NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here 360 & PS3

[the_future420]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

Agh, stupid work, I hate you so much.

This.

I'm ready to blow this popsicle stand (cubicle) and play some Live 09.

How big is the download? Did it download relatively quick? Some games (NCAA 09) took me forever to DL while others (Madden 09) went quick.

Thanks for all the impressions guys.

[Gmoney2002]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

This.

I'm ready to blow this popsicle stand (cubicle) and play some Live 09.

How big is the download? Did it download relatively quick? Some games (NCAA 09) took me forever to DL while others (Madden 09) went quick.

Thanks for all the impressions guys.

Download is about 700mb Future...

[23]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

Thanks Czar, just got the demo and played two games and wanted to go right back to another game.

Couple quick hits:

Positives:
- Player models, look great, still would like to see a better distinction between bulky and slim players. Everyone looks skinny to me.

- The Presentation is really welly done. From the crowd noise to the commentary.

- The Lock down D looks great. It's fun guessing which way the A.I is gonna turn off your contatct. Actually the contact animations while dribbling in general are very well done.


Negatives:

- KDRE, IMO there DOES NOT seem to be a clear indication of when the ball should be released on a jumper. Whether you let go of the shot button early or late it's the same release.

- Dissapointed in the lack of ball-net interaction. It's either a swish or a clank. Not much variation

- Although the animations have improved, they're still jurky and somewhat stiff. Simple things like accellerating past midcourt does not look fluid to me. Even when running a fastbreak. I'll pass the ball ahead to the player trailing towards the basket and once he's received the ball the transition animation between catching the ball and dribblig ahead is very robotic.

Overall it's looking good. Hopefully the final build will be much smoother.

Point #1

Point #2

[MustangMan]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

Can you download on Xbox Live without a special membership? Thanks in advance.

[DakkoN]

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I seen it mentioned earlier in this thread, but what in the world is up with the skipping audio?

[Pared]

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Hmm, it's always been tap up on RS for me from the triple threat.. thought that was the whole point of having the RS moves be absolute rather than be basket-relative like 2K's are.

But in any case, thanks for the confirmation -- I love using that little shoulder move and I'm sure it looks even better this year. Agh, stupid work, I hate you so much.

Bah, you may be right. Either way, it was there.

You still haven't donated yet?

[rockchisler]

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Can you download on Xbox Live without a special membership? Thanks in advance.

u need xbox live gold

[Bornindamecca]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

Gmoney's impressions are spot on exact.

[jewelz1132]

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I'm mad happy this demo out..I'ma go download it now lol

[DakkoN]

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By the way, I REALLY hate the layup animations where the player turns around and takes off running on D before it even hits the rim. Gives you ZERO chance of getting an offensive rebound.

[Gmoney2002]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

Gmoney's impressions are spot on exact.

Thanks Bornindamecca. Are you guys finding the dribble moves difficult to pull off? all I can do is the simple crossover.

Mind you it seems if you're Kobe(I'm assuming all high rated ball handlers as well), its enough to get pass the defender...

[Artman22]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

[quote=Bornindamecca;2038674640]It's decent. Definitely Live's best effort to date. They still have to work on the passing, and the sluggish response has been well documented, but it's not a bad game. I'd have to see the final before giving it a grade, but it's alright.

This is the same way i feel. It's decent. I dont really see myself buying live this year. I still feel they need to make the game more smoother. The graphics look good, But 2k has the gameplay.

[Bornindamecca]

Re: NBA Live 09 Demo Released, Impressions Here

By the way, I REALLY hate the layup animations where the player turns around and takes off running on D before it even hits the rim. Gives you ZERO chance of getting an offensive rebound.

Speaking of animations I hate...

When the opponent catches a pass and faces up to shoot, your player will do a quick "ready" hitch animation, as if to get ready to block it. It freezes you out of responding with a shot block animation on time. Also, there are times where I'm pressing the block button extremely early and not pressing turbo, yet the player feels the need to take a step or two before going up to block.

The disappointing thing is I thought EA would have more branching animations in this game. I still want momentum, but it doesn't feel like I can break anything.

[Bornindamecca]

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Thanks Bornindamecca. Are you guys finding the dribble moves difficult to pull off? all I can do is the simple crossover.

Mind you it seems if you're Kobe(I'm assuming all high rated ball handlers as well), its enough to get pass the defender...

I would call them weird more than hard. The issue for me with the QSA is that they don't seem to really change direction. When I go to do the cross over he just starts animating. The triple threat is handled very effectively, and it's a good way to start. Right now I can do the in&out(not effective yet), the step back/behind the back pause dribble(effective) and the hesitation/cross option(weird). Aside from the triple threat, none of the dribble moves seem as effective as just running past your man when he's out of position.

[Smokez4DAyz]

Not smooth at all, moves are just like LIVE always does...useless, in practice you get all these moves to the basket, in game, nothing. And the shot release is really quick for a good shot, too quick. It feels off to me. I put 2K8 back in and saw life. not this stiff, trying to hard, Numbers all over the screen, mess. 100% of the time I drive right by the LIVE and get 2K, thanks for the early heads up. Good luck with that garbage LIVE supporters