65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

[DaReapa]

I echo others here when I say FANTASTIC write up. But sadly, as it has been for the past 5 years, this will just fall on death ears in the VC/2K offices. Despite the myriad of problems, the game will continue to sell and VC will have no incentive to address the issues we've been screaming about for years now.

Because of a number of the issues mentioned, I skipped 2K13 and was on the verge of doing the same for '14 until I GameFly'd the current gen version and saw how much more polished it was than any other game of the series since 2K8. By this I figured they were finally on the path to improvement, and given that I was already in the process of getting a PS4, I thought that the next gen version could do no wrong - potentially having even more improved gameplay quality at best, having on-par-with-current gen gameplay quality at worst.

Instead, upon getting the next gen version, I was treated to perhaps my biggest personal disappointment in gaming this side of GTA4 (oddly enough, another Take Two product). And for the cherry on top, I later discover that the SP has been tied to online connectivity, bringing along with it every server issue conceivable. Brilliant VC, ....just brilliant.

Suffice to say, this will be my last NBA 2K purchase until some significantly convincing improvement has taken place with this franchise. Until then, I'll be watching out for worthy (and hopeful) competition to tide me over for my bball fix.

[DaReapa]

I wonder what a reviewer would give the game now aware that VC was going to be incorporated into every facet of the game. I find it to be a joke that NBA 2k14 has taken the ball with micro transactions and completely killed the opening next gen release. I was a completely satisfied customer since they brought me back to an NBA game in 2K11, it helps that they had classic teams, that's what got me. I enjoyed them for the last 4 years only to be let down by the current PS4 release. Until they patch in Association mode, create a player, create a shoe and local HD saves, i won't be a satisfied customer. REMOVE VC in MYGM and create a shoe. We got these features for free, use VC to offer us more classic teams and for MyPlayer. In this current state this game is a slap in the face

I've been seeing late-comer reviews for 2K14 recently on N4G, and believe it or not, despite the highly publicized issues and complaints, the game is still receiving scores in the range of 4 to 4.5/5. It may be safe to assume that these "reviewers" are casual gamers who are more into twitch shooters and the like, and may just be piggy backing off launch day reviews without giving the game a thorough assessment.

[Philstat]

This game absolutely sucks this year, VC down your throat, online rosters and limited options - never again for me. I've blindly bought this game ever year since it came out for the Dreamcast, done - I'm out.

[chucky65201]

I just want to remind everyone that we are on the 4TH PATCH on next gen and stuff still doesn't work. And still on the current gen they refuse to patch anything. 2k doesn't care about the customer base and Chis Manning (LD2K) can laugh at that comment all he wants like he has done in the forums, the proof is on our TV's. If you call 2k tech support about anything they blame it on your internet connection and act like they have never heard of a single bug with the game. DO YOU ALL EVEN TEST THESE GAMES BEFORE YOU SEND THEM OUT??

[Smirkin Dirk]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

Hang on...I want to know what these re-tooled pick and roll mechanics and post game is?

They arent any different to 2k13, unless Im mistaken.

[morpheus2480]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

Maybe the reason they are sucking us dry via VC transactions is because they are using that money to upgrade their ****ty servers for 2k15?



I mean... the amount of lag one has to endure while playing a ranked online head to head match is insane... Especially for us who live outside the US.

I have a 200 MB fiber connection and still suffer from horrendous lag and server issues.

[iker30]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

Maybe the reason they are sucking us dry via VC transactions is because they are using that money to upgrade their ****ty servers for 2k15?



I mean... the amount of lag one has to endure while playing a ranked online head to head match is insane... Especially for us who live outside the US.

I have a 200 MB fiber connection and still suffer from horrendous lag and server issues.

They were selling huge amounts of expensive copies. I think this cover the expenses for a working server easily. VC is all about getting more and more money, year after year 2k gets greedier. And honestly I don't even think less customers for 2k15 would hurt 2k that much.

