NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[ThreeKing]

Quote: Originally Posted by crques

Anyone know when the PS3 Demo will be available? Thanks.

There is a rumour that it could be out today for the PS3. Or you could get it asap by creating a UK account.

[sportyguyfl31]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFunk4

I played NBA Live up till 360 came out and Live has been trash. Madden was also trash up to last year and its still not that good, but playable. NBA 2K has alot of flaws and nothing every changes and it barley improves every year. NBA Live just made a great first step turn around but its not better then 2k unless they mess up this year. Im accually not 100% sure Im getting NBA 2k for a first time since 360 came out. Might be nice to play a game that doesnt feel almost the same.

I feel 100% the same way. I can only try 1 this year, and for some reason NBA 2k9, just doesnt excite me at all.

I actually may not buy it. This would have been unthinkable 4-5 yrs ago for me.

[Whaaaazuuuuup]

LIVE 09 demo is now available for download for ps3...

[Altimus]

Just downloaded the PS3 demo and it plays a really good game of basketball. Large improvement over last year's edition, seems much more fluid and the movements are just better.

It is good to see Live stepping up their game again. I'll be picking this up come launch.

[TroySmith10]

how long does it take to download the demo for PS3 do u do it threw background download or just right at the playstation network store

[thriller92]

What I liked:

Playcalling is beautiful. Love the spacing and how many playcalls there are. The players get into their sets quick and theres a lot of movement.

The help defence by the AI is solid.

The dribbling system with the shot stick is very very nice. Gonna take some time to get used to but the idea and the commands are great.

The commentary is the best in the biz.


What I disliked:

No one ever misses an open shot. Rondo is like 5/5 in my time using and going against the celtics.

Kobe never misses.

Post moves always work.

Rebounding and some of the animations just look funny and dont look realistic at all.


Its a lot better than last year and I'm gonna keep playing the demo because Ive enjoyed it so far, but the game still has a long way to go. For a game that says they introduced dynamic DNA I havent seen a lot of things to show that it works. Its still a little bit too arcadey for my taste and players shot making ability should be taken into account a lot more than it is. It is WAY too easy to score from anywhere with anyone.

I think if 2k added the playcalling and dribbling system that Live has this year, itd be the greatest game in the history of civilization.

[Altimus]

Quote: Originally Posted by TroySmith10

how long does it take to download the demo for PS3 do u do it threw background download or just right at the playstation network store

Either works, depends on your connection so it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and 30 minutes.

[BigL]

Why cant they just make us play about a 5-6 minute quarter game rather than 2 2 minute quarters so we can try to get into some sort of flow with the game.

2K may be better than Live but ill probably end up getting live instead. It seems so much easier to pick up and play with the controls and it plays a realistic game of basketball so it appears. I also love the signature style shooting.