NBA Live 18

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  • Summary: NBA LIVE 18 introduces THE ONE, a new, dynamic career experience centered on your player, your choices and your legacy. Create your unique player identity and decide how you become a legend by mastering your selected role on the court along with signature abilities and traits, only you canNBA LIVE 18 introduces THE ONE, a new, dynamic career experience centered on your player, your choices and your legacy. Create your unique player identity and decide how you become a legend by mastering your selected role on the court along with signature abilities and traits, only you can pull off. Embark on your quest to be the greatest basketball player on the planet in The League and The Streets with, or against other players in solo, co-op and multiplayer challenges delivered through LIVE Event content. Dominate the court with innovative one-on-one gameplay arming you with an arsenal of all-new moves for each position with unprecedented control and responsiveness. Put your new-found skills to the test as you manage and build your favorite team in Franchise and Live Ultimate Team. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. TheXboxHub
    Oct 12, 2017
    80
    Experts of the game will criticize the simplicity of the moves on offer and it is they which will want more of what the 2K game has to offer. But for me, as someone returning to the sport this Live 18 is as good an introduction to the genre, and the life it aims to promote, as you can get.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Sep 26, 2017
    77
    The extra year of development and the implementation of Frostbite has help this leap foward that NBA Live fans long await. There's still some things to be improved, but it's a very amusing game for all fans and it captures the essence of NBA.
  3. EGM
    Sep 14, 2017
    75
    NBA Live 18 has improved in almost every way over its predecessor, making a strong case for its continued existence. However, a lackluster franchise and a sense of been-there-done-that with that other basketball series puts Live 18 one step behind the competition.
  4. Vandal
    Sep 9, 2018
    75
    Live 19 still has some gameplay and AI issues to fix, but it is an interesting options for those who want a more arcade approach to basketball games.
  5. Game Informer
    Sep 25, 2017
    70
    NBA Live 18 still doesn’t match or best NBA 2K18’s deep feature set, but this year does show progress. The stable online matches, interesting career mode concept, and adequate if arcadey gameplay all point to a more promising future for EA’s most struggling sports franchise.
  6. SomosXbox
    Sep 28, 2017
    70
    NBA Live 18 isn’t an opponent of NBA 2k18 but a more than worthy alternative for the casual players or for those who want a more arcade-ish gameplay. The game is a step forward from the last entrances of the series; EA has to keep working hard.
  7. IGN
    Sep 19, 2017
    65
    NBA Live 18’s simplistic and fluid mechanics make for an approachable game of NBA, or WNBA, basketball. But for all that it does well on the court, elsewhere it fails to live up to its potential. There are plenty of side modes, but few have the depth or interesting new ideas to be worth getting invested in.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. JoshKennedy
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    It is my belief that this is the best basketball game on planet Earth right now. It is an incredible injustice that NBA 2K' has taken it'sIt is my belief that this is the best basketball game on planet Earth right now. It is an incredible injustice that NBA 2K' has taken it's spotlight. NBA LIVE is better in every single way. I love it, plain and simple.… Expand
  2. jelly73
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    Please read my review at : https://www.planete-nextgen.com/test-jeux-video/nba-live-18-retour-gagnant

    NBA LIVE 18 is the great return of EA    Please read my review at : https://www.planete-nextgen.com/test-jeux-video/nba-live-18-retour-gagnant

    NBA LIVE 18 is the great return of EA in NBA, try it !    … Expand
  4. UltimateGuy
    Sep 16, 2017
    8
    A surprisingly good game considering EAs attempts in the past. The movement is iffy as players feel a bit heavy in my opinion. This is made upA surprisingly good game considering EAs attempts in the past. The movement is iffy as players feel a bit heavy in my opinion. This is made up for by the career mode and Ultimate Team which are good modes. I think it is the better than its competitor and it is the first time EA has outdone 2k in the NBA series in a long time.… Expand
  5. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
    Hikaye = 0
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 7
    Atmosfer = 6
    Süre = 8
  6. Mavillain
    Sep 16, 2017
    7
    A vast improvement and definitely the best NBA Live entry since Live 10, EA has found it's footing with an enjoyable career mode in The One.A vast improvement and definitely the best NBA Live entry since Live 10, EA has found it's footing with an enjoyable career mode in The One. With gameplay improvements, Live has set a solid foundation however odd animations still exist with lesser variety and the franchise mode is sadly shallow. With some patches and further improvements, Live 18 could become a viable option standing toe to toe with 2K for the first time in years...… Expand
  7. NotoriouzWun
    Oct 9, 2017
    7
    If you read my NBA 2K18 review then let me start by saying, Lets be honest.

    This is the best version of live in a looooong time. Its not    If you read my NBA 2K18 review then let me start by saying, Lets be honest.

    This is the best version of live in a looooong time. Its not perfect, but its working its way to taking the throne.. I've given it a similar score to 2k18 but for opposite reasons.

    * The story mode is strange and feels like its been done before many times over.

    * Not the best gameplay mechanics, but certainly better than the past.

    * Online team up action is much better thank 2K18. Servers are more stable and the experience is actually fun.

    * The skill tree is a horrible concept and too elementary for most players. I mean I get it Keep It Simple Stupid, but its too simple and most gamers aren't that stupid. Make it more diverse. I want to make my player into my style not a cookie cutter style.

    * No Clubs? What I love about NHL and FIFA is what I dont get in NBA Live (Or Madden for that matter although Squads is a good try). I want leader boards, divisions, created players with friends, the whole rim shaking experience. I can understand trying to get the game play right before doing this, but I feel it needs to be there in Live 19.

    *Scaling....Yeah when playing the court feels too small for the players where as this is something NBA 2k does right. I feel crowded in Live, like the court needs to be bigger so everyone fits without bumping elbows.

    *$60?! this still feels like a project and not a complete game. I would have been extremely happy at $40. Add clubs, better scaling, better game play, better character customization system, and id pay the 60 for it.

    So you want a basketball game? If you want a good online game, with decent mechanics, and a game headed in the right direction then this is it. If you want a good career mode and don't care about a grind in creating the best player you can then wait until this comes out in the vault on EA Access and play it for free.    … Expand
  8. birdland75
    Mar 31, 2018
    2
    If i never played nba 2k, i can give 7 but since i played 2k ...lol
    Roster difficult to update, no legend players, shot gaze is not    If i never played nba 2k, i can give 7 but since i played 2k ...lol
    Roster difficult to update, no legend players, shot gaze is not accurate...just you need to have much upgrade...    … Expand

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