NBA 2K16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

[ehh]

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^^

You're on default SS, right? Even on default Pro my defenders are rarely that active and aware.

I only seem to get steals in the paint when it's so crowded in there and the CPU fires a pass that happens to hit one of my players, causing a loose ball. Rarely will my guys stick a hand in the passing lane to deflect a careless pass.

[jeebs9]

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Has anyone played with the grizzles in here? OMG I think they got it right. Playing with the Grizzles last night was one of the best experiences I had playing this game. The reason why? I took them online and played about 7-10 games. I ran a lot of plays. And didn't push the ball at all. My opponents could not score in the half court setting at all. Scores in the low 40's. I had one game end 35-36. Teams couldn't fast break on me. The only fastbreaks they got were on my turnovers. I played Houston about 3 times in those games. And even though Tony Allen isn't much of a offensive threat. He IS A Defensive genius. I didn't take a screenshot.... But Harden in one game was 4-25. One guy try changing Harden to SF to PG to SG to PF. Came on the mic to say why is Allen following him every where? hahahahahaha

But offensively..... I love this years post game. Z-Bo and Gasol are nasty down low. The way I can literally kill user or CPU for going after my fakes. Once they are out of position. Is buckets... Doesn't feel cheesy at all. Because I get blocked on my fair share of drives (especially vs good defenders). After hitting a few mid range shots (on the post up face up) with Z-Bo. I would pump fake for the drive.... But Z-Bo blew back to back dunks. Why? Because he only dunks once a year lol.

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[The 24th Letter]

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^^

You're on default SS, right? Even on default Pro my defenders are rarely that active and aware.

I only seem to get steals in the paint when it's so crowded in there and the CPU fires a pass that happens to hit one of my players, causing a loose ball. Rarely will my guys stick a hand in the passing lane to deflect a careless pass.

This was me messing around with All Star\Sim- no slider changes.... POEs were all neutral... I'm going to play a game with the Knicks and see if there is a big difference...

[cwash020]

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Loving this game! IMO it's the best 2K Sports game since NFL2K5, with NBA 2K11 being in the mix as well.

However, now that I have had it a few weeks and the "honeymoon phase" is over, I am noticing some issues in MyGM.

For example, last night I was playing vs. OKC (I am the Wizards). Rubberbanding was more prevalent in this game than in the previous 5 or 6 combined. CPU offensive board cheese was back in full effect to the point where boxing out didn't work half the time and I didnt get a single 50/50 ball. And they were hitting some RIDICULOUS, fully contested shots. Listen, KD is KD - I get it. He should hit contested shots in the game because it's what he does in real life, but the entire game I was getting punished for playing great defense.

I couldn't help but to think - typical 2K. Certain teams are just tough to beat, even with the best gameplan. And at times I can't help but to feel like I lost more because I was exploited instead of the CPU just playing a better game than me.

[MrBigShot1]

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This opinion will likely be unpopular, but I just can't get into the game this year. I've tried, I've learned the controls and taken the time to get used to the new mechanics but this game feels awful offensively on the ball. I feel like I have significantly less control of player than I did last year. Dribbling in particular just feels...off.

I love the fact that defense has been improved significantly. In 2k15 shot percentages were far too high, ratings were super inflated, and offense in general had too massive an advantage over defense. Defense is back, and that's great. The new passing additions are great as well, and all of the customization options are nice. But offensively, the gameplay just doesn't feel right for me personally.

[jeebs9]

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This opinion will likely be unpopular, but I just can't get into the game this year. I've tried, I've learned the controls and taken the time to get used to the new mechanics but this game feels awful offensively on the ball. I feel like I have significantly less control of player than I did last year. Dribbling in particular just feels...off.

I love the fact that defense has been improved significantly. In 2k15 shot percentages were far too high, ratings were super inflated, and offense in general had too massive an advantage over defense. Defense is back, and that's great. The new passing additions are great as well, and all of the customization options are nice. But offensively, the gameplay just doesn't feel right for me personally.

What kind of offense are you usually running? Run and Gun, Flow offense (been a lot of that going around here), Iso, Pick and Roll. What has been your problem on the offense. Do you know how to use post moves?

