NBA 2K12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[seanbarkley]

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I only see the stats pop up and move around the screen and the camera is just set looking down on the court ??

Has anyone else seen this ?? Is this just a PS3 demo thing ?

I don't know what can be your problem, I can see them perfectly.

[ghettogeeksta]

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Just played the demo...And I'm shocked its one player again... How boring?... I don't play the cpu so I'm going to wait until Oct 4.

Yea this is a sorry demo, one player, can use only one team, and one 4min quarter. Come'on 2k thats just lazy.

[The 24th Letter]

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Just got my first shut out!

14-0 lol

capped by a Jason Kidd strip off Brons leg. 2k11's bumping (even though I didnt feel ot was that bad) has spoiled me.....defense is going to be even more fun than last year. I need to make a video for whoever said there wasnt help D...Chandler is shutting folks down at the rim...

[KyotoCarl]

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I like how when you're playing off-ball D, if you hold LT and push into the player you're guarding your player will hold out his hand as if he's denying the pass.

[ifriedrice]

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Question for other people that played the PS3 demo......When the game starts up and the intro comes on. I dont see the Dirk/LeBron/cheerleader/mascot highlights (montage) like in the videos from the 360 demo ??

I only see the stats pop up and move around the screen and the camera is just set looking down on the court ??

Has anyone else seen this ?? Is this just a PS3 demo thing ?

This happened to me twice in about 10 plays.

[ghettogeeksta]

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People need to stop complaining about not having total control, you cant have full control and realistic movement at the same time. They do a good job balancing them both. If u want full control and unrealistic animations go play Madden.

[Jasong7777]

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Me after playing the demo for most of the afternoon yesterday.

[iLLosophy]

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There's way too much delay on passing. I swear on a lot these passes a half second goes by before they then telegraph who they're passing to.....then pass the ball.

[Mintsa]

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This happened to me twice in about 10 plays.

Ok, so it isn't just me. I only played the demo twice and it happened on both occasions. What are the chances ?? I just really wanted to see the intro in HD on my tv.

[RIZDRAVER]

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Player movement/control is still...not very fluid.

To each their own...but I'm most likely will be sticking to NBA Live 10 yet again.

Wow, I assumed you were being sarcastic at first. But with your later posts it's clear you're being serious.

[ZoneBlitz]

Re: NBA 2K12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

One word: Awesome.

It didn't hit me right away, but a few games in I was flawed. This is what I noticed:

You actually have to think now when you play the computer. They will find the open man, try moves on you and keep you guessing. There is nothing like watching Los Heat take advantage of my panic and hit a wide open shot because I left someone unguarded. Or, when they pump and pass fake you out of the way. They seems so smart this year. Plus, star players seem to shine.

This game is like a zen koan. It is both easier and harder. It's easier in that if you stick to real basketball, you are rewarded. I made many shots that last year I would not have made due to CPU cheese. It's harder because the CPU is actually smarter about preventing you from getting into a good position to make a shot. So, I still ended up loosing - but did not feel cheated.

OMG the fast break. It seems so close to being possible on higher levels this year. I am so excited because I think the retail build will be awesome regarding fast breaks. Even in the demo I did not feel the CPU carrying me out of position or slowing me down on the break.

The only concern I have is that I am concerned that my CPU controlled teammates were able to keep up with Lebron and Wade even when they were pulling off serious moves. I am not sure, but I think Lebron or Wade should be able to blow by Chandler with a few moves. Hopefully the final build addresses this potential issue.

Again: awesome.

[Last_Chapter]

Just played the demo again and saw something new. I attempted an alley to Rudy he was a little to far off. As he attempted to jump for it he caught the ball on the way down instead of trying to finish. I was like OMG 2k you really have a special game this year.

[blues rocker]

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man...dunks are REALLY rare now...you really have to be wide open to pull off a dunk...in 2k11, if you held down turbo, you would get a dunk animation not matter what...now your player has to have proper momentum and positioning to do a dunk animation...i'm finding myself appreciating layups again...seeing 2k12 reminds me that players don't dunk every time they get the ball near the hoop...if your momentum is just slightly off, you will do a layup instead of a dunk...i like this. Players who don't dunk much in real life don't dunk in the game...I've gotten the ball to Dirk right near the hoop a lot of times, and 90 percent of the time he will just lay it in...no more excessive dunking from the "non-dunkers" of the league.

also...the contact is much better this year. it seems the days of players launching right through and over defenders for no-contact dunks and layups are over...if there is a defender in his way, he's going to slam into him and his progress will be stopped every time...realistic physics..that's what i like. the biggest reason for all of this is because you can now bump players in the "gather" portion of the animation...so once they start to gather, they are no longer guaranteed to complete the animation.

the CPU plays so much like a human it's ridiculous...they are pump-faking me out of my shoes left and right...they always get me in the air and then jump into me to draw shooting fouls...the amount of moves the CPU now utilizes is insane...they fake you out constantly. it's like playing against a human who is an expert at the game...with this great AI, it may be hard for me to play against a real person...the CPU is smarter and better than most human opponents...that says something about how good 2k12's AI is, and about how "lacking" many human players are (using the same moves over and over, no strategy, etc.).

every year 2k makes cheesing harder and harder to do...every year someone says it, but this game looks like it will be nearly cheese-proof.

it also looks like this will be the first year you REALLY have to run plays to get good shots...the CPU's defense is so much better now that running a "freelance" offense isn't going to be very effective. The CPU defenders stay close to off-ball palyers and rarely let anyone cut to the hoop. you're going to have to set screens to get openings.

lead passing just plain can't be abused anymore...the CPU will tip the ball EVERY TIME if it's within reach. you can no longer pass right over a defender's head...now he will tip it or steal it. people complained about the CPU tipping too many passes last year..well those people are going to have problems, because it tips even more passes now... you have to be REALLY careful with your passes.

[Giants4Natic]

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How are people saying the PS3 are on par with 360 in terms of graphics.

It was instantly known to me when playing both demos that the PS3 is no where near as good as the 360 visually.

The color palette is washed out again on PS3 and the AA used helps remove the jaggies on PS3 but not without giving it a blur look which is not pleasing to the eyes.

They both play the same so that is good. But the AA makes the resolution worst on ps3 and I hate hate hate the color palette being so pale.

The game is fantastic as always.

Get it together 2K and EA....Put the same quality in both

[Pared]

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Just got my first shut out!

14-0 lol

Did you get the achievement?

Just played the demo again and saw something new. I attempted an alley to Rudy he was a little to far off. As he attempted to jump for it he caught the ball on the way down instead of trying to finish. I was like OMG 2k you really have a special game this year.

That was in last year as well. It's incredible the game is deep enough that people don't see all these new animations.

I bet people don't know you can shoot from the floor.