NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

[El_Poopador]

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I still haven't gotten the retail version so I'm not sure if there is any difference, but I'm having a hard time playing defense. I hold down L2 but the cpu just blows by me most of the time.

Am I doing something wrong, or is this just how the game is?

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i think you need to use the l2 defense sparingly. use the slides and regular stick movement to get in front then l2 to lock down once youre in position. i havent had a ton of time with the game but it feels like that would work better than trying to hold l2 a lot.

[WTF]

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Definitely use L2 sparingly. I only use it when I'm getting ready to let my guy get past me. Remember to use angles and slide your feet accordingly. The L2 button in this game isn't a automatic lockdown.

[PVarck31]

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So when you use slides you mean moving the right stick the direction they move?

[WTF]

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No, I'm talking about the left stick, just moving your player. If you're feathering the stick, without using turbo or the L2 button, your guy manually does defensive slides. I only use turbo and the L2 stick when I'm getting beat off of the dribble. Normally I tap the L2 button when I get close enough to "body" someone and it bumps them just enough.

[PVarck31]

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No, I'm talking about the left stick, just moving your player. If you're feathering the stick, without using turbo or the L2 button, your guy manually does defensive slides. I only use turbo and the L2 stick when I'm getting beat off of the dribble. Normally I tap the L2 button when I get close enough to "body" someone and it bumps them just enough.

Ok I'll try that and report back.

So I like the demo, I don't love it, but its solid. How much more do you think I'll like the retail version? Is it as improved as some people say.

I mean I've read the impressions forum, but I'm just trying to gage how much better it really is.

[WTF]

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I think it's infinitely better, but for you, it depends on what you aren't in "love" with on the demo.

In the full version, in my mind, it's night and day. Just turning on the Auto Motion offense makes the game so much more fluid. Guys moving, cutting, setting back screens without the ball for both you and the CPU AI.

The synergy updates also make a world of difference.

But honestly, it just depends on what you're looking for.

[scottyo60]

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I saw best buy had this game for $40 and am thinking of trading in 2k for 360 to make it cheaper, but I want to know first... In retail if hit square to steal will they actually try to do it? I try in the demo ovr and over and my guy just stands there many times

[WTF]

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I'd say 4/5 times your guy will go for the steal. What you're talking about happens more often when you're playing the passing lanes than actual swiping style steals.

I'd say a good 4/5 times though.

[The 24th Letter]

NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

I saw best buy had this game for $40 and am thinking of trading in 2k for 360 to make it cheaper, but I want to know first... In retail if hit square to steal will they actually try to do it? I try in the demo ovr and over and my guy just stands there many times

It's just as delayed as in the demo, haven't seen any improvement in that particular area...it's like I have to account for the delay when jumping a passing lane as well which makes it an even bigger gamble than it should be....

Gamestop is giving an extra 50% on trade ins toward used games BTW, just for the weekend. So if you are going to trade it in I would do it today...you should be able to find Live used...

[franch1se]

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Ok I'll try that and report back.

So I like the demo, I don't love it, but its solid. How much more do you think I'll like the retail version? Is it as improved as some people say.

I mean I've read the impressions forum, but I'm just trying to gage how much better it really is.

Retail with the patch is WAY better

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[23]

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Just played the demo again and it seems as if its connected to the same server as the retail with player updates because it didn't feel much different. At the end of the game playing the cavs Kyrie went full cheese and abused the paint over and again because the Cavs couldn't score otherwise.

Not only that, he kept doing the same cheesy layup animation I also saw Steve Nash doing as well. This game has a long was to go for sure.. At this point playing the demo you can come to a logical conclusion of how the retail feels without thinking its some magic game over it. Its not that much different.

[mythreesons]

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A few other observations from this game:

Most will agree without hesitation that the 2K is a much more asthetically pleasing game. But for some reason I keep coming back to this one. For one, the spacing as well as the player models are much better than the other game. When I pick-up the other game now, the players look chunky and the court looks crowded. Trust me, there are many issues with this game, but for the most part it looks and feels like basketball. I could write a list as long as my arm of things that need fixing.

