NBA Elite 11 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

[CaptainZombie]

Quote: Originally Posted by FLIGHTWHITE

With being off today and giving the demo another go round I just can't stomach it. Probably did not help that I tried the comp's demo right after. Just so much is missing. One thing that probably would have helped if the demo had an instant replay so I could go back and look over a couple of things. There were several plays that made me go WOW but there were more that made me say WTF??? If EA sticks to a plan and quit swapping ideas from one year to the next like I've done Next-Gen systems then they might be on to something but the reality is this game is "AT LEAST" 2 years away from being anything close to what the real game of ball is. For thoe that have played the game we know what Ballin is and sorry but this is not Ballin. Thanks to some of the guys who braved the butchering that some of us have given and to have them come stand by there product "KUDOS" Steph, reAnimator, and some others. I don't think I will pick this up but who knows. Chances are I will have a chance to get it early but I can guarantee that I won't pay a cent over retail to get it. Peace!!!

I tried this last night and was left disappointed. I really enjoyed Live 10 and with more animations, tweaks, and signature shots it could have been a really good game this year. I just don't understand why they didn't make a few small tweaks to 10, release that at $40 with an updated roster and just tell everyone that they have been concentrating on a new engine which is a 2 year project for 2011 release............not many people would be so mad.

Is it me or does the demo not allow for other camera angles, just the default one.

[sportyguyfl31]

Quote: Originally Posted by CaptainZombie

I tried this last night and was left disappointed. I really enjoyed Live 10 and with more animations, tweaks, and signature shots it could have been a really good game this year. I just don't understand why they didn't make a few small tweaks to 10, release that at $40 with an updated roster and just tell everyone that they have been concentrating on a new engine which is a 2 year project for 2011 release............not many people would be so mad. Is it me or does the demo not allow for other camera angles, just the default one.

In the game options you can change the camera angles as well as height and zoom

[CaptainZombie]

Quote: Originally Posted by sportyguyfl31

In the game options you can change the camera angles as well as height and zoom

Thanks, I'll give this another go later.

[Playmakers]

Quote: Originally Posted by poseidon44

Has anyone tried the "alternate" or Live control settings instead of the Elite control settings? I was really struggling with the new control mechanism because it just doesn't seem to translate/function as well in a 5v5 game as it does in the practice gym in single player mode. I went back to the old Live 10 controls, changed the camers to Broadcast and I'm liking this demo much more. However my main gripe now is that my controlled player goes into "post mode" for no reason and it's happening quite often. For example if I'm using Kobe and I dribble around my defender (Ray Allen in this case) and have an open path to the basket.....instead of attacking the rim, Kobe turns his back to the basket and does a post up move. This also happens during a iso situation where the ball-handler is sucked into a post-up move automatically and not by user choice. rEAnimator, am I doing something wrong here control-wise or is this a bug in the demo? Also can others confirm if this is occuring with you as well (Alternate controls only, NOT default/Elite). Thanks.

i did switched it to alternate after about 2 games and changed the camera to Press Box. I played on Super Star it felt much better but the overall experience is still boring as hell because of the goofy generic playing style on the floor.

man they were so close last year....it wasn't the greatest the basketball game but it was legit about 80% of the time. The other 20% you wanted to stop playing.

This year it's more like the opposite makes you want to stop playing 80% of the time.

I would highly encourage those who do purchase it to really try and play on Super Star level this year. It's the best thing i got out of the demo in terms of better gameplay by the CPU. It wasn't cheesy either because they missed open shots which has to be a 1st on this level in a long time.

[popo324]

I thought we could do everything with just the two sticks, but I don't like the RT passing. It's very hard to get used to.

All I will say is, thank goodness for playable demos.

[sportyguyfl31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Playmakers

i did switched it to alternate after about 2 games and changed the camera to Press Box. I played on Super Star it felt much better but the overall experience is still boring as hell because of the goofy generic playing style on the floor. man they were so close last year....it wasn't the greatest the basketball game but it was legit about 80% of the time. The other 20% you wanted to stop playing. This year it's more like the opposite makes you want to stop playing 80% of the time. I would highly encourage those who do purchase it to really try and play on Super Star level this year. It's the best thing i got out of the demo in terms of better gameplay by the CPU. It wasn't cheesy either because they missed open shots which has to be a 1st on this level in a long time.

I havent played NBA Live on superstar level since the glory days.

Ill have to give it a whirl.

I disagree with the alternate controls though.

I cant imagine going back to Live 10 controls now that I know what the heck I am doing.

rEAnimator was spot on when he said that, IMO.

I do worry about 1 thing about superstar though.

The last game I played, 'Crack Head Point Guard' came out to play in the last few possessions of OT in my last game.

I have not so fond memories of the CPU PG just jacking up every shot in sight, on superstar difficulty..in years past.

[JWiLL02]

I've lost count of the number of times Rondo just dribbled around like an idiot before throwing up a nonsensical shot that he would never, ever attempt. This is on all star or superstar too.

It's one thing to ignore animations, it's another to ignore AI. I mean, you really have to nail one or the other for it to be anything close to a quality game of basketball.

[Vast]

After giving this game more time last night; I have come to the conclusion that to me this game is a buzz kill.

Literally.

I had a buzz popped this in and was just like ugh. This is digital buzz killington.

People have complained of the other games dribble controls tied to the left stick being worse. But i feel in this game where the controls are seperate; it just doesn't make sense.

I'm moving one way and i crossover, but the crossover doesn't take me anywhere because i still have to move the left stick.

Also How do you pass out of a shot?? I've tried this a few times and have been unsuccessful(i tried hitting the pass button, it didn't work).

I can pretty much get a steal anytime i want with Rondo(or whoever really).