NBA 2K9 Video: Nuggets vs. Suns

[Da_Czar]

Re: NBA 2K9: Denver vs. Phoenix Video

I see lots of potential... Loved some parts and I can see that the major overhaul on the commentary is for the pre game and cuts scenes which isn't bad at all.

We hold the mighty 2k to a higher standard. But i loved the feel. it felt (visually) alive. definitely different than the feel of 2k8. I am going to have fun with this.

The shot blocks were accurate. go up weak go home unhappy. I saw shaq with a monster dunk but yall know from watching him last year he didn't attempt to score when he got the ball he just kind of passed it around trying to play unselfish.

The trap on that pick and roll had me excited. I love the potential of what I see.

Don't sweat the small stuff fellas and try to enjoy the overall experience whether it be live or 2k.

[HeavenlyTouch]

Re: NBA 2K9: Denver vs. Phoenix Video

Well I am a bit disappointed. I saw a LOT of standing around in the half court. I expected to see a lot more off ball movement and player setting picks but it was always 3 player standing around while one ran around trying to get open and one dribbled and made unnecessary fancy passes. Then when someone did drive, there was a good amount of bunching in the lane. Also, the way players turn around looks so robotic. Maybe it's just the video chop, but this game lacks fluidity compared to the live demo. I hope the demo for this drops soon so I can see it running at speed.

Are you kidding me? do you think NBA teams ALWAYS run sets?

a lot of teams use conventional pick & roll and then just go straight to a superstar player. (Raptors for one)

Standing around? Mavericks, always posting up and isoing a player, thats their playstyle.

I don't see how this game fails to waver from that, they kept posting up Shaq, and attacking individually with Carmelo and AI while AI was doing all the dishing to wide open big men for jumpshots.

[HeavenlyTouch]

Re: NBA 2K9: Denver vs. Phoenix Video

I see lots of potential... Loved some parts and I can see that the major overhaul on the commentary is for the pre game and cuts scenes which isn't bad at all.

We hold the mighty 2k to a higher standard. But i loved the feel. it felt (visually) alive. definitely different than the feel of 2k8. I am going to have fun with this.

The shot blocks were accurate. go up weak go home unhappy. I saw shaq with a monster dunk but yall know from watching him last year he didn't attempt to score when he got the ball he just kind of passed it around trying to play unselfish.

The trap on that pick and roll had me excited. I love the potential of what I see.

Don't sweat the small stuff fellas and try to enjoy the overall experience whether it be live or 2k.

Thank you for reiterating all my points, go to the Celtics Lakers thread, I had a similar point there regarding both videos.

Unlike many here, I wanted to keep watching more until the 4th quarter, I've never had that kind of desire watching CPU vs CPU gameplay.

That was as NBA like as I've ever seen from a video game.

[SageInfinite]

Re: NBA 2K9: Denver vs. Phoenix Video

They really need to overhaul the passing animations or passing logic or something, makes the game look terrible.

[HeavenlyTouch]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

I dunno, besides the Shaq-Amare thing I don't see most of the complaints. I loved watching that and wished there was more at the end.

Agreed, looks, and "feels" great.

[SageInfinite]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

Agreed, looks, and "feels" great.

What do you mean by feels great?

[Bornindamecca]

Re: NBA 2K9: Denver vs. Phoenix Video

Looks pretty good to me. I saw a lot of things I liked. There are major aspects of the game not yet in the vids(very little iso and pick and roll) so it's hard to really get an impression of the gameplay, but a lot of things look good. I love the intro and the commentary during the intro and between quarters.

[bateman11]

Re: NBA 2K9: Denver vs. Phoenix Video

They really need to overhaul the passing animations or passing logic or something, makes the game look terrible.

I agree, this game and it's competitor. In both games, passing is a big weakness. Not really sure how to explain it for 2K though. It just looks and feels bad. For the other game, its just the lack of speed and number of animations.

[HeavenlyTouch]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

What do you mean by feels great?

Watching the videos immediately gave me a feeling of authenticity.
I really liked the pace of the game, the way they moved and played within a set system. Each team has a really unique playstyle and that gave the game an authentic feel.

There's a reason why I quoted it, I have yet to really feel the game.

[SageInfinite]

Re: NBA 2K9: Denver vs. Phoenix Video

I agree, this game and it's competitor. In both games, passing is a big weakness. Not really sure how to explain it for 2K though. It just looks and feels bad. For the other game, its just the lack of speed and number of animations.

Yea I agree the passes are too floaty in live still, but at least they aren't throwing overhead passes a foot away from their teammates and behind the back fancy passes in half-court settings. It looks terrible throwing a bullet pass 2 feet away from your teammate.

[SageInfinite]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

Watching the videos immediately gave me a feeling of authenticity.
I really liked the pace of the game, the way they moved and played within a set system. Each team has a really unique playstyle and that gave the game an authentic feel.

There's a reason why I quoted it, I have yet to really feel the game.

Ahh I see.

[Pared]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

Now this is the meat and potatoes I was waiting on.

I'm shocked most of you didn't see the improvements off the bat: AI doing his patented crossover into a jumper, Shaq playing like... well, SHAQ... Amare and Nash working well together and Anthony working for his shot.

All in all, the stars are playing more like stars this year.

I did see some animation jerks and wonder why that wasn't cleaned up.

Either way... the teams were definitely playing with "authenticity" and that's what I like to see.

[trobinson97]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

I am loving the new game intros. Little stuff like that goes a long way towards immersion. It's going to be a fun season, and I don't even know if I am gonna have time to do all I want to do in this game.

[minelevation]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

I really am annoyed with opinions made by people that have recently converted to nba 2k after years of playing the other title. Everyone has an opinion but damn this is crazy to see these comments admit you have converted and stop speaking as an experienced 2k player. I think its just me that feels that way

[Da_Czar]

Re: Nuggets - Suns 2K9 Clip

I am loving the new game intros. Little stuff like that goes a long way towards immersion. It's going to be a fun season, and I don't even know if I am gonna have time to do all I want to do in this game.

I'm with you on that Trob... we may not get to play online AGAIN this year ...LOL.

for me the combination of all the new association stuff and then those intros and then quality gameplay. I think even those who appear disappointed right now will be won over by the Overall experience. There is stuff happening that will take time for us to really appreciate.