NBA Elite 11 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

[HOLLIDAY1183]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

But the AI, player movement, spacing get a big from me. But the 5on5 action doesn't have as much "meat" from what I've seen so far. Still early impressions though.

Yup.

Finally went into the full 5-on-5 mode, and what stuck out to me immediately is the general look of how everyone moves/runs. Even some of the player/player interactions, just don't reflect the grace of NBA players.

I actually kinda like the control scheme, I'm gonna try and really give it a shot. Nice that the "default" controls are an option, though.

[bigball12]

Quote: Originally Posted by Philstat

Player movement is horrendous IMO, they are very stilted, the running animations are odd to say the least. Crowd looks great, what few you see and the players have a unique look to them, different to say the least. I can't believe the stat and sub screens, my god, they look like they are from the SNES or something.

Exactly how I feel as well.

[Pared]

You know, I'd say this is probably the PERFECT type of demo EA could put out.

Quality with-standing, the amount of content here is impressive for a free demo.

BUT... (there's always a but) how do you guys not include a CPU based one on one mode so players can practice the back down controls? No way they'll see fade-aways unless they get another human player in the mix or play the full game.

They can't really experiment then and won't realize it's there.

Minor gripe, and probably the only noticeable problem I can see with the demo out of the gate.

[phant030]

Not feeling this, not feeling the animation, not feeling the controls, not feeling the look. the movement, not feeling anything about this game.....smh, almost as if we're back in 07 again. It hurts my feelings because Live 10 was my game of choice. After this, Live is dead....Elite never started living....I expect another directional change for the new year.

All white numbers and all white names (if you can call it that)??? No light on the players??? This is my worst nightmare. I can't even try to like this game, looks like PS2, worst than ps2...smh

The only thing I can do is shake my head and think "are you serious? This is not NBA basketball."

[fsufan4423]

I'm not too upset, I didn't allow myself to get too hyped. I only played one quarter and ready to call it a night.

The graphics and movements are a huge turnoff. It looks very similar to NCAA Basketball.

I really feel Live 10 is better all the way. I know this is just a demo, but when a dev says "this is what you will get on release" ouch!

[gbx34]

Everything feel sluggish, like bringing up the passing icons
its killing defense it feel hard to stay in front of people. other then the right right for the hands is there anything else?
The control are pretty sweet so far.

[bigball12]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

You know, I'd say this is probably the PERFECT type of demo EA could put out. Quality with-standing, the amount of content here is impressive for a free demo. BUT... (there's always a but) how do you guys not include a CPU based one on one mode so players can practice the back down controls? No way they'll see fade-aways unless they get another human player in the mix or play the full game. They can't really experiment then and won't realize it's there. Minor gripe, and probably the only noticeable problem I can see with the demo out of the gate.

What type of glasses are you wearing? I'm not being sarcastic and seriously wonder, do you actually think that this 5 v. 5 gameplay is good?

[Mbalmer]

I can't tell if I am having input lag or if the game just feels a half second behind on everything.

I don't want to beat down the effort by the dev team, but last year when I played the Live demo I loved it (coming from someone who played 2k for years) This year I don't get that feeling AT ALL.

I am going to play quite a bit more, but my first impression is not good.

(and yes I did practice)