Now that the current-gen gameplay features for “NBA 2K14” have
arrived we can finally analyze how good the game can be (at least on the
Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3),
Out of all the features, which can be viewed below:
Below is a preview of some of the new features and core gameplay improvements fans will experience in NBA 2K14 with current generation platforms (Xbox 360, PS3) and PC, available on October 1, 2013.
Highlight Features:
- Crews
- The single-most requested game mode is back! Face off against
opposing crews online using your MyPLAYER. Create your logo and
face off in 5v5 battles with other crews featuring leaderboards and
stats. (PS3 & Xbox 360 only)
- Euroleague - Exclusive to NBA 2K14 - play with 14 of the top European teams, featuring authentic uniforms and players.
- Dynamic Living Rosters® powered by Stats, Inc.
- Player attributes and tendencies automatically update daily to
reflect true life hot and cold streaks. Now, each game played in
the NBA can have an effect on your game.
- King James Soundtrack
- Featuring artists and tracks hand-picked by LeBron James,
including JAY Z, Eminem, The Black Keys, Daft Punk, and many more.
- MyTEAM
- Back and better than ever, with new player modes, multi and single
player tournaments, and much more. (PS3 & Xbox 360 only)
Key Gameplay Features:
- Pro Stick™
– Throw down show-stopping moves, pull off intricate shots, and
toss flashy no-look passes with deadly accuracy with Pro Stick
control. Easily the most intuitive basketball controls ever
implemented.
- 2K Smart Play Button –Quickly call the most suitable play for the context of the game by simply holding a single button.
- Improved Player Motion System
– With an all new motion system, player movement is much smoother
on both ends of the floor, while also allowing for much more
explosive cuts and tighter control.
- Depth of Content – With significant upgrades in nearly every aspect of the game, both on and off the court, NBA 2K14 boasts more animation content than any previous basketball title, and includes more than 3000 new animations.
General Gameplay Improvements:
- Signature Skills –
Six new Signature Skills, ensuring each NBA player’s unique
abilities are represented in the most authentic way possible.
- Playbook and Play System enhancements
– The deepest and most authentic playbook gets even deeper.
Execute new half-court sets, experience improved spacing logic, and
run updated team specific plays.
- More Signature Styles -
New jump shots, dunk and layup packages, dribble moves, free
throws, pre-game intros, getbacks, celebrations and more.
Offensive Control Improvements:
- Shot System Upgrades –
More realistic footwork on jump shots, improved awareness in shot
selection, and a variety of new shot types. Whether you use the new
intuitive Pro Stick™ or the enhanced Smart Shot Button, attacking the rim is now more exciting than ever.
- Dribbling Advancements - Upgraded dribble movement and new branching technology give you much greater 1-to-1 control over the ball handler.
- Enhanced Passing –
More accurate pass targeting, new give and go mechanics, better
handoffs, and an entire arsenal of new flashy passes.
Defensive Improvements:
- Learning Defensive A.I.
– Test your skills even further with new defensive AI that sees
where the offense is being successful and adjusts strategy to take
those advantages away.
- Block Improvements –
The block system has been completely revamped for NBA 2K14 with
improved ball targeting and awareness, more realistic physics, and
more responsive control. All new player collisions, the ability to
block dunks, and more appropriate shot contests make playing
defense much more fun and rewarding.
- All New Ball Denial - No
more getting stuck during off ball bumps and ball denial, allowing
for complete freedom of control over your players away from the
ball.
- Enhanced dribbler vs. on-ball defender contact
- Defenders can now initiate steals, hard bumps, and charges out of
defensive rides, making locking up players on defense a much more
engaging experience.
- Expanded Defensive Commands – New
commands using the right stick: including contesting shots,
contesting passes, and denying or pressuring the ball.
Returning Features Include:
- MyCAREER
- The Association
- The Association: Online
- Training Camp
- Season
- Playoffs
- Practice
- NBA Blacktop
- MyPLAYER Blacktop
- Team Up
these are my three favorite:
Six new Signature Skills – I previously mentioned
that I wanted to see the expansion of signature skills and here it is.
Hopefully these six skills are more specific and even cater some of the
bigger stars in the game.
Dribbling advancements – I am looking forward to this, just so there can
be a comparison against “NBA Live 14.” If this feature is available on
the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (since these features are for the
current-gen systems and “NBA Live 14” will only be on the next gen
consoles) it will be interesting to see whose dribbling system is
better. EA Sports has heavily touted their new BounceTek system.
Therefore, if “NBA 2K” beats them at their own game, that’s not going to
bode well for a “NBA Live” comeback.
Depth of Content – 3,000 new animations! On and Off the court?! This could be interesting. This may not mean that a halftime show is coming
to the game. However, it does mean “NBA 2K” focused on an area in which
they were lacking—presentation. 2K Sports has always showed great focus
with the on-the-court play. However, cut scenes and replays usually leave something to be desired. Hopefully with “NBA 2K14” this will change.
“NBA 2K14”
will hit stores for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 1. It
will debut for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.
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