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  • thedream2k16
    Banned
    • Apr 2015
    • 651

    #496
    Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

    Originally posted by coolcras7
    But Live does not have canned annimations, you have total control all of the time.
    THere are canned dunk animations this year in the game. Ive posted videos in this thread

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    • inkcil
      All Star
      • Jul 2002
      • 5253

      #497
      Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

      Originally posted by mhayden614
      It will be under $20 by Black Friday. That's why there's not much of a reason to purchase this game at release. The One stuff is fun so if that's what you're into then yes this game is for you. But the actual on court gameplay gets worse and worse the more you play and the flaws stick out. No roster editing and most likely a lackluster Franchise mode doesn't help. I don't quite understand releasing basketball games in September, especially so close after a Madden release but if I NEED to have a bball game in September, the one with the better gameplay, more depth, and complete control over a crazy in-depth Franchise mode makes it a no brainer.

      I can't justify $40 on this game because once I got out of The One mode, this game got REALLY boring fast because of the lackluster gameplay. But for under $20 i'd get it for The One mode.
      I'm with you, but I'm still pre-ordering because I love that park stuff (when it can be enjoyed offline). For $35 after tax (Best Buy with GCU) I'll grab a copy and open it after I hear the following:

      1.) Details on LUT
      2.) Details on Legends
      3.) Details on Customizing League Play
      4.) Details on being able to play in the Parks and Courts offline
      5.) Details on any Pro-Am or The One challenges geared toward the solo player

      The gameplay is lacking for the official on-court NBA stuff, I admit; but it's perfect for those Park/Gym modes.
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      • Rockie_Fresh88
        Lockdown Defender
        • Oct 2011
        • 9621

        #498
        Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

        Originally posted by thedream2k16
        THere are canned dunk animations this year in the game. Ive posted videos in this thread
        I'm sure some are there . the difference for me is when I get posterized. I actually jumped and dude just bodied me lol.

        As a big in 2k even if I jumped the game would still choose an animation and many times completely ignoring my desire to jump. Sometimes the game will make me attempt a dumb charge , stay on the ground etc ...

        There are times in live 18 where dunks are overdone tho
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        • Goffs
          New Ork Giants
          • Feb 2003
          • 12279

          #499
          Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

          Originally posted by coolcras7
          But Live does not have canned annimations, you have total control all of the time.
          I've seen that reverse layup and your guy swipes at nothing animation too much. I'm rim protector and there are some animations where I don't press anything at all. He would jump up without me pressing anything for a swat and miss....seems canned to me...

          Anyone notice shotclock cheese? I've got the cpu really covered and he hits the last second shot. It's happened a couple of times to me and I'm wondering if anybody else noticed.
          Last edited by Goffs; 08-13-2017, 12:14 PM.

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          • Rockie_Fresh88
            Lockdown Defender
            • Oct 2011
            • 9621

            #500
            Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

            Originally posted by Goffs
            I've seen that reverse layup and your guy swipes at nothing animation too much. Inlay rim protector and there are some animations where I don't press anything at all. He would jump up for a swat and miss....seems canned to me...

            Anyone notice shotclock cheese? I've got the coy really covered and guys the last second shot. It's happened a couple of times to me and I'm wondering if anybody else noticed.
            I have noticed that first animation ! They need to work on inside defense .

            Haven't noticed shot clock cheese though
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            • coolcras7
              MVP
              • Sep 2009
              • 2337

              #501
              Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

              Originally posted by thedream2k16
              THere are canned dunk animations this year in the game. Ive posted videos in this thread
              Sorry was being sarcastic, there are clearly canned annimation, offence rebounding is bad, the AI of offensive doesn't go after loose balls, too many players make contested bad ugly shots, alot of the player contact should be blocking or charge calls, the forcefeild that pervents the ball for temporary going out of bounds, the dumb AI that will touch the ball just as it going out of bounds when the other team was the last to touch it,, shooting is way too easy and I dont see a varity in shot release spead or points for individual player, I am not trying to be a downer but you have to acknowledge the proplems with the game in order for them to be fixed prior or after release, I get alot of people are glad to have 2 games and options but come on lets be real.
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              • The 24th Letter
                ERA
                • Oct 2007
                • 39373

                #502
                Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                There are plenty of canned animations in this game man, I'm surprised thered a notion there isn't...ill attribute it to hype. There are a lot of long driving animations you cant break once started.

