NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Stumbleweed

Are the controls basically the same a Live 08? More specifically, I want to ensure that this move is in: *Face up (regular triple threat stance)* (this is the one that I'm mostly wondering about) Tap up on RS to turn your back to your man Move RS left or right to shoulder fake then explode when you move LS towards hoop You can explode out of that move and it's basically my favorite part of Live 08 because it looks so damn nice. Is that still in there? Those shoulder fakes were glorious with KG on the elbow, even in Live 08...

That was in there in the build I played.

Technically it's not "Up" but "away" from the hoop you hold the RS.

[Gmoney2002]

Quote: Originally Posted by Da_Czar

If you just want to keep playing without going into the gym just do a quit--restart before the game ends and it takes youi right back to the tip.

Thanks Czar, just got the demo and played two games and wanted to go right back to another game.

Couple quick hits:

Positives:
- Player models, look great, still would like to see a better distinction between bulky and slim players. Everyone looks skinny to me.

- The Presentation is really welly done. From the crowd noise to the commentary.

- The Lock down D looks great. It's fun guessing which way the A.I is gonna turn off your contatct. Actually the contact animations while dribbling in general are very well done. S


Negatives:

- KDRE, IMO there DOES NOT seem to be a clear indication of when the ball should be released on a jumper. Whether you let go of the shot button early or late it's the same release.

- Dissapointed in the lack of ball-net interaction. It's either a swish or a clank. Not much variation

- Although the animations have improved, they're still jurky and somewhat stiff. Simple things like accellerating past midcourt does not look fluid to me. Even when running a fastbreak. I'll pass the ball ahead to the player trailing towards the basket and once he's received the ball the transition animation between catching the ball and dribblig ahead is very robotic.

Overall it's looking good. Hopefully the final build will be much smoother.

[DakkoN]

Clicking the RS in seems to do it for me for engaging in the post.

[bateman11]

Quote: Originally Posted by RUFFNREADY

Downloading it now, for both systems... can't wait.

its not up on psn store tho

[Stumbleweed]

Hmm, it's always been tap up on RS for me from the triple threat.. thought that was the whole point of having the RS moves be absolute rather than be basket-relative like 2K's are.

But in any case, thanks for the confirmation -- I love using that little shoulder move and I'm sure it looks even better this year. Agh, stupid work, I hate you so much.

[LAKE4742]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_future420

If it took the NBA Live 09 demo to make you post for the first time in 4 years, I hope you enjoy it too.

Damn, now that's funny!

[the_future420]

Quote: Originally Posted by Stumbleweed

Agh, stupid work, I hate you so much.

This.

I'm ready to blow this popsicle stand (cubicle) and play some Live 09.

How big is the download? Did it download relatively quick? Some games (NCAA 09) took me forever to DL while others (Madden 09) went quick.

Thanks for all the impressions guys.

[Gmoney2002]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_future420

This. I'm ready to blow this popsicle stand (cubicle) and play some Live 09. How big is the download? Did it download relatively quick? Some games (NCAA 09) took me forever to DL while others (Madden 09) went quick. Thanks for all the impressions guys.

Download is about 700mb Future...