NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

[DirtyJerz32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

I have met a few people who legitimately play basketball by playing randoms in other games this year. May be because of the coat of these units and there are more adults buying them... But the ball players are out there.

I wasn't saying you can't find guys that are sim players, but there aren't a lot out there.

[The 24th Letter]

Just 3 quick suggestions to EA after my experience in my last game:

Fix the A.I Full Court Press: At the end of a close game and they start using this, It's easy to turbo right past it for a easy dunk, layup or hand off to your center..

Playing the Passing Lane: This was an issue in Live 10 so I am assuming it's consciously put in the game...but there is a big delay when using the steal button (or stick) to try an intercept a pass. I think it's purposely put there to make the game work properly (if that makes sense) but it's something we should have more control over..

Just want do emphasize contact/ physicality..

http://youtu.be/0QLmQ60dw0k

EDIT: the A.I late game logic showed up once again in this game. Paul dribbles the clock out and passes to Deandre Jordan who takes a 2 which is blocked...at least they shot it this time...

I guess being up 3 is the trigger for this glitch....disappointing...

[DirtyMagic5]

Got to the playoffs in my dynasty atmosphere is fantastic.

[jaosming]

Video with updated impressions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eVp0B2t8f4


Summed up, I feel the game draws some comparisons to 2K8 and 2K10 due to some animation-heavy tendencies (players getting locked into animations posting up, screen canimation, catching the ball and going over-and-back or out of bounds). 2K tactics won't work as well in this, at least not mine. Roster updates are disappointing, the ball does warp and ghost, dynasty and rising star modes aren't even worth mentioning. There are still major gameplay issues that popup once or twice a game in 3-6 minute quarters, like the timeout thing in the video. Playcalling is disappointing, relying on the cut and LT/L2 screen quick plays are much more effective.

Only take jumpers that are open, and the shot timing is ridiculously quick. Dribbling and shot blocking are very satisfying, and defensively the game does seem to penalize defenders for minor movements/positioning. Graphics are not at 2K's level, but I honestly have had the infamous "What game is on?" when leaving a stream on of the game, probably due to presentation elements.

It's fun, it has issues, don't get it unless you like the demo enough to give it a shot. I have seen glowing impressions, I have seen "I wasted my money" impressions, and I've felt both ways with this game. Right now, I am completely addicted to the gameplay, I keep coming back and wanting to play more. I don't care about the rosters, I don't care who is on my UT, I just want to play more.

[DIRK41NOWITZKI]

^jaosming

Did you make this video before or after the rosters were updated?


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[jaosming]

Quote: Originally Posted by DIRK41NOWITZKI

^jaosming Did you make this video before or after the rosters were updated?

Recorded 24 hours ago

[DIRK41NOWITZKI]

Quote: Originally Posted by jaosming

Recorded 24 hours ago

Oh ok, so after the roster updates. I thought since you were talking about the roster updates being disappointing that maybe you hadn't got the roster updates yet. They are releasing them a lot more now than before.


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[The 24th Letter]

Just an FYI, just because I provide a lot of feedback, doesn't mean I don't have some good/fun games...I'm having a pretty good time both games right now, and am hoping they make their respective improvements...I for one am enjoying my next gen basketball experience overall...

Anyway, this was blowout by myself (the Heat) but what I liked is that there was a stretch in the 3rd where neither one of us scored for like 5 minutes before I caught fire and jumped out to a big lead...it was still an entertaining 5 minutes though...

Box score and stats:

Spoiler

Quick mix I made of LBJ from this game... Kind've got rushed in the end, lol

http://youtu.be/WfykBMDJGrs