Kobe Bryant, for example, possesses the "Closer" Signature Skill, which increases his stamina, and the likelihood of making free throws and moving shots. Signature Skills further individualize the hundreds of in-game athletes by giving them specific perks that replicate the players they're based on.
Note: The computer thieves nilly-willy passes. If you don't, the computer will pick you apart as the A.I. If you understand basketball's intricacies, such as mastering and defending the pick-and-roll, you'll do well. The wide range of options creates a game that looks like one pulled directly from broadcast TV. There are defensive moves aplenty, too flops, wrap fouls, rebounds, lunges, and numerous other moves are available. Using it in conjunction with other buttons lets you pull off dunks, crossovers, layups, hop steps, runners, pump fakes, and many other moves. You'll need it for the Pro Stick that gives you incredible control over ball handling and shooting. NBA 2K14's gameplay is deep-in fact, there are so many offensive and defensive moves that you may want to play with an open instruction booklet. That said, there are lots of menus to slice through-so much so that navigation can prove a bit confusing until you get a hang of it. It's an effective way to bridge the gap between the actual sport and its video game representation. "Dynamic Living Rosters" (powered by Stats, Inc.) translates real-world hot and cold streaks to the game, so when Melo slumps, digital Melo will be off his game, too. "NBA Today" gives you a live look at team standings and stat leaders, and is a great way to stay on top of big matches without exiting the game. NBA 2K14 contains a ton of modes and features designed to replicate the player and general manager experience, but three of my favorites are "The Park," "NBA Today," and "Dynamic Living Rosters." "The Park" is a massive playground where gamers can take their created players to hoop or simply socialize with other NBA fans. Thankfully, 2K Games' latest basketball title is more than surface NBA 2K14 is a wonderful recreation of American pro hoops that should keep basketball fans shooting, rebounding, and boxing out until the final days of the season.
Boasting gorgeous skin tones, realistic physics, and a ton of new animations that run at 60 frames per second and 1080p resolution, NBA 2K14 is a beaut.
NBA 2K14 is the next-gen game that may entice people to purchase a Sony PlayStation 4 ($105.00 at eBay) or Xbox One ($105.00 at eBay).