NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

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Quote: Originally Posted by Gmoney2002

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. 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.

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[MustangMan]

Can you download on Xbox Live without a special membership? Thanks in advance.

[DakkoN]

I seen it mentioned earlier in this thread, but what in the world is up with the skipping audio?

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by 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.

Bah, you may be right. Either way, it was there.

You still haven't donated yet?

[rockchisler]

Quote: Originally Posted by MustangMan

Can you download on Xbox Live without a special membership? Thanks in advance.

u need xbox live gold

[Bornindamecca]

Gmoney's impressions are spot on exact.

[jewelz1132]

I'm mad happy this demo out..I'ma go download it now lol

[DakkoN]

By the way, I REALLY hate the layup animations where the player turns around and takes off running on D before it even hits the rim. Gives you ZERO chance of getting an offensive rebound.