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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 50
  2. Negative: 19 out of 50
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  1. 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 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.
  2. 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 in NBA, try it !
  3. 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's spotlight. NBA LIVE is better in every single way. I love it, plain and simple.
  4. Jan 27, 2018
    8
    This is the most fun Ive had with nba live since their pinnacle years from Live 04-06.
    The game is fun and feels great, pretty smooth gameplay.
    EA is known for their shoehorning their animations but Live 18 doesn't have that problem. You fail at a play its because you forced a shot.

    Recommend this over NBA 2k18 this year as this is a more fun game and half the price.

    8/10
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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.