NBA Live 14

 PlayStation 4
User Score
2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 176 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 176
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 176
  3. Negative: 130 out of 176
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  1. Dominic225
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    This is a good game in some parts the ball handling and crossovers in the game feel fluid. The graphics are still to me a little Gen 3 and the game play is really not on that level. The addiction of the ultimate team is a plus in my book it gives you the opportunity to play with legends such as Larry bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson. The rising star mode in NBA Live 14 is okayThis is a good game in some parts the ball handling and crossovers in the game feel fluid. The graphics are still to me a little Gen 3 and the game play is really not on that level. The addiction of the ultimate team is a plus in my book it gives you the opportunity to play with legends such as Larry bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson. The rising star mode in NBA Live 14 is okay comparing it to NBA 2414. The game play for NBA Live 14 is bad in some parts like when the user tries to shoot from mid range the ball will get blocked a lot. Rung from end to end of the court feels a little laggy in some parts. The body's all look like they are the same in size but not in height. All out I say NBA Live 14 is a good game for those who want Live to come back here you go.… Expand
  2. JBHuskers
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    The IGN review is clearly off. This game is nowhere near 43. I have put in some great time with this game over the past three days, and I would give this a solid 7. The game is fun once you learn the controls and get the hang of it. Just because you can't score all the time and right away doesn't make it a bad game. The visuals are definitely not up to par with 2K, but the featuresThe IGN review is clearly off. This game is nowhere near 43. I have put in some great time with this game over the past three days, and I would give this a solid 7. The game is fun once you learn the controls and get the hang of it. Just because you can't score all the time and right away doesn't make it a bad game. The visuals are definitely not up to par with 2K, but the features and core gameplay are good.

    Recreating recent big moment in the NBA just days later is very fun. The Rising Star mode is pretty decent, but tough. Ultimate Team gives the game a new dimension it has never had. I look forward to EA improving upon a solid title in the next iteration.    … Expand
  3. Gisherjohn24
    Jan 5, 2014
    7
    Better not listen to the troll reviews. Truth be told, I hated this game at launch and wanted to return it to the game store. I'm now glad I didn't. Since then, EA has made some tweaks and little patches here and there. The game is not that bad now and I'm glad I actually kept it. The pick and roll feels and works great. You have to have your A game to play NBA Live. It still has issues,Better not listen to the troll reviews. Truth be told, I hated this game at launch and wanted to return it to the game store. I'm now glad I didn't. Since then, EA has made some tweaks and little patches here and there. The game is not that bad now and I'm glad I actually kept it. The pick and roll feels and works great. You have to have your A game to play NBA Live. It still has issues, post game is difficult to stop and the animations here and there can be herky jerky. But EA has kept their word of keeping it constantly updated and a big patch to address serious gameplay and graphics is fourthcoming. Looking forward to this. If you're wanting a nice second option, give NBA Live 14 a play. I wouldnt judge by the demo, as that has not been patched.… Expand
  4. nitro_cyanide
    Mar 17, 2014
    7
    Overall the gameplay is ok for me. Its difficult to play hero ball. Good ball movement and good defensive rotations are rewarded. What bugs me about this game is the AI in fantasy draft. I play teams with Steve Nash as center and Marcin Gortat as point guard. And Steve Nash can score from a standing position in the paint against Andre Drummond and Omar Asik. And Marcin Gortat won't turnOverall the gameplay is ok for me. Its difficult to play hero ball. Good ball movement and good defensive rotations are rewarded. What bugs me about this game is the AI in fantasy draft. I play teams with Steve Nash as center and Marcin Gortat as point guard. And Steve Nash can score from a standing position in the paint against Andre Drummond and Omar Asik. And Marcin Gortat won't turn the ball over even with immense pressure from Trevor Ariza and Russell Westbrook.

    Oh and the updates takes quite a while to download on 1Mbps. And you can't play while the game is updated.    … Expand

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#27 Best PS4 Game of 2013
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#19 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
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Metascore
43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 15 out of 25
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 3, 2014
    40
    Bland, lacklustre and devoid of excitement. Expect it to hit nothing but net as it lands in your local bargain bin. [January 2014, p77]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Feb 7, 2014
    30
    After a four year hiatus this is definitely not the NBA game we've been expecting from EA.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Jan 14, 2014
    46
    While other sports games have slam dunked new-gen, this can't stop dribbling. [Feb 2014, p.74]
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