NBA 2K18 Vs. NBA Live 18 - Which Game Is Better?
4. MyCareer Vs. The One - Pure Gameplay
Because it's so individual-player oriented and easy to master, NBA Live 18 actually gets the nod over NBA 2K18 in regards to the basketball games themselves.
The problem with both games is that your teammates aren't especially mobile and engage in some serious action only after you call a play. That's why - since it's up to you to decide what's happening on the court - thanks to its lack of realism, NBA Live is somewhat better, if only for the reason that your teammates actually react to your instructions.
NBA Live 18 allows you to make an immediate impact on the court, because even when the easy-to-master shot fails, you can always drive into the lane, with upgrades coming quicker since they don't require as much Virtual Currency. You are rewarded for your on-court contributions, and because in NBA Live you make a bigger impact from the start, you can become better faster, which results in having more fun.
In NBA 2K18, if you're not acquiring VC through playing in different modes or paying for it with real money, you're going to be struggling with your player for some time. Ain't nobody got time for that.
The Winner: NBA Live 18