I've gotten much better at defending both on the perimeter and in the paint and I'm able to make an impact if I stay focused. I feel like I can counter what my opponent is trying to do. I adjust, I change strategy and I play tough defense. My PIP allowed has fallen from 75% of points scored to near 40%.

At times offense comes too easy, which is accurate of what happens IRL where you get lulled into taking rushed or bad shots and suddenly you can't make anything. You have to pay attention because a run - either offensively or defensively - is only a bad shot or a missed defensive assignment away.

One ot the things that frustrated me about the other game was canned or scripted runs that you had no control over (other than the standard, "call a timeout" strategy). With this game I feel I can manage things better.

The other night I jumped out to a early 15 point lead in the first quarter, built to 20 and won by about that much - shoulda won by more but I got a little complacent and lost focus. But the game was a blowout from the start.

When I first got the game a 15 point first quarter lead would be reduced to two by halftime. Initially I blamed it on a scripted comeback - and that could possibly be so, but now I believe that it was more of me not managing the game, jacking up poor shots, playing porous defense - in essence allowing the computer to adjust to what I was doing rather than me adjusting to the flow of the game.

Didn't mean for this to be so long, but I've been trying to figure in my own head why I like this game. I still believe the other game is better, but (and I've heard a bunch of people say this) I have fun playing this one... not because I win or because I can bum rush the rim and dunk, but because it feels like a basketball game. It doesn't happen instantly... you have to learn the controls and understand what options you have at your disposal.

Personally I'm glad we have both, but for now I'm enjoying LIVE.

[The 24th Letter]

NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

To me, its kind of like they represent two different aspects of the game of basketball, I honestly am enjoying playing both...



People say "I watched the (insert teams here) game last night, then I went back and played Live because of the pacing"



Well I watched the Heat\Warriors game last night, and I knew what game would properly emulate fast breaks, action, jumping passing lanes, quick guards etc...This is real simulation basketball as well...pro atheletes being pro atheletes..



I also knew which game would give me a more methodical experience, spacing and a pretty good game of half court basketball...and I played a bit of that as well...its just good to have options at the end of the day...too many people feel like they have to make a choice or take a side...I am just a bball fan, soaking it all in...

[23]

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To me, its kind of like they represent two different aspects of the game of basketball, I honestly am enjoying playing both...



People say "I watched the (insert teams here) game last night, then I went back and played Live because of the pacing"



Well I watched the Heat\Warriors game last night, and I knew what game would properly emulate fast breaks, action, jumping passing lanes, quick guards etc...This is real simulation basketball as well...pro atheletes being pro atheletes..



I also knew which game would give me a more methodical experience, spacing and a pretty good game of half court basketball...and I played a bit of that as well...its just good to have options at the end of the day...too many people feel like they have to make a choice or take a side...I am just a bball fan, soaking it all in...

The problem is the game of basketball is not one or the other. Both things either will or can happen. I don't think either company should get away with representing basketball in a half way.

I saw your halfcourt shot chart from Dirk in that Mavs game here and went to my PC and used the same teams and I'd hate to tell you that the one from your game didn't represent him as well. If we're just saying this game is the best halfcourt game ever lol, not that I agree with that, but putting the game of basketball in a box is silly.

[The 24th Letter]

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Oh I defintely agree 23....I dont like the notion that "Oh, this game is slower paced, its a real representation of basketball" either...it has always bugged me. You're exactly right, you shouldnt have one without the other, in either case. Also, I agree on Dirk, I posted that to show that Dirk was playing more like Dwight Howard than Dirk for some reason...and how the big's can sometimes be a little cheesy. Honestly man, if there was some kind of way to meld the good of the two games together, I would. For now, all I can do is give honest feedback...and get some fun out of both.