NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[stateprop]

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Babies will cry again this year

So true

[Bornindamecca]

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I'm in love. I haven't even opened my NBA Live yet. I'm stuck on this demo.

Still time to take it back

j/k

[hustlin]

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If I had to describe this game in one sentence, I'd say "this is basketball". In other words this is the closest representation of the sport that I have ever seen.
Graphics are phenomenal. Arguably the best graphics I've seen in a sports game. Definitely the best looking crowd. Player models, movement, faces and nuances are hella realistic. Had to adjust my set because it looked a tad colorful. Other than that, jaggies do exist, but only in the menus. 9/10.
Gameplay is 2k. We all know that that means it's the best. The cpu player movement is off the chain. Like I said earlier "this is bball". I caught Kobe on a back door cut and he did his patented reverse one handed dunk. I literally dropped my controller. I dunno tho. It might be easier to score, because the cpu players move and get open so much, it seems that if you're quick enough and time you're passes properly you can always get an open shot. Then again I'm sure it gets tougher at higher levels. I've never been great with isomotion but I haven't been able to get the moves down as of yet. Need practice I guess. Love the ability to play off and shade your man on defense. Cpu seems aggressive enough that it will hit its shots if you slack on D. 9/10
Presentation. The team intros, the highlights and the announcer is pretty cool. Not enough in the demo to give a score.
All in all I'm very happy with this limited demo. I think we'll all be pretty happy this year

[Po Pimp]

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I will have to download the 360 version just to compare, though I'm already getting it on 360 anyway.

[jonesha2000]

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Man I'm using the Lakers and can't do any iso moves with Kobe at all...I was pumped up about the iso moves after watching the trailers...I can't pull off anything. I think I need to pop 2k8 back in and make sure it isn't just me.

[countryboy]

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I just had a ball tie up, reach in foul. Sweetness

[insideoutside15]

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At first I was kind of mad about the new defensive system. I'm so used to holding the left trigger to automatically shut down the offensive player that it was frustrating to have Derek Fisher blow straight past Rondo for an easy layup. Something really neat I've noticed about the lock-on D now is that you can set how loose or tight you'll play your man depending on how close to him you are when you hold down the trigger.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Definitely better than the Live demo. But I do feel like shooting fouls are being called too easily.

[baseball88]

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This has to be the best I've ever seen this game.
The player models are more proportionate to the players heads than last year.
The game last year was not this clear. WOW what a difference. I only wish there was a baseline low camera in the demo. I'm sure there is one in the full game though.
The playability is alot smoother too. Last year demo. I wasn't impressed. This year is completely different I'm just impressed on the graphics, the crowd interaction, the gameplay, I'm going to have to get these controls down alot better though LOL.

I sure hope the DNA and roster updates are going to be on par though.

Bottomline I will be getting this game.

Thanks 2K

[Lagoa]

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Hey Guys....i´m play the game...

It´s amazing....but i dont like one think.

I play in LCD 720p, but textures in default camera is VERY VERY LOW if we compare with 2k8!

Jerseys and courts textures in demo are very blur!

[Brooklynnets24]

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This demo is pretty good it hasnt amazed me like most. One thing im not liking so far is The Cpu is doing unnecessary leaners. Also this game is pretty damn jaggy or is it my tv or is it just the Ps3 version cuz 2k8 on ps3 looked jaggy also but 2k8 on 360 didnt. Iv tried adjusting my shot in mid air but have yet to be succesful. I like how they hav Kobe sig free throw when he is tired and has his hands on his knee(hopefully you know what im talkin bout) This little small thing also bothered me when im about to shoot a free throw they show the crowd behind you and i swear there is about 8 dudes with white shirts just standing up looking to sit down.

[NBA2k improvements]

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Do the players feel heavier, like having weight?

And is the post-game improved?

[ProtoPunch]

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Wow they changed the feel a lot. Obviously if you played 2K8 a lot you can pick up 2K9 and go but you'll notice a difference immediately especially with the Isomotion and player animations (that lock you in.)

Blocks are a lot more common and if you work on timing your swipes it feels like u can actually rip ppl now when they have the ball over their head. Unbelievably I saw a charge a few possessions into my first game, a rarity as you well all know in 2K8.

You can tell they really did work on perfecting the camera angles and I love how players grunt when they dunk hard. I did the Kobe hand switch dunk on a breakaway and it was fantastic.

In regards to the visuals, I'm assuming they compressed the hell outta stuff to keep the demo size low b/c some of the graphics such as the player images when substituting look low-res even on an HDTV.

[Brooklynnets24]

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Hey Guys....i´m play the game...

It´s amazing....but i dont like one think.

I play in LCD 720p, but textures in default camera is VERY VERY LOW if we compare with 2k8!

Jerseys and courts textures in demo are very blur!

same here, and this is the first game on ps3 that my tv sets itself to 1080i, every other game it would set itself to 720P.

[Teddy_Long]

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hey, is the demo camera closer than the last demo?