2K8 or 2K9?

[bateman11]

I played 2K8 today for the first time in months, and it was a breath of fresh air. In 2K8, i just feel like players play closer to their tendencies, and most important I feel like I actually have control over my player. Many people here seem like 2K9 was a poorly made game with countless flaws. So, do you prefer 2K8, or 2K9?

Explain why or why not.

[Boge]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

I prefer 2K9 just a little more than 2K8. I play Player-lock, so I really need the AI to do just a bit more than normal. In 2K8, the play diagram wouldn't show up for you unless you controlled the player with the ball. That's fixed in 2K9 and shows up for the player you are controlling.

In 2K9, your teammates seem to play a bit smarter too. They move around more, so things don't get stagnant.

2K9 feels like there are a bit more canned animations that get you in trouble sometimes, like on defense you get drawn into a canned animation for a foul. That sucks, and it can also cause you to feel less in control of your player than 2K8. It just a little worse than 2K8 in this way. The Isomotion control feels a bit harder too, but I'm not a big crossover, dribble freak, so it's not a huge deal for me. I probably just haven't taken enough time to figure out enough moves anyway.

They're really close though. Both are good games in my opinion. And just like every year, I'm saying,"If they'd only fix this and this and add this, then it would be perfect!" But just like every year, 2K10 will have Problems A and B and I'll just have to look forward to 2K11.

I guess that's how they make money. If they fixed all the problems in a B-ball game, you wouldn't by the next season. I think they intentionally make each version a little better, but a little worse at the same time.

[Facts]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

Gameplay 2K8 - More fluid controls
Everything else 2K9 - Graphics and Association are amazing

[SageInfinite]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

2k8

[sroz39]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

2k8

+1

[dopeboy206]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

I choose 2K8 by a longshot. I feel like I have more player control in 2K8. In 2K9 when driving to the hole or going for a steal my guy tends to go out of control and lose track.

***Attention to developers****
In 2K10 please make it run smoother when it comes to controlling your players and not like 2K9. For example when going for a steal or driving to the hole I don't want my player going out of control. Better player control please!

[rockchisler]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

Controls are suspect in 2k9, but I still prefer it to 2k8.

[rspencer86]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

I'm still playing 2k8... I've only played 2k9 at a friend's house. I just finished my third full season with the Bulls and am still having a blast with it. Imported draft classes from CH2k8 + Benicio's sliders with a couple of tweaks = basketball goodness.

[Kaanyr Vhok]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

Its hard to say because CH 2k8 dumps on em both. NBA 2k8 had better core gameplay but the lead passing, standing dunking, and difficulty contesting jumpshots stood out more than any three of 2k9's issues. I would go with 2k8 just because it had a year less time to develop so it wasn't as disappointing.

[Tha_Kid]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

anyone know where I can get somewhat updated rosters for 2k8? Ideally with last year's rookie class?

[mkharsh33]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

8...by far.

[Sedihawk2K5]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

anyone know where I can get somewhat updated rosters for 2k8? Ideally with last year's rookie class?

I just got 2K8 a few weeks ago (late to the party, I know) but wow, I love the game so far. I was sour on the NBA for my Sonics heading out of town, but I finally came around after such a great playoffs this year. I chose 2K8 simply because the Sonics were still in Seattle! But after playing the 2K8 and 2K9 demos, something about 2K8 just felt a little better. I guess like a lot of people it's a feeling of better player control, but I really like it.

On the rosters, I did find someone's rosters from last fall. They were called "September 11" (kind of a weird date to choose?) and they were really good.

Here is the link: http://rapidshare.com/files/14451252...ember_11th.z36

They had a lot of last year's first-rounders on their respective teams and things were pretty updated.

[biglami]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

2k8 all the way...

Just reading over the replies, even the people who give props to 2K9 still give gameplay (game fluidity, controls, feel of the game, etc) to 2K8, and then the random other stuff that I consider unimportant personally (Association, random presentation stuff that doesnt really affect the in game actual battle between me and another person) to 2K9...

I loved 2K8 and unfortunately traded it in for 2K9 just figuring 2K9 would be an upgrade...what a dissappointment

[Tha_Kid]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

I just got 2K8 a few weeks ago (late to the party, I know) but wow, I love the game so far. I was sour on the NBA for my Sonics heading out of town, but I finally came around after such a great playoffs this year. I chose 2K8 simply because the Sonics were still in Seattle! But after playing the 2K8 and 2K9 demos, something about 2K8 just felt a little better. I guess like a lot of people it's a feeling of better player control, but I really like it.

On the rosters, I did find someone's rosters from last fall. They were called "September 11" (kind of a weird date to choose?) and they were really good.

Here is the link: http://rapidshare.com/files/14451252...ember_11th.z36

They had a lot of last year's first-rounders on their respective teams and things were pretty updated.

thanks (esp nice with the rs link)

2K8 broke a long line of trading in the previous year's game - not on purpose, just didn't get around to it - and since I lost my copy of 2k9 (left in a returned RROD 360) 2k8 is all i've got if i want to play ball.

[totalownership]

Re: 2K8 or 2K9?

I just played 2K8 a few days ago with Art and it was BY FAR better than 2K9's experience. Being able to use Drive cam online was a huge bonus also. A few crazy plays Art had go in his favor went down but they had an air of believability that 2K9 would have just screwed up in the same situation. I said quite a few GTFOHs but they were towards my team and not the game. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't perfect by no means but it was a ton more enjoyable.