NBA 2K15 Forces You To Rethink Your Approach (Roundtable)

[RaychelSnr]

Every time a new sports game releases, there are changes to the core gameplay which changes how you play the game. In this roundtable our staff writers explain what they are doing differently to find success thus far this year in NBA 2K15. Be sure to leave your own suggestions in the comments!

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[juicey79]

I've only played a handful of times however, I felt this change immediately.
I tried to win a game with Kobe and after the AI adjusted I could not break double teams, and I didn't have a good supporting cast to beat the AI with a passing Kobe. Now I try to play with a team philosophy and pick my spots of when I need to run an offense through a player. I actually love the offline gameplay...great work 2K!

[silverbane]

First 2K that made me trade a player ( association mode) Andre Bargnani out of frustration. Opposition continued to exploit him for the bum he is on defense. Ai is really to be contented with and takes no prisoners

[labelmeoriginal]

Offline, great job. Online, it's an absolute joke.

[Jadakiss88]

Yes....just beat the Heat yesterday by feeding my post players and attacking the basket forced them to shot from outside alot and they were easily dispatched.

Before that I played the Heat and lost by 30. 2k was serious when they said "Hero Ball" was no longer a viable option to win games.

[solofx7]

totally agree with this article. This is a sim gamers dream. In about 5 games, I have gotten more made than I ever have at any previous iteration of the game. I realized it was me, I had to change the way I played. I had to make adjustments. Then I started to have success. Even on the easier settings of the game, the cpu will outthink you. My enjoyment from this game comes from my knowledge of basketball and me making adjustments that work and watching the cpu do the same. The game will not allow you to "arcade cheese" your way to victory. It hurts a lot, but I love this game. There is nothing better than making a good team defensive possession. When has anyone ever said that about any video game ever. I don't think a week or month is long enough to give this game an accurate review. All of the internet based stuff aside, this is the best AI video game of all time. I enjoy the game and I fret to admit, I even enjoy losing.

[trey2k198003]

I agree with most of what everyone said ive tried my gm with the kings knicks and rockets and cant get that pick up that game trade a few guys get a couple of F.A. and boom 10 game win streak this game is challenging i can see myself picking a bad team and having a mediocre season while trying really hard...in the past the only way i wasnt a top three squad whatever team i played at was if i simmed

Also i have to say this challenge to me is on pro right now i will def get much better but its on pro now and i feel this way just gives me hope to when i step my level up how difficult it will be to play lol.

[rtkiii]

This is very promising...

[FUWS]

Re: NBA 2K15 Forces You To Rethink Your Approach (Roundtable)

I play pro level as well with sliders. I've always wanted a sim. game and they nailed it this year..( my league) Although I wish we can get rid of autosave!!! I look at it like this, past 14 years of nba 2k with 10 min qts usually ended with 95-105 shots pergame.(per team). This year I'm putting up about 70-85 shots. This only means I'm actually doing the right things instead of exploiting the crappy AI...

[rudeworld]

MyLeague is so much fun because of this. Drafting players and learning how your players play is essential. If you have bum on defense the cpu will expoit and expose the bum. Even the free throws are more difficult for some reason. Thqnk you 2ksporte

[DBMcGee3]

I've noticed the biggest differences when it comes to things like team defense and rebounding. With my Bulls, I usually own the glass, and their size down low provides me with plenty of rim protection, as well as viable options in the post. I had taken these things for granted a bit, until I played with the Lakers the other day. Suddenly, my scrubby bigs couldn't grab a rebound, and I basically abandoned post play altogether after a flurry of Jordan Hill bricks at close range.

I've also found that my knowledge of the players has served me well this year, as the tendencies seem quite realistic from my experience so far. When I'm locked in mentally, I'm closing out on the shooters, backing off the guys who I want to shoot jumpers, etc. This is one of those games that really requires a lot of thinking to be successful, almost to the point where I don't even play if I'm tired, or distracted in any way. That's a very good thing.

[kennyacid]

Ive played with a few teams and they all felt different. I couldnt do the same thing with all teams. I had to adjust...finally decided to settle with Houston. I am making it my mission to master their playbook. harden is a beast. When I control him I feel like I can take anyone off the dribble...something I never felt in nba 2k14 , and that has a lot to do with weight and speed finally playing a factor. I am just loving this game

[davel]

I'm 2 and 10 with the timberwolves and loving every minute of it .

[Sam I am]

Offline, great job. Online, it's an absolute joke.

Offline it seems everything works & why can't we cannot adjust the poe's & individual defensive settings, so we could get a feel for them, Online it seems that none of the defensive settings work & its one & gun, one crossover move & you're at the hoop. If you play on broadcast(which i don't do but 2k is forcing me to) you can play a lil better defense, but on the offensive side its crowded & its harder to get to the hole. Just the opposite on 2k cam. And the offensive rebounding is horrible

[al2k4]

Maybe on next gen online defense is weak but on current gen the defense is tough this year.