NBA Live 09 Review

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

I'm just curious... what is so impressive about the defensive side of the ball? It seems like it has no effect on the shooter and aside from the pushing in the post and the different degrees of "lockon" there isn't much else that is impressive. Don't even get me started on the lack of challenging shots in the post.

In my experience, contesting the shooter works in every situation except for in the post. Almost every shot out of a post move seems to go in. Aside from that, I actually agree that there are a lot of positives. First off, the AI switching is faster and sharper, and that's a huge step forward in bball defense. Now you're not stuck with mismatches for a whole possession if you trap or double team to get your way out of those situations. The off the ball defense is great, the block/charge collisions are great, and a little overlooked right now. People are only pressing the take charge button to actually take charges, but it is also extremely useful just for putting penetrators on the line.

If people used the B button more, the defense would double in "sim" quality.

Also, the increased options out of the double team are a step forward for basketball defense. We have step throughs and more variables overall so double teams feel much less scripted. Lastly, the increased ball physics make the passing lane defense much, much more logical and does the same for the shot blocking and alley oop defense.

The shooting slider needs to go down in 2k9, but I think that skews the perception of much improved defensive mechanics.



Hehe, on topic, nice job on the review. I don't have the game, so I can only compare the accuracy of the review to the demo, but the content, perspective and insight were all head and shoulders above the generic site sports review.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bornindamecca

In my experience, contesting the shooter works in every situation except for in the post. Almost every shot out of a post move seems to go in. Aside from that, I actually agree that there are a lot of positives. First off, the AI switching is faster and sharper, and that's a huge step forward in bball defense. Now you're not stuck with mismatches for a whole possession if you trap or double team to get your way out of those situations. The off the ball defense is great, the block/charge collisions are great, and a little overlooked right now. People are only pressing the take charge button to actually take charges, but it is also extremely useful just for putting penetrators on the line. If people used the B button more, the defense would double in "sim" quality. Also, the increased options out of the double team are a step forward for basketball defense. We have step throughs and more variables overall so double teams feel much less scripted. Lastly, the increased ball physics make the passing lane defense much, much more logical and does the same for the shot blocking and alley oop defense. The shooting slider needs to go down in 2k9, but I think that skews the perception of much improved defensive mechanics. Hehe, on topic, nice job on the review. I don't have the game, so I can only compare the accuracy of the review to the demo, but the content, perspective and insight were all head and shoulders above the generic site sports review.

Are you talking about Live....?

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Are you talking about Live....?

HAHAHAHA!!! My bad, I thought you were talking about 2k. Nevermind I just woke up

[Pared]

You had me completely confused.

[RaychelSnr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

You had me completely confused.

As for me....I'll just take that last paragraph as a compliment and move on

[Bornindamecca]

Quote: Originally Posted by MMChrisS

As for me....I'll just take that last paragraph as a compliment and move on

HAHA, yeah my bad. I'm not even going to edit it, because it's kinda funny to me.

[Pared]

If it makes you feel better I'd agree with you if this were the 2k9 forum.

[PaulZweber]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

If it makes you feel better I'd agree with you if this were the 2k9 forum.

lol, same, I wasn't sure if he knew which game was being discussed.