NBA Live 18

« The extra time that EA took with NBA Live 18 apparently turned out to be the for the best. This is definitely the best game they’ve put out in a while, and they’ve built a solid foundation for the franchise moving forward. »

« Ultimately there’s a ton of content in NBA Live 18 for basketball and NBA nuts. While it doesn’t have something comparable to Madden’s Longshot, making it more accessible and distinct, there’s still a ton here to do and enough variance that different kinds of players will probably find something to latch onto. »

« There’s no denying that there are rough edges, but one thing Electronic Arts has nailed is the feel of playing a pick-up game. It’s a slightly less technical title than its competitor, but it offers up a far better single-player experience. If you’re looking for something fresh, or just want to play as Diana Taurasi, then you can’t go wrong with picking up NBA Live 18. »

« NBA Live 18 is a real positive step forward for the series. The extra time EA gave Tiburon to make things better paid off. You get a solid experience with a good amount of modes that will keep you glued. The skills tree alone will keep you going in the game. The controls of the game are the only downer of the release, and it’s not all the controls, as they need some tightening and tweaking. Controls aside, NBA Live 18 is better than expected and shouldn’t be overlooked. »

« If you want a break from 2K's grind and high skill demands, this is a viable option. [Dec 2017, p.93] »

« Unfortunately, NBA LIVE returns through the back door. »

« NBA Live 18 is a good game, far from the best of the genre, but enjoyable and improved from the last chapter. If you aren't familiar with this kind of game, this could be the game for you. »

« Despite lacking content in some of its game modes, like Franchise or Ultimate Team, Electronic Arts manages to deliver a very solid basketball game focused on “The One”, where players are able to become a legend whether it happens on the NBA, the streets, or perhaps even both. Also, the addition of the WNBA helps in order to give some uniqueness to its possibilities. »

« Es uno de los mejores juegos de nba que jugue lo recomiendo mucho yse mucho mejor que 2k23 aunque le faltan algunas cosas »

« Best of all NBA games out there. Ahead of it's time. Looks better than 2k23. »

« I love feeling you in game haptic feedback control and graphic amazing and I recommend pick one up in store »

« While not quite ready to dethrone NBA juggernaut 2K, NBA Live shows that EA is working hard to catch up to the controversy-littered king of the hardwood. Live is not a bad game, and after shaking off comparisons to competitor 2K, players can quickly learn the nuances of the game that are both superior and and inferior to its competition. First and foremost the gameplay holds itself fairly well, but still needs a significant work in order to push the game to the next level. While the shot meter is excellent at feedback and making green shot releases feel like an accomplishment one can take pride in, the way the gameplay runs as a whole is not that much better. For one EA relies too much on the use of animations to push the game forward. Each defensive play, every rebound, every shot and shot contest is simply a series of choppy animations strung together by the actions of the player. In Live, the skill number is king. A great example of this is shown in the rebounding game. When two players go up for a rebound, it is already determined who is going to get the ball, independent of the timing to jump up or positioning. If you are controlling a player in the paint and attempt to get a rebound but are not ordained the winner of the rebound, Live goes out of its way to keep you from messing with the script. From being jumped over, moving out of position, or simply not jumping at all, Live utilizes all of these examples to make sure the predetermined winner will get the rebound. This is not just for the rebounding either, play a few games and you quickly realize just how much of the control is taken away from the players. EA implemented gameplay "assists" to help streamline the gameplay experience. This means that the player you are controlling is not just moving on your control, but also an algorithm implemented by the game. This creates very awkward feeling movement throughout the game. Trying to cut to the basket but the algorithm determines a spot up shot is better? The player will run for a little then plant his feet, regardless of whether you were trying to cut. Want to rush in from the backcourt to help rebound? if the algorithm has determined a winner, the player will simply stop at the free throw line and not move until the rebound is grabbed. Want set a pick and roll? the game determines where you face, and good luck setting a pick and roll on an off ball player. These are instances of the game overwriting or manipulating the control of the player, and as long as these assists are still in the game, the gameplay will continually be choppy, unintuitive, and frustrating. Not all of these assists are bad though, and a good example **** one in game comes on the defensive side. During on ball defense, the assist can help you stay on the man while you mainly move to cut off and moves the opposition attempts to make. This instance works because the assist helps to maintain control of the defense while the player can focus on the actual movement of the opponent. Unlike the other examples, the defensive assist does not highjack or manipulate the player's control, and using it made defense feel fun rather than simply the connection between offensive possessions. »

« Far more enjoyable than 2K and heaps more fun to play. No VC or micro transactions and a brilliant career mode. The street ball is just awesome and the arena atmosphere, especially in Playoff games, is brilliant. »

« A solid basketball simulator & a lot of fun! You can pick this game up for $4.49 on PSN right now! I was pleasantly surprised, developers have really stepped it up this year! It hasn't quite caught up to 2k18 but it is a huge step in the right direction & a breath of fresh air. »

« This game is very fun. Let’s start with the good. I think the game was new and exciting. Playing in famous courts on the streets, or playing in the NBA are both fun. The dribbling was awesome in this game. The commentary, in my opinion, was good. The graphics are also good. Now on to the bad. The controls aren’t the best, but they are good enough. The defense is one of the things that needs the most work, while the offense is actually great. The only other complaint is that they need more game modes. Overall, the good overweighed the bad. I recommend this game. »

« Fresh approach to the game of basketball. Great video game, much better than past years' **** you're tired of trend toward microtransactions, give this a try and you be surprised just how good it is (with every expectation of getting better). »