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"NBA Live 09" Lacking Enthusiasm
posted by JMichaud (BETHESDA, MD) Oct 9, 2008
Member since Jan 2008
5 out of 6 gamers (83%) found this review helpful
When the title said this game was "All Play", it meant it was to be played by the casual gamers.
The controls are so simple that you don't have to move the player about at all. You can pass, shoot, or try to block or steal. It's easy to pick up and play.
But the problem is the experience is very sluggish. The players walk up and down the court in a leisurely fashion, making the game very dull to watch.
Defense is almost non existent; it's easy for the ball handler to dribble right to the basket or pass it to the open player for the automatic shot.
The commentators don't add anything to the mix; sometimes they say the same remark three or four times in a row.
NBA 2K9 isn't a thrill to look at either; the graphics are the same as they were in 08.
In fact, most of the features of this game are copied over from 08; there's very little improvement in this installment.
The copied features include the Party Mode with mini games that have the same lack of energy or enthusiasm that is in the main modes. Definitely not worth $50.
Unless you really want to play a very basic and simplistic basketball game, skip NBA Live 09.
The controls are so simple that you don't have to move the player about at all. You can pass, shoot, or try to block or steal. It's easy to pick up and play.
But the problem is the experience is very sluggish. The players walk up and down the court in a leisurely fashion, making the game very dull to watch.
Defense is almost non existent; it's easy for the ball handler to dribble right to the basket or pass it to the open player for the automatic shot.
The commentators don't add anything to the mix; sometimes they say the same remark three or four times in a row.
NBA 2K9 isn't a thrill to look at either; the graphics are the same as they were in 08.
In fact, most of the features of this game are copied over from 08; there's very little improvement in this installment.
The copied features include the Party Mode with mini games that have the same lack of energy or enthusiasm that is in the main modes. Definitely not worth $50.
Unless you really want to play a very basic and simplistic basketball game, skip NBA Live 09.
First Review: All Play Does Not= All Play: Get 360
posted by miko25 (LARGO, FL) Oct 9, 2008
Member since Nov 2004
EA said 08 was dissapointing well Fifa was outstanding, NBA was very good, Madden was great and yet this year is starting to be dissapointing!
This is slighly improved over last year; which was very basic. This year the menu is stream lined with better music and way more options.The texures are better but still lacking. However; with the new passing system it is a hit and miss. {I AM NOT looking forward to Fifa for the Wii; just the 360 and PS3}. When you pass you sometimes shoot the ball half court and all you wanted was to take the ball; other times it works. The AI is brutal to say the least; they score points from far away but even when you dunk it in it does not count. The 2 on 2 is sloppy at best and does not work well. I am not going to get the Wii version anymore (not even to rent)!
This is slighly improved over last year; which was very basic. This year the menu is stream lined with better music and way more options.The texures are better but still lacking. However; with the new passing system it is a hit and miss. {I AM NOT looking forward to Fifa for the Wii; just the 360 and PS3}. When you pass you sometimes shoot the ball half court and all you wanted was to take the ball; other times it works. The AI is brutal to say the least; they score points from far away but even when you dunk it in it does not count. The 2 on 2 is sloppy at best and does not work well. I am not going to get the Wii version anymore (not even to rent)!
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