NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by Boreez2000

Another question, how exactly are we suppose to play defense? I'm not really getting it, sometimes they play up close, sometimes allowing the shot, but it seemed kinda random, not really dependent on what i was pressing...or maybe it is, not sure. Can somebody clarify that for me

I'm finding the D to be pretty intuitive, aside from the bad shot block response. What defensive situation are you having trouble with?

[JBucc]

After a few more plays I think I'm done with the demo. The unresponsiveness kills the enjoyment for the most part for me. It's funny that EA's mantra over the last few years has been more user control, but this game feels like it's on autopilot half the time.

[Boreez2000]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bornindamecca

I'm finding the D to be pretty intuitive, aside from the bad shot block response. What defensive situation are you having trouble with?

Basically just staying in front of my man, i think 2Ks lockdown D spoiled me and i'm not really getting the Live system

[bateman11]

If it wasn't for crappy Microsoft console I'd be enjoying the hell out of Live right now. So gay/.

[SageInfinite]

Quote: Originally Posted by bateman11

If it wasn't for crappy Microsoft console I'd be enjoying the hell out of Live right now. So gay/.

Yea 360's are made TERRIBLE, but when they work they're great!

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by SageInfinite

Yea 360's are made TERRIBLE, but when they work they're great!

QFT

For Defense, just hold the L stick and pressure up when they are trying to penetrate. Pull in a direction and ride him into a bad position. Switch for help so he can't get a layup and he'll back it out every time, make a bad pass or turn it over. The Lock on D is actually kinda similar to 2k in some ways. I got the exact same 2k backcourt animation to happen to Rondo.

There are some really heinous, raunchy animations in this game. The transitions are just terrible. Play for long enough, and you see some stuff that just doesn't look finished at all. When they change run speeds, some mid air shifts during dunks, some of the dunks themselves. They still have work to do. 2 years, I'd say.

It can be kinda fun though, even with all of its warts.

[bigeastbumrush]

I just played one game trying to get a hang of the Pick & Rolls so I ran them everytime down the floor. Hold the Left trigger.

They work well. Once I understand how to get the man to Pop, Roll, etc., it should be cool as hell.

BehindShadows, the game does play well with Game Speed at 75.

I also noticed that there are new sliders when you got through User and CPU settings. Forgot to write them down.

Oh, and I finally won a tip off . Thanks beluba.

[SageInfinite]

Turning up the game speed really makes the game play better. Thanx guys! EA deserves credit this year IMO.