NBA 2K14 Next-Gen Review (IGN)

[yungflo]

Quote: Originally Posted by RateSports

Lol that you gathered all of that from a 5 minute review. Give me a break.

thanks, I'm hungry and you do know they have been multiple gameplay vids online?

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by RangersCruz

Does this guy ever say anything positive about 2k? if i bashed them as much as you do i would be

To be fair, I feel as though I attempt to provide substance to any critical comments I feel moved to make. If I do not care for something, I attempt to explain why in a level-headed and concise manner.

As for whether I ever say anything positive about NBA 2K, I believe I've spent most of my time at OperationSports doing so, spanning from NBA 2K2 to NBA 2K12 (with the exception of ESPN NBA Basketball 2004). I liked NBA 2K13 but felt a series shift beginning to take place in many regards (VC, sliding a little bit further away from reality in MyPlayer, etc.). That shift has continued to take place with NBA 2K14 and I've found myself somewhat displeased with 2K's overall direction for the first time since 2004.

That said, I remain very interested in 2K's product due to my long-standing commitment. As such, I opt to spend some free time discussing the directions I wish for 2K to aim. I feel it'd only be fair for me to laud 2K as I did for so many years when they provide the product I'm looking for, but then also to provide honest feedback when I feel they're steering away in certain regards from making the NBA replication product I desire.

Cliffs: When I like something, I share those sentiments. When I do not like something, I share those sentiments.

Quote: Originally Posted by royounggoku

Don't you think passing on a great game because of rim sounds is a little much?

I feel as though there has been a lapse in communication here. I made note of the rim noise issues, but I do not recall attempting to state that problem was reason enough to pass on the game in question.

My opinion on the matter was the game appeared a little too similar to the current generation product. I was waiting to see next 2K14 so I could discover whether the changes were significant enough to warrant a very hefty purchase from my end. At this point, I just do not feel I see enough to pull the trigger. Some posters are stating how they can't wait to purchase 2K. Others aren't as enthusiastic. I feel as though that's just the nature of threads on upcoming releases.

[yungflo]

Quote: Originally Posted by RangersCruz

I just don't see the point in bagging 2k14 then talking about 2k15 already when this next gen version is not out even yet ..well it is but we haven't played it

I'm not saying I'm not looking forward to it...

[RateSports]

Quote: Originally Posted by yungflo

thanks, I'm hungry and you do know they have been multiple gameplay vids online?

Do you actually know the English language?

Serious question.

[SouthBeach]

Quote: Originally Posted by yungflo

It is my opinion. I'm talking about in terms of next gen. People expected more coming out of the OMG trailer. Nt a similar experience, for better or for worse.

Makes me realize/understand why certain things weren't shown; namely gameplay.

Not necessarily a bad thing since we're moving into the next generation of consoles. But if we're in the same boat practically begging for 5-on-5 gameplay next year, with no in-depth Dev Insights, it'll be pretty disappointing.

Not here to nitpick, but both the "nitpickers" and "yes men" have good points.

[tsbmolina]

This is the Picasso of video game graphics!

[royounggoku]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

I have to agree here I mean he gave us the patrick speech (spongebob) The "look at it, look at it!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwKFec9th0U starts at 1:30 if you wanna see what I mean lol. Anyway, he said its a no brainer to get, I dont agree with him about the ball physics but I see where he is coming from (basically KD got ripped in a crowd of defenders which is very likely)

Lmao good ol' Patrick

[Rasco11]

Broadcast cam looked gorgeous! Player models, sick! The crowd looked way better than I anticipated too....didn't spot the dupes like 1st trailer. The player emotion and independent reactions add so much. Can't rejoice over that enough. Can't wait. Few minor aesthetic issues (no player warmups, baselines vacant of people (photographers, camera men, etc.), but hopefully that is added along with crowd and game audio next year!

And "if" this game has crazy customization options for classic teams, create a player, draft classes, etc....got fingers crossed! Man, could be a slice of pure heaven. Looks to be great regardless! I'm very pumped.

My only question....where was footage like this a month ago?