NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

[Haval93]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

Yeah clipping becomes a lot more apparent on all star and above...I expect that in a video game though...I knew the "no clipping" idea that was floating around before launch wasn't possible yet, lol

Yeah, there is a bit of clipping. See more in the paint now as well. I wish they had more collision detection on players bodies. It would take a bit of system resources to do, but I think it would be worth it. Hopefully they address and polish clipping in an upcoming patch.


Also. You can change your shot in mid air on lay-ups and dunks!!!!!!! First NBA Live since 05 to allow you to do so. It looks amazing!! Press X in mid-air after your shot. I pulled off a 360 lay-up and saw the defender and adjusted my own shot in mid-air to avoid the block. Should of recorded it lol

[Jay Jay]

Quote: Originally Posted by Haval93

Yeah, there is a bit of clipping. See more in the paint now as well. I wish they had more collision detection on players bodies. It would take a bit of system resources to do, but I think it would be worth it. Hopefully they address and polish clipping in an upcoming patch. Also. You can change your shot in mid air on lay-ups and dunks!!!!!!! First NBA Live since 05 to allow you to do so. It looks amazing!! Press X in mid-air after your shot. I pulled off a 360 lay-up and saw the defender and adjusted my own shot in mid-air to avoid the block. Should of recorded it lol

I had a similar play with LBJ

[the_future420]

WTF, your vids are very encouraging. EA needs to tighten up their marketing because without your vids and input, I probably wouldn't be purchasing the game. It definitely seems like the D is better in your vids than others that we've seen. From the footage thats been released, it seems like Live has more "soul" than the other game. Its tough to really explain, although a good deal of it probably comes from the presentation and arena atmosphere, but Live just seems like it will be a very enjoyable game to play. Looking forward to next week.

[Insight23]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_future420

WTF, your vids are very encouraging. EA needs to tighten up their marketing because without your vids and input, I probably wouldn't be purchasing the game. It definitely seems like the D is better in your vids than others that we've seen. From the footage thats been released, it seems like Live has more "soul" than the other game. Its tough to really explain, although a good deal of it probably comes from the presentation and arena atmosphere, but Live just seems like it will be a very enjoyable game to play. Looking forward to next week.

I second this post!! The atmosphere looks much better than the other basketball game. Defense looks like it indeed exist! All of the other videos show minimal defense. I've always loved the ESPN layout, makes it feel more realistic.

[m1ke_nyc]

Cant believe im saying this, im buying NBA Live 15. The game is just flat out fun to me. Dont get me wrong I love that other game, but there was just something about Live 15 while playing it. I see alot of potential for the future of this franchise. Theres still a bit of wonkiness, offense is a bit too overpowering but a patch can address that. It plays a decent fun game of basketball. Live is indeed back. Its not deep gameplay wise as the other game not even close, but the fun factor is there more so than the other game in my opinion. Gameplay wise I give it a 6.5 but again its fun. I cant put my finger on what exactly it is but I enjoyed playing it.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Glad to see the positive reviews about Live. Seems like last year was all about putting the foundation down first and this year, they have the house up but it's just about getting the furniture and everything inside the house and then you'll see the true beauty of this game.

Sucks I gotta wait til the 28th to try this out though but I'm liking what I see so far.

[WTF]

I just got trounced by the Spurs as the Cavs. If you aren't paying attention, you'll get slaughtered. It was pitiful. I was talking to my wife on the phone, and monitoring emails, got beat by 22. It was an UGLY game. I broadcast it, but it's not worth the watch

[TheOncomingStorm]

I second ratedmoney. EA nailed the fun factor. I have about an hour left on my trial and am very surprised how well I am enjoying this game. If only the Dynasty mode was deeper (next year), but my faith is renewed. If I hadn't already spent $60 on 2k, I might have gotten this day one, but I think I'll wait until I can get a cheap used copy or a price drop. But the point is, the NBA Live franchise has the makings of a legitimate contender for best Basketball game. In a couple years.


It's not a better game yet than 2k, but the 14-to-15 improvement of NBA Live is far greater than the 14-to-15 improvement of NBA2k. And it's fun. Surprisingly fun, and in the end, isn't that really what matters most?

I'm eager for the review embargo to end. My guess, this game will average reviews in the 6.5-7 range from the major outlets. I'd give it a 7 right now (if last year was a 3 and NBA2k15 is a 8.5. I put a lot of weight on the Dynasty/MyGM modes)