the gameplay is incredible throughout the game. the player reactions on the bench and on the floor make the game believable and realistic. individuals shots look the exact same as tehre shot form in real life. great graphics make you feel like your watching a real nba game. the commentary is good and doesnt repeat too much.( unless you do the same thing over and over such as a spin move or something.) the option to create a highlight reel of your great plays after a game is a nice feature. good online play as well as the option to dowload other users created players and updated rosters.one of the most important features is how the bench players are rated. in most games bench players are terrible and cant hit a shot, but in 2k9 your bench can come into the game and still be very productive. overall a great game and i know that i will be buying 2k10 when it comes out.
This game is as sick as the man on the cover, it's just what I expected. I love the new graphics, and the motion is seamless. I know Live 09 is all flash but this is as real as it gets, when your playing good players and... Read Full Review
I dont know about anyone else out there but personally this game is too complicated and hard. All the new stuff in the basic menus and in the gameplay are cool. BUT, some of the new animations seems overly trying to be r... Read Full Review