EA Sports NBA Jam Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (PS3, 360)

[kazushige0001]

I got the game last night and it has been a lot of fun. I don't really see myself getting into the new modes too much, but the classic campaign is a lot of fun and reminds me of the past.

The graphics on the PS3 look great especially considering the anti-aliasing issues I have seen on some other games. The controls seem pretty responsive, but I must admit it takes some getting use to using the NBA Elite-ish controls (shot stick, forward and back to steal, and up and down blocking controls).

Oddly enough, my only real criticism are things I took for granted about the old arcade game:

- basketball icon behind turbo meter to indicate who has the ball: really helps when the game is moving fast especially on some of the remix 2 on 2 matchups.

- arrows to indicate where players are if they aren't on the screen: definitely helps when the game gets fast or you're shoved on the ground and left behind as the ball moves the opposite direction.

As for the unlockables, I'm not excited about most of them, but I do look forward to some 80's Celtics vs Lakers. It'll be fun to have Bird/Mchale vs. Magic/Worthy.

[nolesfan69]

Have any of you guys try playing Classic Campaign on Insane. I am too
chicken right now, I plan of finishing my first run through on medium.
Then move up to hard on my second run through.

[NC State-31 UNC-27]

-CPU players shoot the ball on the way down on jump shots. This is just horrible.
-Little guys just get dominated at the rim. Like it's rare they can even get a shot off without being blocked. I remember being able to dunk without huge problems with little guys on the original. Theres no point in using guys like Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Devin Harris, etc. in this game...they are useless compared to KG, Pau, Noah, etc.
-I can't really figure out how to make threes...some guys I played online were good with Kobe, Curry, Carter...but mostly my wide open threes have not gone in at a very good rate.

*BIG ONE*
-You can't shove a guy who is going up for a jump shot. On the original, if you shoved them before they let go of the ball they would hit the deck and not get the shot off. It has ZERO effect when you do that in this game. Major bummer.

These things bother me...a lot. But I still enjoy the game 2 v 2 online and some campaign action....if my 360 wasn't dying.

[The 24th Letter]

loving the game....been playing 2k11 too long.....i keep thinking too hard while playing lol

[pdawg17]

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

-CPU players shoot the ball on the way down on jump shots. This is just horrible. -Little guys just get dominated at the rim. Like it's rare they can even get a shot off without being blocked. I remember being able to dunk without huge problems with little guys on the original. Theres no point in using guys like Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Devin Harris, etc. in this game...they are useless compared to KG, Pau, Noah, etc. -I can't really figure out how to make threes...some guys I played online were good with Kobe, Curry, Carter...but mostly my wide open threes have not gone in at a very good rate. *BIG ONE* -You can't shove a guy who is going up for a jump shot. On the original, if you shoved them before they let go of the ball they would hit the deck and not get the shot off. It has ZERO effect when you do that in this game. Major bummer. These things bother me...a lot. But I still enjoy the game 2 v 2 online and some campaign action....if my 360 wasn't dying.

That drives me crazy too...I keep trying to shove the ball handler when they go up to shoot and nothing happens...at first I thought I was missing him somehow but then realized you can't shove a jump shooter...just terrible...

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by pdawg17

That drives me crazy too...I keep trying to shove the ball handler when they go up to shoot and nothing happens...at first I thought I was missing him somehow but then realized you can't shove a jump shooter...just terrible...

noticed that too....ugh.

[Bumble14]

Quote: Originally Posted by pdawg17

That drives me crazy too...I keep trying to shove the ball handler when they go up to shoot and nothing happens...at first I thought I was missing him somehow but then realized you can't shove a jump shooter...just terrible...

This has been driving me insane as it absolutely kills the defensive strategy especially in multiplayer. This was a HUGE component of head to head games and I was getting destroyed in MP games until I figured out this has been taken out of the game.

I just do not understand why such a big part of the old Jam games was removed--it's downright impossible to stop guys driving the hoop now unless you have a bigger player that can go up and block them. The shove on the shot attempt was a defensive balance maneuver for smaller guards--it allowed you to play 2 small guys against big guys. In this game I feel like it's essential to have a competent big on the court in online games or you are screwed--basically making teams like Washington,Detroit, and even Oklahoma City worthless.

[pdawg17]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bumble14

This has been driving me insane as it absolutely kills the defensive strategy especially in multiplayer. This was a HUGE component of head to head games and I was getting destroyed in MP games until I figured out this has been taken out of the game. I just do not understand why such a big part of the old Jam games was removed--it's downright impossible to stop guys driving the hoop now unless you have a bigger player that can go up and block them. The shove on the shot attempt was a defensive balance maneuver for smaller guards--it allowed you to play 2 small guys against big guys. In this game I feel like it's essential to have a competent big on the court in online games or you are screwed--basically making teams like Washington,Detroit, and even Oklahoma City worthless.

Considering EA has said over and over that they tried to make this version "true to the original" I'm surprised it's not in the game...