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DustinT · 03-19-2012, 12:56 PM

College Hoops 2K8, though well-received, didn’t exactly rack up the accolades when it first came out almost five years ago. In fact, Operation Sports gave the game a measly seven on the old review scale -- nowhere near an score for what has been considered an all-time classic by the OS community. But since then, a devoted cult following has sprung up around the game. A large community of gamers continues to play College Hoops 2K8 religiously. For this piece, I revisited the game based on the current OS review standards and used rosters from the 2011-12 season to see how well the game holds up and how we might judge this much-beloved title if it came out today.

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Boogiemanjay · 03-19-2012, 01:35 PM

Agree 100% who ever bring back college I'm going with
Them

grandchampbaby117 · 03-19-2012, 01:46 PM

bring this back please!!!!!!!!

ehh · 03-19-2012, 01:58 PM

Very fair review. The game deserved a 7 when it first dropped, pre-patch. It was another run-of-the-mill 2K basketball game that had quite a few gameplay frustrations. The patch really took the game to another level.

Sadly the game has aged too much for me to play anymore. The controls feel archaic after 2K11 dropped, spacing is very poor, playing calling and off-the-ball movement is poor, etc. This was a legendary game though especially from a depth perspective.

The other thing I'll remember 2K8 the most for is the CPU's IQ and overall ability. This is the best hum-vs-cpu sports game I've ever played. The CPU was smart, relentless, focused, etc. I could be 4-5 years into my UConn legacy, bring my 99 overall team on the road somewhere and get lose by double-digits to an unranked team without it feeling cheesy. I think that's why I never really got bored of this game - the challenge never faded. Almost every sports game eventually becomes too easy or you have to make the CPU too cheesy to beat you consistently. 2K8 avoided that.

tril · 03-19-2012, 03:29 PM

this happens every year;
just when I think 2k8 has run its course, I immediately fall back in love with this game.
updated playbooks and rosters have helped with more player movement, and motion.

The only thing that really bothers me about the game now is the ay the ball handlers dribble up court. the hunch back is the only graphics I do not like.
In addition the game continues to provide fresh animations. Im still discovering new "WOW" moments in the game.
and like Bo said the legacy mode is deep. the ups and downs are enormous. I continue to have losing seasosn when rebuilding etc. When recruiting, Ive obviously used some house rules to keep the game interesting.

I als think that starting in with NBA2k9 on the PC, that alot of the CH2k8 gameplay AI started to creep its way into the NBA series. as a matter of fact NBA2k12 has alot of similaries with CH2k8. NBA2k12 just has better graphics and animations, but the freegflow feel and AI is definetly there.

In addition, I still do not know why the NBA series has never incorporated the CH2k8 dynamic passing scheme.
bounce passses, etc on fast breaks are a thing of beauty in 2k8.

2k needs to bring back the college serie.

huntt26 · 03-19-2012, 03:41 PM

College Hoops for life!

TallyBoi7 · 03-19-2012, 03:43 PM

I've just gotten back into College Hoops 2K8 as well, and I'm still enjoying it. As stated before, the legacy mode is deep and games with the CPU are a challenge.

2K Sports should really consider creating another College Basketball game. I'm sure the game would be hit...especially if it plays pretty closely to its NBA counterpart.

Please bring this series back.

SageInfinite · 03-19-2012, 03:44 PM

2k should just drop MLB and bring back college hoops.

Lukin4 · 03-19-2012, 05:13 PM

Still play this most days... the career legacy mode is immense!!!

Jakeness23 · 03-19-2012, 06:35 PM

Honestly, whichever company brings back college basketball, may be the one I end up staying with. (BOTH should bring back college basketball IMO...)

03-19-2012, 01:58 PM	#4
ehh Hall Of Fame OVR: 44 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 26,335 Blog Entries: 10	Very fair review. The game deserved a 7 when it first dropped, pre-patch. It was another run-of-the-mill 2K basketball game that had quite a few gameplay frustrations. The patch really took the game to another level. Sadly the game has aged too much for me to play anymore. The controls feel archaic after 2K11 dropped, spacing is very poor, playing calling and off-the-ball movement is poor, etc. This was a legendary game though especially from a depth perspective. The other thing I'll remember 2K8 the most for is the CPU's IQ and overall ability. This is the best hum-vs-cpu sports game I've ever played. The CPU was smart, relentless, focused, etc. I could be 4-5 years into my UConn legacy, bring my 99 overall team on the road somewhere and get lose by double-digits to an unranked team without it feeling cheesy. I think that's why I never really got bored of this game - the challenge never faded. Almost every sports game eventually becomes too easy or you have to make the CPU too cheesy to beat you consistently. 2K8 avoided that. Jukeman likes this. Last edited by ehh; 03-19-2012 at 02:05 PM.

03-19-2012, 03:43 PM	#7
TallyBoi7 Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Revisiting College Hoops 2K8 I've just gotten back into College Hoops 2K8 as well, and I'm still enjoying it. As stated before, the legacy mode is deep and games with the CPU are a challenge. 2K Sports should really consider creating another College Basketball game. I'm sure the game would be hit...especially if it plays pretty closely to its NBA counterpart. Please bring this series back. __________________ NCAA: Florida A&M Rattlers NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars/Cincinnati Bengals NBA: Orlando Magic MLB: Atlanta Braves

03-19-2012, 03:44 PM	#8
SageInfinite #PhysicsDefied OVR: 40 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 9,557	2k should just drop MLB and bring back college hoops. DJ, SSplinter9, VandyRedskins21 and 2 others like this.

03-19-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
Boogiemanjay Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Apr 2011	Agree 100% who ever bring back college I'm going with Them

03-19-2012, 01:46 PM	#3
grandchampbaby117 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Jun 2011 Blog Entries: 1	bring this back please!!!!!!!!

03-19-2012, 03:29 PM	#5
tril MVP OVR: 19 Join Date: Nov 2004 Blog Entries: 1	this happens every year; just when I think 2k8 has run its course, I immediately fall back in love with this game. updated playbooks and rosters have helped with more player movement, and motion. The only thing that really bothers me about the game now is the ay the ball handlers dribble up court. the hunch back is the only graphics I do not like. In addition the game continues to provide fresh animations. Im still discovering new "WOW" moments in the game. and like Bo said the legacy mode is deep. the ups and downs are enormous. I continue to have losing seasosn when rebuilding etc. When recruiting, Ive obviously used some house rules to keep the game interesting. I als think that starting in with NBA2k9 on the PC, that alot of the CH2k8 gameplay AI started to creep its way into the NBA series. as a matter of fact NBA2k12 has alot of similaries with CH2k8. NBA2k12 just has better graphics and animations, but the freegflow feel and AI is definetly there. In addition, I still do not know why the NBA series has never incorporated the CH2k8 dynamic passing scheme. bounce passses, etc on fast breaks are a thing of beauty in 2k8. 2k needs to bring back the college serie.

03-19-2012, 03:41 PM	#6
huntt26 Pro OVR: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006	College Hoops for life!

03-19-2012, 05:13 PM	#9
Lukin4 Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia	Still play this most days... the career legacy mode is immense!!!

03-19-2012, 06:35 PM	#10
Jakeness23 Pro OVR: 27 Join Date: Aug 2009 Blog Entries: 41	Honestly, whichever company brings back college basketball, may be the one I end up staying with. (BOTH should bring back college basketball IMO...)