Reviewed on Playstation 4
Last year, I was dazzled by how low some people may go for a bit of extra cash, and EA was no exception.
NBA Live 14 sank lower than any other basketball game that I've played before, and I would've rather played NBA Live 10 instead.
NBA Live 15 brings a few new ideas that mostly fail to shine, even though most of them are fairly interesting.
NBA Live 14 sank lower than any other basketball game that I've played before, and I would've rather played NBA Live 10 instead.
NBA Live 15 brings a few new ideas that mostly fail to shine, even though most of them are fairly interesting.
WASTED GREENS
This year also, EA has brought in the ESPN-like user interface which does give a nice impression and a sense of realism. It's original, shiny and dynamic, but the license was is again, like last year, a money waster.
In addition, game modes such as MyCarreer have been tuned up, but only in some aspects that are hard to be noticed. Things such as the experience gauge have stayed the same, while bugs, glitches and wrong calls are still very annoying. I still lose points by shooting at the right time (my player is a good shooter, and timing is important just not as it is for the other players), for making a good foul in order to stop the attacker who is on his clear path to a masterful dunk... Basically, you only get live XP for hitting shots or nailing layups, which is boring and repetetive. Not to mention that already on my second level, while playing against OKC, i had to have more assists than Russel Westbrook... Yep, Russel Westbrook, the big 0.
Legendary basketball moments are still there, and they look more polished definitely, especially when the players have to shoot, it can look gorgeous.
This year also, EA has brought in the ESPN-like user interface which does give a nice impression and a sense of realism. It's original, shiny and dynamic, but the license was is again, like last year, a money waster.
In addition, game modes such as MyCarreer have been tuned up, but only in some aspects that are hard to be noticed. Things such as the experience gauge have stayed the same, while bugs, glitches and wrong calls are still very annoying. I still lose points by shooting at the right time (my player is a good shooter, and timing is important just not as it is for the other players), for making a good foul in order to stop the attacker who is on his clear path to a masterful dunk... Basically, you only get live XP for hitting shots or nailing layups, which is boring and repetetive. Not to mention that already on my second level, while playing against OKC, i had to have more assists than Russel Westbrook... Yep, Russel Westbrook, the big 0.
Legendary basketball moments are still there, and they look more polished definitely, especially when the players have to shoot, it can look gorgeous.
COVERS DON'T MATTER
NBA Live 15 looks and sounds well, but it performs way worse than it actually should.
The commentators (hell, can't even remember the names) are simple and cannot be compared to Kevin and Steve Curr from NBA2K... The animations of the players have been fixed by a tiny bit since last year, but they still perform like on PS2. The ball physics are better, the ball does bounce off the rim better and more naturally, while the jerseys swing beautifully like flags on the wind.
NBA Live 15 also has some awesome graphics. The players don't look as bad as last year, and the arenas look more realistic than ever! Light effects are cool, the sneakers look nice, no muddy textures.
PLAY AS A TEAM
NBA Live 15 uses a brand new AI engine that probably doesn't really work that well. Friendly AI moves unnaturally, and they even sometimes run into their own teammates. It can be frustrating a lot.
THE VERDICT
NBA Live 15 is a small improvement from last year that still doesn't hold up with bigger games such as NBA2K. EA can surely make ideas, but making them come true can be as hard as it gets.
I give this game a 6/10. If you ever want to try out something besides NBA2K, you should get this, but only when the price drops. For more info, check out IGN.
NBA Live 15 looks and sounds well, but it performs way worse than it actually should.
The commentators (hell, can't even remember the names) are simple and cannot be compared to Kevin and Steve Curr from NBA2K... The animations of the players have been fixed by a tiny bit since last year, but they still perform like on PS2. The ball physics are better, the ball does bounce off the rim better and more naturally, while the jerseys swing beautifully like flags on the wind.
NBA Live 15 also has some awesome graphics. The players don't look as bad as last year, and the arenas look more realistic than ever! Light effects are cool, the sneakers look nice, no muddy textures.
PLAY AS A TEAM
NBA Live 15 uses a brand new AI engine that probably doesn't really work that well. Friendly AI moves unnaturally, and they even sometimes run into their own teammates. It can be frustrating a lot.
THE VERDICT
NBA Live 15 is a small improvement from last year that still doesn't hold up with bigger games such as NBA2K. EA can surely make ideas, but making them come true can be as hard as it gets.
I give this game a 6/10. If you ever want to try out something besides NBA2K, you should get this, but only when the price drops. For more info, check out IGN.
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