NBA 2K14

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5.3

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  1. angelooliveira
    Oct 10, 2013
    10
    Best sport game for sure. This year I liked the realistic moves you make to shoot and to block. All players are better balanced and myPlayer you are not an stupid from beginning like years before, you are a normal player and can get improvements. Thanks 2k.
  2. rebeccad27
    Dec 23, 2013
    10
    Better game than last year, But was hoping for a little more. For $30 it's a good buy. Would have glady paid $60 for a few more features though.
    8.5 I rated 10 because too many people gave this a 0 rating,
    Come on people let's be fair. It's the best basketball game on the market.
    I challenge anyone to name a better B-Ball game than 2K14.

    Can't wait for NBA 2K15.
  3. Lazyace
    Dec 30, 2013
    10
    Not the greatest port over for surfing the menu's, and creating an account (one which I already had, and wouldn't let me log into from 2k13), but that said it is a good game. The updated physics and AI really put a nice touch on it. The player ratings are suspect in some cases as 2k sports seems to only focus on big market winning teams (Darren Collison is an 80, but Teague is a 77? notNot the greatest port over for surfing the menu's, and creating an account (one which I already had, and wouldn't let me log into from 2k13), but that said it is a good game. The updated physics and AI really put a nice touch on it. The player ratings are suspect in some cases as 2k sports seems to only focus on big market winning teams (Darren Collison is an 80, but Teague is a 77? not buying that). Love the upgrades to paint defense (Hibbert rotates and dominates the paint now) but hating how you get called for blocking fouls just for blocking the path to the hoop. Overall would rate it 8.5 easily, gave it a 10 to quiet all the haters. Those saying it's simply a "Roster Update" haven't played these games extensively. This is my first time playing it on a computer, but it's definitely an upgrade in graphics over the 2k13 console version, and the player AI is much better than years past except for how often players chill out of bounds.

    Also, this isn't meant to be played on a keyboard/mouse. I'd highly recommend buying a wired controller if you're complaining how you can't get to the hoop on a keyboard.....    … Expand
  4. Ikedakik3787
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    For all of you playing on PC... Stop being Cheap and get the ps4 and the nba 2k14 to go along with it lol! Nba 2k14 is a GREAT! game! .................................................................
  5. columbusbobby23
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    This years NBA 2K has a lot of improvement over last years installment for sure. Don't listen to anybody telling you that this is just a roster update. It's true that the PC version didn't get as much of an overhaul as the 360/PS3 version. But for the reduced price,This PC version is a great deal and has much to offer.
    Value:10/10
    On the surface the presentation has been updated to a    This years NBA 2K has a lot of improvement over last years installment for sure. Don't listen to anybody telling you that this is just a roster update. It's true that the PC version didn't get as much of an overhaul as the 360/PS3 version. But for the reduced price,This PC version is a great deal and has much to offer.
    Value:10/10

    On the surface the presentation has been updated to a much more pleasant look and feel. But the changes are only skin deep. Not too much time went in to doing much more than that. The new soundtrack is solid and the commentary is exceptionally well done again this year(50 Hours Of New Commentary). Veteran gamers of previous installments of the series will still occasionally hear recycled sound bits of the years past. But not so much that it would detract from the game-play experience. You will rarely hear the same thing twice in any one game.
    Presentation: 8/10

    No real new features in MyCareer or Association beyond minor fixes and updates. A new "Path To Greatness" mode offers LeBron James fans the chance to step in his shoes and relive the past as well as guide him in his future endeavors(Wherever that may be).
    The roster is updated with last years draft class as well as 14 Euroleague teams from around the world.
    Features: 4/10

    The In-game graphics and the look of the players haven't really changed much since last year. But there have been tons of new animations added to the game. While the PC's NBA 2K14 is never going to look as good as the next-gen consoles, With all of the graphic enhancement and cyber-face mods out there for the PC version you can make an already good looking game even better.
    Graphics: 7/10

