New IGN Hands on 11/02

[Brian_OS]

http://sports.ign.com/articles/663/663958p1.html

"We saw a lot of shots take some seriously unrealistic bounces off the rim, and to make matters worse, using the default camera, when you miss a shot, the camera zooms in on the rim. Not the players going for the rebound, but the rim. So you press jump and hope you grab the rock, but you really have no idea what's happening."


Sounds more frustrating then fun to me .

[luv_mist]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

Classic low blow of the article: When you see Mike Bibby, he looks so much like the real King you want to shake him and ask him how the hell they can lose to the Hornets on opening night.

Makes me wonder why they loss too. Definitely liked that the article is out there but it definitely makes me wonder just how well the game does play. I'm so eager to get my hands on that sucker. Ironically, IGN wasn't even laying off the game either on the preview. I really see a low rating for this game come review time....

[RubenDouglas]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

passing animations look like &&&& imo.

everything else looks gravy.

the menus and interface are revolutionary... great stuff there.


gameplay and animations look ehh.. questionable at best, right now.

[backbreaker]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

I didn't read the preview, I just watched the video. I'm not one for casting disparaging(sp) remarks about a game but NBA LIV360 doesn't animate well at all. When I watch the players in this game, I am quickly reminded of Star Wars III Return of the Sith character "General Grievous" it has that stop and go quality from one move to the next. No I'm not getting it, and nor am I purchasing 2k6. Maybe next year we can go from the "Guttermost to the Uttermost" I ain't feeling it in the least bit.

[aholbert32]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

Classic low blow of the article: When you see Mike Bibby, he looks so much like the real King you want to shake him and ask him how the hell they can lose to the Hornets on opening night.

Makes me wonder why they loss too. Definitely liked that the article is out there but it definitely makes me wonder just how well the game does play. I'm so eager to get my hands on that sucker. Ironically, IGN wasn't even laying off the game either on the preview. I really see a low rating for this game come review time....

Yeah, I can see it coming. IGN is gonna kill the game because of all of the removed features like no dynasty etc.

[MoL2k]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

http://sports.ign.com/articles/663/663958p1.html


"We saw a lot of shots take some seriously unrealistic bounces off the rim, and to make matters worse, using the default camera, when you miss a shot, the camera zooms in on the rim. Not the players going for the rebound, but the rim. So you press jump and hope you grab the rock, but you really have no idea what's happening."


Sounds more frustrating then fun to me .

This is what is wrong with you people....

He says basically 1-2 negative things versus 10 positive things...and of course you pull out the negative.

Are you just waiting for a reaction to see your post get alot of hits.


PS it is the default camera angle...You will have more choices at the angles of the cameras...and you know that!

[RubenDouglas]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

anybody else notice in the mavs/nets footage, the passing... it just seems off. whether the initial pass release or something.. it just doesnt feel right.

am i the only one?

[WTF]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

This latest video may have deterred me a bit from purchasing this game for a little bit. The ball physics seen are questionable to say the least, not to mention the player animations... I hope I'm wrong, as I'd love to have 2 different bball games to play on the 360.

[Behindshadows]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

Again Nice graphics, players still move like they are ******** robots stuck in the matrix. The shot animations suck. The presentation is nice, I like the commentary during the sideline animations talking about George Karl and The Nuggets. Good job on presentation...But when it comes to player movements, it falls short...I'll pass on Live this year. I was really hoping to pick it up along with NBA 2k6. But its just poor when it moves and the players are still major zombies. And not to be funny. But they should pass out, as much as they sweat. Not that much gatorade sitting behind the bench.

[Court_vision]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

Vids look okay IMO. Not great...not terrible...

Really like the sound of this:

One of the most noticeable differences in gameplay is the increased amount of collision between players pushing off and posting up in the paint. There are 4x the animations in Live 360 then what you'll find on the Xbox and PS2, and this really helps add to the fluidity, and the feel of the game is a lot more realistic. Gone are the days of players skating like this is NHL Live.


Considering IGN actually DID mention the ice skating in their "normal" version review...I'll take their word the problems gone for the next gen.

[luv_mist]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

Vids look okay IMO. Not great...not terrible...

Really like the sound of this:

One of the most noticeable differences in gameplay is the increased amount of collision between players pushing off and posting up in the paint. There are 4x the animations in Live 360 then what you'll find on the Xbox and PS2, and this really helps add to the fluidity, and the feel of the game is a lot more realistic. Gone are the days of players skating like this is NHL Live.


Considering IGN actually DID mention the ice skating in their "normal" version review...I'll take their word the problems gone for the next gen.

That one is funny. Still, I'm not really liking the way it's looking. Though it is an upgrade, I guess I'm not feeling it like I'd want to. The passing still looks more teleportic compared to animational. Hell, I don't know if those words are real words, but I hope you guys understand what I'm saying. Movement is rough too. I'm guessing there's still a little stuff to fix up with that joint too. I'm thinking twice.......

[Rback21]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

I saw skating and the passes look bad STILL but the graphics are good. Looks like a rental...

[CaptainZombie]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

It looks like the following are in.

"Freestyle controls, the Pro Hop, alley-oops (now on the right bumper) are all here, but unfortunately, the Superstar moves that really helped elevate the current console versions didn't make it in the game."

[23]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

Im just curious.... why wouldnt they be in the game?

[Court_vision]

Re: New IGN Hands on 11/02

Rebounding is STILL flawed...

You can see a ball "hit the floor" in that vid...

For every reason why this is just bad, bad form...refer to Aarons LIVE06 review.