NCAA Basetball 09 Demo Available, Impressions Here

[countryboy]

Re: NCAA Basetball 09 Demo Available, Impressions Here

I am starting to get used to the controls, but still am shaky in playing defense. Is holding down L2 (PS3) the best and only way to go as far as playing D? I like how you can put your arms straight up, but alot of times your guy will go into the charge taking animation. Maybe I am doing something wrong?

I don't use the L2 button much on defense as everytime I do, I seem to give up the drive.

[scdb12]

I actually am probably one of the few people that purchase MM08 last yr. Not having bought live im having trouble with the new play calling ( what I feel are for the better) and the pick and roll. In MM08 you use to could call a play then click the right stick and it would show how to do the play. How does it work in NCAA 09?? And second, the pick and roll system how does that work.

After watching the dynasty videos from GHD I can say that it is the same as last year but more fined tuned. Recruiting looks better, more pre-season tourny's and alt unis.

Gameplay wise this game is a huge step up from MM08 with the inclusion of dominate the paint(carry-over from last year). The tempo feature feels excellent.Playing as Kentucky you can really see how the game slows down. When you play as Tenn the game speeds up drastically.

[roadman]

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Here is my two cents after playing 2 games.

I played on All-Conference, 2nd highest level.(I think that is what it's called)

Here is what I enjoyed:

Graphics- very nice. Courts, crowd, signs, practice area, presentation etc....
Tempo, Coaches Input- Nicely done.
Gameplay- This looks pretty good as well. I just need to learn the controls better.

What I didn't enjoy:

Collision Detection- Wow, 1st game, PG CPU came over the mid court line and the user PG lined up to start guarding the CPU PG. One little bump cause the CPU PG to go back over the mid court line and called for over and back. Almost a game stopper for me right there.

Also, second game, CPU SF dribbled out of bounds on the end line.

Every pass seemed like a perfect pass from CPU, user passes could be stolen by CPU.

It appeared that there were high shooting percentages on both teams.

I'm hoping some of these can be rectified with sliders with the game. I'll sit on the sidelines and wait for the reviews to come in before purchasing.

I might purchase if it seems favorable. Not a bad, effort at all.

[Vince]

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Atmosphere doesn't seem as good as the old MM games...My only gripe so far...

I know people have problems with animations and models, but me personally, I don't notice that stuff or even care for it that much. If those are the only gripes in a game, it will be very enjoyable for me...

[duke776]

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Atmosphere doesn't seem as good as the old MM games...My only gripe so far...

I know people have problems with animations and models, but me personally, I don't notice that stuff or even care for it that much. If those are the only gripes in a game, it will be very enjoyable for me...

Thanks for posting this, I've yet to play the demo yet(silver membership), and I'm like you and don't really notice the animations and models really unless they are downright terrible. Looks like I'll probably enjoy this game.

[TopDog]

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From the last time I played the game they have fixed a lot of the graphical integrity of it by a bunch. the crowd etc all move more smooth.

As far as gameplay? It's a demo and FEELS like a demo. I was surprised to not see sliders or camera adjustments?

I didn't see sliders, but you can adjust the camera. On the 360 version, on the team select screen, press "A" and the next screen is where you choose the difficulty and the camera angle.

[poster]

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I don't use the L2 button much on defense as everytime I do, I seem to give up the drive.

I have mixed results when using it, will probably just take some practice. Thanks for the reply.

[GetYaWeigtUp]

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Are there any nice features like Online Dynasty in NCAA Football?

[countryboy]

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Are there any nice features like Online Dynasty in NCAA Football?

no online dynasty.

[JohnDoe8865]

Re: NCAA Basetball 09 Demo Available, Impressions Here

After more time with the demo, I think I'm gonna play it cool and wait and see what the OS guys have to say about it for a couple weeks and then pick it up if the guys here don't find too many issues or any key gripes that would turn me off from the game. That $60 is coming harder and harder these days, so before I cash out for NCAA 09, I definetly want to hear some impressions from you guys that are day one buyers.

Call it "Madden syndrome", LOL.

[crques]

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Well after playing about 5 or 6 more games of the demo (PS3), I'm officially sold. I've enjoyed nearly all of the games that I've played so far, with my favorite being the 19-18 win over Michigan State with Jordan's 3-pointer at the buzzer. This demo is much better than I anticipated and I'm eager to pick up the retail version for my college basketball fix this season. I've seen some really nice features and animations that I wasn't expecting and it doesn't seem like anything has been overdone as with EA basketball games of the past (such as stupid player celebrations with mascots after made baskets, LOL). I was a little worried about the inclusion of the coach popups and also tempo wondering if they would have too much of an impact on gameplay but they seem to have been nicely done. I just hope the retail version doesn't have a bunch of glaring issues like NCAA Football. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for the next week in anticipation.

[Garrett67]

Wow, Dick Vitale sounds like an impersonator and not a good one.

I know its supposed to be him, but he doesn't sound good at all.

[ehh]

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I moved up to All-American for three games this morning and it plays even better than All-Conference. My first game on AA I got smoked by Michigan State, 17-4, using UNC.

I came back with Tenn and won at UK 16-13. Won the last game with Tenn at home over UK 17-15. I love that I can play on the hardest level and there is absolutely no cheesy feeling or unfair/unrealistic advantage for the CPU. The CPU was more aggressive and made more open shots but nothing too crazy.

I am having a ton of fun with the game and really looking forward to the retail.

I've probably played 20-25 games so far, three issues that are bothering me a bit are...

1) There seem to be some very suspect player control fouls. Both players will go up in the air together in a situation that should probably be a no-call or at worst a defensive foul, yet it is an offensive foul.

2) There is a whistle, dead ball and we cut to one team is taking out of bounds - cept I have no clue what the whistle was for. Traveling? Three in the key? Offensive foul? 5-seconds closely guarded? No graphic overlay on the screen and nothing from the commentary crew. I hope this is fixed for the retail. This is what's irking me the most so far.

3) There are very few offensive rebounds from what I've seen so far.

[Skyboxer]

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no online dynasty.

It would be a must own if it did.... I just hope it comes through. Also is there multi player dynasty?

EDIT: Wow.. a reason why too many games at once destroys the brain. I had already replied in a different thread about this. There is no multiplayer dynasty = Cancel my reservation.

[Rasco11]

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Minor annoying gripe for UK fans..***pp Arena court logo is wrong (it is an older one from 5 years or so ago). 2k6-2k8 had it wrong too. I guess that UK is sending out old court photos?