NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

[Lisa_Bonami]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

this game wears thin very quickly...it doesnt have much in terms of dynamic gameplay and depth. Everything is oversimplified and kept lite for people to jump in and enjoy. There is no sense of battling going on. And when the games are close it really just feels like an up and down the court back and forth of quick scoring drives. The game artifically tries to create momentum to the point were it feels forced and the lack of any realism under the boards makes the game feel even more shallow

I love the visuals on the court and the player models have this cool cartoony "Good Times" look to them which I enjoy. But many of the animations lack fluidity completely from transistion to transistion. So what you may see is totally fluid animations for certain moves but then totally insect like choppy transitions for others which ruins the overall fluidness of the gameplay.

This game needs a few more years of work....College Hoops 2K8 is still a deeper much more engrossing experience, On and Off the court in Dynasty Mode!

However, I'll still keep renting EA's game each year hoping that they catch up with 2K in the gameplay department

[Glenn33]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

this game wears thin very quickly...it doesnt have much in terms of dynamic gameplay and depth. Everything is oversimplified and kept lite for people to jump in and enjoy. There is no sense of battling going on. And when the games are close it really just feels like an up and down the court back and forth of quick scoring drives. The game artifically tries to create momentum to the point were it feels forced and the lack of any realism under the boards makes the game feel even more shallow

I love the visuals on the court and the player models have this cool cartoony "Good Times" look to them which I enjoy. But many of the animations lack fluidity completely from transistion to transistion. So what you may see is totally fluid animations for certain moves but then totally insect like choppy transitions for others which ruins the overall fluidness of the gameplay.

This game needs a few more years of work....College Hoops 2K8 is still a deeper much more engrossing experience, On and Off the court in Dynasty Mode!

However, I'll still keep renting EA's game each year hoping that they catch up with 2K in the gameplay department

My sentiments EXACTLY. I really was digging this game the first few weeks I had it - but it's just not good enough to play over the long haul. I'm back to College Hoops 2K8 and I am enjoying that game very much so.

[BCJMU99]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

I have a couple of questions I'm wondering is someone can answer for me.

1.) How is the dynasty? Recruiting? Rankings? Tournaments?
2.) How is the commentary? I don't really enjoy Dick Vitale but how is Brad Nessler in the game?
3.) Has anyone played with UVA? How are they? What is their style of play?

I'm looking to get this game b/c I need a college basketball fix and there is no College Hoops Thanks in advance!

[Altimus]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

Quick question, are the ball/rim physics improved over the demo? What I mean, every shot in the demo that went in, was always a swish.

[oldskoolmaddenfanz27]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

I love the visuals on the court and the player models have this cool cartoony "Good Times" look to them which I enjoy.

What?!?

[oldskoolmaddenfanz27]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

Quick question, are the ball/rim physics improved over the demo? What I mean, every shot in the demo that went in, was always a swish.

Alot like an accurate simulation of throwing a heavy brick at a hoop

[K_rob11]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

Quick question, are the ball/rim physics improved over the demo? What I mean, every shot in the demo that went in, was always a swish.

No, it is not improved unfortunately. It's one of the things that I hate about the game. It really stands out after years of playing 2k basketball games.

[Altimus]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

Oh well, I'll have to live with it I guess.

I bought it sealed on eBay today for $40 shipped. Hopefully it arrives by the weekend.

[Altimus]

Re: NCAA Basketball 09 Impressions

Got it today in the mail and was able to only play one game but so far I'm liking what I saw. I ended up beating WF by 5 with Illinois at WF using Roadlesstrvld4's sliders.

I'll be looking to start a dynasty later tonight after the Bulls game.