NBA Live 16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

[Calvenn]

Quote: Originally Posted by bateman11

Gotta say, I was a little skeptical when I first started playing. But it seems like the more I play, the more fun I have and the more I notice all the improvements that have been implemented. The LIVE team deserves quite a bit of praise in my opinion, it is not easy to rebuild a franchise once known as the GOAT, especially after so many failed attempts. But, finally, this game is headed in the right direction and Live 16 is a good basketball game on the court (game is very barebones off). First off, it took me a while to get used to playing "Live" again after playing the other game religiously since release. But once I became adjusted to the rhythm of the game, player movement, ball movement, animations, etc. I started to enjoy the game. It just feels like basketball, and the presentation doesn't get its due. The ESPN license is huge for immersion. Where this game really shines over the competition is fairness versus the CPU. Win/lose outcomes, timing, positioning, nothing feels scripted. I feel like I get rewarded for making the right basketball plays more often in this game. This game is very smooth, also. It's fun just playing, and i get realistic results because I know the game. Love the art style as well. It's still early on. Third day playing the game so we will see how things go.

Great feedback! I own and play both games as well and echo your sentiments. There are some flaws you will come across as you progress with your play, however, its a good thing you purchased the game when you did because a good portion of the gameplay issues have been addressed post patches and daily fine tuning. At this juncture, the game is truly underrated .

[Walt Frazier]

First time I have played in a few days and i have already seen the CPU kick out after offensive rebounds a few times...much improved

Really adds to the flow of the game.

It is great the way they are tweaking the game.

[Justonepost]

Quote: Originally Posted by Walt Frazier

First time I have played in a few days and i have already seen the CPU kick out after offensive rebounds a few times...much improved Really adds to the flow of the game. It is great the way they are tweaking the game.

Agreed. I posted this in the video thread, but it's an example of the CPU making extra passes and not just charging to the hoop as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDViOA6EM1s

[WTF]

Quote: Originally Posted by Justonepost

Agreed. I posted this in the video thread, but it's an example of the CPU making extra passes and not just charging to the hoop as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDViOA6EM1s

That was excellent

[Walt Frazier]

Really playing well at the moment...

Team styles are so much better now also. Curry plays like Curry, Draymond Green plays at times from th top of they key...Drummond on the Pistons completely different to Draymond etc.

Really promising signs.

[The 24th Letter]

That play was nice man...

good stuff..

[Calvenn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Justonepost

Agreed. I posted this in the video thread, but it's an example of the CPU making extra passes and not just charging to the hoop as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDViOA6EM1s

What level of the game is this? All Star? One complaint about Superstar level is that you dont typically see this level of ball distribution. It is better after tweaks but could use more.

[seanhazz1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Calvenn

What level of the game is this? All Star? One complaint about Superstar level is that you dont typically see this level of ball distribution. It is better after tweaks but could use more.

Actually you see that nightly from the Warriors, IRL. (Synergy evidence?) Nice D to force the rotation, Nice job EA on the counter AI ball movement, and nice video capture.

On SS the CPU takes that drive path (least resistance) because its easier, and it can react faster than you can for the most part. Mixing in the occasional zone will force this type of movement on SS at times, but over use of the zone, against CPU, with non-elite defenders, will get you shot out of the gym fast.