NBA Live 16

NBA Live 16 makes a number of well implemented adjustments to the gameplay, but the lack of completely new game modes, or even major additions to the existing ones, prevent NBA Live 16 from being a real slam dunk.

Rooted in self-expression, NBA LIVE 16 takes player customization to another level. Whether it’s how you look or play, your entire journey is all about you. Put yourself in the action with an all-new, easy-to-use HD face scanning app, GameFaceHD and outfit your player with the freshest gear before you even hit the court. With the all-new physics-based player movement system, LIVE Motion, experien…

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Sport

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

NBA Live 16 features good graphics and realistic gameplay, making it an enjoyable experience.
The game has made significant improvements, making it competitive with NBA 2K, especially in Pro-Am mode.
Gameplay is fast and fun, with well-implemented adjustments and solid mechanics like the new shot meter.

The gameplay is less fluid and realistic compared to NBA 2K, with clumsy controls and AI issues.
Graphics are considered inferior to NBA 2K, with some players experiencing visual glitches.
The game lacks new modes and major additions, leaving it feeling incomplete and not fully polished.

gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Overall, gameplay in NBA Live 16 shows notable improvements with solid mechanics and a more inclusive environment for new players, though it still falls short of the fluidity and realism found in NBA 2K. While some adjustments, like the new shot meter, enhance the experience, the lack of new game modes and persistent gameplay issues hinder its overall execution.
- “The graphics are good, commentary and gameplay were spot on like real life, and your own character choice was good as well.”
- “The improvement to the overall gameplay, and the strides to help new players to the series make for an inclusive game environment that anyone of any skill level can get into.”
- “Some mechanics feel more solid, especially the new shot meter and feedback.”
- “Not only is Live's gameplay much worse, less fluid, and unrealistic, but the graphics are horrendous in comparison to 2K.”
- “NBA Live 16 makes a number of well-implemented adjustments to the gameplay, but the lack of completely new game modes, or even major additions to the existing ones, prevent NBA Live 16 from being a real slam dunk.”
- “Gameplay is borderline crippling, leaving the final product on the whole incomplete.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising them as good and realistic, particularly in comparison to NBA Live, which was criticized for its poor graphics. While some players noted improvements over previous iterations, others felt that the graphics still fell short of NBA 2K16, highlighting inconsistencies such as character rendering issues.
- “The graphics are good, the commentary and gameplay were spot on like real life, and your character choice was excellent as well.”
- “The graphics are great; I think they are better than 2K16.”
- “Not only is Live's gameplay much worse, less fluid, and unrealistic, but the graphics are horrendous in comparison to 2K.”
- “Needless to say, I traded Live in within a couple of days and bought 2K, which is a similar game to last year, but with improved graphics.”
- “It's okay, but the graphics aren't as good as NBA 2K16, and there will always be one player with half his body missing in this game, except for when you play 5vs5 online mode.”