NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[fiedler2k3]

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

My advise, get your TV fixed

let me fix mine too, it looks amazing with all the other games but this one! maybe is not compatible, the game engine is too old for my TV?

[SeaNNyT]

This game looks and plays amazing. A jump from last years 2k8.

Live doesn't even touch this game, aesthetically and gameplay wise.

[RunN1st]

Re: NBA 2K9 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

PS3 Demo Impressions quick hitters...

Cons:

• Pump fake slide is still there after all these years.
• Noticeble lag when shooting the first free-throw of two. (Similar thing happened last year and they patched it.)
• Crowd animations seem too canned IMO.
• The player movement through screens seems hit or miss. They sometimes get stuck on their teamates when using screens.
• Some minor slow downs in animation transitions during steals and blocked shots. (May be by design.)

Pro's:

• Player movement is tremendously improved! The AI actually looks like they know how to play b-ball!!!
• Defense much improved because of the control modifications they made. (It's more enjoyable now.)
• Players are able to follow their own shot this year. Meaning, you can shoot a long/mid-range jump shot and attempt to rebound your miss.
• Ball physics seem to be more realistic this year.
• This year's PS3 version looks better than last year's!

All in all, it's a nice improvement. It's a must buy for me but it may not be justifiable for the casual fan.

The improvements made from last year to this year go beyond graphics and sound. It's very noticeable that the AI tries to play more realistic this year.

[bv24]

Mine is already on there... calibrated nicely where Uncharted, MGS4, and Ratchet and Clank look like graphical MASTERPIECES! I just don't know wtf is up with 2k9 on the PS3

It's the compression. The demo/file is very compressed for the PS3. Not even close to full res. That's why it has no commentary, no plays to run, etc. Just wait till Tuesday bro.

[bv24]

yeah, there wasn't much of a difference last year between both, but it's a bit noticeable this year

The PS3 demo is not running at full res. It's more compressed than the 360 version. I thought it was obvious.

[FresnoST.]

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Great demo. Definitely coppin' this on tuesday/

[uscpaperboy]

Im officially excited now. Anybody what level this demo is on bc its still kinda easy and kobe 3 ball is makin me think 81 could happen a few times. I forgot to check to see if u can actually grab an o reb instead of just tippin this yr

[ThaGenecyst]

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LOL just take the L man... take the L

[Ballatician]

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The game is not perfect. Faces are cleaner but still look cartoony to me and there is some sliding and superhuman dunks now and then.

But player models, animations, cpu ai and overall atmosphere are second to none in 2k. Each player has personality the WHOLE GAME has personality and is really immersive. A must buy once again.

[kcxiv]

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Got the game now. No more demo version for me. wuwu

[Klocker]

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360 also has AA .

yes I'm going to have to believe that it does this year from what I see... FINALLY

[Bornindamecca]

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I love how the players back off of a dangerous ball handler. Ray took a step back on Kobe to avoid embarrassment and got J'ed. Caught a mismatch with Bynum guarding KG. The Ticket crossed him, lowered the shoulder, and banged it on him. Everyone really plays like themselves. Odom took Pierce to the hole in the post. Pau is clever and quick with the midrange jumper. Paul Pierce is trouble from every angle, and I saw his patented spin layup. Even with no features, no play calling, no off the ball control(I mean, damn, 2k) this demo is a blast.

Ya'll got my money again, which is an accomplishment, since I just found out I stumbled my way into free copy club.

[Nodima]

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I drew 2 quick fouls on Kobe so they subbed THE MACHINE in. First play, hits a runner to his right over Fisher. Lakers fans getting their wish this year?


Doesn't have the super bearded look, and his hair is still kind of short.


WOW, after I unpaused it cut to a scene of Kobe on the bench waving his fist in the hair and shouting and celebrating the shot.



LAMAR AIRBALL RUNNING THREE LOL

[Lid]

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Post moves are the same from last year. Use the shot sticl

yeh, but i never play broadcast so my brain is stubborn to adjust.

[Klocker]

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...

... the only difference is that because the 3670 doesn't have a mandatory HD developers develop for that platform first, then port it to the PS3. ...

not to pick a nit, but the other reason most games are optimized on 360 is just plain it's easier to develop for with better tools and a more PC like design. Most games start on the PC actually anyway and easily transfer to 360 and more difficultly sent o PS3 (split memory, less memory available in game, less productive dev tools)


this is not a big screct nor fanboy wishful thinking... it's common knowledge if you frequent any forums where the developers talk about such things.