[jeremym480]

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Has anyone played with the grizzles in here? OMG I think they got it right. Playing with the Grizzles last night was one of the best experiences I had playing this game. The reason why? I took them online and played about 7-10 games. I ran a lot of plays. And didn't push the ball at all. My opponents could not score in the half court setting at all. Scores in the low 40's. I had one game end 35-36. Teams couldn't fast break on me. The only fastbreaks they got were on my turnovers. I played Houston about 3 times in those games. And even though Tony Allen isn't much of a offensive threat. He IS A Defensive genius. I didn't take a screenshot.... But Harden in one game was 4-25. One guy try changing Harden to SF to PG to SG to PF. Came on the mic to say why is Allen following him every where? hahahahahaha

But offensively..... I love this years post game. Z-Bo and Gasol are nasty down low. The way I can literally kill user or CPU for going after my fakes. Once they are out of position. Is buckets... Doesn't feel cheesy at all. Because I get blocked on my fair share of drives (especially vs good defenders). After hitting a few mid range shots (on the post up face up) with Z-Bo. I would pump fake for the drive.... But Z-Bo blew back to back dunks. Why? Because he only dunks once a year lol.

I'm playing with Memphis in my MyLeague and I'm having a blast so far. I'm 4-2 with my losses coming against Cleveland and Golden State. They're a fun team to use if you like old school, "grind it out" basketball. Obviously, they're big three Gasol, Z-Bo and Conley can keep them in just about any game. If I see a mismatch down low or if they try to put a natural SF on Big Z, then I'm pounding the ball in the paint until the can't take it anymore.

I'm finding mix and matching their wings to be the most interesting element of the team. I'm currently starting Allen and Green, but Lee and Barnes are getting plenty of minutes, as well. I love the "scrappiness" of putting Allen and Barnes out there at the same time. When I do it's almost like I can see the life getting sucked out of the other team.




On another note, I just tried the new SimCast Live and I'm in love. The feature alone is awesome... however, the fact that you can seamlessly transition from SCL to the game and vice versa without any loading screens or anything like that really takes it to another level. I can already tell that I will be using this a lot.

[redux1000]

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this game is fun, and it is so fun that I can get a different competitive game from the CPU each time I play so I can miss the cheese of online. The living world coaches really strategize against you. its nice.


ex. I was OKC playing LAC and KD was scoring at will. The next quarter CP3 was guarding him, making him work for every shot. I say, hey, I'll just post him, and CP3 would strip him in the post or a double team would come.


great stuff, GREAT game.

Would you mind posting what you have the CPU defensive sliders set to? Like defensive awareness, help defense, defensive consistency. I'm not really seeing a lot of the defensive adjustments from the CPU that you are, especially double teams and stuff.

[BBallcoach]

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Can we just have the substitution quick menu use the face buttons? the right stick BS, is ruining the flow of the game for me.

[edubbs]

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Man.....this game is good!

Playing offline vs. the cpu.

I have issues with the game just like everbody else......but I'm not going to short change the product they delivered.

I will wait and see where the gameplay patches will take us, but for right now....

Great job to the devs.

[The 24th Letter]

NBA 2K16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

^^



You're on default SS, right? Even on default Pro my defenders are rarely that active and aware.



I only seem to get steals in the paint when it's so crowded in there and the CPU fires a pass that happens to hit one of my players, causing a loose ball. Rarely will my guys stick a hand in the passing lane to deflect a careless pass.

Did another quick one on AS/Sim and these happened in the 1st

https://vid.me/fzYb

Props for sticking with the Knicks, they are tough to play with...besides Melo....Galloway is actually retry solid too...



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[SirGaryColeman]

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1/10 MyCareer Story: Sucked... you played Spike Lee's terrible story and not your own..

9/10 General NBA Game: Solid, if you just want to play offline with your favorite team, there is a ton of good stuff. However, if you own 2k15, you're not missing much.

3/10 Online Mode: GAME CRUSHING... I skipped 2k15 so that this version would feel a little better, but it's still the damn same. Terrible servers, hard to get games, lag, PRO-AM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL.

