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

[rEAnimator]

Quote: Originally Posted by poseidon44

rEAnimator, I haven't been this excited about an NBA game in years and it's mainly due to the new control system. THANK YOU for implementing this into Elite 11 and not recycling the same, stale game that another NBA video game company keeps repackaging as a "new" game. I know that Elite 11 has taken some bad press, but I truly believe that lazy gamers and game reviewers are intimidated by the new controls. Instead of looking at this game with an open mind and try to learn/adapt to the new control scheme.....they bash it because it's not their typical "button mash" game that they are comfortable with. Regarding shooting (bolded above).....I can't seem to hit a jumper to save my life. LOL. I really hope that the first patch you guys release addresses the sensitivity of the shot stick control. Once I change the controls to "alternate/Live" my jumpshot shooting skills return but it defeats the purpose of the new control system. Unfortunately when I shoot in the practice gym, it doesn't seem to translate out in a 5v5 game. Please help! p.s. any idea if a NBA Elite 11 Strategy Guide is set to release (ala Madden 11)?

Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself.

Shooting in practice mode is generally easier because you have the shot HUD visible, and the shots aren't contested.

In game, many shots will be contested and that reduces the size of the sweet spot.

Try to work more for open looks, and try and set yourself before the shot.

If you have looks like that they should be as easy as practice mode.

[BlakeSabbath84]

Quote: Originally Posted by Arod2k9

Everything about the game just feels and looks horrible: jumping, shooting, rebounding, etc. I'm so disappointed with this game because Live 10 was actually a good game which I purchased last year.

Yep.

I have given this demo a chance, but after playing multiple times and hitting 9 threes in a row with Fisher, followed by the same with Bryant ins following games, not to mention how bad the player models look and behave (watch how awkward Gasol looks when he runs up the court) I am so disappointed that I actually need to buy this game just so I can play NBA JAM.

Perhaps this whole bundling JAM with Elite deal on PS3/Xbox is something EA felt they needed to do knowing the game was going to be so underdeveloped upon release. There's a theory...

And as for rEAnimator, I appreciate the fact you're here and contributing to the debate about the pros and cons of the demo, but lets be honest here you're blatantly ignoring to reply on the true criticisms brought up by just about everybody in here.

I for one would like to know if these numerous negative comments are being relayed to your co-workers/superiors and if so what are the responses from that end?

[rEAnimator]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlakeSabbath84

Yep. I have given this demo a chance, but after playing multiple times and hitting 9 threes in a row with Fisher, followed by the same with Bryant ins following games, not to mention how bad the player models look and behave (watch how awkward Gasol looks when he runs up the court) I am so disappointed that I actually need to buy this game just so I can play NBA JAM. Perhaps this whole bundling JAM with Elite deal on PS3/Xbox is something EA felt they needed to do knowing the game was going to be so underdeveloped upon release. There's a theory... And as for rEAnimator, I appreciate the fact you're here and contributing to the debate about the pros and cons of the demo, but lets be honest here you're blatantly ignoring to reply on the true criticisms brought up by just about everybody in here. I for one would like to know if these numerous negative comments are being relayed to your co-workers/superiors and if so what are the responses from that end?

What am I avoiding? I'm not doing it on purpose. Point me to a question you'd like me to answer.

As for your question, the answer is yes. The entire dev team is fully aware of the reaction from OS, as are the higher ups.

Most of the dev team reads OS, especially for demo reactions.

The "higher ups" receive a report that Yaw compiles. I've seen it, and it represents the sentiment here quite accurately.

[Flashstriker101]

Quote: Originally Posted by rEAnimator

What am I avoiding? I'm not doing it on purpose. Point me to a question you'd like me to answer. As for your question, the answer is yes. The entire dev team is fully aware of the reaction from OS, as are the higher ups. Most of the dev team reads OS, especially for demo reactions. The "higher ups" receive a report that Yaw compiles. I've seen it, and it represents the sentiment here quite accurately.

Do all the players in the game have the same dribble package cause it seems they all do it sjust sped up for some and slowed down for others

[stopper654]

When does EA's contract end with Synergy?

[StriderNo9]

I actually liked it. I don't think people are going to get over how different the controls are but its still fun once you get used to it.

[MLB01]

Quote: Originally Posted by bruhman

In my opinion you lack common sense because its not that complicated. The analogy is you try the product even though it looks unattractive and realize its exactly what you thought it was at first glance. You dont have to play the demo for 2-3 hours to know it doesnt appeal to you, not that complicated.

It's not complicated. I agree. That wasn't the reason why it doesn't make sense. Also, speak for yourself ( bolded print ). Not everyone is like you and I'd like to give a quick thanks to God for that.

Don't like the game ? Then why you in this thread ? I'm sure you're one of the 500 hundred guys in here that gave multiple negative impressions about the demo, so why you here still ?

[DickDalewood]

Quote: Originally Posted by MLB01

It's not complicated. I agree. That wasn't the reason why it doesn't make sense. Also, speak for yourself ( bolded print ). Not everyone is like you and I'd like to give a quick thanks to God for that. Don't like the game ? Then why you in this thread ? I'm sure you're one of the 500 hundred guys in here that gave multiple negative impressions about the demo, so why you here still ?

Read the title of this thread man... what does it say? NBA ELITE 11 DEMO AVAILABLE, POST IMPRESSIONS HERE.

This isn't a Speak Only Nice Things About EA and Elite thread; this is a place for EVERYONE to discuss why they DO and DON'T like the game. Don't like it? Tough. You're more than welcome to put everyone with a "negative" opinion of the game on your ignore list.

In the meantime, the rest of us will continue to discuss the game as we please. Besides, I could make the same "argument" (and I use that term very loosely in this case) to you; If you LIKE this game so much, then why are you spending your time in here instead of playing it and enjoying it?

I swear... some of you freakin' hypocrites...