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Old 12-21-2010, 06:37 PM   #1
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Draft Day Sports Pro Basketball 2 Review



Most sports text-sims can be broken down into essentially two sections: the front-office management and the on-court management. Likewise, much of this review about Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2 (DDSPB2) will discuss those two aspects of the game. The game is an amazing, if overwhelming, representation of the former. The latter, however, leaves much to be desired.

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Old 12-22-2010, 12:54 AM   #2
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Very entertaining review. I run a football simulated sports website, http://deeproute.com , and your review helped me focus on some things I need to improve with our game.

I appreciate your detailed take on the game. It sounds fun... if you can find 30 other people.
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Old 12-22-2010, 03:03 AM   #3
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Very entertaining review. I run a football simulated sports website, http://deeproute.com , and your review helped me focus on some things I need to improve with our game.

I appreciate your detailed take on the game. It sounds fun... if you can find 30 other people.
Glad I could help bro. Lemme know when you get the football one going, I'd love to take a gander and I'm sure we could get the review up for you?
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As the graphical designer of DDSPB2, I'm happy to see that you liked the interface

I disagree with one of the points that you see as negative: "The finances can be overwhelming".

I understand that they could be overwhelming for a casual NBA fan, but the public that usually likes and plays sports text sims usually demands that kind of detailed simulation "off the court" where this game shines as one of the most complete General Manager sports sims. So that "negative" thing is probably one of it's best sales pitch

Good overall review anyway, hope those who want a more realistic and deeper GM simulation than the one offered by console basketball games will at least give the demo a try.
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As the graphical designer of DDSPB2, I'm happy to see that you liked the interface

I disagree with one of the points that you see as negative: "The finances can be overwhelming".

I understand that they could be overwhelming for a casual NBA fan, but the public that usually likes and plays sports text sims usually demands that kind of detailed simulation "off the court" where this game shines as one of the most complete General Manager sports sims. So that "negative" thing is probably one of it's best sales pitch

Good overall review anyway, hope those who want a more realistic and deeper GM simulation than the one offered by console basketball games will at least give the demo a try.
I wish I had half the graphical talent as you do. Beautiful game.
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As the graphical designer of DDSPB2, I'm happy to see that you liked the interface

I disagree with one of the points that you see as negative: "The finances can be overwhelming".

I understand that they could be overwhelming for a casual NBA fan, but the public that usually likes and plays sports text sims usually demands that kind of detailed simulation "off the court" where this game shines as one of the most complete General Manager sports sims. So that "negative" thing is probably one of it's best sales pitch

Good overall review anyway, hope those who want a more realistic and deeper GM simulation than the one offered by console basketball games will at least give the demo a try.
I have to concur. The reason one would be a fan of for this kind of game is for the depth. It's truly a game where you really have to use your wit. My only problem with the game is the flow. Sometimes, I don't know what I'm supposed to do next. Otherwise, I wish this was the franchise backbone of the console titles.

Outstanding job!
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Old 12-23-2010, 06:38 PM   #7
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Re: Draft Day Sports Pro Basketball 2 Review

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As the graphical designer of DDSPB2, I'm happy to see that you liked the interface

I disagree with one of the points that you see as negative: "The finances can be overwhelming".

I understand that they could be overwhelming for a casual NBA fan, but the public that usually likes and plays sports text sims usually demands that kind of detailed simulation "off the court" where this game shines as one of the most complete General Manager sports sims. So that "negative" thing is probably one of it's best sales pitch

Good overall review anyway, hope those who want a more realistic and deeper GM simulation than the one offered by console basketball games will at least give the demo a try.
I agree, I absolutely love the financial model. I only wish console games would go this in-depth. Ofcourse, I love GM sports games too.

Any idea if the game will get a holiday/all-star break/playoff sale? I'd love to get some of my friends into the game, but they see the price of entry and are put off. I can tell them until I'm blue in the face that it's worth it, but you know how some ppl are. I think if they really got into it, they would love it but it's keeps coming back to price and the demo isn't doing it for them.

Thx for this game either way.
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I usually like college games the most, so I played the college years for well, years. Looking to get back in the text to sim genre. This may be it, any other good games or college based games?
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