ESPN Basketball / 2k4

[Billythekid]

I got this on PS2 and think it's pretty good... but have one problem. The shooting... Is it supposed to be so slow? It takes so long to rise up and shoot the ball.

Anyone have this game and think this element really brings the game down.


Greats news Frank got fired. I wonder now if we'll get more sponsors approaching the team to throw some money in... I remember reading someone cashflow was down on previous years.

 

[jbeecham]

Initially the thing that bugged me the most was the amount of blocks in the game. It seemed like every layup or Dunk attempt would get blocked. Luckily that was one of the many things that can be changed in the game. I haven't really noticed the shot speed as a problem, but you could increase the overall game speed. It would also make the defense faster by doing that so it may not help you. I think ESPN NBA 2K4 is much better than Live 2004. The ISO motion on both games is pretty useless but I really haven't taken the time to master it on either game. Usually when I use it I just get called for a charge.

 

[Billythekid]

I totally agree with you on the blocking problem. I also tweaked the settings down a bit so it's not a total blockfest.

Maybe i'll get used to the shooting, just seems ALOT slower motion when jumping up and eventually releasing.

I also wish they have the playoff logo on the court when playing the playoffs.

Ah well. Still a pretty good game. The graphics and facial detail is amazing.

 

[SweetD]

IMO the Live version was much better this year.

 

[Billythekid]

Hey SweetD, can you give me some details. I always played Livethen changed to 2k, but now thinking about getting that..


whats the game play like? graphics? playoff logo on court?

thx...

 

[SweetD]

Game play is nice very smooth and the I love the pace of the game. There is playoff logos on the floor and Finals. Not very much for Intros and Celebrations at the end. The Preseason is a total waist When I say they had a Preseason I got all excited and was hoping for something like Madden 2k4, but it wasn't. The Franchies mode is nice and I am in my 10 year already. (mostly just sim games to get to the playoffs). You can only do one team in a Franc. mode but you can do as many as you want in season.