Since Playstation 3 cds cost roughly around 3000-3500 bucks per game, I am taking precautionary measures before actually buying one. And one of the controversial games in the world of basketball is the competition between NBA Live and NBA 2K. Let me just give you a brief background, NBA Live has been the best basketball game in Playstation since it was released in the year 1995 or 1996 I think. However, with the arrival of NBA 2K, there was an upset. NBA 2K has been dominating NBA Live.
Why is that so? Because first and foremost it has good graphics almost looks like you are just a real live NBA basketball. Secondly, it is user friendly. An amateur player can do plenty of moves just with a flick of that analog stick making it very easy to score regardless if your enemy is the computer or a human. So what it really brings is the gaming experience.
What I really like about the NBA Live is the basketball strategy, the ball movement, the tactics on how to outrun and eventually outscore your opponent. That what makes NBA Live unique to other basketball games. NBA 2K is for AMATEURS. You do not believe me? Well, try me if you can beat me in both games.
I’ve tried NBA Live 2008 and it really let my hopes die that NBA Live will retrieve its rightful throne. It has poor graphics. The gameplay is not smooth. It has limited moves. The commentators are dull. Overall, I can say NBA Live 2008 SUCKS.
But, because Playstation 3’s features where you can download demos straight yo your game console, I downloaded NBA Live 09 and wished that my efforts will not go to waste.
And hell did I enjoy this game. I mean everything from the past that made NBA Live was left behind. Now, with smoother graphics, better gameplays, and those real spectacular signature moves. All I can is WOW. Too bad I can only play 2 minutes for 2 quarters since it is only a demo.
I am now saving money to buy NBA Live 09. This is going to be a happy christmas for me.
