NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Nomah5]

First ever experience with ps3 version. I think it looks gorgeous and the gameplay is phenominal. Did last years version show the Ref put up his arms signaling a 3 point try? I noticed it here and dont remember. I'm looking forward to playing the 360 demo in the morning and see how it compares. Tuesday cant come fast enough!!

[GoldenGlove]

Quote: Originally Posted by BattleTested20

Its funny to hear all these PS3 players talk about how irritating it is to use the Right analog stick to shoot free throws, well us 360 users have had to use that the last couple of years. Its better to use the R stick because to me its more realistic and challenging. Glad the PS3 has finally converted though!

Naw, I've played owned the last 2 games (2k7 and 2k8) and shooting FTs is much more challenging with Sixaxis than with the R stick. You actually have to take the time and learn how to use the Sixaxis opposed to the R stick.

[Mr.Wednesday]

Quote: Originally Posted by lilyo06

4. I saw the real time injury! I fouled Paul Pierce on a breakaway with Odom. Pierce landed wrong on his knee. He began to roll around on the ground for a few seconds grabbing his knee. His face showed that he was in pain. Then Garnett came over and helped him to the bench! All of this was in real time!

So they have the Pierce flop just like real life. Did he come back in and score 30. Don't mind me, I'm still bitter about that one.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by WTF

OH MY DEAR LORD.... I wish I had a camera set up for the last Kobe move I pulled off. You use agressive modifier and turbo for ISO I believe, or else it's been working for me. I'm pulling off some nasty moves. I just did the Jordan dunk with KB24 after shaking Rondo on a fastbreak. He decided to pick me up at the 3pt line, tried to foul me, and I spun by him and went in for the straight Jumpman dunk. It was insane looking.

Man you should just have a camera whenever you play 2k cuz you've laid out some pretty baller stuff on these threads lol.

[Nodima]

Word, Sixaxis for life, I couldn't go back to regular free throws now. Adds a lot of drama to every shot because it feels like you're really shooting it (and it's nice when players like Chris Paul or Tyson Chandler are a real bitch to get down).


About to start my second game - it seems like no one has mentioned this but the game feels twice as slow as 2K8, despite everyone saying it looked fast. I tried one post move with Garnett, and while I liked that it was totally under my control it seemed VERY drawn out. Maybe this is just something I have to get used to.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.Wednesday

So they have the Pierce flop just like real life. Did he come back in and score 30. Don't mind me, I'm still bitter about that one.

Another one?

[BattleTested20]

Quote: Originally Posted by lilyo06

These are my impression based on the demo: 1. To me i love the isomotion!! Its not a unresponsive as last year. Like the guys said though there is a learning curve. The new moves are very nice though. 2. The players have weight to them again. That was my biggest gripe I had with 2k8. You can finally take a charge! I have already saw a charge called in my brief time with the demo! I cant remember if i had even one in 2k8. 3. You can defend your basket!! This is huge for me because if you cant get any stops other than steals on defense, the game will turn into a score fest. I like that if someone drives my lane, i can attempt to stop them and make em' earn the points from the line! 4. I saw the real time injury! I fouled Paul Pierce on a breakaway with Odom. Pierce landed wrong on his knee. He began to roll around on the ground for a few seconds grabbing his knee. His face showed that he was in pain. Then Garnett came over and helped him to the bench! All of this was in real time! 5. Shooting is Improved!!! They still gather there feet before shooting, but the hitch that was in 2k8 is removed!!! Shooting is almost perfect!! That's about it. I need to play some more to see if I notice anything else, but clearly its just a demo, so i wont get the entire feel of the game until Tuesday, but so far its the BEST BBALL GAME I HAVE PLAYED besides actually playing. Hope these impressions help calm some of you who still cant play the game yet. Sure its just a demo, but its better to feel the game yourself, than to have to rely on vids. I admit, I was really hyped thinking Live was gonna challenge 2k for the crown this year, and while i am still purchasing both on day one, based on the demos; IT AIN'T EVEN CLOSE!!! Seriously, 2k was and still is the best Sim out period. Is it perfect? NO! But is it close? ABSOLUTELY!

About #4, I'm disappointed that Paul Pierce didn't just get up and start playing like is normal self, I though he had faked it.

[WTF]

Kobe just reached on a Ray Allen jumpshot... Ref calls the foul. Kobe just stands there looking at the ref... a few seconds go by, he shakes his head and rolls his eyes in disgust. Hilarious.