An Early Look at NBA 2K18 Gameplay Changes

[sticks323]

How did the players look when running plays? Did it take a while to run?

[cjacks17]

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So far I'm not overly impressed.

This is pretty in line with the Forbes article. So on one hand it's good that everyone is saying the same thing. On the other hand, the changes aren't blowing me away.

MyCareer will have to impress the hell out of me. Really like MyGM storyline, but the gameplay was going ot be the big push me over the edge.

Really happy Live has a demo so I can get soem gameplay before I decide which one to buy. So far I agree it kind of sounds like 2k17.5.

[raiderphantom]

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I actually like the sound of this. While 2K could use an overhaul in some areas sometimes those sweeping changes can leave less attention to detail. I love that the focus this year is on "feel" because I think that's been one of 2K's biggest issues this generation. Responsiveness, CPU on ball D, and User team defensive AI are my 3 biggest worries. Nice write up Mike.

[Smirkin Dirk]

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Thanks Mike. Lots of detail in your article.


'There is some “artificial stupidity” (unofficial term!) in which lesser defenders may not be as useful in help defense situations. Of course, better defenders will be better helpers.'

I actually like the sound of this. If implemented correctly separation between good and bad defenders will become more pronounced. And in combination with Mike saying bad defenders feel badder (Im not Englishing good this morning) it sounds like 2K has attempted to create skill separation.

I also noticed some new screens in regards to your team strategy settings. Gone are the simple labels of “hedge” and the like with very little descriptions. Now we see a very vibrant screen packed with information and visual aids that update as you toggle through your different options. This should hopefully help out those looking to see more tutorial options.
Massive bonus, if implemented properly. Those of us in the defensive settings thread can attest we don't know precisely what some of the settings do.

Im not sure exactly what is meant by individual sliders though. Mike are you able to explain in a bit more detail?

[CyberOps]

I'm kinda scared they will ruin the game again with patches, as others said previously last years prelude was great but then the patches switch it around. Lets hope for the best

[psydefx]

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it really sound like 2k focused on polishing and fine-tuning last year's half-assed effort that a lot of us are mad about. thats great, because that means sim heads win.

steady as she goes, and easy does it for future 2k installments. i'd rather have quality gameplay than countless additional features that don't work properly.

[Harrypotheadd]

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I'm kinda scared they will ruin the game again with patches, as others said previously last years prelude was great but then the patches switch it around. Lets hope for the best

Real talk. That's why I never get too excited over hearing these initial impressions.

Gameplay is usually always good until the first few patches start rolling in

[BQ32]

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A truly beautiful woman is so because she's not just physically attractive, but also intelligent, witty, insightful, etc. There's a subtle beauty about her that runs deep, and you wouldn't have ever noticed if you didn't get past just starring at her.

NBA 2K18 is that girl...

To be honest, I hope the game plays great, but this sounds like some hardcore fanboyism to be honest. I mean I don't care how beautiful a girl is, if I have to grind and work like crazy just so I can enjoy her a bit than she aint worth it. She can be beautiful and intelligent with all kinds of subtle nuances, but if when it comes time to take control and have a blast she moves me around in a bunch of ways opposite of what I want and she just makes me frustrated, she aint worth it. If I spend a ton of money on her and than realize I got her the wrong thing because she didn't give me a full description of what she wanted in the beginning and then I have to go back and spend a bunch more so she will play how I want, You guessed it, she aint worth it. lmao. Cmon man. That is always the problem with this game, it looks beautiful in motion and suckers everyone in but once your committed to her you realize its more just frustration than enjoyment. We want to know if these frustrations will be alleviated before making another commitment.

[Mike Lowe]

So maybe NBA 2K18 may be that girl? It's hard to tell after just the one date, but I'm excited to see her again...

[MarkWilliam]

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So maybe NBA 2K17 may be that girl? It's hard to tell after just the one date, but I'm excited to see her again...

I'm sure you mean 2K18.

2K17 is the $5.00 call girl who harasses you at the traffic light.

[MackZillaTV]

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I'm kinda scared they will ruin the game again with patches, as others said previously last years prelude was great but then the patches switch it around. Lets hope for the best

On stream last night, Annoying TV said that he was told that 2K realized that were holding people's hands with the constant patches and listening to weak players toooo much. Apparently they aren't patching things unless they really have to, instead of daily tweaks

[MarkWilliam]

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On stream last night, Annoying TV said that he was told that 2K realized that were holding people's hands with the constant patches and listening to weak players toooo much. Apparently they aren't patching things unless they really have to, instead of daily tweaks

Was this said last year aswell?

Kinda recall it was but not 100%

[cjacks17]

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On stream last night, Annoying TV said that he was told that 2K realized that were holding people's hands with the constant patches and listening to weak players toooo much. Apparently they aren't patching things unless they really have to, instead of daily tweaks

Thank god. Kids on the park would just scream and cry because they weren't good.

Admittedly I'm not that good because I don't play too much, but I don't complain because of it. Just for the love of the game.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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On stream last night, Annoying TV said that he was told that 2K realized that were holding people's hands with the constant patches and listening to weak players toooo much. Apparently they aren't patching things unless they really have to, instead of daily tweaks

Definitely a lot of hand holding in year's game. NBA training wheels

[nova91]

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Honestly, "artificial stupidity" sounds like the dumbest idea ever. What is the purpose of the Defensive Consistency, On-Ball, Low Post, PnR, Help Defense IQ attributes and Defensive Awareness slider then? Too many forced actions and animations already...