OS, Let's Get CONSTRUCTIVE: What did you like from the older 2K's?

[TMagic]

I thought it would be interesting if we can be constructive and put together a nice little compilation of ideas and positive things that you enjoyed and thought were great from all the 2K's (including 2k9) that have been released thus far.

That way maybe the developers can go back and check out some of the things that we mention here.

Hopefully this will give the developers an idea as to what worked great in the series past and makes sure that it makes it's way into future games and hopefully 2K10 in some shape or fashion.

You can include the College Hoops series as well.

I feel that this can much easier for the developers as they will have something tangible that they can see, and they KNOW that they can implement into the game. This as opposed to "ideas" that they really may or may not be able to incorporate.

This does not have to be limited to just gameplay either. Presentation, graphics, features, etc. are all welcome. Anything that you thought was done well or added to the experience should be mentioned.

Also, if you too enjoyed a part of an older game that was mentioned by someone else already, either repeat it, or just quote it with a "+1" or something of that nature that way the developers know that it was more than just one person that enjoyed that aspect of the game. You can also just echo someones previous post by repeating it. Then they'll have an idea of what was a popular aspect of the game.

I know that a lot of you guys remember a lot of the good things from the past games. I also know that a lot of you guys actually still own some older copies. So, lets make some good use out of both.

Let your voice be heard.

[ifriedrice]

Jordan and other legends, 24/7, jumpsuits on bench players and in blacktop mode, more blacktop courts, player introductions, players talking to coaches in association mode, more adjustable body types/limbs (from Dreamcast days), ESPN presentation

[ifriedrice]

Oh yeah, and when the legends players had tight jerseys and short shorts (it added to the authentic look)

[Shinyhubcaps]

NBA 2K6 (PS2)
+ The Crib
+ Courts and Warm-ups in Street Mode (24/7)
+ Craig Sager On-screen (with Team Color Suit)
+ External Cutscenes (the Alamo in San Antonio)

College Hoops 2K6 (PS2)
+ Mini-games in Practice (Fastbreak, Knockout, etc.)
+ Editable Classic Teams

College Hoops 2K8 (PS3)
+ Unlockables and Records in Trophy Room
+ Play Creator
+ Court Editor
+ Chant Editor
+ Isomotion Tutorials / Drills

Great idea for a topic. I haven't been playing 2K hoops games since the Dreamcast like some of you (never had one, but even at that, NBA 2K6 was my first). Whether it is former 2K games or the competition's games -- or even still, the competition's former games -- there are plenty of ideas to be reaped for future 2K titles.

I particularly liked The Crib; in 2K6, you had to purchase all banners, bobbleheads, posters, cut-outs, etc. In NBA 2K7 (PS3), they were all there and your crib was decorated for you. College Hoops had something similar, but a little bit different. All PS2 ones that I've played have had air hockey. I can't count the hours I spent playing air hockey in College Hoops 2K6... pretty much all of my time that I didn't spend with Fastbreak in Practice Mode.

[DaWolf]

- Bounce pass in 2K7
- Help Defense in College Hoops 2K8
- Dribbling, Responsiveness, Leaners in 2K7
- Kennys Stamp of Approval in 2K7
- Replays in 2K9
- No Lock on D in 2Kx

[eDotd]

Fake Pass 2K3.

I'll be back

[Goffs]

i forget which 2k had those blocks where the ball would end up in the stance...albeit it was a bit excessive and it happens too often but i would like to see those types of monster blocks back

[Fabric]

Quote:

* Jumpsuits on bench players * Player introductions * Players talking to coaches in association mode * Adjustable body types/limbs (from Dreamcast) or at least the same amount of bodytypes from CHOOPS 2k8 * ESPN presentation combined with the replays from 2k9 * With a halftime shov featuring Kennys (or Clark's if you want to update it to reflect the change in commentator) Stamp of Approval in 2K7 * Authenticity for legends (ie short shorts) * External Cutscenes during the start of the game like in 2k6 * Play/Court/Chant Creator from CHOOPS 2k8 * The bounce pass from 2K7 * Help Defense in College Hoops 2K8 * Dribbling, Responsiveness, Leaners in 2K7

Just wanted to repeat the things from the old games which people already have mentioned and which I'd also like to see be brought back. And another one I'm sure others would like to see as well:

* Create-A-Shoe editor from 2k6 (or was it 7?)


^ mrnoobie: aren't they already possible if the timing is right in 2k9? I could swear I've seen blocks like that once or twice in the game...