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  • The 24th Letter
    ERA
    • Oct 2007
    • 39373

    #91
    NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

    That's one thing I definitely disagree with, NBA 2K is still a great looking game....I still lurk the photographic thread to this day....and will probably do the same in 2k16...

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    • Junior Moe
      MVP
      • Jul 2009
      • 3856

      #92
      Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

      Originally posted by cthurt
      I agree JBulls, but I am starting to think with all the features 2k adds to this game over the coming years the graphics will degrade even more or just stay the same as it is. Just look at 2k14 and how amazing it looked the players popped out at you but in a realistic way and the courts had polish and reflection to it, and the players sweat details were amazing even from a far, but that game was almost bare bone compared to 2k15 with all the features and modes they added, and with that we lost court reflection, players sweat is only noticeable up close, and the overall lighting got darker.
      I'm starting to think this, too. There's no reason for NBA2K (or any game) to regress graphically unless it's a resource allocation thing. Especially now with Live graphically looking very good. I remember Madden 06 on Xbox 360 looking awesome, player models, stadiums, field degradation and all. But it was barebones. As they added modes and such, the graphic quality dipped.

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      • Eman5805
        MVP
        • Mar 2009
        • 3545

        #93
        Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

        Bring on the Brow, alreadys!

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        • lakers24
          MVP
          • Jun 2008
          • 2012

          #94
          Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

          For those of you talking about the lighting, I admit they have some work to do (gonna cover it in my thread), but 2k14 was off too. The thing that most are remembering was 2k14's "court shine" and the player's skin textures(which were great, skin tones not so much). The lighting had a "warmer" hue, which is a bit closer to reality, but the actual stadium lighting is the issue not necessarily the the overall palette.

          For example:
          Real


          2k14


          2k15


          Most arenas lighting drops off into oblivion after about the 5th row when in reality that doesn't happen except for specific arenas like LA, NY, & BKN(whose isn't dark enough btw). Court textures were and still are not where they should be and uniform/accessory colors should have more saturation.
          Last edited by lakers24; 08-04-2015, 04:27 PM.
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          • MikeGSW
            Banned
            • Oct 2014
            • 861

            #95
            Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

            Originally posted by lakers24
            For those of you talking about the lighting, I admit they have some work to do (gonna cover it in my thread), but 2k14 was off too. The thing that most are remembering was 2k14's "court shine" and the player's skin textures(which were great, skin tones not so much). The lighting had a "warmer" hue, which is a bit closer to reality, but the actual stadium lighting is the issue not necessarily the the overall palette.

            For example:
            Real


            2k14


            2k15


            Most arenas lighting drops off into oblivion after about the 5th row when in reality that doesn't happen except for specific arenas like LA, NY, & BKN(who's isn't dark enough btw). Court textures were and still are not where they should be and uniform/accessory colors should have more saturation.
            I have to say I do think the court looks better in 2k14. Everything else looks better in 2k15.

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            • MoneyOvaHuds
              MVP
              • Jul 2014
              • 3491

              #96
              Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

              Originally posted by Junior Moe
              I'm starting to think this, too. There's no reason for NBA2K (or any game) to regress graphically unless it's a resource allocation thing. Especially now with Live graphically looking very good. I remember Madden 06 on Xbox 360 looking awesome, player models, stadiums, field degradation and all. But it was barebones. As they added modes and such, the graphic quality dipped.

              Think you mean Madden 07 , 06 looked garbaged

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              • cthurt
                MVP
                • Oct 2009
                • 2525

                #97
                Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                Originally posted by lakers24
                For those of you talking about the lighting, I admit they have some work to do (gonna cover it in my thread), but 2k14 was off too. The thing that most are remembering was 2k14's "court shine" and the player's skin textures(which were great, skin tones not so much). The lighting had a "warmer" hue, which is a bit closer to reality, but the actual stadium lighting is the issue not necessarily the the overall palette.

                For example:
                Real


                2k14


                2k15


                Most arenas lighting drops off into oblivion after about the 5th row when in reality that doesn't happen except for specific arenas like LA, NY, & BKN(who's isn't dark enough btw). Court textures were and still are not where they should be and uniform/accessory colors should have more saturation.


                I agree lakers24, and let me say yes 2k14 courts were not the best and they still needed work, but taking away all reflection and polish wasn't the way to go IMO, and also the lack of light reflection off of the players makes the game look darker.

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                • BA2929
                  The Designated Hitter
                  • Jul 2008
                  • 3342

                  #98
                  Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                  Originally posted by lakers24
                  For those of you talking about the lighting, I admit they have some work to do (gonna cover it in my thread), but 2k14 was off too. The thing that most are remembering was 2k14's "court shine" and the player's skin textures(which were great, skin tones not so much). The lighting had a "warmer" hue, which is a bit closer to reality, but the actual stadium lighting is the issue not necessarily the the overall palette.

