Beautiful to look at, super slick to play and filled with options. There’s work to be done, but EA has taken a big step back in the right direction. Excellent stuff. 7.5/10Print this pageUser reviews (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report...
Abstract: Name: NBA Live 09Genre: Sports – BasketballPlatform: PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360 (Reviewed on PS3) EA has had a tough time crafting basketball games in the HD era. Their signature NBA franchise, NBA Live, has been through two iterations so far on the...
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Abstract: NBA Live has had a rough transition to the current generation of consoles; however, slowly but surely, the games have gotten better every year. NBA Live 09 doesnt make the same leap forward that 08 made, and the much-hyped dynamic DNA feature has litt...
Signature playcalling makes running plays a breeze, New pickandroll mechanic is simple and effective, Userfriendly controls, Marv Albert and Steve Kerr do a nice job in the booth.
Lousy defense leads to lots of dunks, Dribble moves are too often ineffective, Be a Pro mode isnt very deep.
NBA Live 09s gameplay has again seen some improvement, but there are still a few rough edges. ...
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Published: 2008-10-13, Author: Steve , review by: gamespy.com
Dynamic DNA uses real life information to update player tendencies daily; new Pick and Roll and Signature Playcalling features make offense more fun.
Clipping and herky-jerky movements still a problem; NBA Live Academy can feel like work; cant test Dynamic DNA yet.
While playing NBA Live 09, a shoe-related metaphor kept coming to mind. Were not sure why, maybe its because you can see at least a swoosh or two walking by every time the players leave the floor on the floor-level camera, or perhaps it was the "Jord...
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