NBA Live 18: Check out tips to get the game right
NBA Live 18 is the new version of EA Sports's basketball simulator, released for Xbox One and PS4. With improved graphics and gameplay, plus the addition of the new The One mode, this is one of the best games in the franchise's recent history and should appeal to fans of the sport. Check out tips to make cute in-game.
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Use auto-dial
Automatic dialing is one of the new features of NBA Live 18, ensuring simpler and more accessible gameplay. Holding the left control trigger (LT / L2), your marker will automatically accompany the man to be marked.
NBA Live 18: Check out tips to get the game right
This way, it is easier to avoid cracks in your defense or silliness in which the opponent finds free space to move forward. Move the left lever to follow the movement of the marked athlete and the right analogue to raise the arms and make difficult pitches or passes.
Complete the training to learn new techniques
After a year's hiatus from the franchise, NBA Live 18 came back with some modified commands and new play options. The best option to learn the new moves is the training mode, which teaches in detail the most important techniques.
Interactive tutorials show small videos of all movements and give the player the opportunity to replicate them in specific scenarios. This is a great way to prepare before you play more difficult matches.
Access NBA Live 18 training to learn new techniques
Meet your players
One of the most important factors for a good performance in matches is knowing the skills of each of your players. So you'll know exactly who to look for when you need to hit three baskets, steal balls or get a quick infiltration.
Both in Ultimate Team mode and in matches with predefined teams, it is possible to check in details the numbers of the athletes, which reveal their strengths and weaknesses. Try to decorate as much of this information as you can to extract the best from your players.
Get to know the skills of your players in NBA Live 18
Balance your skills in The One mode
The One mode is one of the main attractions of NBA Live 18. In it, the goal is to create and develop an athlete, who can have their skills customized to the tastes of the player. When you level up, you can boost one of the basics of your avatar.
Whenever you gain new attribute points in The One mode, evaluate the list of available abilities and try to keep the character balanced, with good numbers in multiple roles. This will make it more versatile and less dependent on similar moves to unbalance matches.
Balance your skills in NBA Live 18
Watch out for the stolen ball
In NBA Live 18, stealing the ball from opponents is much easier, thanks to a gauge positioned below your player, which shows the right time to try a disarm. Keep an eye on the arrow and, as soon as it is green, wait for an opponent's ball hit to invest.
The technique requires training and quick commands, but once it is mastered, it will ensure you excellent opportunities to avoid rival points and easy baskets.
Stay tuned for the stolen ball in NBA Live 18
Make the game more fun by customizing your difficulty
Like many other EA Sports sports titles, NBA Live has difficulty sliders that allow players to fully customize their game experience by adjusting the accuracy of throws, stolen balls and other functions.
Sliders are only available for offline NBA Live modes and are a full-fledged plate for those looking for a more fun experience. Make sure you try out some settings to make matches more interesting for you.
Customize the difficulty of NBA Live 18
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