Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022
- March 10, 2022
- Wolverine Studios
"Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2022" is a college basketball simulation game that allows you to manage your favorite school's basketball program. As the coach, you'll be responsible for recruiting new players, coaching your team, and making key decisions on game day. The game features a refined user experience, a new transfer portal system, and improved realism for a more engaging and challenging experience. The updated UI also provides a sleek and modern look to the game.
Reviews
- The game provides a deep and addictive college basketball management experience, especially for fans of coaching simulations.
- Easy modding options allow players to enhance their experience with real teams and logos, making the game more enjoyable.
- The prestige system adds depth to the gameplay, rewarding long-term performance and making it satisfying to build a program over time.
- The game feels like a carbon copy of previous versions with minimal improvements, leading to a lack of innovation.
- The user interface is simplistic and can be confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and fully engage with the game.
- Long loading times and slow simulation speeds can hinder the overall experience, especially for players looking to progress quickly through seasons.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered outdated and somewhat lacking, especially given its status as a simulation of NCAA Division 1, which prioritizes data over visual fidelity. Users note that the overall appearance feels wonky and does not meet modern standards.
“The graphics look a bit wonky and feel outdated for a game like this.”
“This game is a simulation of the entire NCAA Division 1, so it's data-heavy and sparse on graphics.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered passable, allowing players to manage their own playlists or shuffle songs while playing, which provides a degree of flexibility and enjoyment.
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality is subpar, and the mixing feels off, leading to a frustrating listening experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is designed not only to teach players the mechanics but also to guide them in understanding the intended interactions and strategies within the game.
“Not just for learning the game mechanics, but also for understanding how the program itself wants you to approach certain tasks.”
“Not just for learning the game mechanics, but also for understanding how the program itself wants you to approach certain tasks.”
“The gameplay feels overly restrictive, making it difficult to explore and enjoy the game freely.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.”