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dlane0087 · 03-20-2009, 07:29 PM

I have pretty much played College Hoops 2k8 to death, and I am thinking about picking this up do I have a few questions:

1. How is Dynasty mode? (specifically the recruiting end)
2. Is Dynasty mode multiplayer?
3. Does this game use the EA locker?

Thanks for the help guys, and anything else you want to add on to this would be an added bonus. Cheers!

Zeppelin8 · 03-21-2009, 01:24 AM

1) As far as recruiting options, I don't think anything is lacking. But if you have decent team, decent prestige, it's highly likely you will get a few top recruits. Doesn't matter if you're Duke or Temple. There are mediocre teams out there which are not easy to recruit with, but any decent team (Like most of the A10, CUSA teams etc) can get real STUDS. I picked Maine once, recruiting was pretty tough. When I picked Temple, I've landed 2 top 10 recruits pretty easily, which is highly unlikely. I think NCAA Football 09 has better recruiting options and balance.

2) I'm an offline dynasty guy. But I've remember reading that there is NO Online Dynasty. Sorry.

3) Yes

I think game plays tight, but there are several problems like excessive amount of CPU turnovers against zone defense and lack of offensive rebounding.

I'm a huge Choops fan as well. For now, I can't play either game. Because both have different strengths and flaws. I've gone back and forth million times. Now I'm too tired.

dlane0087 · 03-21-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeppelin8


	2) I'm an offline dynasty guy. But I've remember reading that there is NO Online Dynasty. Sorry.

Oh, I should have been clearer I meant offline, such as what College Football does by allowing up to I think 16 teams that can be user controlled.

Zeppelin8 · 03-21-2009, 02:04 AM

I can't check it right now, but I'm pretty sure that you have to stick with only 1 team. I remember this has been brought up before.

SchruteFarms · 03-21-2009, 11:55 AM

Overall the gameplay is very good better than 2k8 in my opinion. I really like the lockdown defense. Graphics are strong. I like the tempo of the game, but it is very difficult to run an effective fast break due to suction.

1. The Dynasty mode doesn't hold a candle to 2k8. It's not very detailed. You don't feel like a real coach. There don't seem to be many playbooks to choose from either. The recruiting is very bland and there are way too many 5 star prospects. Also I don't think you are given enough recruiting points, particularly at small schools. Having to always resort the menus is annoying also.

2. No, one team per dynasty. And you can't play Non User games.

3. Yes

Roggie · 03-21-2009, 02:48 PM

I'm in complete disagreement with Schrute.

Ch 2k8's gameplay took some skill and was much better.

NCAA 09's gameplay just makes you press a button to shoot. No timing involved.

Recruiting in 09 is insanely better. Sure, there are 150 5 stars, but after the top 25 or so, they all suck.

You actually have recruiting options, unlike in CH 2k8, where you just call them every week and it's stupid trying to catch someone.

DrUrsus · 03-21-2009, 09:29 PM

Honestly, I went back to College Hoops after playing EAs game for a while. College Hoops is a better game, in my opinion overall.

EA NCAA BB does some things better, but is not polished enough yet.

J.R. Locke · 03-22-2009, 12:06 AM

I just bought this game and I see where this game could go but for my own expectations in a video game (customability) this title falls very short.

Dynasty mode is actually pretty deep. The recruits do seem to sign easily though. But it is very comparable to College Hoops 2k8. In fact most of the game seems to have taken a lot of elements from that series.

However there are a ton of bugs, especially with the simulated stats (all centers/power forwards average more points than gaurds....complete opposite of real life where you have one or two big men for every five guard top scorers).

I am not sure about the multiplayer dynasty (my guess is no) because I didn't see an option but they do let you set how many years from 10 to 30.

EA Locker....I don't know either I don't have internet connection on my xbox 360.

I am trading mine in about as quickly as I bought it.

