1 step forward 4 giants steps backwards!

I enjoyed last year’s version of this game a great deal more than I do this one. It seems like a huge step backwards and despite in-game changes the biggest issue is the app consistently crashing. *Disclaimer - We all know this is a pay to play game*. However, some of us like to beat the challenges and not purchase packs. But, even those spending money may be frustrated with this year’s changes.

1.) Only two team’s, you current team and your “classic” team, your classic team is only useful for tournaments. Both teams have bench players, bench players can “UP” your overall rating and offer attributes which can serve to compliment your starting lineup. Pro: Coach feature is nice and can help with attributes and bonus points. Con: Last year you had more options, could build more teams and work towards more achievements, trophies, players. Now you are limited to one team that really depends on syncing with the coach or not.

2.) Sets, there are almost none. Last year offered a great variety of sets that you could work through, some were easily attainable others were hard.
Pro: Less to do if that’s you thing.
Con: This year there are little or no sets to work towards. It takes time or money to build a better team, and the requirements are way beyond last year’s expectations.

3.) Defense? Manual switch and self control of your players on defense will help you stay on top of the action. Last year Auto-switching worked well. However, to play D now is completely frustrating.
Pro: none
Con: In either manual or auto switch it’s just never fast enough. You will find your self cursing your team when your opponents 6’0” guard out-rebounds and puts back layups while your 6’11” and 7’0” big men stand there.

4.) Glitches. Either the frame rate is an issue and you will often find yourself playing in slow motion or the app will crash in critical moments of the game. This may be an IOS or Android issue. However, I have tested the game on different platforms and had similar results.
Pro: if it quits when you are losing you may get more time on the clock after reboot.
Con: if it quits when you are winning/tied or going for the win, then it may take time off the clock or put it in your opponents hands after reboot.

KevinABusby about NBA LIVE Mobile Basketball, v2.1.4