NBA Live 10 Review

[Mayo32]

personally i dont get why people are saying 2k is the same from the second i turned it on i noticed new things. they just arent ones tht will say hey look at me you have to look for them. the first time i went into instant replay i was blown away with how the players muscles flexed and i also noticed while playing the thunder as the game goes on the actual uniforms get sweaty not just the players anymore. the animations for shots and free throws are cleaner IMO too alittle faster too for those stop and pops. i played the live demo its good but its so in your face good i think its a little over hyped because of how crappy last years was. i wouldnt say which is better till the hype on live wheres off cause there isnt much to be hyped up about for 2k its just the same very solid game with mostly presentation and graphic enhancements i just dont think these smaller tweaks are looked at as much and i would tell any1 to go spend 60 bucks on this game its not 2k9 wit a new player on the cover in anyway i think it improved more than people give it credit for but thts just my opinion. live mad strides but still has things to work on i think. in the demo i felt the players were too skinny and too glossy for my tastes and all i did was use kobe and spin to the basket by dunking or use nelson to pass down to dwight for the easy 2. i think 2k just makes you do more than wat your used to sometimes its a quick alley oop sometimes its a 23 second possession where your scrambling to find a decent shot.

[Mayo32]

also those who are complaining bout high FG% you just dont play D cause when i play both teams at best have had like 60 ever for me and tht was a high scoring game where i forgot how to play defense usually its lower than tht for me and i havent adjusted any sliders or anything i took it outta the box booted it up started my heat franchise and off i went

[lasthour]

Re: NBA Live 10 Review

I have been gaming since, well since the beginning of gaming and have not bought Live since the late 90s. Been playing 2k since 99.

Live's gameplay is a step ahead of 2k this year for the simple fact that 2k still has a bit of a problem stopping points in the paint properly. It has been this way for a long time, but this year Live gets it right and in return creates a better sim gaming experience in my opinion.

I put gameplay over all else.

Everything else I consider bells and whistles. In this area Live lacks behind the other game, but I much rather have the balance and control that Live gives me in the gameplay department over the other modes/features that 2k has.

And I hate playing with sliders, just plain addicting and time consuming.

Gameplay- Live 9.0

[marcoyk]

Good review. I'll be taking it into consideration when considering which game to buy.

[NDIrish98]

Re: NBA Live 10 Review

personally i dont get why people are saying 2k is the same from the second i turned it on i noticed new things. they just arent ones tht will say hey look at me you have to look for them. the first time i went into instant replay i was blown away with how the players muscles flexed and i also noticed while playing the thunder as the game goes on the actual uniforms get sweaty not just the players anymore. the animations for shots and free throws are cleaner IMO too alittle faster too for those stop and pops. i played the live demo its good but its so in your face good i think its a little over hyped because of how crappy last years was. i wouldnt say which is better till the hype on live wheres off cause there isnt much to be hyped up about for 2k its just the same very solid game with mostly presentation and graphic enhancements i just dont think these smaller tweaks are looked at as much and i would tell any1 to go spend 60 bucks on this game its not 2k9 wit a new player on the cover in anyway i think it improved more than people give it credit for but thts just my opinion. live mad strides but still has things to work on i think. in the demo i felt the players were too skinny and too glossy for my tastes and all i did was use kobe and spin to the basket by dunking or use nelson to pass down to dwight for the easy 2. i think 2k just makes you do more than wat your used to sometimes its a quick alley oop sometimes its a 23 second possession where your scrambling to find a decent shot.

i didnt realize we were reviewing 2K in the Live threads now...hmm. Weird. and i'd like some tips on how to play if you were able to get to the basket that easy just by spinning and dumping it inside everytime and score. you must be the best video game basketball player ever.......

[NBAfan#109287322]

i didnt realize we were reviewing 2K in the Live threads now...hmm. Weird. and i'd like some tips on how to play if you were able to get to the basket that easy just by spinning and dumping it inside everytime and score. you must be the best video game basketball player ever.......

Both games are out now so it's fair to compare i say

[NDIrish98]

Re: NBA Live 10 Review

Both games are out now so it's fair to compare i say

i dont think i'd call what Mayo was saying was a comparison, more of a 2k review in a Live review thread.

[TomServo09]

I'm just gonna have to rent both titles before buying. Looks like both are pretty good. I know 2k10 has it, but does LIve10 have an auto-sub feature? I'm pretty much just a casual Bball player and this feature is a major selling point for me.

[Pared]

Re: NBA Live 10 Review

Both games are out now so it's fair to compare i say

No, it isn't. This is a thread about Live, in the Live forum. Keep it that way.

If you want to discuss 2k, do it in that forum.

[KDWilliams85]

Re: NBA Live 10 Review

I bought NBA Live '09 last year and I thought it was a great game. I had fun with it. What makes NBA Live '10 better? I played 2K9 and Live '09 and thought that both had their perks. I liked Live a little bit better though.

Can anyone who has the game express some of the misgivings in it? I've read that there have been post game issues but is that the only glaring one? I've also read reviews that have said that nuances were the only difference.

[rjsmoove]

Live is pretty good this year. It's way harder than i'm used to, but thats fine by me. I'm happy to have to actually work now. No more blowing the cpu out on superstar...

[sportskid84]

Re: NBA Live 10 Review

G4TV Reveiw

http://g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/62049/NBA-Live-10/review/

[Pared]

Re: NBA Live 10 Review

I bought NBA Live '09 last year and I thought it was a great game. I had fun with it. What makes NBA Live '10 better? I played 2K9 and Live '09 and thought that both had their perks. I liked Live a little bit better though.

Can anyone who has the game express some of the misgivings in it? I've read that there have been post game issues but is that the only glaring one? I've also read reviews that have said that nuances were the only difference.

If you liked the game in the state it was last year, I don't see how you can NOT like the game this year.

They improved on '09. The offensive handling of the rock is well done and there are now some team styles implemented in the game. Freestyle passing is worth a look and really leads to some fun moments.

[Blak_Baki_Hanma]

Great Review... One of my favorite aspects of Live 10 is the arena audio... might be the most immersive in-game sound since Super Metroid...

[BuckDown]

Live is the best basketball game ever... in terms of actually feeling like a real game while playing both the computer and other players. There are issues, of course... and I think they stand out more because everything is so perfect.

To me, posting up is not a problem... if you are smart you can do some crazy things... as well as draw some fouls. I was able to post David West vs Dyess in my first new Dynasty game and get him two quick fouls.

The key is to be patient, wait for it to unfold... is the double going to come? Then you can put the ball on the floor... bump him, you can spin either way, fake a fade away... face up. I wouldn't say it's GREAT and I really am waiting for the manual post up because online (maybe because of lag?) I am not able to do it as fluidly in the post... I always end up losing the ball instead of engaging the post up.

As for defense, it's too good. All you have to do is get in front of someone. You don't need to jump or anything. They will miss 85% of the time. Bron and Kobe maybe 60%.

I hate that they gave the big men size up moves... that really screws it up, and they overdid it on the hands inside. If you aren't smart or if you get unlucky the ball will just fly out of your hands (not even triggering an animation.)

You really have to be patient... and let the players move. If you try to do too much you will really get screwed.

It's rewarding to me to get owned by Superstar's logic and defense... and not feel like they are making cheat shots.

I'd rate this game 9 out of 10 for gameplay. 8 out of 10 (currently) for online due to lack of ranked team play, slight lag at times (which really affects free throws!), the lack of fatigue (and the auto subbing in teamplay), and lack of manual post up.

8.5


-Smak

definitely right buddy