4/10 Overall Score: I bought the game to play online, and the trailer sold it as being way better than it was... If it wasn't working, don't release it (how about an open beta?). Plus there is ONE vague/buried tweet about this problem... that's super disrespectful. How about 50k free VC? Something? Anything? 4 out of 10 until the game is fixed, definitely wait to buy.

[apollooff320]

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I'm playing with Memphis in my MyLeague and I'm having a blast so far. I'm 4-2 with my losses coming against Cleveland and Golden State. They're a fun team to use if you like old school, "grind it out" basketball. Obviously, they're big three Gasol, Z-Bo and Conley can keep them in just about any game. If I see a mismatch down low or if they try to put a natural SF on Big Z, then I'm pounding the ball in the paint until the can't take it anymore.

I'm finding mix and matching their wings to be the most interesting element of the team. I'm currently starting Allen and Green, but Lee and Barnes are getting plenty of minutes, as well. I love the "scrappiness" of putting Allen and Barnes out there at the same time. When I do it's almost like I can see the life getting sucked out of the other team.




On another note, I just tried the new SimCast Live and I'm in love. The feature alone is awesome... however, the fact that you can seamlessly transition from SCL to the game and vice versa without any loading screens or anything like that really takes it to another level. I can already tell that I will be using this a lot.

been playing with Memphis since Lebron came back to the Cavs. I love keeping Allen on the floor because he sprints down the court to create a ton of fast break opportunities. I don't know if I'm seeing him doing it much in this years game though.

[mvpd34]

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here's my defensive blunder video. this is on all star settings. i am the clippers and i traded for luke babbitt. babbitt is in the key and he is supposed to pick up the man in the right corner. he then looks around to see who to pick up...lays eyes on his man and slides to the opposite side to pick up a man that is already being guarded. he even sees the offensive player (acy) making a move to go into the key!!! SMH

i know devs said that there would be defensive breakdowns, so i am not sure if this is or not.

but great game, just needs a few tweeks
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[jeebs9]

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I'm playing with Memphis in my MyLeague and I'm having a blast so far. I'm 4-2 with my losses coming against Cleveland and Golden State. They're a fun team to use if you like old school, "grind it out" basketball. Obviously, they're big three Gasol, Z-Bo and Conley can keep them in just about any game. If I see a mismatch down low or if they try to put a natural SF on Big Z, then I'm pounding the ball in the paint until the can't take it anymore.

I'm finding mix and matching their wings to be the most interesting element of the team. I'm currently starting Allen and Green, but Lee and Barnes are getting plenty of minutes, as well. I love the "scrappiness" of putting Allen and Barnes out there at the same time. When I do it's almost like I can see the life getting sucked out of the other team.




On another note, I just tried the new SimCast Live and I'm in love. The feature alone is awesome... however, the fact that you can seamlessly transition from SCL to the game and vice versa without any loading screens or anything like that really takes it to another level. I can already tell that I will be using this a lot.

So I might be late on this... But again we've been seeing a lot of crazy things. That just seem to be straight lies. lol

Awesome!! I totally agree. I do the same thing the Grizzles. I start Allen. I try to keep one offensive player with either Allen/Green or Barnes/Lee or Carter. But I'll try that line up you talked about (in a defensive situation).

But just in general.... The Grizzles suck the air of opponents online. It's the only reason I've been playing with them so long. Teams always try to go small vs Z-Bo and Gasol. I call it "BBQ Chicken". But my opponents just get so frustrated that they can't fast break and call iso over and over. I played a friend who tried to speed the game by either doing 2 things. Either trapping the ball or trying to steal the ball from big men (a lot of the Grizzles plays involve the bigs handling the ball. So on back to back to back possession. He either stole the ball from me in the post up or stole it while I was setting up a play. After that I started to make passes as soon as he left his man. After hitting 2 - 3 threes. He stop coming lol


Here are some key things I do to keep my opponent from fast breaking on me.

-Run plays/time before actually trying to score.
-If you shoot a 3 pointer RUN BACK!.
-TONY ALLEN I can't repeat this guy name anymore then I did yesterday. Put him on the best player on the other team. Even if the user is a great dribbler. He will have trouble getting by him consistently. Curry was 3-19
-Try not to turn the ball over.
-And if for some reason someone gets beat off the dribble. Be ready to help out.