    Where NBA 2K14 for the PC really shines is in its game-play. It's one of those things that can't really be described. It has to be played! 2K13's game-play was great. But 2K14 just feels and plays so much better than great. The spacing, Animations, Movement, Dribbling, Shooting, Defending and player interaction is almost perfect. The AI has taken a huge step forward on both sides of the ball as well. I can't say enough about how well this game feels and plays.
    Gameplay: 11/10 (Above And Beyond)

    Bottom line: If you liked NBA 2K12 or 13, You are going to love this game. If you are just a casual gamer looking to play a great Basketball game, There is none better than NBA 2K14.    … Expand
  6. PortalToH3LL
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    NBA 2K14 объединяет в себе все лучшее от прошлых частей, это отличный баскетбольный симулятор, но в версии для консолей нынешнего поколения и PC он не предлагает ничего нового. Впрочем, вменяемой альтернативы все равно нет.
  7. GodModule
    Apr 5, 2014
    8
    This is the first basketball game I've played since probably NBA Shootout on the PS1, so I'm not gonna complain about the lack of updates from last season. I really enjoyed 2K14, for the most part. The gameplay is pretty smooth once you get the hang of it, and MyCareer mode is a lot of fun. Here's the thing, though. I pretty much had to hack my stats using a cheat program to get anyThis is the first basketball game I've played since probably NBA Shootout on the PS1, so I'm not gonna complain about the lack of updates from last season. I really enjoyed 2K14, for the most part. The gameplay is pretty smooth once you get the hang of it, and MyCareer mode is a lot of fun. Here's the thing, though. I pretty much had to hack my stats using a cheat program to get any enjoyment out of this. If I didn't, my player would start off his rookie season unable to dunk and regularly missing wide open layups. I understand that they want to make this kinda RPG-like in that you level up your character as you play, but in the NBA, a guard who was regularly clanking layups and couldn't shoot from past 10 feet wouldn't even get past training camp. Once I rigged my stats, though, things were a lot beter. The other thing is that your coach's AI is absolute crap. You could be singlehandedly bringing your team back in the 4th quarter, and all of the sudden you'll get pulled from the game for the final four minutes. WTF is that? Well, those are all somewhat significant annoyances, but to me, they really don't outweigh what this game does right, which is making it feel a heck of a lot like you're leading an NBA team. I give it 8 out of 10.… Expand
  8. Sh4rk82
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    I don't feel to give a negative vote because don't think that is a play so bad. many people says that is the same the last year. Maybe I could be agree with them but NBA13 it was not crappy. In general The game seems very similar at NBA13 but for me it's improved something when you performing action to attack the iron.
  9. Laurencin
    Feb 11, 2014
    8
    Stop sabotaging you f**king maggots. this game is not that bad for "individual" game.
    I'm mad about "not so different with 2K13" things too, but zero? That's stupid or paid sabotage.
  10. Sandweech
    Mar 9, 2015
    8
    Seeing as how there aren't too many sports games left for PC gamers, the fact that '2K Sports' continues to put out anything is refreshing, to say the least. Remember when you could play any sports game that you wanted to on your computer? Yeah well, I can't hardly remember those days either. What the hell happened there? Oh well, anyway, I'm sure this release is an awful lot like theSeeing as how there aren't too many sports games left for PC gamers, the fact that '2K Sports' continues to put out anything is refreshing, to say the least. Remember when you could play any sports game that you wanted to on your computer? Yeah well, I can't hardly remember those days either. What the hell happened there? Oh well, anyway, I'm sure this release is an awful lot like the previous year's release, but I don't own that version so here's a review for 2014. This game is great. It's as simple as that. And no, not because Lebron James is on the cover. That's just an added bonus. No, this is simply the best basketball game ever made...to date. I mean, what else do I need to say? Do you like basketball? You do? Do you like video games? You do? Shocking. Then this is a no-brainer.… Expand
  11. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Exceptional gameplay, spectacular show and very solid game... But this is my first entry with the series so I can't evaluate changes from previous games
  12. adhamhany
    Jul 24, 2014
    7
    The last basketball game for me to play was NBA Live '03, and the last one before that was NBA Live '98. I have very fond memories of them, particularly '98. I heard that the NBA Live series suck nowadays, so i decided to check out the 2K series.

