NBA Live 15 and First In-Game Update Available Today, Post Your Impressions

[nick_sr]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoeDog10

I'm really impressed at how well Automotion works this year, not only for the CPU, but for the user controlled teams as well. I'm getting hooked.

Was thinking the same thing earlier lol. Its going to suck for guys play for the first time and don't understand you need to turn the option on smh

Ea could have done amazing things with this game I'd theyallowed sliders and editing.

I know its only day one but this has moved past live 10 and 2k11 as mybfav basketball game ever!!!!!

You guys need to get out of that negative mindset and really learn the game. Live 15 is a great game!!

[bateman11]

If this game had a global ratings editor... oh boy.

I'm enjoying it but It's a little too easy. And it sucks we cant do anything to fix it.

[Gotmadskillzson]

1st off......this game is VERY HARD to find. 3 stores, no luck. 2 of the stores got no copies in at all, another didn't even know EA was releasing a basketball game this year, they thought it was canceled. 3rd store only got 10 copies in and 7 of them were pre-orders. So I ended up doing the digital download off the PS4.

Graphically this game is insane.....The amount of sweat you see on players bodies just after a few minutes of running up and down the court is AMAZING. They have it on their face, shoulders, arms, hands, just crazy. Gives it a more realistic look to the game. Presentation over all is amazing. I like the highlight reel system and the top replays available after every quarter. IMO presentation is where NBA 2K lacking way behind in when it comes to other sports games.

First thing I notice was how much weight the players have. You feel it when you move, when you go the hole and when you bang for rebounds. Makes playing defensive very fun. With NBA 2K15 I feel as though I was skating on ice on both offense and defense.

Rebounding by your CPU teammates is outstanding. Another nod this game gets over NBA 2K15. Love the walk the ball up the court animation, it is the best I seen in a video game ever. I like the signature moves players have too. This game has more defensive options then NBA 2K15 as well. Atmosphere is amazing. Courts are down right gorgeous. Floor spacing is incredible.

Shooting takes a bit to get use to though. I do love the controls over all, EA kept it simple. Love the help side defense in this game. I see so many blocks by my CPU teammates on help side D. I also love the fact after they block the shot, they GO AFTER THE BALL and not just let it go out of bounds. I was floored and amazed the 1st time I saw this. In NBA 2K15 for weeks I felt as though help side D didn't exist and you rarely saw blocks period from your CPU teammates.

I will say if you sag too far off the ball handler they will pull up and pop a J in a heartbeat. But if you crowd a fast guy too much, he will blow by you. Well done EA.......

9.5 out of 10. Even without sliders, this game plays one hell of a game of basketball. It's presentation package is only bested by MLB The Show. Live is back and back in a big way.

[RipCityAndy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

1st off......this game is VERY HARD to find. 3 stores, no luck. 2 of the stores got no copies in at all, another didn't even know EA was releasing a basketball game this year, they thought it was canceled. 3rd store only got 10 copies in and 7 of them were pre-orders. So I ended up doing the digital download off the PS4. Graphically this game is insane.....The amount of sweat you see on players bodies just after a few minutes of running up and down the court is AMAZING. They have it on their face, shoulders, arms, hands, just crazy. Gives it a more realistic look to the game. Presentation over all is amazing. I like the highlight reel system and the top replays available after every quarter. IMO presentation is where NBA 2K lacking way behind in when it comes to other sports games. First thing I notice was how much weight the players have. You feel it when you move, when you go the hole and when you bang for rebounds. Makes playing defensive very fun. With NBA 2K15 I feel as though I was skating on ice on both offense and defense. Rebounding by your CPU teammates is outstanding. Another nod this game gets over NBA 2K15. Love the walk the ball up the court animation, it is the best I seen in a video game ever. I like the signature moves players have too. This game has more defensive options then NBA 2K15 as well. Atmosphere is amazing. Courts are down right gorgeous. Floor spacing is incredible. Shooting takes a bit to get use to though. I do love the controls over all, EA kept it simple. Love the help side defense in this game. I see so many blocks by my CPU teammates on help side D. I also love the fact after they block the shot, they GO AFTER THE BALL and not just let it go out of bounds. I was floored and amazed the 1st time I saw this. In NBA 2K15 for weeks I felt as though help side D didn't exist and you rarely saw blocks period from your CPU teammates. I will say if you sag too far off the ball handler they will pull up and pop a J in a heartbeat. But if you crowd a fast guy too much, he will blow by you. Well done EA....... 9.5 out of 10. Even without sliders, this game plays one hell of a game of basketball. It's presentation package is only bested by MLB The Show. Live is back and back in a big way.