03-20-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
dlane0087 Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: May 2005	Need an honest assessment of the game I have pretty much played College Hoops 2k8 to death, and I am thinking about picking this up do I have a few questions: 1. How is Dynasty mode? (specifically the recruiting end) 2. Is Dynasty mode multiplayer? 3. Does this game use the EA locker? Thanks for the help guys, and anything else you want to add on to this would be an added bonus. Cheers!

03-21-2009, 01:24 AM	#2
Zeppelin8 Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Need an honest assessment of the game 1) As far as recruiting options, I don't think anything is lacking. But if you have decent team, decent prestige, it's highly likely you will get a few top recruits. Doesn't matter if you're Duke or Temple. There are mediocre teams out there which are not easy to recruit with, but any decent team (Like most of the A10, CUSA teams etc) can get real STUDS. I picked Maine once, recruiting was pretty tough. When I picked Temple, I've landed 2 top 10 recruits pretty easily, which is highly unlikely. I think NCAA Football 09 has better recruiting options and balance. 2) I'm an offline dynasty guy. But I've remember reading that there is NO Online Dynasty. Sorry. 3) Yes I think game plays tight, but there are several problems like excessive amount of CPU turnovers against zone defense and lack of offensive rebounding. I'm a huge Choops fan as well. For now, I can't play either game. Because both have different strengths and flaws. I've gone back and forth million times. Now I'm too tired.

03-21-2009, 02:04 AM	#4
Zeppelin8 Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Need an honest assessment of the game I can't check it right now, but I'm pretty sure that you have to stick with only 1 team. I remember this has been brought up before.

03-21-2009, 11:55 AM	#5
SchruteFarms Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Need an honest assessment of the game Overall the gameplay is very good better than 2k8 in my opinion. I really like the lockdown defense. Graphics are strong. I like the tempo of the game, but it is very difficult to run an effective fast break due to suction. 1. The Dynasty mode doesn't hold a candle to 2k8. It's not very detailed. You don't feel like a real coach. There don't seem to be many playbooks to choose from either. The recruiting is very bland and there are way too many 5 star prospects. Also I don't think you are given enough recruiting points, particularly at small schools. Having to always resort the menus is annoying also. 2. No, one team per dynasty. And you can't play Non User games. 3. Yes

03-21-2009, 02:48 PM	#6
Roggie MVP OVR: 17 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Need an honest assessment of the game I'm in complete disagreement with Schrute. Ch 2k8's gameplay took some skill and was much better. NCAA 09's gameplay just makes you press a button to shoot. No timing involved. Recruiting in 09 is insanely better. Sure, there are 150 5 stars, but after the top 25 or so, they all suck. You actually have recruiting options, unlike in CH 2k8, where you just call them every week and it's stupid trying to catch someone.

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03-21-2009, 09:29 PM	#7
DrUrsus MVP OVR: 46 Join Date: Apr 2006 Blog Entries: 58	Re: Need an honest assessment of the game Honestly, I went back to College Hoops after playing EAs game for a while. College Hoops is a better game, in my opinion overall. EA NCAA BB does some things better, but is not polished enough yet.

03-22-2009, 12:06 AM	#8
J.R. Locke Banned OVR: 31 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,137 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Need an honest assessment of the game I just bought this game and I see where this game could go but for my own expectations in a video game (customability) this title falls very short. Dynasty mode is actually pretty deep. The recruits do seem to sign easily though. But it is very comparable to College Hoops 2k8. In fact most of the game seems to have taken a lot of elements from that series. However there are a ton of bugs, especially with the simulated stats (all centers/power forwards average more points than gaurds....complete opposite of real life where you have one or two big men for every five guard top scorers). I am not sure about the multiplayer dynasty (my guess is no) because I didn't see an option but they do let you set how many years from 10 to 30. EA Locker....I don't know either I don't have internet connection on my xbox 360. I am trading mine in about as quickly as I bought it.

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