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

[oOausarOo]

Quote: Originally Posted by RayRay34

It seems like there is an automatic lil burst of speed, IF, you can beat the defender off the dribble.. I also found that if your close to the paint and want to attempt a layup or dunk move toward the hoop, Hit the LT button as you get close to the paint and push up on the right stick, your player will do a step through move, which seems a lil quicker than a regular dribble, and he will go in for a layup. That seems to help get by defenders a lil quicker.

cool thanks, I'll try that

Quote: Originally Posted by coolcras7

I have to disagree changing of speed is an important aspect of play in the NBA the players that can do it the best have a clear advantage, the fact that Artest can catch Rondo in this game is not a good thing the controls a re not good enough where pushing hard in one direction is giving fast players an advantage.

I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I like there's no sprint button to rely on as a crutch, but I agree with you change of pace is a huge factor in IRL. I guess it's fine not to have a sprint button, but that change of pace has to be represented some how. That's why I posed the question. I'm sure it's in the game I just have to learn it.

What's this talk about the NBA Jam with the game isn't the full version? What's not included?

[coolcras7]

Quote: Originally Posted by MiNiDiTkA

If it was complete it would have the online mode, it doesn't which makes neither one the complete version.

lol fine if you need to see it that way go ahead,lol wow some people, one comes with a cd you put in a machine that has addition player modes one you enter in a code and download and has fewer modes get over it.

[Mbalmer]

I have been playing some more tonight (ps3) and I played quite a bit last night and I am just surprised at how much I don't like this game. I loved Live last year, but this game is a BIG step back.

There are a lot of things that I don't like and really not to much that I do. This game was really going to have to impress me in order for me to buy it because of the lack of ability to play a shorter season, and it is safe to say that I am not conflicted like last year when I ended up just buying both. I should be happy that I don't have to spend $130 on NBA Basketball games this year, but I am really upset with this offering.

I hope this is their foundation and next year is better.

[MiNiDiTkA]

Quote: Originally Posted by coolcras7

lol fine if you need to see it that way go ahead,lol wow some people,one comes with a cd you put in a machine that has addition player modes one you enter in a code and download and has fewer modes get over it.

My thoughts exactly. Nothing to get over, you think its the complete version while I see it different, simple as that.

[oOausarOo]

When you use direct icon player select on defense or to pass the ball there's a delay before the icons pop up. I don't like that at all. There are times I need to see the icon before I make the pass. The delay is a hinderance.

[fatleg3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Sort of. Players struggle to turn appropriately when moving. Instead of turning, they... "steer." They go in and out of a defensive stance without reason... Offensive players don't avoid contact going through screens, they bounce back from it and stop. I could go on... but the one thing tying them all in is that defensive stance. CPU offensive players have difficulty getting around their defenders off the ball... even when a play is running.

i agree with the players sort of steering

[nron]

All day I read terrible things about this game.
I dreaded coming home, downloading the demo, and playing it.
People made the graphics sound bad, the controls too weird, and compared it way too much to the competition.
It is a totally different game, and may not be as sim as people would like, but it's fun. it's different!
The graphics may not be stellar, but i'm hoping they'll be sharper in the retail version.
The controls are tough to master, but very rewarding...especially when you sink that first jumper.
I started with the "Become Legendary" mode. Very similar to the competition's "My Player" mode, from what the demo portrayed, anyway.
I got a 3.3/10 score, 29th in the draft. It told me I could import my place in the draft in the retail version...and I'm going to! i can't wait to see who drafts me!
I then played the 4th Q of Lakers/Celtics. It will take some getting used to, I couldn't do all the things I was used to doing at the drop of a hat. I still don't know how to get around defenders with the crossovers, etc. But it was fun.
The new commentators were refreshing. We really needed something new.
And the presentation was great. Not stellar, but better. NBA on ESPN music playing was nice to hear in an EA game.
All in all, they took a step in the right direction. I will buy this game, and like it!
I hope anyone that was hesitant to download the demo before reading this will at least give it a try. It's worth it, and it might surprise you.

[jtdribbles25]

rEAnimator/Stepsix.......AAARGH!!!!! Is there any way you guys can get the cpu players to stop reaching EVERY possession. Literally. geez.