NBA Live 10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

[Behindshadows]

I guess since I play with the Lakers, I really love this demo and at the same time I have things I really dislike!

We all know I'm a graphics whore and I truly love the player faces, they are spot on! I haven't seen 1 Video or Screenshot, that gives you the truth detail of these guys, they are just amazing looking. Just look at Lebron and Wade when they entered the Hanger, spot freak'n on! Kobe looks like KB, Artest looks like himself, etc. Even Farmar coming off the bench! Graphics are spot on, to say that they are ok, is an understatement or just pure hating! I've said it many times in the past EA sports has the best Graphics Engine I have ever seen, period! Staples looks great, I hope they get rid of those damn towels during regular season.

Gameplay oh! Gameplay! Is it bad, no it's not bad at all, is it great or good. Well it's not bad! Just a new muthaluvin learning curve, I mean I can still maintain, but out of all the NBA Live games I've played they've switched it up and now I have to learn a whole new scheme of everything, passing, shooting, fast breaks, OMG! Why!!!!! lol Just joking!!!

But game feels great, just got to start over on learning how an NBA Live game plays. Commentary was ok, it changed from same to someone different at different points of the game. But they don't just hold conversations like they did in Live 06,07, 08, and 09! Seems like only one guy was there for 10 and then Steve Kerr comes from the bathroom and jumps in.


Other than that, I've only played 1 game so far, before I leave out the door, will play more in a few hours and then I'll make a few videos. A few in the Hangar to show off different players moves and jumpers, since we have the ability to control all the stars...

Overall I like it, and once I get use to the new control mechanics on the court, I'll love it, everything else is relatively great!

Good Job, Marcus, Mike and Ryan! Can't wait to see what you guys help out with on the NCAA BB side...you know College Basketball is my heart! NBA is my soul....lol Basketball is my Passion....so keep the joy rolling with great elements in the gaming zones...

[RoyalBoyle78]

no post up button? Is this true, if so, HOW!

[Stumbleweed]

Yeah I don't like that decision by either game, but them's the breaks I guess. I'll have to take Mike's advice and lightly move towards the man and see if it's more reliable. I didn't have much problem engaging when I was deep, but when I was using someone other than a big man on the elbow area, it was hard to get.

[iLLosophy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Stumbleweed

Yeah I don't like that decision by either game, but them's the breaks I guess. I'll have to take Mike's advice and lightly move towards the man and see if it's more reliable. I didn't have much problem engaging when I was deep, but when I was using someone other than a big man on the elbow area, it was hard to get.

Not to mention if another human is guarding me, I have to hope he doesn't swipe the ball out of my hand as I just slowly walk up to them.

[ai2k2]

Wow. Game is very intuitive response is amazing. I feel "free" like I could what I want lol. I tried to do the kobe spin around jumper in the 2k trailer because contextually it feels like its possible. Everything just makes sense. Gone are the days of tapping up on the R stick to spin. Wow. Game is amazing. I can't wait for full retail and to see what the patches have in store.

[Stumbleweed]

To condense my post and possibly get an answer from the devs (or people who are at home and able to play the game or just know more than I do):

Is there a defensive switch button? How do you tell your teammate to bugger off and let you defend your man after a switch?

Can you pass with anything other than normal (A) passing when running plays? I didn't try it with Freestyle passing, but I tried with LT icons and it canceled the play every time, even if I sent it to the right man.

Can you guys expand on the rebounding controls? Seems like lots of people are having issues with that, specifically boxing out and when Y is that and when it's jump for the ball.

[youngfaze01]

I'm going to be honest. I was highly disappointed with the "demo", I'm sure the actual game is going to be closer to that. I still felt that unresponsive move from time to time. Way better than 09 IMO. Graphics are wonderful. But still not on 2k level to me. That's just me. If anyone goes against my word, so be it, I could care less.

[Jano]

Stumble when running the plays make sure the button is lit up before you throw it to someone.

I was doing the same thing until I realized that I hadn't initialized the play yet getting players to hit that damn circle can be difficult. Because the controls are so sensitive.

Back to my impressions one thing I really liked about the game was how much DNA played a part in the game. Which lead to certain players to have certain limitations.

Fisher when I was playing are good at initiating the Off but terrible when they try and score in the halfcourt. But on the flipside I could push it with him in transition for quick buckets.

Where as Artest was the opposite he was great in the halfcourt posting up and creating his own shot. But in transition he wasn't all that effective because he had so much weight and wasn't as fluid.

Same thing held true for post players Gasol was a much different beast then Bynum. I can't wait until I get home so I can run w/ the Magic and see if the same things hold true for them.