EA Sports has unveiled some more gameplay features for the upcoming release of NBA Live 18.
One of the most interesting new features that will be included in the game is represented by the Play Styles.
Each player can pretty much choose his or her style according to “templates” that try to mimic real-life situations. Each play style comes with offensive and defensive strengths and comparisons. Players can fall into three categories: Guard, Wing, and Big.
Guard
NBA Live 18 description: Lead your squad to victory with jumpshots, teamwork, and smooth swipes.
Size: 5’7″ – 6’5″
Offense
Point Shooter
Give and Take
Similar To
Steph Curry
Point Shooter
Offense
Slasher
Break it Down
Similar To
Russell Westbrook
Slasher
Defense
Backcourt Defender
3&D
Similar To
Mike Conley
Backcourt Defender
Balanced
Playmaker
Pocket Passer
Similar To
John Wall
Wing
NBA Live 18 description: Break ankles, hit from deep, and shut down all invaders to keep your opponents guessing.
Size: 6’5″ – 6’11”
Offense
Wing Shooter
Get Open
Similar To
Klay Thompson
Wing Shooter
Offense
Wing Scorer
Inside Out
Similar To
Demar Derozen
Wing Scorer
Defense
Wing Defender
Two Way Impact
Similar To
Kawhi Leonard
Wing Defender
Balanced
Hybrid Wing
Mismatch
Similar To
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Big
NBA Live 18 description: Use size to your advantage to score and defend the hoop with your massive skills.
Size:6’8″ – 7’11”
Defense
Rim Protector
Intimidator
Similar To
DeAndre Jordan
Rim Protector
Offense
Stretch Four
Board and Fire
Similar To
Kevin Love
Stretch Four
Balanced
Post Anchor
Own the Paint
Similar To
Marc Gasol
Post Anchor
Offense
Post Scorer
Hot In The Post
Similar To
Demarcus Cousins
Earlier during the EA Play press conference, EA Sports also announced that NBA Live 18 will get a demo for Xbox One and PS4 in August.