NBA Live 18

 Xbox One
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 50
  3. Negative: 19 out of 50
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  1. 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. 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 toeA 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
  2. 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 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    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
  3. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 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.
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  2. 4P.de
    Oct 18, 2017
    76
    The sabbatical that EA gave its basketball franchise was a year well spent. In certain aspects like presentation and fluidity on the court it still is inferior to Visual Concepts’ 2K series, but overall it is a big step forward in almost every area. I found myself spending a lot of time in NBA Live trying to become The One.
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  3. 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.
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