NCAA Basketball 10 Available, Post Impressions Here

[JAYMO76]

I just finished my first season and one major observation with regards to the NCAA Tourney... there were ZERO UPSETS. The "biggest" surpirse was that a two seed beat a one seed. I was pretty shoked. The other strange thing was that there were eleven games that were lopsided victories by 40+ points... the biggest being Kentucky over Louisville by 54 points!!! Ouch.

Overall, I had a blast my first season and I am looking forward to season two... let's hope we will see some upsets next tourney though

[Bigdmo9999]

Quote: Originally Posted by JAYMO76

I just finished my first season and one major observation with regards to the NCAA Tourney... there were ZERO UPSETS. The "biggest" surpirse was that a two seed beat a one seed. I was pretty shoked. The other strange thing was that there were eleven games that were lopsided victories by 40+ points... the biggest being Kentucky over Louisville by 54 points!!! Ouch. Overall, I had a blast my first season and I am looking forward to season two... let's hope we will see some upsets next tourney though

Eh, in year 2 of my dynasty I got my team to the tourney, we were a 12 seed, We provided the only upset along with a 10 beating a 7. However that 10 team went to the elite 8 and we almost got past the 2nd round.

[youngluke]

you cant make up your own recruits like in football and college hoops 2k8?

[Bigdmo9999]

Quote: Originally Posted by youngluke

you cant make up your own recruits like in football and college hoops 2k8?

You can, its before the season

[Chief00]

Just picked this up and I'm pleasantly surprised. I'm really enjoying this game. I wasn't that impressed with Live 10 either but this game is just fun. Maybe it's just me but I think the overhaul that EA is doing actually translates better to the college game. Maybe its the fact that the game is more simplified and I'm not as picky on the small details. Now if EA would just get their acts together and release a complete product. I can applaud EA for taking that step forward, but there's really no excuse lfor a game like this to be released for $60 other than because their resources are somewhere else and to make money. I love milkage. It seems to me like this series is just getting started. If it's true this is the last college bball game that's a shame. At least they released it I guess.

Things I like

+Gameplay is crack. It's very fun and addictive. Most moves you can pull off are within the context of the game. EA's basketball engine and control has bested 2k at this point on both sides of the court.
+The graphics, animations and presentation are just crisp, moreso than live. I actually really like the cbs broadcast. Both are good. The camera angles are amazing. Atmosphere is good not great.
+new motion and playcalling system is a nice touch
+loose ball logic is improved
+I like the commentary. At least it has some personality. It's better than listening to Chris Collingsworth or Marv Albert.
+Tons of teams and different arenas to play in.
+There are actually a surprising amount of little things for what is here

Not so much

-No instant replays after the game. The basic options are there and work which is good. But the post game and halftime shows are nonexistant.
-the sound and commentary can be spotty at best and the game sounds hollow somtimes.
-the motion system is cool but guys stand around too much and just go into a very basic set if you dont call anything. Off the ball movement can be more natural and aggressive in live, especially on fast breaks and guys filling the lane
-no pass out of shot button
-Not as many animations and players and teams dont differentiate themselves as much as Live does. Which is pretty bad, because live doesn't do that well either.
-post game could use some work. Although its not bad.
-game seems thrown together and like they just tuned Live into a quick pick up and play college hoops title and charged $60. Substitution logic can be sketchy, various bugs etc... A lot of finishing touches like arenas and schedules are just missing.


Anyways this is the most fun I've had playing basketball on my 360 this year. The core game here is much better than expected, and the effort shows to at least release a quality college basketball game. It gets my vote for best basketball game this year. That doesn't say much for the competition though. I do think EA is starting a new cycle of great basketball though. This is like the early versions of 2k hoops adn is a breath of fresh air. The core locomotion and game engine is nice. It plays solid and fun. The presentation is crisp. Now if EA would just add all the niceties and make it more realistic.

[J.R. Locke]

This game is infuriating. Why can't I set the CPU defense and tempo in dynasty mode with another controller?

I swear EA just loves to piss off the consumer by imposing stupid limitations.

I am just beyond angry at this game because it doesn't work like it should.

This game would be great if I could get the CPU to play different defenses besides 1/4 man to man every game.....so frustrating.

[stlstudios189]

still loving this game. 11 games into my dynasty and still enjoy firing this baby up.

[ohyeahbaby123]

Quote: Originally Posted by J.R. Locke

This game is infuriating. Why can't I set the CPU defense and tempo in dynasty mode with another controller? I swear EA just loves to piss off the consumer by imposing stupid limitations. I am just beyond angry at this game because it doesn't work like it should. This game would be great if I could get the CPU to play different defenses besides 1/4 man to man every game.....so frustrating.

Woah, really? I just had a game where the team constantly switched from 1-3-1 to a 2-3 zone all game.