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NBA Live 14 Reviews From Around the Web

09:07 AM - November 19, 2013 by nflnutt

NBA Live 14 is available for everyone today. Make sure you check out some of the reviews that have appeared online. As more reviews come in, we'll update this post.

IGN (4.3/10)
Darkstation (2/5)
Bleacher Report (7.8/10)
Gamesradar (2.5/5)
PlayStation LifeStyle (5/10)
Kotaku (NO)
GameInformer (4/10)
GameSpot (4/10)

Game: NBA Live 14Reader Score: 4/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS4 / Xbox OneVotes for game: 17 - View All

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# 81 GisherJohn24 @ 11/19/13 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoTiCe_O


	The game is a realistic simulation of basketball, bleacher report a site known for their basketball analysis and knowledge of the game gives it a 7.8 because they see the basketball realism in the game. It's not just about the graphics but how the game plays from a purely basketball standpoint, and NBA Live delivers a solid basketball simulation. People are really spoiled by graphics and animations it annoying really. If you have a solid Bball I.Q and a basketball mind then you can see the potential in Live, and the amount of fun it could be with two solid players going at it. I wish more people saw the Scott OG stream or at least he archived it, because the game looked better than any other stream I'd seen of Live, if you understand basketball strategy and tactics then you;ll like the game for what it is. A maybe raw, but solid sim of basketball, not just NBA basketball, but basketball in general. Waits for the wise guy to say "but you haven't even played it, stop deffnding EA man" I'm not defending EA but just commending someone for implementing core basketball tactics and strategies into a game with full control. I like the fact the game delivers a a solid basketball experience and the control is in my hands.

finally a decent response.

# 82 swaggedout @ 11/19/13 11:51 AM

Live may have more features, not sure and yeah we can read all the reviews, but there are plenty gameplay videos out to make an assessment of how the game looks and play. What the point of having 2000 features, when the actual gameplay is not good. How do I know without playing the game, go to youtube or on this site and see for yourself. Don't worry about who's playing, just look at the animations and the interaction of the players. Look at the movement and the lack of life in the players.

# 83 Gorilla Glass @ 11/19/13 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by swaggedout


	I guess you're one of those people I was describing. No I haven't played the game and I won't unless its a demo. $60, yeah right. Playing the game won't change the graphics, the bad animations, the commentary, or anything gameplay wise that you haven't seen. You want presentation, pregame warmups, then this is your game. What you see on your screen is not an oasis, its a sigh of what is. You guys think once you play it, that everything you've seen is gonna change. Spend your money, and after ill see you back here complaining and defending your little heart out.

Yeah, I did not read your post and almost didn't respond to THIS.

Anyways, I don't always run with reviews, especially on sports games. I give them a try thru renting or Demos. I have found that this fills the void.

I'm nobodies sheep, you won't see me hating on a game based off of compressed video or blind hate for a company.

Besides, if I had the money and want to spend it, that's on me. I don't get into pockets of others or cry about what they love or hate.

Give my techniques a try, when you get a chance.

# 84 OOO @ 11/19/13 11:53 AM

Lmao bleacher report. I could on on it right now and give Nba Live a perfect 10/10 if I wanted to. Anyone can write on BR. It is not creditable.

# 85 chelios7 @ 11/19/13 11:53 AM

For a game with a multiple year development cycle, a rough history going back to not one but two cancelled games and a full $60 price tag, I would say that even if its a "realistic basketball sim", its still a disappointment. The same people that are going at 2K fans for giving it grief are also giving this title quite a free pass based on some videos on Twitch and the one positive review from Bleacher Report.

Honestly, for $60, you should expect more from EA than this.

# 86 GisherJohn24 @ 11/19/13 11:54 AM

I may be the minority, but I just want to have breaks from 2K and play another viable game. This may fill that void when I want to take a break from 2K.

# 87 Keanburke @ 11/19/13 11:55 AM

I will post this link to this video with NBA Live 10 playing right next NBA Live 14.

This might be my last post on this forum because I know people will still try to preach that Live 14 looks better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hndc_XnE6Qk

# 88 Boilerbuzz @ 11/19/13 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DaWolf


	Indeed not quite what I would call a professional review: "... underneath the garbage .."

So, any review that is overly harsh is automatically unprofessional? Really?

# 89 OOO @ 11/19/13 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoTiCe_O


	The game is a realistic simulation of basketball, bleacher report a site known for their basketball analysis and knowledge of the game gives it a 7.8 because they see the basketball realism in the game. It's not just about the graphics but how the game plays from a purely basketball standpoint, and NBA Live delivers a solid basketball simulation. People are really spoiled by graphics and animations it annoying really. If you have a solid Bball I.Q and a basketball mind then you can see the potential in Live, and the amount of fun it could be with two solid players going at it. I wish more people saw the Scott OG stream or at least he archived it, because the game looked better than any other stream I'd seen of Live, if you understand basketball strategy and tactics then you;ll like the game for what it is. A maybe raw, but solid sim of basketball, not just NBA basketball, but basketball in general. Waits for the wise guy to say "but you haven't even played it, stop deffnding EA man" I'm not defending EA but just commending someone for implementing core basketball tactics and strategies into a game with full control. I like the fact the game delivers a a solid basketball experience and the control is in my hands.

That's not true at all. ANYONE can write on bleacher report. I can go on and say Kwame Brown is the greatest of all time if I wanted to.

