NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

[Playmakers]

Re: NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

Well the game isn't PG Dominant like in Live's past that's for sure. And Melo? I honestly thought I was watching a Knicks game Live!! I held him to 7/16 shooting on AS 5 min qtrs. He was on the elbow/the block hanging out out past the 3 pt line. It's as if the gameplan was to go through Melo on offense. True Melo is what I got this game

I did notice when I loaded up the game this time it showed Synergy updating.

Cpu was down late with a minute or two left and they called proper TO's which was good to see. Cpu was aggressive with intentional fouls which was cool.

JR Smith was the next closest to Melo in fga @ 4/6

Right now I just don't know what to say or make of this other than this game is a HUGE step up from last year. The thing that concerns me about making it my 1 and only game is if EA will stand by it and not go MIA once it releases and some HUGE bug crops up???


It I had to choose a game right now between the 2 if would probably be this game 60/40. That could swing of course after a few more games

hey fire up a Mavs game and tell me if Dirk is used properly as a stretch 4 and put in PNR situations with Monta Ellis.....

[DirtyJerz32]

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hey fire up a Mavs game and tell me if Dirk is used properly as a stretch 4 and put in PNR situations with Monta Ellis.....

On that for you PM.

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

Scratch that. EA Access ran out.

[wallofhate]

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Game looks good and atmosphere is great. Some animations are very well done but over all this game is lacking in gameplay aspect imo is almost like I feel I'm playing a completely different game from what a lot of you describe idk. I played probably 6 games and the players are all over the place some animations speed up dramatically making things look awkward. If they could get that handle this def would be a purchase

[The 24th Letter]

NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

Right now I just don't know what to say or make of this other than this game is a HUGE step up from last year. The thing that concerns me about making it my 1 and only game is if EA will stand by it and not go MIA once it releases and some HUGE bug crops up???

They opted to put in a practice gym last year instead of addressing the biggest issues (I don't think one thing from the B&G thread was addressed)..but I have a feeling they will be more focused this year...

They just need to keep us informed...don't want to play the "I got an update, the game feels smoother!" game all year, lol

[WTF]

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For guys playing, I forgot to let you all know, you can push the right stick either up or towards the ball handler, and raise your arms on defense. AND... you can move with your hands up. It helps cut down on the passing lanes because your guy will tip passes like this.

[harrybawls]

Re: NBA Live 15 Available Now For EA Access Subscribers, Post Your Impressions

Stealing is too easy

[Oldhead80]

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Live deserves a ton of credit for getting team colors and court colors perfect...now they need to get skin colors up to par. Watching some of these gameplay vids several players are WAY off. On the Pistons alone they have Brandon Jennings light skinned and DJ Augustine brown skinned. Hopefully that can be addressed with updates during the season.

[Mauer4MVP]

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I really didn't enjoy a second of my time on Live. Animations are bad, not a fan of the controls, didn't care for the gameplay.

Graphics are decent but other than that I didn't like what I played.

Glad some people enjoy it.

[mlp111]

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After spending a hr playing, i have to say Live 15 isn't a sim gam. With that being said, don't get me wrong, there are some great fundamental aspect of BBall in this game. And it extremely FUN, CONTROLLING, AND REWARDING.The game delivers in the area of immersion. You feel like your watching a nba broadcast. I had a lot of fun playing, surprised me actually. Gameplay needs work. At times it plays smooth and animates beautifully. Then there are times where things get wacky, misses rebounds and locked into animations, weird being this game is physics based. But still enjoyed my experience. This is a major step in right direction. Players that got scanned look incredible, most of them. I think skin tones are still a issue for me personally, but i can over look that. They just need to hammer out old gen animation system and redo entire thing and i think that will be the defining moment of Live return. Plus giving us back editing options. All in all, great fun time. Deciding whether to buy first day now is my only issue. Game shows much promise. I can tell you one thing, its hard going back to the other game when you experience the control and graphical beauty of the arenas, courts, shoes, accessories, etc. BBall is about more than gameplay, and this game delivers on the immersion aspect, just inconsistent gameplay flow kills it at time due to wonky animation system and occasional weird physic stuff. I think next yr, EA will gain a significant part of the market again if they stay focused and not revamp over. This is the foundation to build on. EA, is getting back into the game. I'm a diehard 2k fan, baball fan. this will be in my collection. I will support the direction, just don't screw it up from here EA.

[BL8001]

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I like how you can play with authority around the rim, meaning solid dunks, mean blocks, thunderous put backs, swats that bang off the backboard, etc.

These are big athletic dudes who can bring it, this game does a really good job of replicating that.

[WTF]

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For guys having issues on defense around the basket, don't forget that you can press steal as guys are going up to attempt to strip the offense. Even on fast breaks. It's all about timing too. I've seen some very cool ones today.

[jmarcguy]

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I think this game is showing that a game doesn't have to be hardcore sim to be fun. Sim is a nice way to go but having an alternative is nice.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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I think this game is showing that a game doesn't have to be hardcore sim to be fun. Sim is a nice way to go but having an alternative is nice.

I honestly never thought about it that way

[nemesis04]

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I think this game is showing that a game doesn't have to be hardcore sim to be fun. Sim is a nice way to go but having an alternative is nice.

I am actually glad there is this type of alternative available because if both were super sim I would not even entertain a video basketball game.