

As previously noted the shot stick has left me fearing for the safety of the ball, and also instilling the question of the 2K removed the brilliant previous system. Also, 2 point shooting has become a mess, and I've discovered the only way I can 'consistently' score is to take the ball into the paint, despite fear of the new collision system knocking the ball away or fear of the redesigned shot blocking creating easy opportunities for opposing players to swat the ball out of my hands.

The shooting is where the game goes downhill 2K admirably tried to tweak the overpowered 3 point shooting of 2K13, but have taken it to the point where even in training, a player ranked 99 in three point shooting will only make a third of his shots, regardless of timing. The game does advance in the department of mycareer, yet is still lacking the essence of perfection as each iteration has the essence that would cater to any scenario, and the ability to truly affect the design of your character from the beginning.

Despite all the complaints about the Pro Stick, it isn't all that bad, certainly the previous 2K13 shooting and dribble move system was vastly better, but once you get the hang of it you get slightly adjusted. But the game does improve slightly upon 2K13 in minor ways. Despite all By no means is NBA 2K14 perfect.
