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

[MLB01]

Quote: Originally Posted by donkey33

But, it's just the AI and animations that really need work. As someone said, kind of looks like it's a beta demo. That's ok though as the potential is definitely here.

I think these are two of it's weaker points too. The animations need to flow together better in my opinion.

[Mike Smoove]

Ok I finally downloaded the demo and played. The graphics obviously took a hit. I will say the game feels good, im not being sucked into anything except sometimes it did feels like I was stuck in sand while Wall drove right by me. But yea im not sucked into anything for the most part, I have control but it just seems like the game is stale. I think they should relinquish some of the control and add more animations. Also everybody is jumping around like superman that needs to be toned down. Some of the fade away and layup animations look bad they need to be changed. Its way too easy to block shots and steal the ball, so I guess the ball is too loose. The game is very generic, its like it needs more meat on the gameplay. We need more animations, the pace of the game needs to be slowed down. We need foot planting, everyone is sliding. Also we need more sig, everyone seems like the same player. Hopefully over time this can all be addressed. Oh yea the RTP needs some more work. Some of the in air collisions are very unrealistic. Theres mostly negative in my impression but thats what I got from the game. As far as buying the game I more than likely will as I get both games every year. I hope the devs look at my post and consider upgrading some of the things I mentioned.

[MLB01]

Quote: Originally Posted by seemoe

anyone else getting frame rate problems on PS3?

I'm playin' @ 720p and yea, I notice the framerate chugs sometimes -- at each end of the court.

[Mike Smoove]

I would have to say the game seems like a arcade basketball type. Not that its a bad thing but if your gonna claim to be sim then it would be bad to have the game arcadish. I think this game is more for the casual gamer and not the die hard sim head. I have to disagree with most of the post that were bashing the game like it was the end of EA. Im disappointed, but its still playable. We'll see what happens.

[antnyboy20]

Im playing around in the practice arena and having fun. I love the controls but everytime you take a hook shot while backing down, if you hold the shot stick all the way it goes in every time even from 3 point range. Im not sure if it happens in game though im going to check it out

edit: Seems to work most of the time in game as well although not automatic. Its prob about 75% from anywhere within in the 3 point line with everyone from PG to C. Someone else try it out and let me know if its just me going crazy. It requires no timing like a regular shot, just hold the gesture. To do it press LB to back down and the do a quarter circle from either left/right up to 12 oclock. (has to be perfect 12 oclock though)

edit 2: i have been playing on pro...going to try all star

[Mintsa]

Quote: Originally Posted by MLB01

I'm playin' @ 720p and yea, I notice the framerate chugs sometimes -- at each end of the court.

Any 360 users notice this problem ???

I see it when alot of players are in the key and either......

A) player goes in for a lay up

B) player grabs an offensive board.

Is this just a PS3 thing ??

[Ermolli]

Has somebody made some slider tweaks to improve the demo? Despite it has (many) flaws, I am enjoying the demo and I really like the controls.

[pdawg17]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mintsa

Any 360 users notice this problem ??? I see it when alot of players are in the key and either...... A) player goes in for a lay up B) player grabs an offensive board. Is this just a PS3 thing ??

I have played both the PS3 and 360 demos...PS3 has stuttering/lag around the basket...360 does not have the lag...