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  • Boilerbuzz
    D* B**rs!
    • Jul 2002
    • 5154

    #151
    Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

    Originally posted by verbalhologram
    anyway to move your off the ball players eg: take control of the get them to cut etc ,as a feature we used to have in live 10.
    Yes there is and this feature is quite cool. I'm sure nick_sr would love to expand in this...

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    • Tha_Kid
      All Star
      • Oct 2002
      • 6550

      #152
      Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

      The game has no real sense of speed. If im John Wall and I deflect the ball in such a way that me and Deron Williams from a dead stop have to sprint to the ball, I should win 10/10 times. Instead they're the same speed.

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      • erickonasis
        MVP
        • Jan 2006
        • 3016

        #153
        Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

        Originally posted by CaliDude916
        2K has never played realistically, and it never will. Players are uncontrollable because they are to loose, once you get going one way, it's impossible to go the other. Players sliding around the court, getting sucked into animations, making every 3 you put up, ghost fouls, I could go on and on.
        You sir IMO have never watched nor played a basketball game in your life with a post like this
        SLIDERS SUCK

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        • JoeDog10
          Rookie
          • Jun 2003
          • 341

          #154
          Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

          I have a confession to make...I'm really having fun with this demo.

          I used the word "confession" because it feels wrong to like this game. I own 2K and have played it for hours and hours and I love it. I think we all know that it's far and away a better game than Live. That being said, there's just something about Live that keeps me coming back to the demo.

          I would say that the biggest reason is probably nostalgia. I'm 33 years old, so EA basketball has been a big part of my gaming life ever since Bulls vs. Lakers. No matter how far the Live series has fallen, I think I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for this game.

          Other than that, though, I am somewhat enjoying the gameplay. I mean, there's a lot to dislike too. The graphics are subpar, and the animations are terrible at best. Obviously, that's kind of important and hard to overlook. But, I am just enjoying the game for what is is at this point. Some random thoughts:

          - I really like the hop step. I have been reading a lot of impressions on how it is easily exploited, but I don't use it that way. As herky-jerky as the game can feel a lot of the time, I love how smooth it feels to hop step in the lane and then pull up for a jumper.

          - I like that the CPU actually misses shots. One of the things in 2K that bothers me is that the CPU makes way too many shots, even with slider adjustments. The problem in Live, however, is that there are too many missed shots.

          - If Synergy is working, I haven't really seen it yet. The only team on the demo that seems to not iso all game is the Warriors. I hope this will get fixed.

          - I enjoy that the game is slower paced. However, it just plays too slow most of the time. While this is great when you are in the half court, it ruins the fun of running the break because the players are so sluggish.

          - I'm enjoying the atmosphere of the crowd, but I can't believe how bad the commentary is. I mean Breen and JVG sounds good, but they aren't fluid. There is too much dead air.

          So honestly, there is more bad in this game than there is good. But, with 2K and COD as my only games until The Show comes out, I think I'll enjoy Live enough to pick it up and put it in my rotation. Don't worry guys, I have enough credit at GameStop that it won't cost me a dime...LOL. Hopefully if these patches work out some of the quirks, and I can get the more advanced controls down, I will be able to have a nice alternative to 2K.
          Last edited by JoeDog10; 11-24-2013, 12:01 PM.

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          • nick_sr
            MVP
            • Oct 2012
            • 1934

            #155
            Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

            Originally posted by JoeDog10
            I have a confession to make...I'm really having fun with this demo.

            I used the word "confession" because it feels wrong to like this game. I own 2K and have played it for hours and hours and I love it. I think we all know that it's far and away a better game than Live. That being said, there's just something about Live that keeps me coming back to the demo.

            I would say that the biggest reason is probably nostalgia. I'm 33 years old, so EA basketball has been a big part of my gaming life ever since Bulls vs. Lakers. No matter how far the Live series has fallen, I think I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for this game.

            Other than that, though, I am somewhat enjoying the gameplay. I mean, there's a lot to dislike too. The graphics are subpar, and the animations are terrible at best. Obviously, that's kind of important and hard to overlook. But, I am just enjoying the game for what is is at this point. Some random thoughts:

            - I really like the hop step. I have been reading a lot of impressions on how it is easily exploited, but I don't use it that way. As herky-jerky as the game can feel a lot of the time, I love how smooth it feels to hop step in the lane and then pull up for a jumper.

