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[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by NC State-31 UNC-27

has anyone played with a guard as their teammate? Monta Ellis just shot 14% for me because everything he shot got blocked because HE RELEASES THE BALL ON THE WAY DOWN. Whats the point of using a guard teammate if they can't shoot outside of dunks, and can't block on defense? Is there a way to get them to release the ball at the top of their shot? If not....major flaw.

Yes I was using the Bulls and I was Noah and the CPU was Rose. He did ok from what I recall.

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

Durant is a BEAST in this game.

He sure is. I was doing the classic campaign and had them up as my 2nd game and I got killed Have to try again

[Pared]

Gah... they could have done a few minor things to improve the authenticity of the game.

1. The end of quarter fade out should have a sort of skip. It's way too smooth and cuts away too quickly.
2. There certainly is an issue with the teammate AI in this game - if you notice, your CPU teammate goes up to attempt a block on CPU player dunking AFTER the dunk attempt is successful about 80% of the time.
3. You can tell the CPU gameplan is a bit simplistic as well. Often the CPU ball handler will go to the 3 pt. line and just stand there until their teammate can perform a push. Once this push happens the ball handler will move. And this happens often... so it becomes predictable.
4. The man on fire not being able to block any and everything is simply inexcusable! We discussed this early... I don't understand how it was wasn't addressed. This makes me extremely sad... it was one of the essential pieces to "going off" while on fire.

With all that said... I'm still having a blast with the game and going back and forth b/w remix and Classic. I'm not crazy about domination mode however - the angle makes it very, very difficult to know where you are shooting from.

And a big thumbs up for all the little touches put into this game... it would take a while to cover them all. The sidelines, fans, benches, courts.... all very, very well done.

[nolesfan69]

Just played my first 3 games today in Classic Campaign on medium
difficulty I am 1-2. I beat the Nets 54-52 but lost 2 straight to
Minnesota. I wish the game had the old record keeping where it
tells you your wins and losses just like the old Jams. I really have
nothing negative about the game except maybe getting used to
the controls.

I love all the cool things I can unlock in this game and I intend to
play all the modes also online. Now since I own 2k11 and Jam my
basketball fix is complete. Now I just have to get better than I
can dominate online........just kidding.

[mixtapes]

Quote: Originally Posted by nolesfan69

Just played my first 3 games today in Classic Campaign on medium difficulty I am 1-2. I beat the Nets 54-52 but lost 2 straight to Minnesota. I wish the game had the old record keeping where it tells you your wins and losses just like the old Jams. I really have nothing negative about the game except maybe getting used to the controls. I love all the cool things I can unlock in this game and I intend to play all the modes also online. Now since I own 2k11 and Jam my basketball fix is complete. Now I just have to get better than I can dominate online........just kidding.

ur not kidding about dominating online, stop fooling urself

[Mike Smoove]

I think its a fun game. Will be really fun playing friends and online. Nice alternative to 2K.

[Ermolli]

I'm really enjoying this game, so much fun specially if you play it with someone else. It's the only game I can play with my brothers because they don't like sports games, so I'm glad of having this game.

[NC State-31 UNC-27]

it really is the perfect online game or local multiplayer. just great.

but little guys are soooo undervalued in this game. If you use 2 little guys you are screwed. Big men who block and dunk will dominate. Especially little guys who can't shoot 3's like money...totally useless. Devin Harris, yes you.