NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

**The One** · 10-03-2008, 08:14 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

I have the 360 version

All i have to say is if this demo represents the finish product graphicly, then it stinks. If I remember, the 2k8 demo had the gameplay cut down but the graphic where about the same as the retail version. So if that trend is continued then 2k took 3 step backwards in the graphics department IMO.

Things I noticed Graphically right away:
1. The game runs on 720p (which should at least 1080!) while players seem to be running on a lowere 480i res

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2. The player filtering is so severe to the point where when the game zooms in on cut scenes, its almost like there are different player models on the floor(It also doesn't help that the cut scenes aren't at their best frames per second).

3. Courts are just ugly when it comes to pictures and fonts on the floor. What makes it stand out is fact that the lighting and wood tectures are great which makes things like the Celtic logo look like a blurry bitmap add-on

Things like player faces, gameplay and animations are nothing short of amazing, but I already knew that they were second to none in that department. I was just hoping that tectures and graphics will be up to par.

Hopefully this is just a demo and not the finished product.

**2kjunkie** · 10-03-2008, 08:17 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Originally posted by The One

I have the 360 version

All i have to say is if this demo represents the finish product graphicly, then it stinks. If I remember, the 2k8 demo had the gameplay cut down but the graphic where about the same as the retail version. So if that trend is continued then 2k took 3 step backwards in the graphics department IMO.

Things I noticed Graphically right away:
1. The game runs on 720p (which should at least 1080!) while players seem to be running on a lowere 480i res

.

2. The player filtering is so severe to the point where when the game zooms in on cut scenes, its almost like there are different player models on the floor(It also doesn't help that the cut scenes aren't at their best frames per second).

3. Courts are just ugly when it comes to pictures and fonts on the floor. What makes it stand out is fact that the lighting and wood tectures are great which makes things like the Celtic logo look like a blurry bitmap add-on

Things like player faces, gameplay and animations are nothing short of amazing, but I already knew that they were second to none in that department. I was just hoping that tectures and graphics will be up to par.

Hopefully this is just a demo and not the finished product.

My advise, get your TV fixed

**ehh** · 10-03-2008, 08:17 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Originally posted by Gmoney2002

Ehh, Are you still having difficulty getting a smooth jumper off when passing to a player coming off a screen?

A little bit, check your PMs.

**Tomba** · 10-03-2008, 08:20 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Originally posted by The One

I have the 360 version

All i have to say is if this demo represents the finish product graphicly, then it stinks. If I remember, the 2k8 demo had the gameplay cut down but the graphic where about the same as the retail version. So if that trend is continued then 2k took 3 step backwards in the graphics department IMO.

Things I noticed Graphically right away:
1. The game runs on 720p (which should at least 1080!) while players seem to be running on a lowere 480i res

.

2. The player filtering is so severe to the point where when the game zooms in on cut scenes, its almost like there are different player models on the floor(It also doesn't help that the cut scenes aren't at their best frames per second).

3. Courts are just ugly when it comes to pictures and fonts on the floor. What makes it stand out is fact that the lighting and wood tectures are great which makes things like the Celtic logo look like a blurry bitmap add-on

Things like player faces, gameplay and animations are nothing short of amazing, but I already knew that they were second to none in that department. I was just hoping that tectures and graphics will be up to par.

Hopefully this is just a demo and not the finished product.

I do not see what your seeing. my tv calibrated and the demo looks photrealistic(not "at" times but all the time)if theres one thing i can say about the game is that it's almost perfect visually

**Pared** · 10-03-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by Tha.Pink.Pantha

Really, 2K? Did you have to have the different referees do the tip-off different? Was that necessary.

Best thing ever.

There's a ton of cool things for those that notice. I'm guessing a good 75% of guys will never notice stuff like that but it's always nice to see you guys do. Just like the Rondo fake.

When the full game drops... let's see if anyone can notice what's new about the CPU controlled Iverson.

