NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[bluengold34_OS]

[quote=Mintsa;2038673700]Another 3 questions.......

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1) How does the release on the jumpshots feel ???

They feel really good to me, there is no more hitch, and is pretty fuid......not quite 2k fluid, but pretty damn fluid.

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2) Can we get some more impressions on rebounding ?? Does it have a more "2k" feel to it ?? Is it better/worse ??

The rebounding has been improved, as players just don't stand around and look at the ball on the floor anymore..lol. Its not as open as 2k, in 2k I feel like I make a difference as to how I postion myself for the rebound. Live, although improved greatly, feels like it's pre-determined a little.( hard to explain ) still much improved.

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3) How was the tip off fixed ??? What does it look like ?? What does it do now different the in the vids ?? Is it timing or do you mash the buttons ??

Can't really say how they fixed it, but they way it looks is pretty cool, I have had an over the head shot of both players, and then the icon pops up ( Y ) and the quicker you hit, it seems the better chance to get the ball.Sorry thats a really crappy breakdown of it.

[Mintsa]

How about the icon passing ??? IS there a delay when it pops up ??

And just to confirm it is now a different button then ally-oop ???


Also, how is the passing, do we still get those floaty passes when swinging the ball around the perimeter or when passing from the post back out to the wing ??? This was a problem in 08.

[tamakin]

Just got done playing 2 games and I still don't know why some people buy NBA Live. The player movements are so awkward and lame. EA will never get the players to move as smooth as 2K does. I've only played demo versions of all the NBA live's since 06 on xbox 360 and I can honestly say they haven't stepped up the gameplay one bit. Somebody please tell EA to stop making basketball games. They're so out of touch and they just don't get it.

[bluengold34_OS]

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How about the icon passing ??? IS there a delay when it pops up ??

Nope, they pop up right away.

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And just to confirm it is now a different button then ally-oop ???

Ally oop this year RB + RS pressed up

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Also, how is the passing, do we still get those floaty passes when swinging the ball around the perimeter or when passing from the post back out to the wing ??? This was a problem in 08.[/

I would like the the passes a little crisper and quicker, but not nearly as floaty as last year. Still could be improved a little though.

[tamakin]

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Another 3 questions....... 1) How does the release on the jumpshots feel ??? 2) Can we get some more impressions on rebounding ?? Does it have a more "2k" feel to it ?? Is it better/worse ??

1) Terrible. Awkward. Same as 06, 07 and 08. Gameplay is the same since 06. Player movements are so incredibly awkward.

2) Rebounding is a joke. It doesn't have a 2K feel to it at all.

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PRO:
commentary is top notch!

Crowd noise..i love it! very immersive!!

the animations are very smooth to me...much much better than last years demo



CONS:
i hate the player models..the cut scenes slows down the game (IMO)

the profile pics got the look of them being high with the eyes half closed (whats that about?)


overall im somewhat impressed...

[bluengold34_OS]

LOL.........I know this is just a demo, BUT


I was the Lakers, I took a 20 foot jumpshot with Kobe and missed. The Celts rebound and push the ball up court.......

My team( yes all 5 ) decides to converge around the Celts Midcourt logo( as if it was a time out ) and stand there and watch the Celts push the ball and run a play un-defended, as if it was practice

[Mintsa]

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Nope, they pop up right away. Ally oop this year RB + RS pressed up I would like the the passes a little crisper and quicker, but not nearly as floaty as last year. Still could be improved a little though.

Thanks for the info man. Im glad the passes are less floaty, it had no where to go but up..... LOL.

Can you "charge up" the pass button for quick little touch pass ?? For example can you hold down the pass button and just let it go for a touch pass when the ball hits your hands or do you have to wait until the pass hits your hands until you can hit the pass button ?? ( Hopefully, that made sense)