Official March Madness 08 Impressions (360/PS3)

[ExtremeGamer]

I think you just saved me $50 Heel.

[Heelfan71]

don't take what I am saying as the game is bad. I am liking it. Everything just feels so strange after playing 2k. I am hitting all the wrong buttons all the time. Will take some time getting used to it. CPU is committing some reaching fouls which is nice.

They really need to take the impact moment out.

[VTPack919]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heelfan71

don't take what I am saying as the game is bad. I am liking it. Everything just feels so strange after playing 2k. I am hitting all the wrong buttons all the time. Will take some time getting used to it. CPU is committing some reaching fouls which is nice. They really need to take the impact moment out.

Is the crowd and atmosphere a little better in this game?

[therizing02]

Still on the fence. Once he gets used to the controls we'll get a better idea of what's going on with the game.

This delay with controls is starting to become a staple in all EA games though. It's there in NCAA, it's made FIFA 08 unplayable, and now it seems as if it's in March Madness.

[VTPack919]

Quote: Originally Posted by therizing02

Still on the fence. Once he gets used to the controls we'll get a better idea of what's going on with the game. This delay with controls is starting to become a staple in all EA games though. It's there in NCAA, it's made FIFA 08 unplayable, and now it seems as if it's in March Madness.

Im right there with you on the fence. I really want this to be a good game and I am so tempted to just say **** it and go out and grab it...

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heelfan71

don't take what I am saying as the game is bad. I am liking it. Everything just feels so strange after playing 2k. I am hitting all the wrong buttons all the time. Will take some time getting used to it. CPU is committing some reaching fouls which is nice. They really need to take the impact moment out.

Is the CPU also swiping the ball off the dribble? What other fouls have you seen?

[Tomba]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heelfan71

one thing that is annoying me is when you pass the ball in to your PG, he goes into this dribbling animation and there is a second or two where you feel like you can't control him. Really hurts in moving the ball up the court. Still getting used to the controls right now so I am sucking.

Theres a quick fix. Try lowering the freestyle effectiveness slider.

[Heelfan71]

Quote: Originally Posted by VTPack919

Is the crowd and atmosphere a little better in this game?

about the same as CHoops. I like the broadcast cam better in MM though.

Quote: Originally Posted by fistofrage

Is the CPU also swiping the ball off the dribble? What other fouls have you seen?

yeah, cpu has been called for a few reach fouls. Haven't seen any over the backs yet or any type of rebounding foul.





Fatigue slider is at zero for some reason on default. Trying to mess with that and get a good setting. One thing I hate is how the PG is not always "A" when you pull up the pass icons. They seem to change. I am going to have to play some more before I get used to the controls. Already cranked up fatigue and the offensive rebound slighter quite a bit.

Sliders are going to be a pain to post. There are no numbers associated with them.