Ultimately, the gameplay offers something that will get anyone on board - exciting, fist-pumping moments.
The same goes for steals, which can lead to fast break scores rather than the player gathering the ball and in doing so having their momentum stopped. Players can now get shots up quick and in rhythm (something that's not always been the case), preventing defenders from seemingly always being able to close space in that time and contest the shots. Responsiveness to input commands, fluidity of player movements and smarter CPU AI are also key. MORE: Breaking down top player ratings for "NBA 2K18" Weight and strength factor in heavily and that creates mismatches - which the CPU uses to its advantage. It's also far more difficult to stick with a guy like Isaiah Thomas defensively than it is to guard someone not necessarily known for driving past defenders. It's possible to blow by defenders, get to the rim and, just as importantly, actually finish there. Quickness really matters in this year's game.
Player abilities seem to matter more than ever, with success or failure possible based on utilizing their strengths and mitigating any weaknesses. Just as critically, the gameplay experience tends to play out organically due in part to the skill level displayed by the players on the court. The game is fairly accessible for everyone, with success made possible in the most basic of areas that naturally lead to fun like shooting (a simple shot meter with feedback), dribble moves (utilizing the right stick with shoulder button modifiers), dazzling passes and alley-oops (based on face buttons and shoulder modifiers) and even play-calling (basic court diagrams and symbols that make running them seem possible). "NBA Live 18" does a good job of being a more welcoming option for consumers.
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