    While it doesn't have the magic of the old games, it's still pretty good. It's challenging without being frustrating, the commentary and    The last basketball game for me to play was NBA Live '03, and the last one before that was NBA Live '98. I have very fond memories of them, particularly '98. I heard that the NBA Live series suck nowadays, so i decided to check out the 2K series.

    While it doesn't have the magic of the old games, it's still pretty good. It's challenging without being frustrating, the commentary and soundtrack and game modes are all good as well.

    However, being that we're in 2014, i did expect better graphics than this. They're not awful; still, something quite better could've been accomplished.

    It's entertaining enough. And it will be more so with a gamepad. Playing this with a mouse and keyboard will be limiting.    … Expand
  13. gracjanski
    Mar 26, 2016
    7
    I´ve found the games and the scenes very realistic. The presentation was well made. I remarked even some typical moves by the players in the game. The career modus is great and very motivating to play more. Unfortunately a NBA saison is too long: 80 games + playoffs. If you are idealistic and wants to play every game, it takes too long time. Otherwise the gameplay is complex and you needI´ve found the games and the scenes very realistic. The presentation was well made. I remarked even some typical moves by the players in the game. The career modus is great and very motivating to play more. Unfortunately a NBA saison is too long: 80 games + playoffs. If you are idealistic and wants to play every game, it takes too long time. Otherwise the gameplay is complex and you need a long time to get to know every move.
    What is negative? You can see the console origin, especially in the navigation in the menus. Very circumstantial. The font is simply too big + no free saving. The graphics is good, but not more. In the game there are a lot of advertisement o_O very annoying. And there are some bugs, that killed my save file.    … Expand
  14. monkinator95
    Dec 28, 2013
    7
    Overall, I'd say this game does not deserve the low score it is receiving. The game play is solid, and the game modes are fun. As long as you have a controller for your pc, you should enjoy yourself. However, the reason I'm giving a lower score, is because of the bad porting. The graphics are terrible (when compared to the console versions), and the controls for the keyboard are just unusable.
  15. capo193
    May 27, 2014
    7
    If you really want to enjoy this game, use controllers not keyboard. Graphic is good, physx same, players seems realistic , crowd of fans still sucks and my player career is hard. I discovered some glitches but nothing terrible. This game (and games like nhl, fifa etc.) are so much better on consoles. In one sentence: If you like nba you will like this game, but do not expect it will be asIf you really want to enjoy this game, use controllers not keyboard. Graphic is good, physx same, players seems realistic , crowd of fans still sucks and my player career is hard. I discovered some glitches but nothing terrible. This game (and games like nhl, fifa etc.) are so much better on consoles. In one sentence: If you like nba you will like this game, but do not expect it will be as good on pc as good on consoles.… Expand
  16. Alexc26
    Oct 17, 2013
    6
    Although there haven't been too many changes or improvements to NBA 2K14, it's still a good game and better than last years.

    Defence in general has improved quite a bit, last year I found blocking to be near enough impossible, various clipping issues would occur where the hand went through the ball yet it would be a dunk still, so far I haven't noticed that this year and have been able    Although there haven't been too many changes or improvements to NBA 2K14, it's still a good game and better than last years.

    Defence in general has improved quite a bit, last year I found blocking to be near enough impossible, various clipping issues would occur where the hand went through the ball yet it would be a dunk still, so far I haven't noticed that this year and have been able to block multiple times in a game. Stealing the ball has also improved a bit, not so many reach in fouls if you time it right, which I feel is an improvement from last year.

    Some of the controls have changed a little bit, shooting and dribbling are now all on the Right Stick without the use of a modifier, it takes a bit of getting used to but once I got the hang of it I much preferred it to the previous controls.

    The AI isn't that different from last year, still makes some dumb mistakes now and then like waiting to shoot while an opposing player is running towards him, rather than shooting first time with an open shot.

    Some of the menu's have changed, such as on MyCareer, not a massive change but it's nice and shows a bit more information than before.