                Its not necessarily always a bad thing either...there are more canned animations then then there ever were in 15, 15 and 16....but I think most will say 18s gameplay is above all
                There are canned animations that blatantly take away control, there there are some that improve interaction/realism...there's a lot of the latter. I think the Live realized all that cool physics/ limb entanglement and interaction is cool for replays but doesnt translate into basketball situations as well. This gens Lives suffered from players completely whiffing each other in the paint when trying to make contact. Not so much this year....ill take it.

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                • Yasiinbey
                  Just started!
                  • Aug 2017
                  • 4

                  #503
                  Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                  Is there a way to fix having your head being smaller than the rest of your body? It looks weird

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                  • GisherJohn24
                    MVP
                    • Aug 2008
                    • 4600

                    #504
                    Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                    Originally posted by The 24th Letter
                    There are plenty of canned animations in this game man, I'm surprised thered a notion there isn't...ill attribute it to hype. There are a lot of long driving animations you cant break once started.

                    Its not necessarily always a bad thing either...there are more canned animations then then there ever were in 15, 15 and 16....but I think most will say 18s gameplay is above all
                    There are canned animations that blatantly take away control, there there are some that improve interaction/realism...there's a lot of the latter. I think the Live realized all that cool physics/ limb entanglement and interaction is cool for replays but doesnt translate into basketball situations as well. This gens Lives suffered from players completely whiffing each other in the paint when trying to make contact. Not so much this year....ill take it.
                    This and so much this. Also when I'm taking it up court slowly and do a little crossover my guy seems to abruptly move 10 feet forward at light speed to another area on the court when all wanted to do was a simple dribble move. There's a lot of goodness here, but I still have problems with it that was a problem in the previous Live games...

                    - CPU never subs? Just like the past live games. Come on EA!
                    - Camera angle ESPN or EA Sports camera from the side still fails to keep up with the action especially when throwing ball down court. I have to wait until the camera is in position.
                    Free throw routines look off.
                    - Jump shooting is off and looks wonky.
                    - Frame rate dropped significantly when my friend grabbed a controller locally and it was almost unplayable. (Ps4) the stuttering stopped when the cpu took over.

                    + Great animations at times,
                    + Great graphics. Players look good.
                    + Awesome presentation. Great halftime show. Decent commentary.
                    + Fantastic Atmosphere.
                    + Decent soundtrack. How about some 80's? haha
                    + I feel like I can play on-ball defense pretty well.
                    Last edited by GisherJohn24; 08-13-2017, 12:47 PM.

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                    • Yasiinbey
                      Just started!
                      • Aug 2017
                      • 4

                      #505
                      Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                      Disappointed they ditched Adidas for Nike, 2K already has Nike I was hoping they'd keep Adidas as their clear favorites, tired of Nike.

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                      • GisherJohn24
                        MVP
                        • Aug 2008
                        • 4600

                        #506
                        Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                        Originally posted by inkcil
                        Having a blast with the Demo until Chaper 4 or 5 of "The One" story mode where you play at Dycman park...game was slowing down and stuttering like crazy. This was using a sideline cam. Hope this isn't an issue with the retail version.

                        I am pre-ordering.
                        The 5 on 5 game warriors vs cavs was great until I asked my friend to play me locally and the frame rate dropped to the point we couldn't play anymore. When I gave control back to the CPU, the frame rate and stuttering disappeared...

                        Very strange. Must be something to do with the servers maybe?

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                        • GisherJohn24
                          MVP
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 4600

                          #507
                          Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                          Originally posted by Yasiinbey
                          Disappointed they ditched Adidas for Nike, 2K already has Nike I was hoping they'd keep Adidas as their clear favorites, tired of Nike.

                          Wait didn't I see Adidas as an option too? I thought I saw, Nike, Adidas, Rebook and Air Jordan?

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                          • Yasiinbey
                            Just started!
                            • Aug 2017
                            • 4

                            #508
                            Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                            My reply won't post

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                            • striker3771
                              Rookie
                              • May 2003
                              • 483

                              #509
                              Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                              I'm having a blast with the demo. It is a nice change of pace from 2k. However, I don't think I will buy the game. I'm mainly an online gamer and I think this game will be dead online much like '16.

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                              • Armor and Sword
                                The Lama
                                • Sep 2010
                                • 21798

                                #510
                                Re: NBA Live 18 - Demo Impressions

                                Originally posted by thedream2k16
                                THere are canned dunk animations this year in the game. Ive posted videos in this thread
                                Of course there is. But on this game I feel more in control a lot with dribbling and player movement in general. Defense is a lot of fun to play on Live. And my control on defense is much better and the risk/reward going for a steal is real!!!

                                I also think he simply being a wise *** (or a dry attempt at being witty) with that post and it was stinky bait.
                                Last edited by Armor and Sword; 08-13-2017, 01:13 PM.
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