Re: NBA 2k12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here: 360 & PS3 Versions UP
just played my first game
a few things that really stood out
-from afar, the player models look great. Wade and LeBron aren't overly bulky. however, when they zoom in on some of them, the legs on these guys are massive.
-Dirk & LeBron's shots look super smooth. didn't see Wade's, as he never shot while I was playing.
-AI is so improved. I was so sure I had a shot timed on a swing pass to the corner to Chalmers, so I flew out for the block. To my surprise, he waited, went under me, and as my defense rotated, he kicked it to the opposite corner to Wade, who then kicked it to an open LeBron as the defense rotated. Unbelievably smart ball movement by the AI during my game. if you have bad habits from 2K11 (like I do), this AI is going to own you for the first few weeks that you have the game.
-I love the new % thing on the free throws. very helpful.
-not as easy to poke a ball lose when a ball handler is just standing there dribbling it in front of you. he does a much better job of turning away to protect the ball.
-post play is going to be fun to learn. I accidentally took a 15 foot hook shot with Dirk, thinking I was about to put up a turn around, fall away. not sure if stick movement affects the shot type, as opposed to last year when distance determined it.
-Chris Bosh did serious work on me a couple of times in the post. had me jumping out of the building with Chandler.
-buzzer beater celebrations seemed to be smoother. I won the quarter on a buzzer beater 3 by Dirk, and the second it went in, Butler and Kidd jumped up and down, Dirk celebrated. No delay, like in previous games.
just played my first game
a few things that really stood out
-from afar, the player models look great. Wade and LeBron aren't overly bulky. however, when they zoom in on some of them, the legs on these guys are massive.
-Dirk & LeBron's shots look super smooth. didn't see Wade's, as he never shot while I was playing.
-AI is so improved. I was so sure I had a shot timed on a swing pass to the corner to Chalmers, so I flew out for the block. To my surprise, he waited, went under me, and as my defense rotated, he kicked it to the opposite corner to Wade, who then kicked it to an open LeBron as the defense rotated. Unbelievably smart ball movement by the AI during my game. if you have bad habits from 2K11 (like I do), this AI is going to own you for the first few weeks that you have the game.
-I love the new % thing on the free throws. very helpful.
-not as easy to poke a ball lose when a ball handler is just standing there dribbling it in front of you. he does a much better job of turning away to protect the ball.
-post play is going to be fun to learn. I accidentally took a 15 foot hook shot with Dirk, thinking I was about to put up a turn around, fall away. not sure if stick movement affects the shot type, as opposed to last year when distance determined it.
-Chris Bosh did serious work on me a couple of times in the post. had me jumping out of the building with Chandler.
-buzzer beater celebrations seemed to be smoother. I won the quarter on a buzzer beater 3 by Dirk, and the second it went in, Butler and Kidd jumped up and down, Dirk celebrated. No delay, like in previous games.
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