NBA Live 16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

[Justonepost]

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Your opinions go back and forth a lot. It has almost nothing to do with patches or updates.

It is Synergy blending with the game AI and sliders. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

I guess the positive is that no two games are the same and there is always potential for a team having a horrible night, or going on amazing runs, stars to go for 50 or role players breaking out.

3 months since release, I'm really enjoying the game. Lots (lots!) to improve on but damn the game is fun to play.

[Calvenn]

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Your opinions go back and forth a lot. It has almost nothing to do with patches or updates.

It is Synergy blending with the game AI and sliders. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

I guess the positive is that no two games are the same and there is always potential for a team having a horrible night, or going on amazing runs, stars to go for 50 or role players breaking out.

3 months since release, I'm really enjoying the game. Lots (lots!) to improve on but damn the game is fun to play.

That is absolutely my point. If you have followed my posts I have referenced this ( your premise) several times. The objective for posting my findings is to mainly assist the devs in addressing Synergy as needed ( If they read the board) and to assist community members in some capacity. Would like to ultimately see more consistency with the Synergy updates and tweaks. I would be remiss if I didn't say that the consistency has improved especially within the last 2 weeks and we are witnessing more player tendency accuracy as a result of this. In sum, Synergy is working way more often than not at this juncture!

Honestly, the game has been responding extremely well to user input and is very engaging at present!

[The 24th Letter]

NBA Live 16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

It's good to see Synergy finally play a role in how the game plays, they finally figured it out. This simply hasn't been the case the last 2 years despite belief....good ****

They just need to clean up some things like bigs attacking form the 3 point line (his is where editing could help)....but overall it's a huge step forward for the series...

[wallace90]

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Just got the game. I'm trying to do the big moments. I keep hitting game winners at the buzzer..but the challenge isn't becoming completed. Any ideas why?

[wallace90]

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Found out why. Sorry.

[Calvenn]

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It's good to see Synergy finally play a role in how the game plays, they finally figured it out. This simply hasn't been the case the last 2 years despite belief....good ****

They just need to clean up some things like bigs attacking form the 3 point line (his is where editing could help)....but overall it's a huge step forward for the series...

In addition to this, these same bigs are executing eurostep type nimble moves (not saying the frequency is high but concerning nonetheless) on their way to the basket from the 3pt line or other spots on the court. I wouldn't expect Greg Monroe to be able to pull of such a move but I just witnessed this in a game played earlier. I am also seeing bigs like Noel and Okafor hoist 3pt shots. Mind you, I am playing the game on Superstar difficulty, however these occurences should be addressed. I continue to be impressed with the overall feel and direction of this game!

[sylar2511]

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Sorry for little OT guys. So, has anybody succesfully unlocked "We Are LIVE" achievement on Xbox One??
I tried to unlock it when Big Moments challenges got finally updated, but nothing.

[Calvenn]

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For anyone interested in knowing, I was able to validate my prior observations regarding Tip Off vs Dynasty mode game difficulty. By design, and in an effort to eliminate as many variables as possible, I made sure to use the same teams ( Thunder and Nets) during testing, Superstar mode/default sliders. The results = The cpu defense is more robust in Dynasty mode! The players are simply more aggresive on both sides of the court. They closeout more effectively and challenge shots skillfully. I was unable to pull of the quick first step move successfully because the cpu defender facing the ball handler maintained proper spacing/ distance and positioning and was able to recover quicker or track my players movement better when angling towards the gap, thus cutting off penetration. When I did get by the cpu's first line defender, help defenders were anxiously awaiting my arrival in the lane or at the rim, effectively diverting or stopping my progress. Other times my lay-up or dunk attempts were either blocked or negatively affected. Pass interceptions and steals also occured with greater frequency according to my findings. Also, the cpu does a better job of defending during the 2 minute mark in the 4th and down thanks to the increased intensity. On offense, and as mentioned, it's a similar story. Definately more agressiveness and effectiveness from the cpu. This should be great news for those contemplating starting Dynasty mode game and I personally like the tougher cpu play. Really enjoyed how the cpu plays on both ends of the court in Dynasty mode.

[bateman11]

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This game is a hidden gem at this stage. The better I get the better the game gets for me. I'm actually making the game look pretty good even animation wise just by learning how to trigger animations. And the best part is none feel canned or pre determined. Also love the experience on superstar with my sliders Set I've been building for the last few days.


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[Justonepost]

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They really don't feel canned and that's the hidden beauty in the responsive gameplay as well.

If your guy tries to block someone and comes down on a teammate, his hand will bend and react where it hits and not just clip through either.

Knees hit other knees and while the top body and arm animations continue for a shot, the legs collide and react fairly realistically.

There's still bad animations and others that 'suck' into place but for the most part the don't feel pre-determined at all.

[bateman11]

NBA Live 16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

Definitely agree. The physics in the game are very undervalued. That goes for ball physics as well. It feels live (except when it hits the backboard lol).

Idk if its me getting older or sick of the other game but this game is growing on me. It is extremely fun and the gameplay is addicting. Seems like it excels in areas the competition lacks. And vice versa. That's great for us as fans going forward.

All in all, I like how the game responds to my controller inputs. I feel like I dictate how the game plays. It doesn't feel cheap either. When I get beat I laugh because it's usually for good reason. Superstars play like they know they are better than you and are noticeably more aggressive than other players. And the hit you in a variety of different ways. One of my favorite aspects.



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[The 24th Letter]

NBA Live 16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

The NBA LIVE account on FB is kind of skirting around the question, but they're making it appear as if Porzingis will be updated this year along with some others....

I sure hope so....hard to play with the Knicks with him looking like that....and bald Langston Galloway. Major props if they do

[Brooke2011]

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I actually like the Live player models. I think the graphics are really good. The player skin tones and jersey fabrics are on par , if not better than 2K. The only draw back I Dan see with this game is the passing. If they can allow to edit players and adjust the passing mechanics this could easily be the game of choice come next year

[Calvenn]

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This game is a hidden gem at this stage. The better I get the better the game gets for me. I'm actually making the game look pretty good even animation wise just by learning how to trigger animations. And the best part is none feel canned or pre determined. Also love the experience on superstar with my sliders Set I've been building for the last few days.


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Speaking of animations/physics and being able to control them, once aspect of this game that's under the radar is the ability to adjust ones shot (typically around the basket) upon contact! There are some hidden but slick animations that can be triggered during these sequences that are actually effective and fit contextually. Really surprised to not hear more about this around here. There is ALOT here they can work with next year. Unleash the game

[Justonepost]

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The NBA LIVE account on FB is kind of skirting around the question, but they're making it appear as if Porzingis will be updated this year along with some others....

I sure hope so....hard to play with the Knicks with him looking like that....and bald Langston Galloway. Major props if they do

Not to mention black and afro Boban on the Spurs