While NBA 09 The Inside may not have the prettiest or sharpest graphics it certainly has everything else.

Don’t get me wrong, the game looks great, but it is just not as sharp as other sporting titles. What this game has is an abundance of features. Anywhere from the franchise mode to a random quickplay game to Pinball mode this game is full of games and mini-games. You can even take you team and peg b-balls at you least favorite team in the dodge ball mini-game. Anyone who is a basketball fan could get hours and hours of entertainment out of this game. This is by far the most solid basketball game that I’ve played.

But I do have to warn you, NBA 09 The Inside is a tough game to beat especially if you play it on the harder difficulties. The strategy is essential for a successful outcome and if your strategy fails then making shots is almost an impossible task. For example a player that is terrible at shooting 3-pointers will only make a lucky 3-pointer once in a while regardless if that player is open or not. Learning your players, paying attention to the open man and adjusting the strategies accordingly may seem like a chore, and for your play style it might be. However, if you’re willing to give this game some time and assuming that you are a real basketball fan, then NBA 09 The Inside is a must have basketball game. It is a game that I will play for many seasons; eventually I will restore the formal glory of the Chicago Bulls.