NBA 2K15 Vs. NBA 2K16: Player Comparison Screenshots

[Misterjibb]

Quote: Originally Posted by DBMcGee3

I can honestly say I prefer the player models in Live. If only EA could get the motion and animations right.....

I agree with you. Live is definitely back on track son. I'm really impressed with how far they've come since the next gen consoles dropped. I'll give them one more year to add more definition to the body types so the players can be better distinguished between one another. Maybe they'll do full body scans too idk. I personally think their tattoos, shoes and clothing look more realistic as well, just in terms of quality. 2K just seems to have more control over customization and a greater selection to choose from. We shall see in a few weeks. It's definitely on and poppin this year though!

[NastyGT]

Quote: Originally Posted by DBMcGee3

I can honestly say I prefer the player models in Live. If only EA could get the motion and animations right.....

Do you mean "models" as faces of NBA players, because body models are exactly the same one with difference in height, color and heads on it. And all the players move the same way with ball. Not to mention what one of the devs said during gameplay footage on IGN ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaaH70bymN4 ) - (3:00) "Now we have "off-ball motion system, where players move without ball...". OMG, in NBA Live 16 players without ball are moving?!!!! (sarcasm). And someone still think THAT is better???

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goffs

ChaseB always startin ish... Waiting on Glen Davis comparison pic! I just know I'm going to be disappointed! Prove me wrong 2k art team!

Oh man I forgot about Glen Davis. He's definitely in the didn't-get-face-scanned-let's-not-even-try group. He really looks jacked up in 2K15.

[DBMcGee3]

Quote: Originally Posted by NastyGT

Do you mean "models" as faces of NBA players, because body models are exactly the same one with difference in height, color and heads on it. And all the players move the same way with ball. Not to mention what one of the devs said during gameplay footage on IGN ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaaH70bymN4 ) - (3:00) "Now we have "off-ball motion system, where players move without ball...". OMG, in NBA Live 16 players without ball are moving?!!!! (sarcasm). And someone still think THAT is better???

Yes, the faces, as I haven't seen much regarding body types on Live. That being said, I've already seen several new body types in 2k that look way off, so I'm not ready to give them credit on that one quite yet.

I should also note that I haven't played a retail version of Live in 5 years, so I can't really comment much on player movement, etc. I will say that, from what I've seen, 2k was light years ahead in terms of animations last year, especially collisions. While some people find 2k to be animation heavy, with Live you kind of get the other end of the spectrum, where the game is maybe a bit more responsive, but less realistic looking.

I'm anxious to give both games a try this year and hopefully have a more difficult decision than in years past.

[WISports]

ChaseB for prez.

[NastyGT]

Quote: Originally Posted by DBMcGee3

Yes, the faces, as I haven't seen much regarding body types on Live. That being said, I've already seen several new body types in 2k that look way off, so I'm not ready to give them credit on that one quite yet. I should also note that I haven't played a retail version of Live in 5 years, so I can't really comment much on player movement, etc. I will say that, from what I've seen, 2k was light years ahead in terms of animations last year, especially collisions. While some people find 2k to be animation heavy, with Live you kind of get the other end of the spectrum, where the game is maybe a bit more responsive, but less realistic looking. I'm anxious to give both games a try this year and hopefully have a more difficult decision than in years past.

Well, 15 years ago I played NBA Live 2001 on my PC and one day I saw NBA 2K1 on Sega Dreamcast and i couldn`t believe the difference! Yes, Live had good graphic, nice gameplay, but 2K1 was something way more than that. And, you know what? It still is. THE ONLY reason people may think different is because there was no good NBA Live in years and people want something different. Finally Live does not look like "cartoon puppets run on something that looks like court" and that`s a good thing. But I think Live is still far away from 2K15 and 2K16 but finally a worthy competitor...

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by WISports

ChaseB for prez.

I'd rather be the cool dad, so how about Vice Prez instead?

[DBMcGee3]

Quote: Originally Posted by NastyGT

Well, 15 years ago I played NBA Live 2001 on my PC and one day I saw NBA 2K1 on Sega Dreamcast and i couldn`t believe the difference! Yes, Live had good graphic, nice gameplay, but 2K1 was something way more than that. And, you know what? It still is. THE ONLY reason people may think different is because there was no good NBA Live in years and people want something different. Finally Live does not look like "cartoon puppets run on something that looks like court" and that`s a good thing. But I think Live is still far away from 2K15 and 2K16 but finally a worthy competitor...

I definitely think you're right about the "2k fatigue" theory. I've thoroughly enjoyed 2k games, all the way back to the original you mentioned on Dreamcast, but at this point I just want badly to play something else, without sacrificing too much in terms of game quality. That being said, 2k has plenty of faults as well, some of which have not been addressed for years now.

As I mentioned, the animations in 2k look great, but you lose that ultra precise feel to the controls when guys are constantly getting sucked into collision animations, etc. Their servers have been embarrassing as well, and don't get me started on some of the completely broken functions in the game, like the end of game highlights not working, or those days when the 'NBA Today' is a day or two behind schedule.

These may seem like small gripes, but when they never seem to be addressed, it compounds the fatigue of playing the game for so many years. I'll still give 2k a thorough opportunity to win me over again this year, I'm just really hoping that Live somehow magically turns out to be solid.