                  For example:
                  Spoiler


                  Most arenas lighting drops off into oblivion after about the 5th row when in reality that doesn't happen except for specific arenas like LA, NY, & BKN(whose isn't dark enough btw). Court textures were and still are not where they should be and uniform/accessory colors should have more saturation.
                  It really depends on which picture of a game you use. Here's one that shows a nearly identical hue (a little more washed out actually) as 2k has in Indiana:

                  Spoiler


                  The picture you linked to looks like it's really early during pre-game. There could be a few lights not on in that picture.


                  Anyway, back on topic:

                  These player models look so much better than last year and I'm really excited for 2k this year. That's pretty surprising to me, because I only picked up 2k12 because it was in a bundle with MLB 2k12. I hadn't played an NBA game in about 10 years prior. Hooked me back in.
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                  • lakers24
                    MVP
                    • Jun 2008
                    • 2012

                    #99
                    Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                    Originally posted by cthurt
                    I agree lakers24, and let me say yes 2k14 courts were not the best and they still needed work, but taking away all reflection and polish wasn't the way to go IMO, and also the lack of light reflection off of the players makes the game look darker.
                    The didn't take it away, it's just been reduced a lot, which is a good thing because nearly every court looked like glass in 2k14. If you tried to play using the 2k cam in certain arenas you couldn't even see parts of the floor. They need to find a way to balance the reflections to where they're noticeable but not too intense. Higher res floors would go a long way in helping. For an example, NBA Live's floors are really great as the wood actually looks like wood and the reflections aren't over done.

                    Originally posted by BA2929
                    It really depends on which picture of a game you use. Here's one that shows a nearly identical hue (a little more washed out actually) as 2k has in Indiana:

                    Spoiler


                    The picture you linked to looks like it's really early during pre-game. There could be a few lights not on in that picture.
                    The picture I used is closer to how it looks during national broadcasts(which is what we all reference). Either way my main issue wasn't the actual floor so much as it's the stadium/crowd lighting in general.
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                    • iLLWiLL
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 3560

                      #100
                      Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                      One critique about the jerseys ... and yes I know we need to see more, so this statement is merely based on these 5 released screenshots.

                      But, the detail/texture/lighting on the jerseys ... gives the jerseys a 'soft' look to them, almost velvet-like.

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                      • cthurt
                        MVP
                        • Oct 2009
                        • 2525

                        #101
                        Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                        Originally posted by lakers24
                        The didn't take it away, it's just been reduced a lot, which is a good thing because nearly every court looked like glass in 2k14. If you tried to play using the 2k cam in certain arenas you couldn't even see parts of the floor. They need to find a way to balance the reflections to where they're noticeable but not too intense. Higher res floors would go a long way in helping. For an example, NBA Live's floors are really great as the wood actually looks like wood and the reflections aren't over done.
                        .
                        Yea I never had that problem since I play on broadcast cam, but I agree Live courts are very impressive and hopefully 2k does take the the time to show the, courts more love in the future.

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                        • 2_headedmonster
                          MVP
                          • Oct 2011
                          • 2251

                          #102
                          Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                          last gen 2k set a pattern of slowly degrading the graphics, as the i assume they added animations. That was largely unnoticed as there was no real competition to push the standard. The same cant be said this generation.

                          I dont think the reduced appearance of shine on the court tells the whole story when talking about the difference between 14 and 15. The lighting on the players on 14 overall was staggering compared to 15. It looked like 2k15 was being played in a middle school gym.

                          With the comp releasing pics with impressive lighting and skin tones, these pics will receive extra scrutiny. Good news is that there is nothing to indicate these are the final products.
                          Last edited by 2_headedmonster; 08-04-2015, 07:35 PM.

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                          • WISports
                            Banned
                            • Jun 2013
                            • 2058

                            #103
                            Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                            Lighting is definitely the biggest gripe amongst most here. It's way too drab/dull.


                            Look at the PC pics in the photograph thread. The brighter lighting just makes it look that much better. Last years Live had better lighting/courts, so we know it can/should be done.


                            Now lets see some Giannis and Jabari!

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                            • edwing
                              HAMBURGLAR
                              • May 2009
                              • 441

                              #104
                              Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                              Originally posted by J_Posse
                              How are you coming to that conclusion? The T looks just fine in-game unless you have a reference photo that other people are unaware of.

                              from Spurs Nation/Bills Backer HQ
                              Originally posted by eko718
                              Exactly. I noticed what he's talking about also but he seems to be neglecting the fact that the waistband is elastic and it stretches when worn. When someone is actually wearing the shorts, the T area may just look exactly as it does in those screenshots. Or, it may be that the white part is not stretched enough in those screens. Either way, we won't know until we see it being worn.
                              Actually, I think this is a legitimate (albeit small) gripe, as the following image shows:
                              Spoiler

                              The difference is pretty obvious and I don't think any amount of elastic stretching would make the T look as elongated as it does in the 2k16 screens.

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                              • akacmac911
                                Rookie
                                • Feb 2015
                                • 145

                                #105
                                Re: NBA 2K16 Screenshots of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

                                Originally posted by YoungTune
                                Wow look at those kicks. They look so much better this year

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