NBA 2k18 Impressions Thread

[Barncore]

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Players fumble too many long up-court passes imo. That doesn't happen in real life

[Fakename22]

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Um oh my. Its amazing.

[coolcras7]

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Just played 2 great games vs the CPU both ended with buzzer beater, one that had to be reviewed the other a step back bank shot for the W, it felt so good because i trailed by 7 at the start of the 4th and slowely chipped away, the game is just fun to play and defense especially in the paint is something 2k has been missing for awhile.

[Oba]

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Are you playing both on-ball and off-ball defense? Are you watching every one on the court even as you are playing on ball defense?

Is it ridiculous or some other factor?

The following is the first time of me ever using the Pacers ever in a video game.

I decided to play the Pacers vs the Bulls. I'm guessing you're probably using the Pacers because your avatar. First time of me ever using the Pacers and I am never good when I don't know about the team's personnel whatsoever. I don't know who's who. Who's good at what, etc.


All screenshots of every CPU (Hall of Fame) Bulls player that took a 3 point shot by half time. The only reason their shot percentage is so high is because (hall of fame) my teammate actually left Mirotic wide open (otto porter effect) for a few corner threes.

Screenshot of all CPU Bulls player that even attempted 1 three pointer, by halftime.

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CPU Hall of Fame Bulls team shot chart at halftime.

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12 minutes hall of fame default slider. Stats at halftime.

Nice post man. It seems that it may just fluctuate on a game by game basis but it definitely felt like Lavine and Mirotic had ice in their veins against me! Will give it another go now and try and report my findings.

I do try to keep an eye on the off ball players to see how much they are helping off their man but it can be quite hard when try to defend on ball as well.

I may adjust my settings this time and attempt to make them score on me inside.

Oh and in the match I was referring to before I was using the 76ers in case that matters. Guessing they may be worse on defense?

[basehead617]

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Look at the user reviews on Steam - I predict 2K18 is going to get thrashed when the press reviews come out next week.

Yes, gameplay is sublime - but they screwed the pooch on MyCareer. It's offensive - the unskippable wannabe GTA cutscenes I need to sit through so I can play a microtransaction mini-game - who thought I'd want to want to run around like an idiot for four minutes so I can find the barber shop where I can spend duckets to get the pitiful create-a-player to look acceptable? Its like they are messing with us. Shame.

MyTeam, online quick play, actual on-the-court play is magnificent, realized, such a triumph - a result of so many years of perfecting - it's a damn shame that they ruined this game with a misguided and greedy MyCareer mode that will mar the perception of 2K in a long term damaging way.

Huge kudos to those who worked on all the on-court gameplay. Whoever came up with "The Neighborhood" needs to MOVE.

Unskippable cutscenes and everything costing VC has been the case in MyCareer for years. The neighborhood is better because it's less on rails. In some other years if your agent had something to tell you you'd instantly be drawn into a cutscene about it. Now you just get a text and can visit him when it's convenient. A world style fits the game much better IMO. And it's easier to just do whatever you want for VC since almost everything in the world gives it.

[sirio994]

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The more i play the more i feel in control this year, but i still can't understand why they took the layup meter out without giving us the option.

Too many random outcomes (layups, post, hooks). It was one of my favourite features last year.

Everything in control ball handling, drives etc...except the shoot...

[jtb256]

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Unskippable cutscenes and everything costing VC has been the case in MyCareer for years. The neighborhood is better because it's less on rails. In some other years if your agent had something to tell you you'd instantly be drawn into a cutscene about it. Now you just get a text and can visit him when it's convenient. A world style fits the game much better IMO. And it's easier to just do whatever you want for VC since almost everything in the world gives it.

Because its been done before is no excuse, and if you want to go that route, the money grab is more egregious than in previous years.

If you want to benchmark, I'd say Crib was the high water mark.

Frustrating: the time, money and talent that was spent developing a Neighborhood marketplace for mining VC [THAT NOBODY ASKED FOR] could have been directed to focusing on the things that are identified on this very site by OS community that could transcend this game into a truly uncanny-valley experience that's a joy to play and to witness.

No.... buy a haircut.

[Skyboxer]

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Finally started a My League .. First game was vs Clippers (I'm Lakers)
Started off going up 4 then boom, wheels fell off.
Had a deficit of 19 at one point.
Clawed back and eventually led by 2 with just over 2 minutes left

Then lost by 6 Lol

Loving the game. The controls and visuals are top notch.
After a few more games (Barely any sliders touched so far) I'll be looking through stats etc..for each team and see where we're at.

Bottom line the game is great fun.

[CaseIH]

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I run all teams so this ain't a issue

Its not a issue for you, that doesnt mean it isnt broken Anyone who plays MyGM is screwed if this isnt fixed. Like you in MyLeague I do run 30 team control, to keep the AI GM's from doing stupid things. But not everyone wants to have to do that, nor should you have to do that. This crap has gone on long enough, its time after all these yrs, that some of this logic actually gets fixed for Association. Basically thru the yrs sicne they added MyGM, its been unplayable for anyone wanting any type of realism at all. I would love to play MyGM, but havent ever been able to because of it being crap. They really touted MyGM, this yr, so I hope this stuff gets fixed. Its always something every yr with the offline modes. I know no one is perfect, and things slip thru testing, Im sure it can happen to even testers who actually have good knowledge of the NBA, so I get it, but I really hope this stuff gets fixed, as I was hoping to finally be able to play MyGM for once since they added it into game.

[swac07]

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Although they didn't touch the arena sounds(wack) they did fix the crowd's immersion...so far every boo, chant, and yell(audio/animation) is matching up with what's going on the court....and the presentation is very nice this year it's very tv like especially at the end of a game with the montages and credits.. .nice touch[emoji1474]

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[Oba]

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Loving how much easier it is now to drive past a poor defender when they play tight on you.

[Gramps91]

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Just had my first play now game and the gameplay is really solid. Everything feels better than last year. CPU defense is much improved on regular jump shots and driving to the basket feels much more authentic


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[JoFri]

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The triangle is about ball movement screens and cuts. Screens a poor. Ball movement is ineffective against the defense. Cuts are weak because of the new player movement. CPU defense in all star is gets a speed boost advantage. The ball is loser for humans. And the CPU it's not. This is all star level. It's bad. You have to cheese and not run the triangle sets to win


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Tks. Sounds bad, imo 2K16 has some of the best Triangle actions. Will definitely give this a try when I get the copy.



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[3ShowTime2]

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Im lovin

Speed
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Loose balls
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Im not loving the default roster tendencies...
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[RogerDodger]

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Closing out the first quarter with still images of players is a bit of a strange presentation decision. Can't think of any broadcast styles that use that.