Re: NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)
Damn good review, well done.
Damn good review, well done.
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Re: NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)
Really don't care about the score; was kind of expecting it given the level of complaining here from everything to My Player to the Legends inclusion to the soundtrack. I was just stating my reasoning. Really don't feel like getting into a back and forth either as I feel if 2K didn't release another NBA2K, 2K12 would stand on it's own for years going forward. Imo it isn't the typical yearly update. I didn't feel I was being contradictory because sports game components should be weighted differently/appropriately - I think you alluded to online representing a certain percentage of the score. Just as I feel if a developer goes above and beyond what's expected that should be weighted in also, almost like extra credit.
For example, no one's knocking Madden for not having unique running animations to differentiate between tall/small receivers. If they go the extra mile and add that dynamic, I think people will give them additional credit for doing so. If the My Player and Online issues are deemed really bad in relation to other sports games, that's cool. I only have one other current sports game (Madden 12) I own, so can't reasonably compare what other games are doing in terms of My Player-like mode functionality or online capacity.HBO's "The Wire" should rank as one of the top 10 shows EVER on tv - period
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People act like an 8.5 is blasphemy. New scale + today's sports gaming landscape = Fantastic game.Comment
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8.5 you gotta be kiddin me? NBA2k11 got a 9 (as did Madden11) and you give this masterpiece a 8.5. Given I don't play Online/My player I could care less about those modes. Judging the game on Gameplay/Presentation nothing compares to NBA2k12 and this is coming from an average NBA fan, it's that good.
NBA2K11 GOT A 9.0 AND NBA2K12 GOT A 8.5 I just don't know.Comment
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Madden 11: 9
and 2k12: 8.5?
Even if you compare apples to apples, you are saying Madden 11 was a better overall football game than NBA 2k12 is of a basketball game which is false.Originally posted by My WifeComment
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I guess we're just gonna keep ignoring the fact they use a new scale and have said throw out all of the old ratings when looking at these.Originally posted by BlueNGoldComment
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no they are not.
for one, the reveiews are done ddifferently from last year.
Madden 11 most likely got a 9 based on past Madden's, and maybe taken into consideration other football games,. which last I checked there werent any. so Im sure they compared it to probably 2k5, apf2k8 and Backbreaker. those probably still hold some weight.
2k12 gettinga 8.5 is cool. Iwould have gave it a 9 or 10, cause I dont play online and rarely play the My Player. I usualluy play the bulk of MY PLayer mode during the summer, so by then the game would have been patched a few times.
so I wouldnt have noticed all the discrepencies/issues.
with that being said, the gameplay, presentation, etc is awesome as usual. 2k never disappoints me. some years are better than others, but thats expected.
IMO, The evloution of the game is superb.Comment
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Re: NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)
8.5 is perfect!Comment
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Re: NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)
like I said earlier if 2k12 takes a hit because online then I better future sports game take a hit also since the past titles including 2k11 didn't take a hit and last year online didn't worked pre patch. online sports game is only a great mode when its feel like offline so Anthony other then that is a failure game mode.Comment
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What does an 8.5 mean?? "8.0 - 8.5 (Great) -- These games are really quite good. There are a few notable flaws with the game holding it back from being a classic, but these games are worth the money, and for even casual fans of the sport they are definite purchases."
I don't know OS. If NBA 2k12 isn't a classic(therefore a 9+ based on the above), then I haven't seen a classic sports game before. If 2k12 was the last 2k nba game, it would be the NFL 2k5 of basketball for years to come. I also think there is a bigger gap then 1 point from Madden and 2k12 on 1-10 scale.
Regardless, 2k12 is a amazing game. Like you said, THE BEST NBA GAME OF ALL TIME! I think the game offeres so much for $60, I could care less if my player and online isn't perfect. Honestly, I haven't even seen a single sports game that I think is great online. Anyway, I think I'm more suprised it's only 1 point above Madden in your view, then I am it's a 8.5,lol. Just hoping one day these reviews line up at the end of the year. Just my opinion. Thanks for all you guys do, I appreciate it! Sorry to sound negative about the review score.Comment
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Yeah, the ratings are bogus. Gamespot and IGN have theres more correct this time. Madden has not made a football game that comes close to NBA 2K11 or 12 on these new gen consoles but OS would have someone just blindly clicking through ratings to think so. I just feel like the new system should have compensated for past grades. No way any Madden on this new gen is even close to NBA 2K12. I think OS is just crying out to 2K to fix online and as we all know they could keep those tears.Comment
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Re: NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)
My sentiments exactly. I think this title easily would stand for years to come on it's own - that's also the case with 2K11. That really can't be said for most sports titles on a yearly release schedule. Don't want to bring Madden into it but it does imply there isn't that much difference - as a developer taking the kitchen sink approach versus where lesser games are, that's ridiculous. What's the incentive for going the extra mile if it doesn't garner extra considerations? What's the incentive for doing all the work programming "the little things" into a game when means next to nothing next to games that don't have that same level of effort/execution? Either way, I almost want them to take it easy next year - it's time to establish a more realistic expectations level. They probably won't thoughHBO's "The Wire" should rank as one of the top 10 shows EVER on tv - period
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Re: NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)
i decide to look at the review for 2k11 and you should to
http://www.operationsports.com/reviews/563/nba-2k11-review/
look how much details they described what 2k11 offers and even had a section describing online and stated online was lackluster but then u look at 2k12 and its not nearly as detailed like its a letdown but it the best nba game of all timeComment
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