![]() ![]() It was still an effective mechanic that captured the NCAA style. The meter still popped up during gameplay along with coaching tips, though the overlay had been redesigned. Tempo wasn’t pushed as strongly as it was when it was a new feature the previous year, but it still had the same impact as far as boosting abilities when you’re controlling the pace of the game, and leading to poorer play when you’re not. It also retained its own mechanics, such as the ability to perform distractions during free throws, and game tempo. Bank shots were performed by holding the left stick in any direction while releasing the shoot button, among other shared controls.Īnimation quality and fluidity on the sticks was better than in NCAA Basketball 09, reflecting the jump we also saw from NBA Live 09 to NBA Live 10. Like NBA Live 10, NCAA Basketball 10 returned to a single shoot button, utilising the sprint control and left stick movement to perform advanced moves and trigger dunks. NCAA Basketball 10 and NBA Live 10 are pretty close, though. NCAA March Madness 08 felt more like a polished NBA Live 07 than it did NBA Live 08, and NCAA Basketball 09 – in my opinion at least – wasn’t quite on the same level as its NBA counterpart. Indeed, NCAA Basketball 10 feels very similar to NBA Live 10 on the sticks, which is a good thing. Like NBA Live 10, it’s a great game for its era. I’m making up for some lost time now, but I know I would’ve been able to have a blast with it back when it was new, had I been able to get my hands on it. As I was posting news about the game in 2009, I felt wistful that I wouldn’t be able to play it when it came out. I don’t regret opting for an Xbox 360 as it was more affordable and it allowed me to collect the entire NBA Live series on the seventh generation, but even at the time I was envious of PS3 users who were able to import NTSC games. ![]() Quite frankly, playing NCAA Basketball 10 all these years later leaves me wishing I’d had a PlayStation 3 back then. Over a decade later, I finally have the game and a console to play it on, so let’s take a look back…way back… However, the difference with NCAA Basketball 10 is that I actually covered it on the NLSC during its preview season! Even though I knew I wouldn’t be able to play it or produce any post-release content, we were expanding beyond just being an NBA Live website, and posting news related to NCAA Basketball 10 was part of my efforts to branch out. Like the other college games, I wasn’t able to play it until I got a PlayStation 3. I have an unusual history with NCAA Basketball 10. I’ve also picked up College Hoops 2K7 and 2K8, and I’ll be getting to them in due course. Although they do show their age somewhat, I’ve still really enjoyed finally being able to play them and make up for some lost time. I’ve therefore taken the opportunity to seek out and pick up those North American exclusives that I couldn’t play on my PAL consoles. This week, I’m taking a look back at NCAA Basketball 10.Īs I mentioned when I took a look back at NCAA March Madness 08 and NCAA Basketball 09, it wasn’t until I was gifted a PlayStation 3 that I’ve been able to import college basketball games. You’ll also find old NLSC editorials re-published with added commentary, and other flashback content. Check in every Wednesday for retrospectives and other features on older versions of NBA Live, NBA 2K, and old school basketball video games in general. ![]() This is Wayback Wednesday, your midweek blast from the past! In this feature, we dig into the archives, look back at the history of basketball gaming, and indulge in some nostalgia.
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