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

[KeepItReal420]

Wow first impressions so far:

- Cool Intro with Kevin Durant
- Controls are very different from both Live and 2k
- Graphics are pretty bad. I used to think NBA Inside the Life had bad graphics for a new generation system, NBA Elite wins that but this is only the demo.
- A good shot release will be money for the majority of the time. When the ball actually swishes, it seems like NBA Live 99 type of swishes.

This game just feels like a completely new game, well probably because it is. The control system in itself is going to be frustrating for those who have yet to try it out. It certainly already has for me. The passing alone will make you hate this game, if you're not coming in with an open-mind.

If you're coming in and thinking this might play similar to Live/2K, it's not because if you do the controls will completely throw you off. This game is going to take a while for me to get used too. For those who don't have the patience to learn a completely new control scheme and expect great graphics, then NBA Elite isn't for you.

[pdawg17]

I love the controls but this game needs a lot of improvements in areas that have been mentioned over and over in this thread...if EA can work hard on the animations and graphics for next year they may be on to something...

In the meantime, I'm bummed because I am not pumped for either game this year

[michaeljordanjr]

Quote: Originally Posted by jr2424

9 out of 10? Really? I know we're all entitled to our opinions but I don't see it AT ALL. I know some of us are "fans" of a specific title but I just can't see not being honest. So if this was a 9, I'd guess live 10 was perfect.

For the controls, 9/10. I really like them. I have a list of changes that can improve them, but 9/10 is my currently rating of the controls.

[PRAY IV M3RCY]

Quote: Originally Posted by jr2424

9 out of 10? Really? I know we're all entitled to our opinions but I don't see it AT ALL. I know some of us are "fans" of a specific title but I just can't see not being honest. So if this was a 9, I'd guess live 10 was perfect.

he said based off of only controls

[bigball12]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dantecamp21

That's the only thing that maybe will make me buy the game (besides Jam): I have every EA NBA game ever.

Yeah. I know I will buy this, but I just see myself playing Jam and 2K this year.

[Dantecamp21]

Quote: Originally Posted by PRAY IV M3RCY

how is he able to change the camera view?

You gotta make the change on the game menu before the game starts.

[fcabanski]

Summary: This is not a complete game. EA worked on control, which is terrific, but didn't build a game around it.

The controls are terrific. Except for the auto defense (when my player goes into a defensive stance at half court when I want to run down court) it feels like I am in control. I like the other game's feel, but I can do more at will with this game after a few minutes of practice.

Everything else is not good. 5v5 feels thrown together especially after playing the other game demo. Spacing is terrible, plays aren't running smoothly, and weird things (like Bynum driving past three defenders from the FT line for a spinning dunk) happen. When I play against the Lakers Kobe scores a lot, but generally hitting contested fade aways rather than working for a good Kobe shot or drive.

It seems EA put all the eggs into the control basket. They decided NBA Elite 11 would be control, without a solid game in other phases. When they finish the game, add other elements like good AI and play calling onto the control scheme, Elite will be something worth owning.

If I player lock on a center (either team) and set a screen at the top, either I'm always open on the roll or the PG passes me the ball and then he's open down the lane for an easy layup. That's one example of bad AI.

[pdawg17]

Quote: Originally Posted by jr2424

9 out of 10? Really? I know we're all entitled to our opinions but I don't see it AT ALL. I know some of us are "fans" of a specific title but I just can't see not being honest. So if this was a 9, I'd guess live 10 was perfect.

He said a "9" for controls only...