Let's create the perfect game

[youvalss]

If you could create the perfect basketball game (or the closest thing to that), what would it be like? Here's a list of categories I made. All you need to do is to add the name of the game you'd take it from. Oh, and feel free to add more categories if you think it's needed...


* Gameplay: NBA 2K8 (never played the next-gen version, but looks solid to me)
* Layup animations: NBA 2K9
* Dunk animations: NBA 2K2
* Alley-oop animations: NBA Live 2005
* Signature shot animations: NBA 2K9
* Post-up game: NBA 2K2/NBA 2K5

* Graphics: NBA 2K9
* Player models: NBA 2K9
* Cut-scenes: NBA 2K9
* Insant replay: NBA 2K3

* Commentary: NBA Live 07-09
* Arena sounds: NBA 2K9
* Music: NBA 2K7

* Controls: NBA 2K8 (again, never played the next-gen version, but looks solid to me)

* Features: NBA 2K9
* Franchise: NBA 2K9

[Shinyhubcaps]

Re: Let's create the perfect game

NBA Live 2005 had way too many cheesy alley-oops, especially the one where they throw it in reverse. NBA 2K9 has more realistic alley-oops.

As far as features, graphics, and presentation, I think the perfect combinations have not been invented yet. For example, I would like the features of NBA 2K9 with the mini-games of NBA 09 and NBA Replay of NBA 09 or NBA Rewind of NBA Live 09. Cut-scenes especially, there is so much room for improvement.

NBA 2K7 did have some awesome music.

[youvalss]

Re: Let's create the perfect game

NBA 2K7 did have some awesome music.

I usually don't care about the music in the game, but I was addicted to "I love this game" (or whatever it's called) by Slim Thug. That song was a HIT!!!

Keep 'em coming guys...

[GSW]

Re: Let's create the perfect game

I liked NBA 2k2 game play... you could actually defend in that game.

[youvalss]

Re: Let's create the perfect game

I really liked 2K2's post-up game. I'm gonna add this category to the original post. Also added a "Instant replay" category. I liked 2K3's replays with the ESPN style morphs and all that. Man, 2K3 was like a real ESPN broadcasting.

[SageInfinite]

Re: Let's create the perfect game

I'll take NBA 2K9's replays. Can be mistaken for real footage at times. Especially at the quarter breaks.