NBA Live 10 Review

[ClemsonTiger81]

I think the sales might actually be close this year? Not sure, but I work at a video game store and more people have talked about and ...bought. LIVE 10 this year. 2K10 has already been returned by 2 people. 2K is living off passed success. This is the year that LIVE rebuilds its reputation and next year is the year that is will be King once again. I have played both games to an insane degree, trying to decide which to buy, and LIVE is the NBA. It plays so damned good. After playing 2k10 for 2 days and not playing LIVE, and then popping LIVE in again last night, it was like night and day. I gave each game a fair shot and for the first time since 2005 for me, LIVE wins in a squeaker.

[Jimbo68]

Looks like ClemsonTiger81 has the right approach. Play BOTH full versions of the games, not the demos, and then make a decision. I remember the good old days when you could buy, let's say both football games and take them home to see which you liked best and then bring the other one back for a full refund. Too bad retailers don't allow this any longer. I can understand why, just longing for the good ol' days.

[Mayo32]

personally i dont get why people are saying 2k is the same from the second i turned it on i noticed new things. they just arent ones tht will say hey look at me you have to look for them. the first time i went into instant replay i was blown away with how the players muscles flexed and i also noticed while playing the thunder as the game goes on the actual uniforms get sweaty not just the players anymore. the animations for shots and free throws are cleaner IMO too alittle faster too for those stop and pops. i played the live demo its good but its so in your face good i think its a little over hyped because of how crappy last years was. i wouldnt say which is better till the hype on live wheres off cause there isnt much to be hyped up about for 2k its just the same very solid game with mostly presentation and graphic enhancements i just dont think these smaller tweaks are looked at as much and i would tell any1 to go spend 60 bucks on this game its not 2k9 wit a new player on the cover in anyway i think it improved more than people give it credit for but thts just my opinion. live mad strides but still has things to work on i think. in the demo i felt the players were too skinny and too glossy for my tastes and all i did was use kobe and spin to the basket by dunking or use nelson to pass down to dwight for the easy 2. i think 2k just makes you do more than wat your used to sometimes its a quick alley oop sometimes its a 23 second possession where your scrambling to find a decent shot.

[Mayo32]

also those who are complaining bout high FG% you just dont play D cause when i play both teams at best have had like 60 ever for me and tht was a high scoring game where i forgot how to play defense usually its lower than tht for me and i havent adjusted any sliders or anything i took it outta the box booted it up started my heat franchise and off i went

[lasthour]

I have been gaming since, well since the beginning of gaming and have not bought Live since the late 90s. Been playing 2k since 99.

Live's gameplay is a step ahead of 2k this year for the simple fact that 2k still has a bit of a problem stopping points in the paint properly. It has been this way for a long time, but this year Live gets it right and in return creates a better sim gaming experience in my opinion.

I put gameplay over all else.

Everything else I consider bells and whistles. In this area Live lacks behind the other game, but I much rather have the balance and control that Live gives me in the gameplay department over the other modes/features that 2k has.

And I hate playing with sliders, just plain addicting and time consuming.

Gameplay- Live 9.0

[marcoyk]

Good review. I'll be taking it into consideration when considering which game to buy.

[NDIrish98]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mayo32

personally i dont get why people are saying 2k is the same from the second i turned it on i noticed new things. they just arent ones tht will say hey look at me you have to look for them. the first time i went into instant replay i was blown away with how the players muscles flexed and i also noticed while playing the thunder as the game goes on the actual uniforms get sweaty not just the players anymore. the animations for shots and free throws are cleaner IMO too alittle faster too for those stop and pops. i played the live demo its good but its so in your face good i think its a little over hyped because of how crappy last years was. i wouldnt say which is better till the hype on live wheres off cause there isnt much to be hyped up about for 2k its just the same very solid game with mostly presentation and graphic enhancements i just dont think these smaller tweaks are looked at as much and i would tell any1 to go spend 60 bucks on this game its not 2k9 wit a new player on the cover in anyway i think it improved more than people give it credit for but thts just my opinion. live mad strides but still has things to work on i think. in the demo i felt the players were too skinny and too glossy for my tastes and all i did was use kobe and spin to the basket by dunking or use nelson to pass down to dwight for the easy 2. i think 2k just makes you do more than wat your used to sometimes its a quick alley oop sometimes its a 23 second possession where your scrambling to find a decent shot.

i didnt realize we were reviewing 2K in the Live threads now...hmm. Weird. and i'd like some tips on how to play if you were able to get to the basket that easy just by spinning and dumping it inside everytime and score. you must be the best video game basketball player ever.......

[NBAfan#109287322]

Quote: Originally Posted by NDIrish98

i didnt realize we were reviewing 2K in the Live threads now...hmm. Weird. and i'd like some tips on how to play if you were able to get to the basket that easy just by spinning and dumping it inside everytime and score. you must be the best video game basketball player ever.......

Both games are out now so it's fair to compare i say