NCAA Basetball 09 Demo Available, Impressions Here

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

I agree. In no way would I say they are acceptable for next year, however.

agreed. Imo they fixed what was more important and that was the gameplay. To me, they've served us the meat, hopefully next year, we'll get the potatoes as well.

[Pared]

Yeah man, they certainly stepped up in the area they needed to FIRST.

[poster]

I am starting to get used to the controls, but still am shaky in playing defense. Is holding down L2 (PS3) the best and only way to go as far as playing D? I like how you can put your arms straight up, but alot of times your guy will go into the charge taking animation. Maybe I am doing something wrong?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by poster

I am starting to get used to the controls, but still am shaky in playing defense. Is holding down L2 (PS3) the best and only way to go as far as playing D? I like how you can put your arms straight up, but alot of times your guy will go into the charge taking animation. Maybe I am doing something wrong?

I don't use the L2 button much on defense as everytime I do, I seem to give up the drive.

[scdb12]

I actually am probably one of the few people that purchase MM08 last yr. Not having bought live im having trouble with the new play calling ( what I feel are for the better) and the pick and roll. In MM08 you use to could call a play then click the right stick and it would show how to do the play. How does it work in NCAA 09?? And second, the pick and roll system how does that work.

After watching the dynasty videos from GHD I can say that it is the same as last year but more fined tuned. Recruiting looks better, more pre-season tourny's and alt unis.

Gameplay wise this game is a huge step up from MM08 with the inclusion of dominate the paint(carry-over from last year). The tempo feature feels excellent.Playing as Kentucky you can really see how the game slows down. When you play as Tenn the game speeds up drastically.

[roadman]

Here is my two cents after playing 2 games.

I played on All-Conference, 2nd highest level.(I think that is what it's called)

Here is what I enjoyed:

Graphics- very nice. Courts, crowd, signs, practice area, presentation etc....
Tempo, Coaches Input- Nicely done.
Gameplay- This looks pretty good as well. I just need to learn the controls better.

What I didn't enjoy:

Collision Detection- Wow, 1st game, PG CPU came over the mid court line and the user PG lined up to start guarding the CPU PG. One little bump cause the CPU PG to go back over the mid court line and called for over and back. Almost a game stopper for me right there.

Also, second game, CPU SF dribbled out of bounds on the end line.

Every pass seemed like a perfect pass from CPU, user passes could be stolen by CPU.

It appeared that there were high shooting percentages on both teams.

I'm hoping some of these can be rectified with sliders with the game. I'll sit on the sidelines and wait for the reviews to come in before purchasing.

I might purchase if it seems favorable. Not a bad, effort at all.

[Vince]

Atmosphere doesn't seem as good as the old MM games...My only gripe so far...

I know people have problems with animations and models, but me personally, I don't notice that stuff or even care for it that much. If those are the only gripes in a game, it will be very enjoyable for me...

[duke776]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vince

Atmosphere doesn't seem as good as the old MM games...My only gripe so far... I know people have problems with animations and models, but me personally, I don't notice that stuff or even care for it that much. If those are the only gripes in a game, it will be very enjoyable for me...

Thanks for posting this, I've yet to play the demo yet(silver membership), and I'm like you and don't really notice the animations and models really unless they are downright terrible. Looks like I'll probably enjoy this game.