter]

The shots these Warriors hit on Superstar man, lol

Pulling up form waaaay back...all net




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[strawberryshortcake]

Quote: Originally Posted by Playmakers

The ai doesn't have the same behavior on lower levels pro...

That may be true for the existing Live16 demo build, but shouldn't the AI look to shoot midrange 2 pointers regardless. Yes, I have see some (key word, some) midrange 2 pointers on All star, but there needs to be more.

[noshun]

This game has the funkiest animations I've ever seen, and Im an animator. Sometimes its okay, but when its bad, its brutal. Very stiff.. its like its NBA Live 16: The Lego Movie. Players speedup and warp and all kinds of oddities. Players pass the ball backwards over their shoulder, shooting backwards, sidewards. Shorts do a weird popping effect at the free throw line.
Jamal Crawford looks terrible, like he wants to drink a glass of Pepto Bismol on the rocks. Durant is He-man buff, when he's rail thin irl. Lebron rolls his eyes back into his head at the free throw line like he's the Undertaker. Steve Kerr looks straight outta a zombie movie. Doc Rivers looks like a mix between himself, Obama + KRS 1 nose wise.
There are no penalties for all the momentum movements at all. You can back dribble, spin all day and never lose control of the ball. this stuff really stands out.

[Philstat]

Quote: Originally Posted by noshun

This game has the funkiest animations I've ever seen, and Im an animator. Sometimes its okay, but when its bad, its brutal. Very stiff.. its like its NBA Live 16: The Lego Movie. Players speedup and warp and all kinds of oddities. Players pass the ball backwards over their shoulder, shooting backwards, sidewards. Shorts do a weird popping effect at the free throw line. Jamal Crawford looks terrible, like he wants to drink a glass of Pepto Bismol on the rocks. Durant is He-man buff, when he's rail thin irl. Lebron rolls his eyes back into his head at the free throw line like he's the Undertaker. Steve Kerr looks straight outta a zombie movie. Doc Rivers looks like a mix between himself, Obama + KRS 1 nose wise. There are no penalties for all the momentum movements at all. You can back dribble, spin all day and never lose control of the ball. this stuff really stands out.

Agree, with every single point, my thoughts exactly. Was playing Clips vs Wiz earlier, JJ goes in for a drive, gets knocked completely out of pounds, about 4-5 players are off the court behind the goal, with the ball, the Wiz then come out of bounds no stop in play and start pushing it up the court, I'm like WTH just happened. Half the two teams were out of bounds with the ball, no stoppage of play, out of bounds issues, nothing, play just keeps going, hahaha.

[bigballa21]

Ok, got the demo and hit the ground running on it. Couldn't do the face scan thing my phone isn't compatible but that's neither here nor there. Played summer circuit and then hit some Live Run and i've got to say it's pretty fun and addicting. I was never really an online player but i can see how fun it can be..............................................IF ....and i mean if you have a TEAM instead of the dudes that want to make it rain all game. Seriously though this game can be fun as long as you got people that make it fun.

Is this game ready for the big leagues? not a chance, i mean it's just not quite there yet, it's not quite a simulation to me. There are just animations and just run of the mill basketball issues that are not quite there yet. Wish there was a bit more collision and physicality, i can't count how many moments i asked "WTF how did he make that layup in that kind of traffic?" Because you wouldn't be able to make those kind of layups and dunk on like 3 people in traffic.

I'm in love with the customization though, i like the UI and the options and how the clothes look real crispy. All in all it's probably the most fun i've had with a live game in a WHILE. While it has a LONG way to go to get to simulation level imo this is certainly without a doubt a step in the right direction. If the Demo is any indication i'm not sure it's worth $60 dollars though to be honest, might cop it when it gets cheaper. 3 Stars out of 5 for this demo, Enjoyable but certain issues hold it back

[rawdog805]

The most frustrating thing about this game has to be the REBOUNDING.. My god, it is almost non existant for the user.. I will jump for the rebound and the ball will land right next to my guy, the cpu will pick it up and lay it in while my guy is still recovering from his jump.. WTF.. lol..

[Philstat]

One thing Live 16 is sensational at is fast breaks, this game reminds me of Inside Drive when it comes to breaks, does a fantastic job, seamless.