Nba 2k9 is by far the best basketball sim on the market. The graphics, physics and gameplay are all perfect. The GS review says that its the same as 2k8, but they are completely wrong. For one the graphics are alot better than 2k8. The character models are very realistic and the crowd is actually alive this time. But one of the coolest additions this year is the player animations. Players will dive, duck and interact with other players. You will see new animations constantly. Gameplay has also been improved with the shot stick manipulation. Instead of just pushing up on the shot stick you can actually alter your shot in mid air by moving the stick in different directions. So you really feal like you are actually making the shot yourself. Most of the gameplay has been inproved but one thing has gotten a little worse and thats the free throws. Instead of using the sixaxis you have to use the shot stick for free throws. Its not terrible or anything, it's just not as good as the sixaxis. But anyway this game is great. With live updating rosters, solid online play and great animations this game is a slam dunk!
Yo so i had like mad high expectations for this game, as like everyone else in the world. I went through like 11 stores to get it cause its mad sold out everywhere in ontario or some crap like that. But yo, it was worth ... Read Full Review
NBA LIVE 09 is touting its updated roster feature and updated moveset, but guess what guys?? NBA 2k9 has it too! The game is AWESOME! Everything about it from the graphics to the presentation to how fluid the animations ... Read Full Review