Originally posted by Tha.Pink.Pantha

I'm not seeing that dunk in traffic like some of y'all said. I've had Kobe 1-on-1 with Rondo on the break two times in a row and both times Kobe tried to lay it up.

It's there. Like I mentioned there are few guys that still do it... they're the athletic guys. Kobe, LeBron... and J.R. freakin' Smith. He's a cartoon fellas.

I'm loving these impressions.

**Tomba** · 10-03-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by 2kjunkie

My advise, get your TV fixed

yeah i have to agree all I'm seeing is just a beautifully textured game

**Pared** · 10-03-2008, 08:23 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Tomba, it's a PS3 vs. 360 issue. The textures on the PS3 are a lower resolution than the 360. Just slightly, but those with a good eye will notice.

360 also has AA while the PS3 does not.

**driz14** · 10-03-2008, 08:24 AM

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The demo is great, but like all other previous NBA 2k games, I still feel like I am playing basketball on ice. When I am in lock on D, your guy will still slide and warp around. This could be due to game speed, though. So, correct me if I am wrong there from those who have the full game. I also noticed Rondo burn by me with Fisher and I said to myself, wow, that was nice!! Only for Rondo to hit a brick wall in Gasol and then boom. Rondo is running right into his chest while his feet are still moving like he was on a treadmill. This is the only problem I've ever disliked about the 2k series. Again, it could be due to the game speed this year. I will have to wait and check it out.

**airforcedunks** · 10-03-2008, 08:26 AM

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i'm not sure if anyone has done this but I had a fast break with kobe.....and jumped up high with a one handed tomahawk and busted his ARSE! first i was like did i just blow a wide open dunk?! did i get injured?! what the hell happened?! i didn't even know if the basket counted because i was laughing so hard....has anyone else been able to fall on their behind?

**Pared** · 10-03-2008, 08:27 AM

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Originally posted by driz14

The demo is great, but like all other previous NBA 2k games, I still feel like I am playing basketball on ice. When I am in lock on D, your guy will still slide and warp around. This could be due to game speed, though. So, correct me if I am wrong there from those who have the full game. I also noticed Rondo burn by me with Fisher and I said to myself, wow, that was nice!! Only for Rondo to hit a brick wall in Gasol and then boom. Rondo is running right into his chest while his feet are still moving like he was on a treadmill. This is the only problem I've ever disliked about the 2k series. Again, it could be due to the game speed this year. I will have to wait and check it out.

To get rid of this feeling it will take a complete overhaul of the animation system.

You have to take the good with the bad. Frankly, I can overlook things like this when the rest of the game is as high a quality as this one is.

No one is saying it is perfect. But for sure, arguably the best out there.

DC · 10-03-2008, 08:27 AM

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Tomba what do YOU think about the game

I want to hear what my man Shadows has to say

**ehh** · 10-03-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by DCAllAmerican

I want to hear what my man Shadows has to say

**awaits five paragraph rant on the graphics w. no mention of any other facet of the game**

I keed, I keed.

DC · 10-03-2008, 08:33 AM

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@ Ehh's recap of what Shadows will say

**Blacksillk** · 10-03-2008, 08:34 AM

Man oh man, I am reading a lot of crap on hear about this game. So hear it is. There are only two major BBall games that are coming out. NBA Live and NBA 2K9. Pick one! I know last year NBA 2k8 came out and it lasted till 2k9 is upon us. People stop playing Live after 4 months if they even got that far. Now don't get me wrong live mad some improvements but they are just improvements that should have been made for last year’s game. 85% of the things that are in NBA Live or in NBA 2k8 now! I look for the little things in a game. Player mannerisms sound and control. It’s not always about graphics. It’s about game Play. Look at the first Live that game out on the nextgen, **** look good but played like crap. This year NBA 2K9 has brought that to us.

**Vince** · 10-03-2008, 08:35 AM

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Man, I'm not liking the Isomotion.

Everything else is preety nice.
I like how Kobe just automatically sets up in the post calling for a look. And Bynum sets picks without you asking.

NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

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