I just bought the game earlier this afternoon. I tried the Demo for all 3 NBA games and I just loveeee the graphic for NBA live 2008. Most superstars have their own GO TO MOVES (something like their trademark when it comes to shooting and scoring). As for the game play, u are free to control ur dribbling by the right analog (I am a point guard when it comes to playing basketball..so being able to give me more option in terms of dribbling and crossover, I enjoy NBA live game play much more than the other 2. Overall, the graphic and the game play are the two main factors why i choose NBA live over NBA 2k8 and NBA 08. =D
P.S. For those who played the DEMO, u will notice the game LAGS for some time when any side starts the ball. They fixed that bug but it still does lag until u pass the half court line. this only happens occassionally. it doesnt bother me much cos the actions are after the half court line =D
ADDITIONAL COMMENT AFTER GAMESPOT RELEASED ITS RATING notice that gamespot review mentioned NOTHING about the graphic at all. i wonder if they are just playing the game blindly or something...cos i think graphic makes the FIRST and the BIGGEST impression when u started the game.
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