NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)

[waytofailself]

I am encouraged by this review, but I'll add that the initial, inevitable my player bugs and online terribadness are the two exact reasons I am waiting for a price drop to purchase this game.

Unfortunately, it looks like my reasoning was justified.

And people complaining about the score? I'm just glad this site doesn't hand out 9s and 10s like candy.

[JCEVO]

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I am encouraged by this review, but I'll add that the initial, inevitable my player bugs and online terribadness are the two exact reasons I am waiting for a price drop to purchase this game.

Unfortunately, it looks like my reasoning was justified.

And people complaining about the score? I'm just glad this site doesn't hand out 9s and 10s like candy.

madden has got plenty of 9 from OS and was no where near a 9 and nowhere near what 2k12 8.5 offers. JUST SAYING

[MissionMaximus]

Doesn't make any sense to me "THE BEST NBA GAME OF ALL TIME!" But scores lower than NBA2k11 or GULP...sorry for bringing it up , Madden11 a 9 (wow, that still is a head-scratcher).

[truintellectplaya]

IGN has never given Madden of these new gen consoles anything higher than 8.9 but they gave 2K11 and 12 9.5 which is a better rep of a true review than giving 2k12 a 8.5 and having any Madden of this gen higher, bottomline. Bottomline is there is not a Madden of this gen that is better than NBA 2K11 or 12 and it is not even close. The fact that Madden's gameplay is so not representative of sim football has always been worth more than a 1 full point deduction. You take 1.5 points away for online, my player, and no offline association upgrades, but just 1 point for Madden not having realistic gameplay that comes close to matching what you see on Sunday's but people run around here talking about SimCity and Sim basketball. Sorry, but rating is bogus and not representative of what the OS community was suppose to be. I came here because I thought Gamespot and IGN were covering too many games and just handing out ratings, but I must admit this rating has shown me that I should not have been so quick to judge IGN. They have it right, no Madden on this gen consoles is better than NBA 2K11 or 12 bottomline. OS is cool though, I just learned my lesson that people around here throw around words like Sim. You are not Sim if you rate any Madden ahead of 2K11 or 12.

[spankdatazz22]

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madden has got plenty of 9 from OS and was no where near a 9 and nowhere near what 2k12 8.5 offers. JUST SAYING

In OS's defense I will say the Madden 11 review was a complete joke and abomination. Think it precipitated the ratings scale change. And the review scores aren't cumulative, so we can't expect review scores to only go higher than the year previous.

But if the new ratings system implies there isn't that much difference between games like Madden 12 and NBA2K12 then seems like the new system is really no better. I'm willing to bet if I look at the Madden review there's positives about the new cameras and intros, things like that. Where 2K12 has new cameras, multiple dynamic intros, outside stadium shots, players interacting with the crowd, etc. etc. etc. Don't think the new ratings system is saying much.

[misterkrabz]

the online sucks...I tired three times to connect with a buddy in a basic online vs. match and we couldn't connect. I have no idea how a company could release a game with this option completely "busted"...maybe they're getting a case of the "Maddens" and getting lazy because there is no real competition? What ever it is they need to figure it out fast. But I will say other than the online stuff the game is great.

[JCEVO]

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Totally agree with you spank.

[JCEVO]

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Truth be told mister. I bet you 2k did everything they did possible to get ready for 2k12 online, probably bought new servers updated the net code but it's mean nothing until October 4th when customers get and load up on the servers.

[wheelman990]

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In OS's defense I will say the Madden 11 review was a complete joke and abomination. Think it precipitated the ratings scale change. And the review scores aren't cumulative, so we can't expect review scores to only go higher than the year previous.

But if the new ratings system implies there isn't that much difference between games like Madden 12 and NBA2K12 then seems like the new system is really no better. I'm willing to bet if I look at the Madden review there's positives about the new cameras and intros, things like that. Where 2K12 has new cameras, multiple dynamic intros, outside stadium shots, players interacting with the crowd, etc. etc. etc. Don't think the new ratings system is saying much.

Ya, thats kind of what I mentioned too. You look at what other sports games have offered, and I'm not sure the scores line up. 2K12 offers a ton of features that almost seam overlooked. Just putting a feature on a box, doesnt make it a quality game. My player is the equal to Madden's superstar, and while both could be considered weak, there is still only a 1 point difference. And Maddens online is a joke too IMO(features dont matter if there is so much cheese during gameplay). I'm just trying to be real here. Readers count on accurate scores. Many wont rent a game first.

I almost wonder if OS shouldn't start letting 3 different writers write a review. Maybe it would give more accurate results since some may favor a sport over another,etc..

[shootah66]

I'm offended that this game got anything below a 9.

[Skyboxer]

And people complaining about the score? I'm just glad this site doesn't hand out 9s and 10s like candy.

Same here but in the end it 's just another score form an online gaming site.
I love OS and is my second "home", but in the end the reviews here are nothing more than another persons opinion.
Play the game...like it or don't. Simple as that. Someone elses opinion is a good read but nothing I personally get in a mood about.

[ucas005]

I retired from playing online sports games a long time ago. How good or bad online play is in no way factors into my decision to buy a game. EA can have online. I'll take 2Ks gameplay, presentation, and superior features any day. This game deserves at least a 9 even if online isn't the bees knees.

[bumpyface]

What about slow response and sluggish controls? The gameplay is recieving too much praise. It takes atleast 2 seconds, sometimes more for a passing animation to begin. What about sliding past a defender when trying to get position in front of them? How about un-real 3 point%, or more offensive rebounds in a game than defensive? Please, can we get an experienced hooper, atleast someone who has been playing basketball games for atleast ten years to realy dig in and review this game? How about the online issues that persist year in and year out. It's not fair to the people who get up early, or work late and burn 65 bucks on a product that doesn't live up to it's end of the bargain. The game is not shot, but it definately doesn't deserve all this praise. I've still yet to hear anything from an official 2k spokesperson about online play, and I can only get into matches half of the time. Please, someone at 2k give us some kind of information.

[shootah66]

I love hearing everyone complain, yet I never hear I'm taking this game back. hmmm must be a good game. something to think about

[T3Y FR3SH757]

The online play is very bad. The lag when you icon pass or when your just playing and the servers go out. Everything else makes this the best basketball game