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  • DustinT
    Big Dummy
    • Nov 2004
    • 1937

    #1

    Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2


    Let’s face it. We’ve all had a real lack of college basketball video games to play the last few years.

    It’s been six years since 2K Sports released College Hoops; Four years have gone by since EA Sports’ last effort.

    Well, Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2 gives us a choice, and fortunately for us, it’s a very good one. Wolverine Studios released DDS:CB2 in late 2011, and I finally got the chance to check it out recently

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  • Lukin4
    Rookie
    • Oct 2009
    • 177

    #2
    Nice review. As someone that still plays CH2k8 regularly, I've definitely looked at giving this a try. And I'm a fan of any game that starts with a head job...

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    • kdenson1283
      Rookie
      • Apr 2013
      • 19

      #3
      This sounds very interesting. I think I will give this a go. Can't wait, finally a college basketball experience is back.

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      • TheLetterZ
        All Star
        • Jul 2002
        • 6753

        #4
        Glad you guys enjoy. I can try to answer any additional questions you have.

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        • Frythatchicken
          Rookie
          • Jan 2006
          • 143

          #5
          is it available now?

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          • TheLetterZ
            All Star
            • Jul 2002
            • 6753

            #6
            Re: Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2

            Oh yes.

            Wolverine Studios is your home for PC sports simulation games. We offer in-depth pro football, pro basketball, college basketball, college football and golf games.

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            • tril
              MVP
              • Nov 2004
              • 2915

              #7
              any plans for an IOS version

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              • TheLetterZ
                All Star
                • Jul 2002
                • 6753

                #8
                Re: Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2

                I haven't heard anything about an iOS version. I hope so though.

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                • truzoe
                  Rookie
                  • Nov 2007
                  • 73

                  #9
                  Do you get to play actual 5v5 basketball or just the management side??

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                  • SkillzKillz719
                    Rookie
                    • Jan 2011
                    • 197

                    #10
                    $35 is steep. $15? Probably. $20? Maybe. $35? Too much... I might fold my tent later in the year when it gets really interesting, but with the next gen coming out I think I'm better off saving my money.... No real gameplay REALLY hurts this game... But I'll download the demo, and if I'm in love with it I might get it.

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                    • drewst18
                      Pro
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 762

                      #11
                      $35 is not too much. I don't like Wolverine studios mostly cause of their crappy hockey sim but you will not find a better text based basketball sim. Text sims aren't for everyone but the depth of this game far exceeds any console game you will find.

                      Its a text based sim, you can't hold against it that you can't play the game.
                      Go Lions, Wings and Wolverines!

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                      • cq.noble
                        Just started!
                        • Sep 2013
                        • 4

                        #12
                        Originally posted by truzoe
                        Do you get to play actual 5v5 basketball or just the management side??
                        4th paragraph:
                        "DDS:CB2 is a text simulation, meaning that while you can view a 2D representation of your team’s games. Still, DDS:CB2 has a ton of value to offer college basketball fans, especially those who passionately follow the recruiting process."

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                        • tarek
                          Pro
                          • Sep 2009
                          • 851

                          #13
                          I've played a bunch of text sims, including DDS:PB and DDS:CB. I agree that they are outstanding games and experiences if you enjoy text sims and the strategic aspects they are built and tailored for.

                          I really like the comment about iOS, I think text based sports sims would really be suited to a tablet. I recall there have been some queries on the wolverine boards about mac or ios versions, however, due to the setup being quite small and the budget limited, I don't think they've explored or considered making the jump to either mac or ios.

                          If anyone associated with Wolverine reads this though, I'd be ecstatic with an ios version of your amazing games. I absolutely love recruiting with a smaller school. I recall my experience going from a tiny school out in LA to coaching St Johns.

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                          • Jukeman
                            Showtime
                            • Aug 2005
                            • 10963

                            #14
                            A new real world mod for this season is in the works. Hopefully it gets release. This would be a great time to get into this game as the mod will be updated for the first time since 2011-2012. There is also a chance that the mod could have real players in it this time. If not, at least the real life coaches will be in it.

                            Great game though. I've been playing it instead of CHoops 2k8 for the past couple of years and if anyone know me from here they would know how much I loved College Hoops 2k8!

                            I wish there was an updated version of the game but with that said, it's still Wolverine Studio's most polish basketball sim (It's more polished than their most recent basketball sim Pro Basketball 3 which was released last year) if not the most polish game they have to offer.
                            Last edited by Jukeman; 11-15-2013, 12:16 PM.

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                            • grismosw
                              MVP
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 2654

                              #15
                              Re: Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2

                              I actually prefer FBCB 2, which with all the updates is pretty much FBCB 3 at this point. The interface isn't as pretty but it is more effective and gameplay is more stable and streamlined. As well it is easier to customize the league, case in point there are mods for older year formats, D2, D3 and a mega mod combining D1, 2, and 3.
                              PS4 Username: grismosw7

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