# 90 alaska2k3 @ 11/19/13 11:56 AM

For the amount of money I have invested in a next gen console, this game will get a "NO vote" from my wallet. This game does not justify purchasing a next gen console.

I am disappointed in the representation of the NBA. The animation and movement of the players do not seem replicate their real-life style. The integration with ESPN and commentary leaves much to be desired.

# 91 GisherJohn24 @ 11/19/13 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chelios7


	For a game with a multiple year development cycle, a rough history going back to not one but two cancelled games and a full $60 price tag, I would say that even if its a "realistic basketball sim", its still a disappointment. The same people that are going at 2K fans for giving it grief are also giving this title quite a free pass based on some videos on Twitch and the one positive review from Bleacher Report. Honestly, for $60, you should expect more from EA than this.

i don't think the development cycle was as long as some people think they had.

# 92 noshun @ 11/19/13 11:59 AM

Do these reviews now make Sean O'Brian the new David Littman? 2 reboots succumbed to bad reviews... Demo is still on my radar..

# 93 tha_show256 @ 11/19/13 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo22


	Very disappointed in this game and EA overall. The gameplay in general looks awful having watched a lot of Twitch videos of the game. There is no natural movement of players/ball. The presentation, although IGN called it "poopy" is very good. It looks good and its something that lacks in the other series' game. The commentary is decent but still needs a lot of work. I long for the day that a NBA game has commentary like 2K's baseball series that is easily the best commentary package of any game in many years, if not ever. I wanted to pick this game up because i've been a fan of Live for as long as I can remember (on the Mega Drive/Genesis). Even when it drops in price I doubt I will and thats sad. Ea will, IMO, struggle to come back from this. The game will more than likely sell terribly and EA will struggle to put this team back onto production of this game. 14 could be the final nail in Live's coffin.

This^^^ I agree with this statement 100%. Smh

# 94 jimbo22 @ 11/19/13 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keanburke


	I will post this link to this video with NBA Live 10 playing right next NBA Live 14. This might be my last post on this forum because I know people will still try to preach that Live 14 looks better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hndc_XnE6Qk

Live 10 was close to being brilliant. Moving in a totally new direction killed the franchise. If I remember correctly, Mike Wang was at EA during Live 10 and moved when they went in the different direction of Elite.

Poor move EA, poor move.

# 95 dre2 @ 11/19/13 12:01 PM

I personally wanted a good or at least even passable videogame to compete with 2K but this seems too far behind in quality to make up any significant ground even by next year, spacing may be better but I think it may have to do with the player models being smaller in relation to the court. Problem is regardless of spacing the gameplay seems kind of broken, super powered dunks and crossovers is cool for arcade action but doesn't make for great sim style play and watching a lot of gameplay the crossovers and dunks are VERY overpowered.

# 96 DaWolf @ 11/19/13 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Boilerbuzz


	So, any review that is overly harsh is automatically unprofessional? Really?

You dont call something garbage as a Professional videogame Journalist. BTW i paid 70� for the game today, I think ill regret that...

# 97 dre2 @ 11/19/13 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWolf


	You dont call something garbage as a Professional videogame Journalist. BTW i paid 70� for the game today, I think ill regret that...

Condolences man.

# 98 Boilerbuzz @ 11/19/13 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWolf


	You dont call something garbage as a Professional videogame Journalist. BTW i paid 70� for the game today, I think ill regret that...

Look. I agree - the game is not a 4.3. That's just WAY too harsh. But using certain terms in a video game review doesn't warrant "unprofessional".

Yeah, that one is BRUTAL. Maybe it was unprofessional. But I would call it that for other reasons other than calling is "garbage".

# 99 pdawg17 @ 11/19/13 12:11 PM

I just hope they have a chance to build upon things for next year. It's great to have options. There is currently only one football game and one baseball game (that we know of). That just gets boring to me.

# 100 The 24th Letter @ 11/19/13 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoTiCe_O


	The game is a realistic simulation of basketball, bleacher report a site known for their basketball analysis and knowledge of the game gives it a 7.8 because they see the basketball realism in the game. It's not just about the graphics but how the game plays from a purely basketball standpoint, and NBA Live delivers a solid basketball simulation. People are really spoiled by graphics and animations it annoying really. If you have a solid Bball I.Q and a basketball mind then you can see the potential in Live, and the amount of fun it could be with two solid players going at it. I wish more people saw the Scott OG stream or at least he archived it, because the game looked better than any other stream I'd seen of Live, if you understand basketball strategy and tactics then you;ll like the game for what it is. A maybe raw, but solid sim of basketball, not just NBA basketball, but basketball in general. Waits for the wise guy to say "but you haven't even played it, stop deffnding EA man" I'm not defending EA but just commending someone for implementing core basketball tactics and strategies into a game with full control. I like the fact the game delivers a a solid basketball experience and the control is in my hands.

Why not just skip all this and say, "I'm a NBA Live fan, I was going to buy Live no matter what any reviews said, gameplay I saw, or how the demo played....and I will enjoy it...

This is FINE...I could respect that..

but these glowing reviews your giving of a game you haven touched is getting out of hand...this "oh, graphics and animation aren't everything" speech we've heard over and over (and over) just come off as you guys trying to convince yourselves..

It's ok to be a Live fan man...just say that...

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