NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

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There were no airballs in Live 08

Do you actually feel release points on jumpers now?

Any of you guys played a rewind game that has actual data in it to see if it plays any different?

[Klocker]

The one thing I know about the Live series is that comparing the demo to a full game (based on 08) the demo gives you a feel for the game play but the one thing that does not come through until the final release is how much FUN the game is.. as you get down to the last few minutes, there is tension and excitement and big plays and it's a challenge to win.

even in a sub par effort like 08 that was true. So as much as we will dissect the game controls here and what not I always try to remember how much fun it is to play a full game. hard to get from two 2 min qrtrs.

[Tomahawk Jam]

Speaking of airballs, Odom completely missed the rim on a three attempt against me where I wasn't even guarding him (on All-Star). So, that's cool.

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush

After 3 games, it feels like a decent effort. Still quite stiff though. For instance, when the CPU is shooting a jumper and I press the Block button, there is a slight delay before he jumps to block it. Is anyone else seeing this. .

Yes, and it has contributed to alot of the shots going in. The block animations are just too slow. 2k8 had this problem at times as well.

[Vince]

Is this an early build, Beluba?

[Tomba]

tried a game speed edit of 75 and this games starting to flow the way i like.

[DakkoN]

Is anyone else feeling that the DNA really doesn't make the teams play any differently? I played all possible rewind situations as both teams, and the teams still never really played differently. It was still just a bunch of players taking contested fadeaway 3's (and swishing them).. I'm sure the game would be really great against a human player that knows how to play, but the CPU tendencies just doesn't feel different to me and feels like random players are taking random shots whenever they feel froggy. Gasol taking 3's for no reason, Perkins shooting from the top of the arc inside the 3 line, Rondo standing in a corner for 15 seconds only to take a contested J...

[NYCDaFuture]

Lol to the kid above. DNA is going to show up when the game comes out. There is no DNA ON the demo now get it...


Also this demo is decent at best. Live still has a long ways to go. SHooting is terrible it seems sluggish. I feel 2k is way more fluid wit the jumpshots. Presentation n music is good tho. Practice mode much better.

A few animitaions was good but overall kinda weak to me. This game will not warrant a purchase for me. 2k9 is wehre its at, im all about the gameplay n 2k has never let me down unlike the horrible live series since 99 n up lol. I was hoping live would b a challenge to 2k but its not.


Dont get me wrong tho, this game is way better then live08. At least i was able to play a few games witout turning the demo off... But they have along ways to go. I will say that im impressed with all of live features like the 5 on 5 leagues.... But im sure 2k9 will have that since we also will have the 5 on 5 n a supposedly big secret... Good effort tho Live...... Jus not on 2k Level Ya Dig