NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

[RanRon]

I've read through the impressions and i've played the demo on PS3 and 360 and I'm still undecided. The demo seems fun, totally different from cH2K but still fun. My biggest question is does it have long term value. Is offline dynasty fun and somewhat realistic?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by RanRon

I've read through the impressions and i've played the demo on PS3 and 360 and I'm still undecided. The demo seems fun, totally different from cH2K but still fun. My biggest question is does it have long term value. Is offline dynasty fun and somewhat realistic?

yes

[green94]

Quote: Originally Posted by RanRon

I've read through the impressions and i've played the demo on PS3 and 360 and I'm still undecided. The demo seems fun, totally different from cH2K but still fun. My biggest question is does it have long term value. Is offline dynasty fun and somewhat realistic?

I'd say no. I was in the exact same situation as you, loved the demo, but after buying the game and playing it, it really didn't hold the same level of excitement for me. Playing zone against the computer is a joke, and basically ruined the game for me. To each is own though.

[Lisa_Bonami]

this game wears thin very quickly...it doesnt have much in terms of dynamic gameplay and depth. Everything is oversimplified and kept lite for people to jump in and enjoy. There is no sense of battling going on. And when the games are close it really just feels like an up and down the court back and forth of quick scoring drives. The game artifically tries to create momentum to the point were it feels forced and the lack of any realism under the boards makes the game feel even more shallow

I love the visuals on the court and the player models have this cool cartoony "Good Times" look to them which I enjoy. But many of the animations lack fluidity completely from transistion to transistion. So what you may see is totally fluid animations for certain moves but then totally insect like choppy transitions for others which ruins the overall fluidness of the gameplay.

This game needs a few more years of work....College Hoops 2K8 is still a deeper much more engrossing experience, On and Off the court in Dynasty Mode!

However, I'll still keep renting EA's game each year hoping that they catch up with 2K in the gameplay department

[Glenn33]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa_Bonami

this game wears thin very quickly...it doesnt have much in terms of dynamic gameplay and depth. Everything is oversimplified and kept lite for people to jump in and enjoy. There is no sense of battling going on. And when the games are close it really just feels like an up and down the court back and forth of quick scoring drives. The game artifically tries to create momentum to the point were it feels forced and the lack of any realism under the boards makes the game feel even more shallow I love the visuals on the court and the player models have this cool cartoony "Good Times" look to them which I enjoy. But many of the animations lack fluidity completely from transistion to transistion. So what you may see is totally fluid animations for certain moves but then totally insect like choppy transitions for others which ruins the overall fluidness of the gameplay. This game needs a few more years of work....College Hoops 2K8 is still a deeper much more engrossing experience, On and Off the court in Dynasty Mode! However, I'll still keep renting EA's game each year hoping that they catch up with 2K in the gameplay department

My sentiments EXACTLY. I really was digging this game the first few weeks I had it - but it's just not good enough to play over the long haul. I'm back to College Hoops 2K8 and I am enjoying that game very much so.

[BCJMU99]

I have a couple of questions I'm wondering is someone can answer for me.

1.) How is the dynasty? Recruiting? Rankings? Tournaments?
2.) How is the commentary? I don't really enjoy Dick Vitale but how is Brad Nessler in the game?
3.) Has anyone played with UVA? How are they? What is their style of play?

I'm looking to get this game b/c I need a college basketball fix and there is no College Hoops Thanks in advance!

[Altimus]

Quick question, are the ball/rim physics improved over the demo? What I mean, every shot in the demo that went in, was always a swish.

[oldskoolmaddenfanz27]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisa_Bonami

I love the visuals on the court and the player models have this cool cartoony "Good Times" look to them which I enjoy.

What?!?