NCAA Basketball 10 Available, Post Impressions Here

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Sorry I missed your question Dj... Invididualism is probably going to take more time for me to really decipher, but just from the handful of halves/games I played last night, there is a slight difference between star and role players. Its hard to tell really with UofL as they are all rated so closely together. Now playing as Evan Turner last night 87, vs someone off the bench as his same position, I could tell a bit of a difference. In all honesty, the ratings are so close together within teams and the whole NCAA that it is tough to tell the difference between say a Edgar Sosa vs a Peyton Siva. Guys rated over 80 do play better than guys rated in the 70's and 70's play better than 60's, but its tough to tell a difference between a 78 and a 72 for instance. CBS is the better presenatation in my opinion. ESPN is no slouch, but Gus and Raft are new.

Thanks, CB! I figured with the ratings being close that there wouldn't be a ton of differentiation between starters, but at least there is a noticeable difference when the bench players enter the game.

[jpeters18]

I just got the game and will be home in around 2 hours to start it up!!!

[23]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Is it fun? Yes. Here's my advice...if you liked last year's game or if you liked the demo, then you'll most likely enjoy this year's game. The demo did a terrific job of letting you know what the final build would be like. Anything else, didn't play last year, didn't like last year, didn't like the demo, I'd strongly suggest you rent the game before buying. The game is good, the game is fun, but the game isn't perfect. It has some rough edges, some are sharper than others. There are going to be things that some people can overlook and while others can't. Customization level, announcers use of the name database, AI tourney selection logic, animations, limited individuality of players, no cpu ballhandler identifier, are all things that are rough spots for the game, and there are probably others that people will find. People need to ask themselves how important each of these aspects of the game are to them, before dropping $60. In the end, the game does a good job of capturing college basketball. It got me through last winter and I expect it will help me get through this winter as well. Take care...

If you love college basketball so much and this all missing, what is there to enjoy? Just because a colored jersey says Michigan on the front?

Im not trying to be funny or a jerk or anything like that, but I seriously want to know what it is besides I like college hoops, because alof of us do too.

[bmr4242]

Quote: Originally Posted by KCsFinest5

Bottom line, to anyone that has the game, is it worth shelling out $60 for? Even $40 with trading Live in? I'm very undecided.

I had CH2k8 and played it last year as well(didn't like 09 at all) Just picked up 10 and it seems to be a lot better...is it choops2k8 no but I am definitely happy with the purchase and I am sure it will get a lot of play time. Controls are completely different from choops so thats taking some getting used to, but overall I am happy with it after playing two games.

[jpeters18]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

If you love college basketball so much and this all missing, what is there to enjoy? Just because a colored jersey says Michigan on the front? Im not trying to be funny or a jerk or anything like that, but I seriously want to know what it is besides I like college hoops, because alof of us do too.

With the things listed as far as 'rough edges'... to me... its not a deal breaker. Yes it would be awesome if all the names were in a database and were said by the announcers. Yes it would be awesome if the AI tournament selection was perfect...

But compare this game to last years... strictly on gameplay and tournament gameplay with this year having less upsets along with less 5 star recruits... this game should be great!!

We can complain all we want for 'this and that'.... but in reality... when you're dealing with sports video games... you will never be able to get a PERFECT game! There are WAY to many variables to play into making a game (especially a sporting game) perfect.

Long story short... the reason i'm going to love this game is because of the presentation improvement and the overall game improvement compared to last year!

[gbx34]

How well does the tempo meter work this year?
Are there any online impressions? Is it comparably to Live online?
Can you you choose between espn/cbs presentation? Are there highlights?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

If you love college basketball so much and this all missing, what is there to enjoy? Just because a colored jersey says Michigan on the front? Im not trying to be funny or a jerk or anything like that, but I seriously want to know what it is besides I like college hoops, because alof of us do too.

for me honestly, thats all it is. I don't follow the NBA. I don't have an emotional tie to any team. I follow players, but typically only through a newspaper boxscore.

I love college basketball. I love everything about it. Now this game doesn't capture it all, and it doesn't include it all, but it does enough and is fun/enjoyable enough, for me to spend my winter taking my beloved Louisville Cardinals through season after season.

I really don't have any other answer than that.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by gbx34

How well does the tempo meter work this year? Are there any online impressions? Is it comparably to Live online? Can you you choose between espn/cbs presentation? Are there highlights?

I don't have online impressions as I haven't played online.

Tempo meter works much like last year. Not really a fan of it showing me the tempo as I can pretty much tell on my own the pace of the game. In play now games offline you can choose which broadcast presentation to have and yes there are highlights.