NBA 2K14 Impressions (PS4/Xbox One)

[jeremym480]

It seems like the majority of the negative impressions are due to the fact that 2k chose/didn't have the time to implement proper customization for both player editing and Career modes.

I knew most of this going into it so I can't complain too much. I normally only control one team in Association anyway, however I'd always control a dummy team too so I could mimic any big trades that were made in real life. It's also annoying that we can't at least change CPU teams players numbers. I played the Lakers the other day and they had signed Stephen Jackson, he was wearing #8 and it really bothered me. I would love to see them patch in the ability to edit rating and numbers, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

The CAP issue is likely do to the Emotion Plus Engine which I guess is understandable, but it still sucks. It also makes me wonder how difficult it's going to be for 2k to add players in. I'm a Celtics fan and can't start a MyGm with them until Faverani and Pressey are added. Hopefully, when and if they do add them they will look good.

Like I said, I knew about the majority of this from the jump and decided to give them a pass. I still find MyGm enjoyable and it will be that much more fun once I can start playing with "my team" and real draft classes (even though they're not going to look good). Game play wise I'd call this the best sports game ever. I only have a few minor complaints with the main one being my players sometimes acting a little brain dead when it comes to loose balls.

Even with all the missing features and disappoints with the way the decided to jack up the rosters, I can still say that this game is without a doubt my favorite of all the launch titles as well as the best 2k to date.

[canucksss]

Great gameplay and graphics. I only play MyCareer (since 2k13) and now willing to try MyGM.

My Career disappointment:

1. You cant skip the intro drama - I've created and recreated myCareer and watching this EVERYTIME is annoying.

2. You skills (way you shoot, dunk, isomotion etc) is not saving - or probably Im missing it....

3. Until now Im waiting for the 2k roster update (Gortat-Okafor trade and some minor tweeks, etc)

My Career likes:

1. Good that i need to earn my minutes.
2. Gameplay

[apollooff320]

Quote: Originally Posted by ClevelandinDistress

I'm sorry but you and many others on this forum are downright mad. How can you possibly go back to NBA 2K14 on ps3!!!! Seriously!!!! The gameplay in nextgen is 1000x more advanced. Not to mention the graphics. The ball physics, the faces, the lighting, the replays!!!! Mannnn!!!! I cant fathom ever going back. Its like owning a ferrari, then trading it in for a Honda civic because you dont like the shape of the trunk! Once you get a taste of something better, you cant go back, its human nature!!! Honestly, is a videogame not ment to be PLAYED???!! DO PEOPLE NOT CARE ABOUT GAMEPLAY ANYMORE???! Sure you can be frustrated at things like menus, slider etc, but going back to current gen? Thats a laughable decision really. I could never ever go back. It's crazyyyy to think someone could. The on court gameplay is what matters when your playing a video game. Do you not? NO?? Damn! Not judging you personally, but honestly! Are you okay? I apologize for the excessive amount of exclamation marks but i am downright baffled. Stunned. Shocked.

On the court may be the only thing that matters to u but I don't sit around and play quick games all day. MyGM and Mycareer have some major problems that need to be fixed. I want to play these mods but to many problems ruin the modes. I can't talk about park because I can't even get online because of 2K crappy servers.

[Glenn33]

Quote: Originally Posted by ClevelandinDistress

I'm sorry but you and many others on this forum are downright mad. How can you possibly go back to NBA 2K14 on ps3!!!! Seriously!!!! The gameplay in nextgen is 1000x more advanced. Not to mention the graphics. The ball physics, the faces, the lighting, the replays!!!! Mannnn!!!! I cant fathom ever going back. Its like owning a ferrari, then trading it in for a Honda civic because you dont like the shape of the trunk! Once you get a taste of something better, you cant go back, its human nature!!! Honestly, is a videogame not ment to be PLAYED???!! DO PEOPLE NOT CARE ABOUT GAMEPLAY ANYMORE???! Sure you can be frustrated at things like menus, slider etc, but going back to current gen? Thats a laughable decision really. I could never ever go back. It's crazyyyy to think someone could. The on court gameplay is what matters when your playing a video game. Do you not? NO?? Damn! Not judging you personally, but honestly! Are you okay? I apologize for the excessive amount of exclamation marks but i am downright baffled. Stunned. Shocked.

Co sign. With all due respect to every poster here. Every one is different and different aspects of the game hold meaning to reach person. I get that. But I think we need some perspective. Lets take Madden... That game is IDENTICAL to it's CG counterpart in almost every way. The gameplay and graphics are only slightly improved. Ask anybody over there would they trade vastly improved graphics and gameplay for extra stuff and menus s nd I promise you they would take what we have by a vast majority. Just sayin...

PS - a legitimate gripe however is the REQUIREMENT to be ONLINE. That's crap

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[Mouse]

why does it have to come down to improvement in gameplay vs. features?

Why can't all sports games no matter what company produces them have both.

[STLRams]

The game is beautiful but I do have a question. It seems like every teams pg tries to force there way in the paint a lot and dump it off to a big man, or force a shot has anyone else experienced this, is this a slider issue? Also love the game but not impressed with the 2K roster update, a lot of teams have every star player shooting tendency at 99 and to many players touch tendencies to high. Not realistic, that looks like a 2Kinsider update instead of a StatsInc update, see tendencies issues like this really effect gameplay and play calling, c'mon 2K.

[swiftychampleone]

So forget the fact that modes under the hood are a mess and poorly executed. The most important thing is that..."Ooooh! it's pretty!". That should be our standards for the first sports on Next-Gen? I barely recall Madden lacking this hard in features in '01 for PS2. Did I fall and hit my head or is this still Operation Sports?

I know we all have a right to an opinion, but I can't believe some folks are giving 2K a pass on not have 30-team control and customization features. No create-a-player in a sports game? One of the most innovative features in a sports game in the past 17 years and it's ok? Seriously?!!

[Knux-Future]

All of the people who keep bringing up Madden are missing the point.

Right now all 2k14NG has is the graphics and slightly improved gameplay.

All of the other additions are crap IMO and don't make up for the subtractions. So yeah while Madden doesn't look great, it is still a full featured game.

People who overlook that 2k has ****ed up are the reason why they can get away with it. Keep putting up with **** like this and they will keep taking standard features out. If MyPlayer was this time consuming then tehy should have shelved it until 2k15.