[Gramps91]

Great Article, That being said, The Bro who wrote this, touch on all aspects of Nxt Gen NBA2k14, mostly all the modes in current gen, @2k took out of NXT GEN, which doesn't make sence!!!!!!
1. Took out ONLINE ASSOCIATION MODE
2. TOOK OUT PRACTICE PLAY MODE, with NO EXCUSE.
3. IS in REFUSAL to put back the Original CREW, with no EXCUSE, bring modes in to resemble Crew;
4. Roster makers, is hurting cuz, @2k dont like they game to be tinker with, took real editing, cap, to play the game to our likeing , to ROSTERS, which is wrong.
5. VC is all over the game, is destroying the product that we LOVE.
6.ROSTERS tied to the SERVERS , which is a VERY BAD IDEAL,
7.ALL THE BUGS, in the game, GAME FREEZES, MyCarreerMODE, MYGM MODE, ONLY @2k care about is MYTEAM, cuz it is pouring in MONEY VC
The MODES they took out, with no real excuse, is unecceptable.
8. SOME of Us or all of us, had to re install the game, PURE NONSENCE
9. THE PARKS, is a joke, half of the time, your waiting almost 30 minutes, to play, trying to replace CREW, GOOD CONCEPT, NO real PLANNING to make the mode correctly
10.Like the O'JAYS would say, "GIVE THE PPL WANT THEY WANT' @2K
11. Put everything back in the GAME for #NBA2K15 FOR THE COMMUNITY.
12. and LAST, You call this game SIMULATION, but it is turning to a RPG game that is SCRIPT, to BLEED MONEY out of the COMMUNITY for VC, its all NEGATIVE, cuz #NBA LIVE can't COMPETE, BUT ONE DAY, THEY WILL

BIG KEV, follow on TWITTER, @Kevmasood2k ADVOCATE for the #SIMNATION
will not give up, til game is SATISFACTORY to the COMMUNITY, and the #SIM COMMUNITY

They also took CPU vs CPU out of GM Mode. A BIG No No in my book.

[myownsun]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

Damn that was a hell of an article, Thanks for the heads up.

[Smirkin Dirk]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

Damn that was a hell of an article, Thanks for the heads up.

True, although Im not sure why he claimed the post game and pick and role were re-done. They werent.

[jtdribbles25]

I will weigh in as one of the few who is happy with the product. As I dont care for my player, my team or any of those online modes my level of dissapointement is not in the same places. Im all about gameplay. And this game provides me the finest basketball gameplay ever. With the sliders I use I have almost no complaints with the gameplay.

I am dissappointed with the lack of local harddrive saves.And the various my gm bugs. But none of these have broken the excellent gameplay for me. Ive never played a 2k game that I didn't have to adjust sliders and this one is no different. So I've been able to find a great game that has made my next gen experience pretty wonderful.

[DoubleP]

Do we have any idea of when a patch will come out ?

[ThreeKing]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

There's no denying the complaints are warranted, but I'm having an absolute blast playing this game. Having learned from last console launch, I knew there were going to be some problems/blatant omissions/issues with the first iteration. There pretty much always is. I think even 23 said, 'you're not going to get the house and the farm from the jump'.

I'm just enjoying it from a pure gameplay standpoint. It's taken me a couple of months to find the perfect slider set, but now that I have it, this game is off-the-charts. Whether it's the NBA Today or just a quick game, I can't get enough. It's honestly the best basketball video game I have ever played.

I feel bad for the guys that are into MyGM or MyPlayer, but hopefully this next title update fixes those issues.

[RumbleCard]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

Do we have any idea of when a patch will come out ?

Approx 10-14 days from the 16th. But no hard date.

[DIESEL]

Re: 65 Days Later: The State of NBA 2K14

Another thing I've found very frustrating:

their PR department is so slow to admit to any issues - a friend and I have wasted about 2 hours trying to play h2h games, and join the same park with 0 success

It would be much nicer if 2k actually gave us a list of issues and what ones are being addressed in the next patch, instead of us doing the equivalent of banging our head into a brick wall

This by far has been the most disappointing aspect of this launch to me. The PR department has been abysmal.

I can accept the fact that you're in over your head with the new technology. It happens. But to go underground and leave your loyal customers hanging in the wind is unacceptable.

To throw away all of the goodwill that you built up over the years is just bad business.