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

[michaeljordanjr]

I played the demo a lot tonight.

1. The freedom of movement(even if a little slide here and there) is nice.

2.For the first time, I'm conditioning a part of my brain I never have before when playing NBA games. I feel like I'm actually translating my real life control of the ball into the game, which is weird and which is why I haven't won a game yet, this will take lots of discipline to grasp.

3. I performed a few moves I've never done in a basketball game. KG was in the post, he turned, threw the ball off the backboard then dunked it over bynum, in a realistic, contact everywhere, bodies flying, sort of EMPHATIC WAY.

4. Shooting with Ray Allen finally feels great. In the past I would release perfectly and he would miss or make 50/50, now I know when I'm off on the timing and angle and I know when I'm on. It feels VERY REWARDING. Again, feelings I've never had before in an NBA game.


I'm not judging the aspects which were not focused on by the development team, as there is no point, everyone knows it needs attention and it will get it obviously.

Overall, the demo succeeded in providing a refreshing game play experience and if I'm only judging it on the controls, I give it a 9/10.

And the announcers are AMAZING. I actually felt like I was listening to the real telecast, they make the immersion factor of the game that more palpable.

[fazzk]

I hope you guys saved the code from Live 10 somewhere....

[bigball12]

This game may see the Tiger Woods 11 effect, and still have nearly 2000 people a day on last years version. Nearly every single person I play on TW 10, has TW 11, but plays 10 because it is better. With the DNA updating online play anyway, do not be surprised to see the Live 10 servers still very active.

[Admiral50]

Not gonna bother giving a long list of why, but as a long time bball gamer I can honestly say EA have lost the plot. One of the most disappointing games I've ever experienced.

Sack the people responsible for this disaster, spend as much money and time as possible hiring or poaching new talent and get back on track or you guys are finished.

[bigball12]

Quote: Originally Posted by Admiral50

Not gonna bother giving a long list of why, but as a long time bball gamer I can honestly say EA have lost the plot. One of the most disappointing games I've ever experienced. Sack the people responsible for this disaster, spend as much money and time as possible hiring or poaching new talent and get back on track or you guys are finished.

Tell us how you really fell. HAHA. It is frustrating though, I know. I have every single Live since 1994 too. I almost feel as though I need to buy this for the collection.

[seemoe]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rob. D

thanks man stuck at work all 3 of your vids are giving me something to do

no problem man, I got a 14 minute Become Legendary video coming up. Youtube is taking for ever. Should be up in about an hour haha

[bigball12]

Quote: Originally Posted by seemoe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8io4pOLq3D0 Lakers Vs Celtics gameplay. Still getting used to the controls as you will see haha

Yeah thank you for these. People who have not been able to play this, will be able to see what it is about this year.

[RayDog253]

Okay, wow, My hype meter just went back up. Damn I wish there was instant replay in the demo. Rondo (cpu) Just did this crazy lay up on me. Okay, I'm ready for a couple more games now.

1 other thing, I was experimenting a little and left Ray Allen open, they didn't pass him the ball. I only tried it once though.