NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

[crques]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

http://www.operationsports.com/forum...rs-thread.html

does that seem like a "EA Basketball" all the way kinda person

My mistake. I remember him talking about March Madness a lot last year and defending the hell out of this game when the doubters started talking about it. I had never seen the link above. I retract my "EA Basketball" comment then. LOL

[sportdan30]

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I think those looking for a complete game (dynasty, recruiting, etc.) will be disappointed. Now, if you're looking to play a season and can look past some of bogus issues (rankings, etc.) then I think you'll find yourself enjoying this game. The game play is fun!

With all that said, I too was on the fence. However, I've really given up FPS and other action type games for the most part. Sports games are the only tried and true games that I'm buying, with the exception of a game here, a game there. I'm looking at what's out right now, and I don't have any desire for another game at this point. The next game I buy will be The Show '09. Therefore, I took the chance and bought this game. I have been very pleasantly surprised thus far.

[scdb12]

as far as rankings and Tourny brackets go......what game doesnt have it messed up, nothing will be perfect it is just a videogame. CH2k8 was a great game but at the same time legacy was flawed to with messed up schedules (playing 3-4 games a week, playing a team back to back) and the tourny brackets was messed up too (games against conf foes in the tourney. Just go and buy the game if you are a College Basketball fan it will be worth it. It has all the essentials Pre-season tournys, recruiting challenges, conf tournys, Post NIT, and TOurney, plus has the MCdonald's all-american game. This is a solid title.

[Hurricain]

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I like the game for the most part. It definitely feels different from previous games. However, the sim engine is pretty bad. I simmed 2 seasons to get a feel for the sim engine:

Highest team points per game: 79-81
Highest individual points per game: 19-21
Highest individual assists per game: 5.5-6.5
Highest individual rebounds per game: 9.5-10
Highest individual steals per game: 1.7-1.9
Highest individual blocks per game: 2.6-3.0

Those are pretty weak numbers in my eyes. The problem for the individual numbers is superstars aren't getting enough minutes. Stephen Curry was only averaging 27 minutes per game. Same for the other star players. I don't recall seeing one player average more than 30 minutes per game.

Bummer.

Oh, and the Top 25 polls are pretty bad too. I saw St. Mary's at #2 with a 16-4 record at one point. WTF. Every team had at least 6 losses too by the end of the regular season.

This is why I'm going to pass this year. Hopefully they put some work in Dynasty mode next year, sounds like the gameplay is pretty good.

[dbrandon]

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Click the "crash the off. boards" option before the game starts and you'll get plenty.

Where is that? Is that one of the tempo things you are supposed to pick?

Thanks

[countryboy]

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Where is that? Is that one of the tempo things you are supposed to pick?

Thanks

its not available in the "balance" tempo.

[Flightwhite24]

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I just went and picked it up. It's loading as I type, just hope it turns out to be solid not perfect just want a solid exp. Peace!!!

[countryboy]

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I just went and picked it up. It's loading as I type, just hope it turns out to be solid not perfect just want a solid exp. Peace!!!

I was wondering how long it would take before you picked it up.

[Flightwhite24]

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I was wondering how long it would take before you picked it up.

Just couldn't hold out any longer. Played my 1st game UC Bearcats vs The Orangemen. I played straight out the box on default and all I can say it was a fun as hell game. Back and forth all the way to the end were I ended up winning 40-37. I am glad I picked it up. Sure it has it's squirks which are evident but it is a solid,solid,solid game. I played it unbiased and did no comparison to CH2K8. I played it for what it is. No doubt the rosters are F$#^$#D up and I mean bad. Hopefully Behindshadows or someone can fix it because they are in terrible shape but the gameplay and all the other things mentioned before by those who like the game are true. Can't wait to get the roster set as soon as they are ready. Gonna get me a 12 pack of Bud Light Lime and get down and dirty with this game. Peace!!!!

[Scoop 24]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

Just couldn't hold out any longer. Played my 1st game UC Bearcats vs The Orangemen. I played straight out the box on default and all I can say it was a fun as hell game. Back and forth all the way to the end were I ended up winning 40-37. I am glad I picked it up. Sure it has it's squirks which are evident but it is a solid,solid,solid game. I played it unbiased and did no comparison to CH2K8. I played it was. No doubt the rosters are F$#^$#D up and I mean bad. Hopefully Behindshadows or someone can fix it because they are in terrible shape but the gameplay and all the other things mentioned before by those who like the game are true. Can't wait to get the roster set as soon as they are ready. Gonna get my a 12 pack of Bud Light Lime and get down and dirty with this game. Peace!!!!

told you it was a good experience enjoy man. i sure have.

[K_rob11]

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I went ahead and picked it up....my wife and son are checking out the new netflix streaming movie thing on my 360 ....i will try it as soon as they get to bed. I will probably be up all night long. Hope I made the right choice cuz i just traded pretty much all my games for it . I decided that I would be able to withstand the barebones dynasty mode and all.....i just want a new experience gameplay wise after years and years of playing on 2k basketball engine. I figure that I was one of the few, if not the only one who did enjoy MM08 and I was pretty happy with that game before i popped in CH 2k8. Well, no turning back now.....

[J-Unit40]

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I went ahead and picked it up....my wife and son are checking out the new netflix streaming movie thing on my 360 ....i will try it as soon as they get to bed. I will probably be up all night long. Hope I made the right choice cuz i just traded pretty much all my games for it . I decided that I would be able to withstand the barebones dynasty mode and all.....i just want a new experience gameplay wise after years and years of playing on 2k basketball engine. I figure that I was one of the few, if not the only one who did enjoy MM08 and I was pretty happy with that game before i popped in CH 2k8. Well, no turning back now.....

K_rob, this game definitely has it's quirks and share of goofy movements/animations, but it's fun for some odd reason.

I wish the sim engine wasn't so off. It's one of those things that hold me back from enjoying it more. It ticks me off. It all boils down to the good (or any) players not playing more than 30 minutes a game in Dynasty. I wish we could tweak the player rotations or something.

Enjoy.

[duke776]

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I have one question before I buy this game. It probably won't effect my decision a ton(because I already know it's a great game by the demo), but are you able to move a player from one team to another?

[Court_vision]

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I love the coaches input / box popping up telling you what do.

It's limited at this stage, but potentially could be great long term. Real coaches with audio etc.

Big improvement on March Madness overall.

[BoDontThinkSo]

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Sorry to bring up a random topic hear guys, but has anyone noticed how players never use the glass in this game????? I know its a nit picky issue, but i think it is essential to have this in a basketball game. they might as well not have even put a backboard in the game. Like I said, tiny issue, but still a fun game.