    Overall it's not massively different to NBA 2k14, but the improvements are nice, if you like playing NBA then it's worth getting, just don't expect massive changes.    … Expand
  17. GodReviews
    Nov 10, 2013
    6
    This game is nothing new to the franchise (at least on the PC version). Its the same as last years but let me tell you the small changes. Dribbling and movement seems to feel a bit different and harder. Also, there is the roster update of course. I never owned 2k13 on the pc and I wanted that experience. On the xbox 360 2k13 there is no difference in that version than the "new" one on PC.This game is nothing new to the franchise (at least on the PC version). Its the same as last years but let me tell you the small changes. Dribbling and movement seems to feel a bit different and harder. Also, there is the roster update of course. I never owned 2k13 on the pc and I wanted that experience. On the xbox 360 2k13 there is no difference in that version than the "new" one on PC. I believe that one might even be better in some aspects. PC's are supposed to be more powerful than consoles but this port seems to just be held back so that we don't get to see what 2K has in store for the next-gen version. Really pathetic of the company to do so. It isn't a bad game just not worth your time or money if you already own the previous ones… Expand
  18. SaintJames012
    Oct 1, 2013
    6
    I PLAY THIS WITH AN XBOX CONTROLLER:

    Get ready to learn some new controls because that's precisely what your first few hours into this game is going to be, and they aren't even that good. Basically the first problem you will find in this title is the fact that the pro stick and the shooting stick are basically read at the same time, so in other words when you want to shoot you will do    I PLAY THIS WITH AN XBOX CONTROLLER:

    Get ready to learn some new controls because that's precisely what your first few hours into this game is going to be, and they aren't even that good. Basically the first problem you will find in this title is the fact that the pro stick and the shooting stick are basically read at the same time, so in other words when you want to shoot you will do some kind of move, but when you want to spin or eurostep into the paint, the player will just stupidly shoot over the head of the defender. that's right, if you push the right stick to the right or left, it's still read as a shot, and the player will shoot regardless. You can't even remove or create the button layout from 2k13 (b,b spin, b,x hopstep, x,x eurostep, etc.) The game's not all bad, but you can tell right off the bat that the focus for 2K was for the games that will be releasing for the next gen consoles, as there really is nothing new here. MYPlayer has a glamorous new menu screen and the simming is quicker to help get you back on the court, so that's a plus for those MyPlayer gamers out there. Also when you are subbed in, you can now see a sit rep of the person you will be matched up against, his ratings in specific areas (inside scoring, outside scoring, post D, perimeter D, etc.) as well as stats he has on you currently in the game. This is a nice new sight so you aren't just walking in blind anymore. You can now block dunks and easily get rid of those pesky point guards who try to show boat in the paint, so enjoy. This goes to another problem though, the ball. The ball is the strangest thing in the game, it bounces weird, and can virtually be bounced around a defender on a pass. The ball just doesn't look right, especially on passes. AI is still pretty shotty, as they will at times lock down your guys and other times just let you disrespect them with little to no resistance. Word of warning, you plan on getting the next gen games, just wait for 2k14 on that. If you're not, I would say you have about a 60% chance of liking it.    … Expand
  19. TheHendryx
    Nov 7, 2013
    6
    While it isn't a BAD game by any means, it isn't great either. What really makes me mad is my PC version is just a port (and a bad one at that) of the PS3/360 Version. The PS4 is getting it's own custom version with a custom engine, and my PC's specs blow the PS4 away.. Yet I can't get a decent looking game on my PC? That's lazy, 2K, and you should be ashamed. The pro stick feelsWhile it isn't a BAD game by any means, it isn't great either. What really makes me mad is my PC version is just a port (and a bad one at that) of the PS3/360 Version. The PS4 is getting it's own custom version with a custom engine, and my PC's specs blow the PS4 away.. Yet I can't get a decent looking game on my PC? That's lazy, 2K, and you should be ashamed. The pro stick feels sloppy, and I enjoy actually having it "off" more.… Expand
  20. Qukel
    Dec 24, 2013
    5
    It's still good game, but it makes me mad how poor pc fans are treated. Why some features are available only for concoles?! Not worth 6$... untill we get full game.
  21. mintlo
    Nov 15, 2013
    4
    I really enjoyed 2k13, especially the my player portion. This new iteration I purchased isn't very fun to play...they seem to have changed the controls, instead of the 2k13 shot feedback which shows where you released the ball, now you only get 'too early' or 'too late', and playing it just feels clunky. I'm not happy obviously. What happened 2k? My only solace is that I got it onI really enjoyed 2k13, especially the my player portion. This new iteration I purchased isn't very fun to play...they seem to have changed the controls, instead of the 2k13 shot feedback which shows where you released the ball, now you only get 'too early' or 'too late', and playing it just feels clunky. I'm not happy obviously. What happened 2k? My only solace is that I got it on sale..although I wish I could travel back in time and stop myself from buying it in the first place.… Expand
  22. Ghosters
    Nov 10, 2013
    4
    Very sad 2k release. You call for the ball and 90% of the time you get punished for "Bad ball call" even if you are wide open. Even if you have an perfect release shot you miss if the game wants you to. Blocking is nice but the NPC's will still slide across the floor at high rates of speed to cut you off. Even a Center will out run you. The game also changes release times from game toVery sad 2k release. You call for the ball and 90% of the time you get punished for "Bad ball call" even if you are wide open. Even if you have an perfect release shot you miss if the game wants you to. Blocking is nice but the NPC's will still slide across the floor at high rates of speed to cut you off. Even a Center will out run you. The game also changes release times from game to game. Not based on skills but random(On Normal). Fast Break works early in the my player but after about 20 or so games you can kiss fast break good bye. If you break out an any NPC gets close you will have the ball knocked away and you get punished for loose ball and it will either be a turnover or the ball rolls out of bounds and becomes a turnover. So somehow you lose control of the ball if an NPC is around and either way it will be a turnover because in the NBA you cannot keep control of the ball at all? Joke of a game.… Expand
  23. Murphy0351
    Oct 13, 2013
    4
    Almost EXACTLY the same game as last year with a few minor changes. Of course there is the roster update, however that is really where it stops becoming a new game. "Create a Player" feature is 99% (not official) the same with VERY MINOR tweaks made to it. Mainly just minor visual changes. Graphics look EXACTLY the same as 2K13 did. Tracks off the "2K Beats" are decent as usual for aAlmost EXACTLY the same game as last year with a few minor changes. Of course there is the roster update, however that is really where it stops becoming a new game. "Create a Player" feature is 99% (not official) the same with VERY MINOR tweaks made to it. Mainly just minor visual changes. Graphics look EXACTLY the same as 2K13 did. Tracks off the "2K Beats" are decent as usual for a 2K game. If you really think about you are basically paying $29.99 (MSRP) for a roster update. Controls are slightly different, and they took me longer to get use to than 2K13. At the end of the day I wish I would have waited for the relaunch of the NBA Live franchise this year and made my choice after that.… Expand
  24. mohdiman99
    Oct 2, 2013
    3
    First of all, I would like to start off by saying that this game is poorly optimized for pc .The control scheme for pro stick is terrible .There is NO WAY to get to the rim using purely keyboard I would also like to touch on the game modes in NBA 2K14.There are no new modes other than Path To Greatness which is a useless mode and also 2K also removed Create A Legend which was a scaledFirst of all, I would like to start off by saying that this game is poorly optimized for pc .The control scheme for pro stick is terrible .There is NO WAY to get to the rim using purely keyboard I would also like to touch on the game modes in NBA 2K14.There are no new modes other than Path To Greatness which is a useless mode and also 2K also removed Create A Legend which was a scaled down version of MyCareer
    However, I got to compliment 2ksports for making MyCareer slightly easier for players who are new to the game or the series as It gives you detailed information on your matchup's strengths and weakness by using a grading system.BUGS also have not been fixed. In conclusion, DO NOT waste
    your money and get a different game this game is not worth it and it seems like an updated version
    of NBA 2K13. However feel free to try this game if you intend to do so but don't be disappointed when you realise how terrible this game is.    … Expand
  25. Samboy123
    Nov 6, 2013
    3
    Don't get me wrong I do like this game, Well I liked 2k 13, so that means I will "like" this one. Its is basically an exact copy of last years game with the same scoreboard and graphics etc. This is basically saying, pay $50 for a roster update, the New Orleans Pelicans team and a blue UI. Even the Bulls jersey is pink still. PC's are more powerful then the current- gen consoles, but 2kDon't get me wrong I do like this game, Well I liked 2k 13, so that means I will "like" this one. Its is basically an exact copy of last years game with the same scoreboard and graphics etc. This is basically saying, pay $50 for a roster update, the New Orleans Pelicans team and a blue UI. Even the Bulls jersey is pink still. PC's are more powerful then the current- gen consoles, but 2k hold back. If I were you I would wait for the next-gen release, You might as well spend half the price on 2k13 because you aren't getting many more features in 2k 14. I might as well add that it is crucial to have Xbox controller plugged into your PC to enjoy this game, They put little to no effort in keyboard controls.… Expand
  26. some_gamer
    Dec 3, 2013
    3
    Only slightly better than 2k13. Once again most online features are stripped away from the PC version in exchange for a $20 lower price. The feature "StatsTM" they (2k sports) bragged about for so long before the release isn't working, they also bragged about adding "more than 3000 new animations" for player movement/interaction, but there don't seem to be more than 30, if that many.Only slightly better than 2k13. Once again most online features are stripped away from the PC version in exchange for a $20 lower price. The feature "StatsTM" they (2k sports) bragged about for so long before the release isn't working, they also bragged about adding "more than 3000 new animations" for player movement/interaction, but there don't seem to be more than 30, if that many.

