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NBA Live 15 Shows Improvement Across the Board This Season (PS4/XB1 Review)

10:24 AM - October 31, 2014 by RaychelSnr

Coming off of last year’s less than stellar debut on the PS4 and the Xbox One, the development team behind NBA Live 15 had a lot of work to do in just one development cycle if it planned on competing with the behemoth known as NBA 2K. Even if you set the competition aspect aside, earning the trust back from a fan-base is a difficult path. Although one could see the potential in the Live debut title, it takes more than potential and aspirations to warrant a $60 purchase. The question now is has there been enough improvement for people to start to have faith in the series and developers again? That’s what we are about to find out.

Game: NBA Live 15Reader Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
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# 21 Walt Frazier @ 10/31/14 09:57 PM

Good review...fair points made.

Not sure about the unstoppable point guards.....set your D properly and you can stop elite guys penetration and really open up the cpu's game. It is very nice when it starts flowing.

6.5 is fairer though imo...and the key point is that if the big updates keep coming, it may well be a very good game by Christmas. It could be a 7.5 type game by the end of this year....which would be a massive step forward.

I am really enjoying it.

# 22 jfsolo @ 10/31/14 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyp180


	I'd agree with this statement based on my time with the demo. While playing I couldn't help but think that me n my friends would have a blast playing. I understand that there are people disappointed and underwhelmed but in comparison to this series recent history this game is miles better. it is simply unfair to compare or expect this game to be at the same quality as "the other game". We are talking about one game that has been continually improved over the past 15 years or so and another game that has essentially been rebuilt over the past two years. It would be like expecting a undeveloped 2 year player to play as well as a 15 year allstar. There is an enjoyable and fun game here if the game isn't looked at critically or cynically.

I don't think it's unfair at all to compare or expect Live to be at the quality of 2K. It's not like 2K bought an exclusive license for several years and forced Live out of the market. The failures of Live are completely on EA and the development teams they put on the title.

Cynicism serves no real purpose here, but the game should absolutely be looked at with a very critical eye. This isn't some indie developer working out of a garage with one or two computers. This is Electronic Arts. They've been making basketball games for over 30 years. They should be held to the highest standard.

# 23 ANDROMADA 1 @ 10/31/14 11:30 PM

I played the free trial on xbox 1. For maybe $15 buck I would buy it. Retail, no way. Its great for non sim action.(My 10 year old loved it.) It also has cool music(sort of).

# 24 donkey33 @ 11/01/14 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jfsolo


	I don't think it's unfair at all to compare or expect Live to be at the quality of 2K. It's not like 2K bought an exclusive license for several years and forced Live out of the market. The failures of Live are completely on EA and the development teams they put on the title. Cynicism serves no real purpose here, but the game should absolutely be looked at with a very critical eye. This isn't some indie developer working out of a garage with one or two computers. This is Electronic Arts. They've been making basketball games for over 30 years. They should be held to the highest standard.

Game is full price too. Should definitely be compared.

# 25 mlbtheshowfan7 @ 11/01/14 01:40 PM

Seems like a good, reasonable review.

# 26 Ankido @ 11/02/14 12:55 AM

With all due respect to EA Sports, I will never ever and I mean ever purchase and NBA Live game from them again. It was a waste of my money with no demo to try out. It was literally my stupidity and anxious to play that lost me $60. Never again. Mediocre and definitely not worth the price they are asking for. However, it does show promise for the future. Again, it can be the greatest basketball game ever made and I still won't purchase it. It's become a trust issue between EA and I.

# 27 Playmakers @ 11/02/14 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ankido


	With all due respect to EA Sports, I will never ever and I mean ever purchase and NBA Live game from them again. It was a waste of my money with no demo to try out. It was literally my stupidity and anxious to play that lost me $60. Never again. Mediocre and definitely not worth the price they are asking for. However, it does show promise for the future. Again, it can be the greatest basketball game ever made and I still won't purchase it. It's become a trust issue between EA and I.

I feel your pain.....

I told myself moving forward I had to be more disciplined financially when it comes these sports games now days.

No longer will I rush to spend $60 bucks on games that should be sold for around $40-45 bucks if they are missing features and lacking in several areas of gameplay.

I jumped on Madden 15 day one and realized had I waited 2-3 weeks after release I would have found out about the broken gameplay in terms of QB sacks that don't appear to have any fix coming.....

Some of these games are being released with issues that regular ordinary guys spot within 2-3 days of playing after.....

I find it hard to believe after spending 9-12 months on a game these companies don't recognize the problems themselves.

I felt ripped off with Madden 15, don't even play it and yet I spent $60 bucks on it.

Trying to avoid making that mistake twice in 3 months if I don't think I'm going to be happy long term with the game.

# 28 kromo50 @ 11/03/14 07:28 AM

Played the demo on ea access the guys on here that think it is better then 2k are crazy. Game just does not fell right shooting broken animations bust. Game is a 4 at best. crowd is best thing good job EA.

# 29 GisherJohn24 @ 11/08/14 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dantecamp21


	I'd give it a 6,75. The game already feels much better after the first patch. An open jumper with a great release isn't a given anymore. The same goes for a contested shot with a slightly late release, which won't result in an automatic miss. The ambience is amazing with proper arena lightning that accurately mimics every nuance of their real life counterparts (one of the few areas where the other game totally missed the point this year) and their signature sounds and chants. I love the cameras this year as well but we need to see much more ESPN integration next year. Still, the overall feel of the game needs to be more organic. It shows flashes when the physics engine triggers in the lane. Overall, as a huge fan of the game (as well as the other one) I'm happy with this year's effort and definitely looking forward for even more fine tuning via the next patches (WE NEED A PLAYER EDITOR FUNCTION). Can't wait for LIVE 16.

I would also give it at least a 6.5. For overall fun factor, regardless of the problems, I give it an 8.0. Online is extremely fun, I Played 5 head to heads this morning and nobody quit and we played down to the last second and nobody seemed to cheese either, not to mention it was lag free. For fun factor, I think Live should get more kudos. Ill be playing this all year. Can't wait for 16.

# 30 GisherJohn24 @ 11/08/14 12:57 PM

When I first played this game, I didn't like it much. But it took me like 5 games or so to really see how deep it really is. It's got a LOT of good aspects that are setting a foundation for next year and I think it will be very very good next year.

# 31 dallen8wr @ 11/10/14 10:57 PM

The more I play....the more FUN I'm having!!! No it can't compete with 2k regarding strategy and game-play. 2k is better across the board....but my goodness in NBA Live fun!!! The more I try to play 2k...because it is the better game by far....I tell myself I will not play Live again - because I'm a SIM guy. But the FUN FACTOR keeps calling me back! Man....NBA Live is fun!!!!!

# 32 dallen8wr @ 12/04/14 11:32 PM

Well....after a few weeks now. THe crowd and atmosphere is awsome...but the LACK of a complete game (compared to NBA 2k15) has worn on me. All of a sudden I can deal with the somewhat mellow 2k15 crowd. Actually...that is the ONLY thing NBA Live really has on 2k15.

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