What I'm seeing with NBA Live..

[YungThugga08]

I've been away from this site for a good while, but checking out NBA Live 18, I keep seeing that people are not really giving the game a chance because the game isn't "feature-rich" like 2k is.

Granted, it is 2017 and games should be feature packed; but I see this version of Live as a complete rebuild from the ground up. Started from 0%.

Maybe they wanted to gain a little bit of traction by releasing a game that was actually playable at first and then will add more and more features in the iterations that come.

You have to start from somewhere, you know?

Just my two cents..

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[CujoMatty]

I feel ya and I agree somewhat but it is a legitimate complaint to have about missing features. I'm personally good with it as the menus in franchise are super well laid out, the news feed is great, I can trade and sign free agents. I don't need all the bells and whistle of fm duties and all that. I like to take my team and play every game and try and win championships. As long as injuries and CPU trading are fixed I'm good.

Its not a total rebuild from zero either. A lot of 16 is in 18 which isn't a bad thing. I loved 16. Either way though it was a massive undertaking and I'm super happy where this game is right now. Honestly though the average gamer probably isn't as open minded about the process and really who cares. You like it. I like it. Ea seems committed to live as a franchise so the future is bright.

[DonWuan]

And at some point we have to stop making excuses for the Live team. If they gave us a road map and clear plan, I think people would be cool about it. But we been in rebuild mode almost 10 years now. With those 2 years off, I think majority of us expected more fluid quality animations also.

They chose to take 2 years between 2015-2017(LIve 16) and while Live 18 is really good(in my opinion) its pathetic at this point we cant get the basics down. I understand mycareer/the one is the now, but a good portion of us could give 2 poops about it. I personally have no interest in LUT modes or the like.

Without depth, what should someone like me do who only plays offline franchise type modes. I have no interest in fighting low bball iq players online. Same thing that happen with 15 and 16, I lose interest playing quick matches non stop without something real to sink my teeth in.

Basketball games are my version of rpg games. After the honeymoon period is over I will have nothing to do. Im one of the few that Live(with a LOT of tweaks) offer a more sim experience vs the competition at the moment.

Roster editing is not a deal breaker but bright red/blue/yellow socks will get annoying.

[NeptunePirate]

2k has been built for almost 2 decades. The foundation has been set for a long while on that series. This new Live has had the foundation built for only half a decade almost. The series is heading in the right direction for sure.

Having to play catch up can be stressful all around. Building quality gameplay AND keep up with major features and modes across the board, to keep in line with 2k. The extra year of development time was much needed and you can tell it had a quality pay off.

NBA Live is on the right track. Everyone has to start somewhere, even 2k did all those years ago.

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[CujoMatty]

Quote: Originally Posted by NeptunePirate

2k has been built for almost 2 decades. The foundation has been set for a long while on that series. This new Live has had the foundation built for only half a decade almost. The series is heading in the right direction for sure. Having to play catch up can be stressful all around. Building quality gameplay AND keep up with major features and modes across the board, to keep in line with 2k. The extra year of development time was much needed and you can tell it had a quality pay off. NBA Live is on the right track. Everyone has to start somewhere, even 2k did all those years ago. Sent from my SM-G930P using Operation Sports mobile app

You are correct in a sense but what I think people have a problem with is live has had to start somewhere every year for 10 years lol. If they could have got the basics down any one of those first 5 years we wouldn't even be having this conversation because there would be more features.

The reality however is that there is zero use in dwelling on the past mistakes.I feel like they finally started hitting their stride with 16 and they have done wonders in the 2 years between. If they even do half what they did in those 2 years with 1 year till the next release it will be looking real good I think.

[BlackMambaTheDream]

NBA Live doesn't deserve all the hate. I'ts beyond me
why people feel the need to trashtalk this game.

In my opinion, competition is desperately needed
and only benefits us, the players. Why on earth would
people rant about NBA Live, telling people how much
better 2K is, how bad 2K is destroying Live in comparison.
If anything every step forward for Live is something to
appreciate. Maybe im the only one who has that impression,
but to me it looks like EA is working really hard to make steps
forward with Live. Not something they have been known for
in the gaming community to say the least. How could you not
encourage that?

I didn't buy Live since Live 10. I was disappointed
after every Live Demo since then. The choice which one
to buy has been a no brainer the last 7 years for me.
Was still hoping Live would come back. And i have to say
i really like the improvements in Live 18. I have a blast
watching all the Live 18 footage on youtube right now and
i really enjoyed playing the demo. This is the first time since
Live 10 that i will get both games. Because EA deserves my money
this year, I will primarily play 2K no doubt, but i'm hopefully in
for a great year with 2 basketball games and really looking forward to it.

[CujoMatty]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMambaTheDream

NBA Live doesn't deserve all the hate. I'ts beyond me why people feel the need to trashtalk this game. In my opinion, competition is desperately needed and only benefits us, the players. Why on earth would people rant about NBA Live, telling people how much better 2K is, how bad 2K is destroying Live in comparison. If anything every step forward for Live is something to appreciate. Maybe im the only one who has that impression, but to me it looks like EA is working really hard to make steps forward with Live. Not something they have been known for in the gaming community to say the least. How could you not encourage that? I didn't buy Live since Live 10. I was disappointed after every Live Demo since then. The choice which one to buy has been a no brainer the last 7 years for me. Was still hoping Live would come back. And i have to say i really like the improvements in Live 18. I have a blast watching all the Live 18 footage on youtube right now and i really enjoyed playing the demo. This is the first time since Live 10 that i will get both games. Because EA deserves my money this year, I will primarily play 2K no doubt, but i'm hopefully in for a great year with 2 basketball games and really looking forward to it.

Totally agree.

I totally can see why most people like 2k better. They truly are setting the bar every year with the quality of their game in the sports game genre.

Personally I like the gameplay of live way way way better but that's strictly personal taste. Without competition I'd be fine because I really do enjoy 2k and buy it every year but I'm beyond happy that with basketball I have the option to play something I prefer.

[sheehy83]

I'm on my 4th playthrough of The One demo because I love how it plays. I barely made it through 2 very quick playthroughs of 2k prelude and NBA live gameplay, for me, blows it out of the water. I wish live had more features but thinking about it, I've gotten 2k every year and only ever play my career and park, both are on live so should suit my needs. I just wish Europe could get a discounted physical copy.