    Many of the bugs/glitches/gameplay issues from last year are still in the game. A few have been fixed but some are even worse now. MyCareer/MyPlayer mode is 99% the same as in 2k13- all the bad stuff has been carefully preserved and nothing new has been added so if you intend to spend your time mainly in this mode- save yourself the money and the frustration.

    The only saving grace this game possesses is that Live2014 was such an epic fail that it basically solidified 2k's monopoly over the NBA simulators market and as NBA 2k14 proves- having a monopoly is good for the company, bad for the product and customers. 2k proudly following in the footsteps of the former Sports Sim kings of EA Sports who they dethroned. Irony.    … Expand
  27. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    3
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  28. BigChillin
    Oct 3, 2013
    2
    The 2k team really screwed the pc fans again this year with another terrible port with last gen graphics. Pay the same price as everyone else, yet we still got left behind. This company is easily becoming as bad as EA.
  29. davidh93
    Oct 19, 2013
    2
    Same graphics, horrible new controls (prostick). Players that aren't stars shoot way too much (Dereck Fisher putting up 15 shots a game, more than Durant). Same voice actors, offense comes way to easily. CPU (hall of fame) seem to only make and take the most impossible shots, yet can't make the easy shots. Rebounding once again is terrible. Only plus side to the game is defense at theSame graphics, horrible new controls (prostick). Players that aren't stars shoot way too much (Dereck Fisher putting up 15 shots a game, more than Durant). Same voice actors, offense comes way to easily. CPU (hall of fame) seem to only make and take the most impossible shots, yet can't make the easy shots. Rebounding once again is terrible. Only plus side to the game is defense at the rim and slightly smoother animations. Don't buy this game, get nba 2k13, hell even 2k11 (best in the series). Mod the crap out of it and it'll be better than nba 2k14.

    Pros: Interior Defense, slightly better animations

    Cons: Prostick, same graphics, very little actual updates, lacks large amount of features from console game, rebounding, shooting, CPU, attribute caps

    If you could revert the controls, this game would nearly identical to last year. Good thing they got rid of Jay-z's blatant advertisements. Don't buy game. Go torrent it at the most, maybe that'll get 2k's attention    … Expand
  30. Denzell
    Nov 4, 2013
    2
    The same game last year, which seems is that they edited the 2k13 and put little things. I thought the graphics of the PC would next gen, but that was my mistake. I'm really very angry with the company 2K.
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 11, 2014
    84
    NBA 2K14 is generally speaking excellent, but you get a feeling that major improvements are being saved over to NBA 2K15. [Nov 2013]
  2. Hooked Gamers
    Nov 8, 2013
    80
    But that aside, NBA 2K14 continues to do the main things right when it comes to a basketball game.
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