Great to hear! I bought it full price. I was in the vast minority that really enjoyed Live 14 last year so 15 was a no brainer. Plus, Lillard is on the cover so I couldn't pass it up. I should be getting my copy tomorrow.

[LingeringRegime]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

1st off......this game is VERY HARD to find. 3 stores, no luck. 2 of the stores got no copies in at all, another didn't even know EA was releasing a basketball game this year, they thought it was canceled. 3rd store only got 10 copies in and 7 of them were pre-orders. So I ended up doing the digital download off the PS4. Graphically this game is insane.....The amount of sweat you see on players bodies just after a few minutes of running up and down the court is AMAZING. They have it on their face, shoulders, arms, hands, just crazy. Gives it a more realistic look to the game. Presentation over all is amazing. I like the highlight reel system and the top replays available after every quarter. IMO presentation is where NBA 2K lacking way behind in when it comes to other sports games. First thing I notice was how much weight the players have. You feel it when you move, when you go the hole and when you bang for rebounds. Makes playing defensive very fun. With NBA 2K15 I feel as though I was skating on ice on both offense and defense. Rebounding by your CPU teammates is outstanding. Another nod this game gets over NBA 2K15. Love the walk the ball up the court animation, it is the best I seen in a video game ever. I like the signature moves players have too. This game has more defensive options then NBA 2K15 as well. Atmosphere is amazing. Courts are down right gorgeous. Floor spacing is incredible. Shooting takes a bit to get use to though. I do love the controls over all, EA kept it simple. Love the help side defense in this game. I see so many blocks by my CPU teammates on help side D. I also love the fact after they block the shot, they GO AFTER THE BALL and not just let it go out of bounds. I was floored and amazed the 1st time I saw this. In NBA 2K15 for weeks I felt as though help side D didn't exist and you rarely saw blocks period from your CPU teammates. I will say if you sag too far off the ball handler they will pull up and pop a J in a heartbeat. But if you crowd a fast guy too much, he will blow by you. Well done EA....... 9.5 out of 10. Even without sliders, this game plays one hell of a game of basketball. It's presentation package is only bested by MLB The Show. Live is back and back in a big way.

Great impressions. This may have put me over the edge. Can't wait to try it.

[Oldhead80]

Got a chance to download the game when I got home from work about 2 hours ago. Really like some of the movement and dribbling responsiveness. Again, stadium lighting is impressive. A bit disappointed by the overall visuals when you get it on the big screen though. Jerseys look bad and low-res up close and everything from the crowd to the cameramen and sideline folks looks VERY low-poly and low texture. Colors are vibrant but not realistic and skin tones and the texture of the skin itself looks off. Having said that, some of the face scans are excellent...but on the whole I don't think Live comes close to 2k from a graphics standpoint. As far as the gameplay...I love the pick and roll game. It feels very organic and you have real sense of control. Dribbling and shooting feel solid (I got used to the quicker releases fairly quickly). The building blocks are there, which is the most important thing. Defensively I felt like I could move and make quick changes of direction with minimal sliding. Blocks are like NBA Jam...not realistic AT ALL.


Overall it's a solid game going by the demo. Some things I like, some things that are typical EA and not a representation of authentic b-ball...going by the responses here I think this mix of sim elements and arcade-like gameplay may be what EA should stick with, as a lot of you are having a great time with the game and that's the most important thing.

[The 24th Letter]

How do you get the "popper" on the pick and pop to pop inside of the 3 poor line?

[sirjam]

I played the demo earlier. I wasn't to impressed. In fact if the retail game looks like the demo I will not buy this game for 60 bucks