NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

[Flightwhite24]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Now that I have a pretty decent handle on the way to play this game I decided I'd have a comparison and play a game of 2k and Live back to back 5 min quarters, all start diff on 2k and Pro on live.

The bleeding obvious is that Live is so far behind in graphics and animations it's not even funny, when I was a quarter into the game of 2k I'm thinking Jesus I can't go back to playing Live can I?
As the game progressed and may FG % grew I got to the 4th quarter and was up but 12 against the kings (as Rockets) on all star and as per usual the kings start their run as if the director of a movie yells action.
Ended up winning by 6 but it felt like every game I've played of 2k for the last 5 years. BTW my FG % ended up at 62% for the game. kings shot 35% and I only won by 6.

Then I load up Live, as the camera zooms in on the tip off and I shudder thinking how bad the game looks.
I proceed to play against the Grizzlies and get out to and early lead on the back of a Hardens 8 pts in the first.
The game continues with ebbs and flows throughout although I'm really hitting my shots and making a lot of open looks and really playing great D.
I get to the last quarter up around 10 and come out and score six un answered, continue the last quarter and end up blowing them out by 20.
I shot well and needed up with 48% FG, and my stifling defence held the Grizzlies to a lowly 36% ......but I won by 20.

Now this might seem like a great story but the moral to it is the game of Live I played felt nothing like the 8 or so I've played since getting the game and probably another 8-10 on the demo. That's the key here, the game feels fresh, it's plays like basketball, play well, run plays and you'll be rewarded, like Inside drive that someone mentioned earlier.

I can't believe I've gone from laughing at this game to loving it, but that's what happens when you give things a chance.

I'm starting a Dynasty in LIVE with 29 game seasons because it offers that.
I'll keep 2k to play a couple of mates online and to maybe play my player if they ever fix al the issues, along with al the new ones the patch has created.

Till then I will be happily enjoying the variety and realistic representation of the sport that live gives me, with its worts and all.

Anyone else made the jump to all star I'm wondering if it's too easy?
Does it change the fundamental way the game plays?

Nice post Dirty. Some will miss out on some decent ball and some will catch on.

I was gonna make the jump to AS but after running through a few teams only to be blown out by the Spurs and Thunder I'm gonna hold off on making the jump. Lol

I threw in 2K last night to do a comparison and that lasted about 5 mins. Gonna leave it at that

I did try 12 min qtrs on Live last night and to my surprise the first qtr scores for both teams where under 30 and under 50 at the half. So that tells me I will be playing 12 min qtrs. if I played 12 min qtrs in the other game I would have to purposely slow the game down to try and keep the scores somewhat realistic

Both games have there +/-


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[WTF]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

I played a 12 minute game last night, and got stomped mid way through the 3rd quarter by the Thunder against my Pacers. Still on Pro, still having a great time. I was pretty competitive through the half, and then I just let up my guard, and before I knew it, I was down 16 with 4 left in the 3rd.

[babythug23]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Im going to give this game a chance. I have the 2 game out on gamefly but only have madden. I liked nba live 10 alot. Im a 2k gamer i love 2k but i did like live 10. I tried the demo but cant get a good feel for it because i have to be my bulls.

[babythug23]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Hows the daily updated roster going?

[WTF]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

It's going better than any other basketball game

I'm waiting to see if the PSN Network is up shortly, to see if the Kings/Raptors trade is in. They DON'T have some of the injuries in however. I played the Pacers at Lakers, and to my dismay, Granger was playing, but Kobe wasn't. It was odd. That was last night prior to Kobe making his comeback. But Granger hasn't played for a while, and is uncertain status.

But it's definitely updating ratings and tendencies no doubt.

[GisherJohn24]

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Yeah you really have to play more of the game before saying it sucks. Which I did. But it sincerely is a game you really have to sink your teeth into to get all of its offerings . I hope we see some gameplay patches soon

[ianlast]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Question for those who have had more time with Live 14, since I've only played the demo: hypothetically speaking, would this actually be a decent title with sliders? While there's no denying this game is ugly and the controls are stiff, I actually thought the gameplay was somewhat salvageable.

That's the most mind-boggling thing to me, how they could overlook sliders. Hell, I remember half the fun with NBA Live/NCAA Basketball (circa 06-09) was turning a crappy game into a relatively fun and somewhat realistic game with just the right combination of slider tweaks.

Seriously. It was like The Ugly Duckling, video game style.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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There's still issues with Synergy here.

[DonWuan]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Question for those who have had more time with Live 14, since I've only played the demo: hypothetically speaking, would this actually be a decent title with sliders? While there's no denying this game is ugly and the controls are stiff, I actually thought the gameplay was somewhat salvageable.

That's the most mind-boggling thing to me, how they could overlook sliders. Hell, I remember half the fun with NBA Live/NCAA Basketball (circa 06-09) was turning a crappy game into a relatively fun and somewhat realistic game with just the right combination of slider tweaks.

Seriously. It was like The Ugly Duckling, video game style.

Slider would make this game 10x better. If I could turn down dunks(1st thing I do with both games) increase post collision, and turn the game speed up.

Not just a Live thing but all sports games need sliders.

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[DirtyMagic5]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

I just think people are crazy to not give it a chance.

The demo is pretty substantial with enough teams to allow you to get a feel for if you will enjoy the full version.

Out of the box Live represents the sport better in my opinion.

Once you get a handle on the controls in the demo and can compete with the CPU the game reveals another layer.

Some people may not be able to get what the minority have out of it, I'm really glad I have though.

Ultimate team is one of my favourite modes in FIFA, Lives is pretty bare bones but I'll enjoy just doing the SP challenges, to get credits to buy a pack and improve my team.

[GisherJohn24]

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Yeah no sliders sucks

[DirtyJerz32]

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This game is really starting to grow on me. Maybe because I started focusing on this game instead of the other game. The controls are feeling starting to work for me.

One thing that's killing me is there's hardly any fouls. I have all of them jacked to 100 and I'm still only seeing 10/15 fouls called combined between both teams.

What is it with EA and there sports games? Can't get fouls or penalties down. Fifa, Madden, NHL now Live.

[WTF]

Re: NBA Live 14 Has Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

Glad to have you aboard 32. It takes some time, and it's a tough transition back and forth between the two control wise, no doubt about it.

[NimaAkaJoJo]

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I've bought the game.. It's nice to have a game where theres other things to do then playing MyCareer (2K)

But for whatever reason, the post play is so broken in this game. It's ridiculous that the CPU doesn't get effected by how many guys is under the basket.. I mean, I double team every time, but they still manage to hit the shots. It's frustrating! I also hope they'll add animations under the basket.. 1/5 times i feel my controller vibrating because of contact, and they still make that shot. And when they actually miss I dont feel I had anything to do with it..

I've played a couple of games, not won a single one yet...

[DirtyJerz32]

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Glad to have you aboard 32. It takes some time, and it's a tough transition back and forth between the two control wise, no doubt about it.

I've been on board from day 1. I purchased it without playing the demo. Problem is I've been going back and forth with both. But now my time will be focused only on Live with all the issues the other game is having.

I've been watching your vids you put on FB. Game plays really well in some areas. It just bugs me about the fouls though. If they get that fixed, they could really have something for the future.