NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

**PAPERNUT** · 09-15-2010, 10:44 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by tcain80

I am just blown away by this demo. The physics, the animations, the fluidity of the gameplay...it's amazing. Such a huge step up from previous games it's not even funny. I bought Live last year because the 2k games had turned into such a mess, but man what a difference a year can make.

Same here. At first I did not like the heavy feel of it, but the more I play and adjust, it opens things up and is certainly more realistic than run and gun as in years past.

**Boilerbuzz** · 09-15-2010, 10:47 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by The 24th Letter

Jeebs, its a demo man. I think most are just taking it for what it is. It SUCKS it barbones....Im just gald we got something early from 2k...Its basically just a teaser of some of the improvements. @ Pared....Yeah, when you put some work in on the controls its awesome...but I feel you on the momenteum...IMO its a necessary evil..

I think so. Once you start violating the "rules" of human movement, you start breaking the subtleties of the game. If you let someone change direction in an instant, what's the point of ball movement and misdirection. It's been THE #1 problem with the spacing of the game for years.

**RubenDouglas** · 09-15-2010, 10:47 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Has anyone been able to steal the ball from behind on a CPU Celtic fastbreak? I'm pressing the steal button and nothing happens. I press Y to get contact, and nothing. I want CONTACT and this demo is doing little of that for me right now.

Where I do see CONTACT is in the half court setting when trying to do cross overs and other moves, causing the moves not to finish and or feel unresponsive.. I love that aspect of the CONTACT. But it's sorely missing in the open court. The only contact is a hard intentional foul, via the back button.

**Pete1210** · 09-15-2010, 10:49 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by spankdatazz22

I do agree that the demo is pretty barebones though, and the decision not to have the ability to call plays, or including an option to play as the Celtics/2-player is questionable. But don't see them as the huge fail issue that some have made it out to be.

Only problem with releasing such a barebones demo is for those who don't know better. They may just think its a representation of the final product and not buy it.
2K should release another demo with Jordan in it for sales.

**Fresh Prince** · 09-15-2010, 10:52 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

How do I do moves when one on one with a defender?

**Pared** · 09-15-2010, 10:54 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by erickonasis

Theres some things i dont like and im sad to say it...Game seems like that tried to make it like Live a little bit which i absolutely HATE

Don't be such a "debbie downer."

Originally posted by RubenDouglas

Has anyone been able to steal the ball from behind on a CPU Celtic fastbreak? I'm pressing the steal button and nothing happens. I press Y to get contact, and nothing. I want CONTACT and this demo is doing little of that for me right now.

Where I do see CONTACT is in the half court setting when trying to do cross overs and other moves, causing the moves not to finish and or feel unresponsive.. I love that aspect of the CONTACT. But it's sorely missing in the open court. The only contact is a hard intentional foul, via the back button.

It's there. Have to steal on the ball handler. In fact, that terrible "ride the back" animation is still there.

I don't know if the ball-handler can break out of it though. The CPU doesn't and lets the animation play out, taking them out of position.

**eko718** · 09-15-2010, 10:56 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by RubenDouglas

Has anyone been able to steal the ball from behind on a CPU Celtic fastbreak? I'm pressing the steal button and nothing happens. I press Y to get contact, and nothing. I want CONTACT and this demo is doing little of that for me right now.

Where I do see CONTACT is in the half court setting when trying to do cross overs and other moves, causing the moves not to finish and or feel unresponsive.. I love that aspect of the CONTACT. But it's sorely missing in the open court. The only contact is a hard intentional foul, via the back button.

Yes. I have been able to bat the ball out of their hands when going up for a layup as well. Once or twice it actually knocked off of them and went out of bounds.

**Boilerbuzz** · 09-15-2010, 10:56 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by gallagheri

Did anyone notice that you can't walk bouncing the ball like we were able to do it in 2K10 (or even 2K9, where we could use different speeds to lead the offense with the man carrying the ball).

That sucks, I love to walk through my court cooling down the match a bit. Now we kind of "crawl".

Agreed. I absolutely hate that. But I can EASILY live with this though. They probably didn't have time to put it back in when they rewrote the dribbler. It's like those old cartoons where they would take apart an old car, put it back together and there would be parts left over. Of course, most of the time, the shiny new car would collapse. But I think this game will hold up pretty well.

**fatleg3** · 09-15-2010, 11:05 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

i have played the demo over and over and i like it but i think im done

its just so complicated to do moves that it gets frustrated. Most of the time im just running around and doing size ups

the only reason im getting by people is cause kobe just runs by them cause its pro diff

**eko718** · 09-15-2010, 11:05 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by erickonasis

Feels somewhat arcadey to me ...could just be the skill level and this still will be a first day purchase .

Like for example the way the shots look to me seem a little weird (not to mention the shiny ball). I mean its like every shot has the same feel wether it goes in or out (except ft feel the same). In 2k10 i knew if my shot was bad or good when i released it.

some of the iso moves just seem a little exaggerated and unpredictable as well but that could just be me learning it

I'm willing to bet you're in the minority here. In 2K10 they absolutely *broke the concept of release points. Not saying you couldn't get a shooting rhythm, but compared to other years it was terrible. There is actually a detectable release point in this game. Perhaps with more time, you will feel the rhythm more in 2K11.

I also saw that you mentioned the crowd didn't sound right?.... What version are you playing? The crowd has never sounded better to me.

23 · 09-15-2010, 11:07 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by RubenDouglas

Has anyone been able to steal the ball from behind on a CPU Celtic fastbreak? I'm pressing the steal button and nothing happens. I press Y to get contact, and nothing. I want CONTACT and this demo is doing little of that for me right now.

Where I do see CONTACT is in the half court setting when trying to do cross overs and other moves, causing the moves not to finish and or feel unresponsive.. I love that aspect of the CONTACT. But it's sorely missing in the open court. The only contact is a hard intentional foul, via the back button.

I have.. he kind of rips it from the side... I did it once. The anim is a bit different than the one from last year

**ZoneBlitz** · 09-15-2010, 11:09 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

All I have to say is: wow!

I am blown away by the demo. It seems that the CPU is smarter but not in a cheating sort of way. I like feeling as if I have to earn a basket by playing basketball and not just running around until I score.

The players seem smarter and are in much better position. I think this game will be played once it comes out, up until 2k12 launches.

Great, great job VC!

**erickonasis** · 09-15-2010, 11:09 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by eko718

I'm willing to bet you're in the minority here. In 2K10 they absolutely *broke the concept of release points. Not saying you couldn't get a shooting rhythm, but compared to other years it was terrible. There is actually a detectable release point in this game. Perhaps with more time, you will feel the rhythm more in 2K11.

I also saw that you mentioned the crowd didn't sound right?.... What version are you playing? The crowd has never sounded better to me.

I never said anything about the crowd...sound is absolutely amazing...release points were fine for me in 2k10...now every shot feels like a made shot when i release it

**erickonasis** · 09-15-2010, 11:10 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by Pared

Don't be such a "debbie downer."

...Good one Pared

**Dawgthem** · 09-15-2010, 11:11 AM

Re: NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

Originally posted by fatleg3

i have played the demo over and over and i like it but i think im done

its just so complicated to do moves that it gets frustrated. Most of the time im just running around and doing size ups

the only reason im getting by people is cause kobe just runs by them cause its pro diff

THe game has a steep learning curve , its s'not ELite man, not a pick up and play game. never has been been after 2k9 thats all i can tell you invest some time and get a true feel for the controls learn to fether the stick not jerk it. Don't use turbo when doing crossovers jsut the left stick thats all you need....DUEces

NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

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