I had a few flashbacks of Game 6 last season with LeBron’s back-to-back turnovers late in the game. Even using the god-like LeBron “too much” will result in him losing control. Just remember, this is NBA 2K not NBA Jam. If you get crazy with the ball, you’re going to turn it over and frustration will ensue. Also, passing at the peak of the shot isn’t as lethal as it once was. Pulling up for a quick jumper will have different animations and follow throughs depending on the defense and the release point of the jumper. It opens up your mind to develop a real strategy on how to beat your opponent, and depending on who and where you play, that strategy will need to be different and constantly changing.Įverything has become contested it seems, and gives you the feeling the same shot doesn’t happen twice. Momentum can be felt as you barrel your player into the paint, making it more of a commitment to drive the lane. The new EcoMotion engine gives the game a more free-flow feel than it has had in the past, and makes the on-court action more realistic than ever before. On the surface level, NBA 2K14 plays a lot like it did on PS3 and Xbox 360, so if you’ve played the series in the past few years you should be golden in terms of figuring your way around the court. Gameplay is still very high end on next-gen consoles. But a game isn’t defined by only what you see, as NBA 2K14 is also quick to let you know. NBA 2K14, with its flaws, is ushering in a new generation of sports games.īut even more importantly, a sports game – yes, a sports game – is ushering the entire generation with graphics that can truly be considered next-gen. Seven years ago we all had high expectations, and for sports gamers, it turned out to be arguably the biggest let down in the history of sports gaming.

It’s tough to have any expectations coming into this new generation of consoles. Next-gen basketball is here, to (mostly) good results.

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