NCAA Basketball 10

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. GameZone
    82
    Excellent controls, mechanics and ball physics designed for a sports game that is very easy to grasp.
  2. GamePro
    80
    All in all, NCAA Football 10 is an enjoyable college football sim that doesn't quite reach superstar status. It has a great set of skills but it doesn't excel in any one area.
  3. GameDaily
    80
    While more modes would've been appreciated and we could've done without the sleepy A.I. teammates, NCAA Basketball 10 is a solid game of hoops. The broadcast styles are unparalleled, the gameplay is good fun and the modes that made the cut are more than enough to keep fans happy.
  5. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    Without the distraction (and egoism) of star power, and an emphasis on teamwork, pace, and movement that strains but doesn't break the AI, NCAA Basketball 2010 is pick-ip-and-play friendly for college game newcomers and hoop aficionados alike. [Jan 2010, p.84]
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  6. ZTGD
    80
    Perhaps the games greatest accomplishment comes from building a solid framework for future iterations to polish to perfection.
  7. Game Over Online
    80
    NCAA Basketball 10 is a very good game of basketball. Gameplay is engaging and fun, the college atmosphere is alive and intense, and Dynasty mode will still keep you busy for hours. But if you already have NBA Live 10, it will be hard to justify a purchase. The omission of any type of career mode is a real shame, and you won’t be able to shake the feeling that this is NBA Live with a fresh coat of paint. For any college basketball fan that does not own NBA Live 10, I can recommend this game without hesitation.
  8. Worth Playing
    80
    With a few balances and tweaks, we easily could have had an extremely impressive title in the next year or so. As it stands, though, NCAA Basketball 10 is still a solid entry and a good note to go out on.
  9. IGN
    78
    NCAA Basketball 10 might not be the most original basketball on the block, but at least it’s a good one.
  10. Digital Chumps
    76
    With the help of CBS and ESPN they have made the NCAA Basketball game much better. With that said, EA still needs to tweak their control scheme a bit and make it work better with situations.
  11. 1UP
    75
    The game's no longer only for the most die-hard NCAA basketball fans -- it can finally serve players looking for a change of pace from the year's professional hoops offerings.
  12. PlayStation Universe
    75
    NCAA Basketball 10 offers a brilliant TV Broadcast style presentation and provides the ultimate experience for college basketball fans. However, casual fans may want to look elsewhere.
  13. Game Informer
    73
    With the improved presentation and lively college crowds, a couple pieces are in place to make NCAA Basketball 10 a destination hoops experience. If EA adds more game modes and rids itself of the legacy gameplay problems, perhaps a future class can rival the thrill of the NCAA Tournament.
  14. GameFocus
    73
    Unlike last year’s version, NCAA Basketball 10 can’t be considered as a huge overhaul over its predecessors. It may not be a huge step back but it hasn’t improved much either. It’s a disappointment but our hopes remain high for next year...it could have been so much worse.
  15. GameSpot
    70
    NCAA Basketball 10 closely mimics the real sport, but a number of small glitches and a lack of modes limit the fun.
  16. Gamervision
    70
    NCAA Basketball 10 is a satisfactory college basketball game, but its AI and gameplay issues keep it from being a standout, the lack of game modes keep it from being a great value for the money, and the absence of any “hook” to catch fans’ attention may make it a financial failure.
  17. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Sadly, this is a good game, it's just not unique and there's very little you haven't seen before.
  18. GameShark
    58
    College basketball games historically sell fewer copies, which is all well and good, but charging full price for something that lacks the features we come to expect is a swift kick in the groin to users.

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#72 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#83 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. LaterDaze
    Mar 6, 2012
    8
    NCAA 10 may very well be the closing chapter in a very good series. Is has since been discontinued and now, in 2012, there is still noNCAA 10 may very well be the closing chapter in a very good series. Is has since been discontinued and now, in 2012, there is still no indication of it coming back. In my opinion, the biggest downfall of NCAA Basketball 10 and the entire series was the lack of advertising and distribution in lesser markets. EA Sports does not seem to understand the scope of March Madness' popularity and it was incredibly difficult to find this game in Canada of all places. I had to drive four cities away back in the day to purchase NCAA Madness 10 for a full sticker price of $59.99, and the only place to find the 09 or 08 games in their respective years was on Ebay.

    But unless you are a diehard hoops fan who is drawn to the Create a Player style gaming, this game will not disappoint. And even a hardcore fan may want to take the plunge now that the price has done the same. The game only has two major flaws and I will start with those because the pros heavily outweigh the cons. Firstly, this is the only modern sports game that does not have the Create a Player mode where you play a single player and rise the ranks. The second is a messy at best post game where players will often find themselves doing up-and-unders and fadeaways completely by accident. To sum it up, the controls are too clunky to risk getting fancy and you will often find yourself limited to backing down and throwing up a hook shot or pulling faceup because that is the only play that will do what you expect it to do when you press the corresponding buttons.

    On the other end of the spectrum you have excellent graphics and commentary for its time. EA Sports has added CBS broadcasts and commentary for teams who earn the right to play a televised game. In the past even when your team earned the honor of match of the week, the game looked and felt the exact same as any other. The NCAA Tournament environment has also been improved drastically, but those who prefer to simulate with Hoopcast and intervene halfway through will be disappointed. The Tournament is the only fixture where you cannot do that. It only offers play now and straight sim.

    AI difficulty is great with some sliding tuners. I personally play on All-Conference with beefed up player sliders so my shots go in more frequently but the defense is much tougher. There is no cheeseball shots. Even at 100%, if you're not open, it will not go in.

    And finally, Dynasty Mode has seen drastic improvements. You cannot simply take a D+ team, go undefeated and get the #1 rank anymore. Things like strength of schedule and TV exposure influences your rank. I went 31-0 with Wichita State, with three wins over top 25 teams, and only managed to be ranked as high as #12. It is more realistic. Overall a very solid game. And if this is infact the last game of the series, EA Sports has done a good job of leaving people with a fond memory and something that they can play for a long time.    … Full Review »
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