NCAA Basketball 10 Available, Post Impressions Here

[Jason2112]

Man I'm glad to hear some good reports on this game even though I'm gonna get it no matter what. I'm just bummed that I'm not playing it right now like some of you are. One thing that caught my eye in the demo was how the net actually rips this year unlike in the past. There seems to be a lifelike rip of the net on made baskets. Very awesome!

[NoDakHusker]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingVMSU

not at all. NHL and FIFA series are at the top of the list in the industry and in my collection every year. Swing and a miss. I simply call it like I see it. We have been spoonfed inferior releases in college series ever since next gen hit.

Well certainly the NCAA releases have not been stellar, but there have been strides made to make this game better(I really can't say that about football though)

[redxiiixi]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingVMSU

not rude. The guy does the same song and dance for every EA release. I politely posted my reasoning and he either refuses or is incapable of grasping it.ree to enjoy his game, I just dont see eye to eye as he ignores flawed development vs. real progress. He is f

You're not even making points, you're just being incredibly rude to someone who is taking his time away from the game to post his impressions, and he has been fairly objective, all for the sake of expressing your hatred of the series. It's fine if you don't like the game, but please don't tell someone off who has actually played the game, and is a very well respected member on here.

I'd really think it would be more productive to hear criticisms/praises from the people who actually own and are playing the game, which is the point of an impressions thread.

[andybaseball2005]

Quote: Originally Posted by adam914

If you guys don't like the game, which you haven't even played yet, can you just stop with the posts about how awful it is and how youre never going to buy it. Some of us want actual info on the game and have questions. I don't care about whether or not you are going to buy the game and having to sift through all of that is annoying.

Great post! This thread should be impressions and questions only.

[countryboy]

anyways.....really enjoying the game on All-American default. Played Northern Colorado for a half and led 44-23. Played a game of UNC vs Duke and the score was tied at the half 26-26. These were 20 minute halves.

One thing that is bothering me is the excessive And 1 conversions by the cpu on this level. Also, still trying to find a balance for the foul sliders. Fatigue I have at 55 like last year and its been working out for me.

[23]

Quote: Originally Posted by redxiiixi

Don't really think that's fair. Atmosphere is better, presentation is nothing short than amazing, gameplay is improved, sim engine is better, recruiting is improved. I think it's kind of ridiculous that they're clearly taking the right direction with the series and people are ripping them for not having tattoos and other trivial things, when they're addressing all the important things. I'd take CBS/ESPN and a solid sim engine over tats and jump shots.

Im not judging them on tats myself but I would love to have this game trounce CH2k8 in a big way.

As of right now it seems they are far far away from that and its disappointing. Its never good to have less customizations, everyone shooting the same jumpshot, using the same flawed costmetic layups and moves that the NBA game had that was finished months prior.

Im just very disappointed because I expected more than sim stats and 5 star recruits to take up most of the dev time

[whittleboy615]

Quote: Originally Posted by redxiiixi

Don't really think that's fair. Atmosphere is better, presentation is nothing short than amazing, gameplay is improved, sim engine is better, recruiting is improved. I think it's kind of ridiculous that they're clearly taking the right direction with the series and people are ripping them for not having tattoos and other trivial things, when they're addressing all the important things. I'd take CBS/ESPN and a solid sim engine over tats and jump shots.

You are right. The game has improved in very important areas, and the fun factor seems to have increased quite a bit. Presentation looks absolutely jaw-dropping, and the game is still a "buy" for me.

The collection of missing "trivial" features adds up though and is pretty disappointing.

Little things missing:
- Unlimited arena select
- CPU indicators
- Tattoos
- Custom roster face editor
- Ability to designate rotation minutes
- Frequently used announcer database of names
- Ability to redshirt players
- Ability to edit class
- Custom shot animations
- Injuries
- Rating tendencies
- Global rating editor
- Multi-Team dynasties
- Exportable draft classes
- Classic teams (not so little) (big WTF moment for me)

I'm sure others could think of more. These are little things, but if added together, they would give the game so much more value. It will still be a "fun" game, and I will still enjoy it. But it could be much more. 90% of this list needs to be a very high priority for NCAA 11 (along with dynasty mode).

[NoDakHusker]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

anyways.....really enjoying the game on All-American default. Played Northern Colorado for a half and led 44-23. Played a game of UNC vs Duke and the score was tied at the half 26-26. These were 20 minute halves. One thing that is bothering me is the excessive And 1 conversions by the cpu on this level. Also, still trying to find a balance for the foul sliders. Fatigue I have at 55 like last year and its been working out for me.

Good to hear, very good to hear.