            - I like that the CPU actually misses shots. One of the things in 2K that bothers me is that the CPU makes way too many shots, even with slider adjustments. The problem in Live, however, is that there are too many missed shots.

            - If Synergy is working, I haven't really seen it yet. The only team on the demo that seems to not iso all game is the Warriors. I hope this will get fixed.

            - I enjoy that the game is slower paced. However, it just plays too slow most of the time. While this is great when you are in the half court, it ruins the fun of running the break because the players are so sluggish.

            - I'm enjoying the atmosphere of the crowd, but I can't believe how bad the commentary is. I mean Breen and JVG sounds good, but they aren't fluid. There is too much dead air.

            So honestly, there is more bad in this game than there is good. But, with 2K and COD as my only games until The Show comes out, I think I'll enjoy Live enough to pick it up and put it in my rotation. Don't worry guys, I have enough credit at GameStop that it won't cost me a dime...LOL. Hopefully if these patches work out some of the quirks, and I can get the more advanced controls down, I will be able to have a nice alternative to 2K.
            get the game and you will enjoy it more! love how bouncetek differentiates between players. they weren't talking nonsense when they said guys will play like they do in real life.
            @KingTate84 on twitter.

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            • nick_sr
              MVP
              • Oct 2012
              • 1934

              #156
              Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

              Originally posted by verbalhologram
              anyway to move your off the ball players eg: take control of the get them to cut etc ,as a feature we used to have in live 10.
              learn the controls. I know it is frustrating
              @KingTate84 on twitter.

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              • Boilerbuzz
                D* B**rs!
                • Jul 2002
                • 5154

                #157
                Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                Originally posted by nick_sr
                get the game and you will enjoy it more!
                Yeah, because a game you kinda like is MUCH better when you spend $63 on it!

                :^/

                Hope you get your commissions.. No wait. You're salaried, right?


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                • nick_sr
                  MVP
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 1934

                  #158
                  Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                  Originally posted by Boilerbuzz
                  Yeah, because a game you kinda like is MUCH better when you spend $63 on it!

                  :^/

                  Hope you get your commissions.. No wait. You're salaried, right?


                  Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
                  well, there's a lot more to do in the game lol
                  @KingTate84 on twitter.

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                  • jyoung
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 11132

                    #159
                    Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                    anyway to move your off the ball players eg: take control of the get them to cut etc ,as a feature we used to have in live 10.
                    Double-tap down on the d-pad. Then press the face button for the player whom you want to make a cut.

                    This paper manual really should have shipped with the game:

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                    • nick_sr
                      MVP
                      • Oct 2012
                      • 1934

                      #160
                      Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                      Originally posted by jyoung
                      Double-tap down on the d-pad. Then press the face button for the player whom you want to make a cut.

                      This paper manual really should have shipped with the game:

                      http://d2ro3qwxdn69cl.cloudfront.net...LeUS_FINAL.pdf
                      I need to know the reasoning behind that decision and the decision not to add a practice mode. who ever at ea decided not to do this needs to give their head a shake asap like rocky
                      @KingTate84 on twitter.

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                      • Tha_Kid
                        All Star
                        • Oct 2002
                        • 6550

                        #161
                        Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                        Smartglass has a manual for every game

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                        • Tha_Kid
                          All Star
                          • Oct 2002
                          • 6550

                          #162
                          Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                          "Throughout the season, CourtQ and Synergy Sports will update the rosters, ratings and tendencies of all available teams and players in the demo."

                          So far this has not been the case. Iguodala still in the lineup for one.

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                          • KyotoCarl
                            MVP
                            • Mar 2010
                            • 3827

                            #163
                            Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                            I can't find this demo, or any other demos, on PSN store.

                            Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
                            What we know so far about NBA 2K14 - FAQ/QA:
                            http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2045267769

                            My thoughts on how replays should be handled:
                            http://www.operationsports.com/Kyoto...plays-replays/

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                            • Crimsontide27
                              MVP
                              • Jul 2004
                              • 1505

                              #164
                              Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                              Originally posted by KyotoCarl
                              I can't find this demo, or any other demos, on PSN store.

                              Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
                              Just go to the Games section under the Store tab and click there. It will have the option do download the demo. There is no "Demo" section like the old generation.

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                              • Boilerbuzz
                                D* B**rs!
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 5154

                                #165
                                Re: NBA Live 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

                                Originally posted by Crimsontide27
                                Just go to the Games section under the Store tab and click there. It will have the option do download the demo. There is no "Demo" section like the old generation.
                                Which I think is stupid btw...


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