NBA 2K13 Demo Available Now For 360 and PS3, Post Impressions Here

[Wildcats302]

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I rejoice that after like 12 playthroughs I held an opponent under 10 points against the CPU. I know it is 5 minute quarters but my CPU teammates keep leaving people wide open for layups and 3's....and the CPU opponent almost NEVER misses.

I like the game though, hope every game is not so high scoring though. I know OKC and Miami are two of the best three teams on the game so I'm sure every game won't be the same against different opponents.

[blues rocker]

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This is a good piece and taking this into mind I felt a little better in my last demo game.

I tried less pushing my guy where I wanted and instead following his momentum and I saw some really nice things under the basket or while driving to the basket.

Another thing that the change in control layout has done is mistakenly help me make better moves while driving before attempting a layup. I find myself wanting to hit the shot stick to shoot and instead finding a way around a close defender before I hit L2 to finish the play.

I'm still adjusting. I still don't really like that I don't feel I have as much control of what a guy does when I push him forward, but I'll see.

It's possible I may just need to wait a bit and get the urge when everyone else is talking about the game.

yeah, it seems like there is an "automatic" feeling to the control. i kind of notice it on drives to the hoop - when you have a lane to the hoop and start to drive through it, you can feel your player automatically speed up and get sucked through the open lane. so rather than you making him speed up and drive, the game kind of pulls him in that direction for you...it's a bit weird, and i'd rather do it myself, but once you see it enough times, you start to anticipate these "automatic" moments and they aren't so jarring.

[swaggedout]

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One of the best demos I've played. Paying off my copy tomorrow.

[Sundown]

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yeah, it seems like there is an "automatic" feeling to the control. i kind of notice it on drives to the hoop - when you have a lane to the hoop and start to drive through it, you can feel your player automatically speed up and get sucked through the open lane. so rather than you making him speed up and drive, the game kind of pulls him in that direction for you...it's a bit weird, and i'd rather do it myself, but once you see it enough times, you start to anticipate these "automatic" moments and they aren't so jarring.

Yea, I've noticed 2K13 "guides" you through openings and has your player make the right moves on the drive to slip by defenders rather than 2K12, where you hit a brick wall and go into a jump shot animation whenever you make partial contact. I think I like it better especially with good scorers on the break.


I was also able to split the defenders with Lebron once driving from the perimeter using the LS in conjunction with the RS. Don't know how I did it exactly but it was nice. You would never have seen that in 2K11 or 12.

[MLBTheShowShortStop]

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i played online one game today and all my opponent did was throw the ball off the backboard and dunk it with KD like it was an all star game..smh..

[Panicshade]

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i played online one game today and all my opponent did was throw the ball off the backboard and dunk it with KD like it was an all star game..smh..

I haven't played any games online since I am just trying to get a grip on the controls offline. I imagine that stuff won't go on with most people here since everyone tries to play as realistic as possible. I have a hard enough time doing basic stuff so I don't mes around with all the fancy skill moves and such.

[OSUFan_88]

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Really like the movement and feel of the game. Still some regular 2k problems like floor spacing, but overall it definitely feels awesome. The physics and feel of the players is amazing. They even improved momentum on jump shots, which is fantastic.

The controls feel weird, but as expected. I think with a little practice I'll get used to the "hold L2" for shot stick, but I do really like the iso moves on the right stick. Also I like that they kept some basic moves on the left stick as well, meaning I can do some size up moves without using the right stick.

Hopefully this game is as good as the demo. In the past, 2k demos have been awful while the game is much better. If this is any indication, this may be one of the better basketball games in quite some time. Hopefully it fulfills that promise.

[Ejfalcon9]

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Downloading it now ,but sadly i'll be stuck with broadcast. Probably gonna go over to a friend's who also has the demo and has a kinect tomorrow so I can try out some plays and switch to the 2k Cam. Thanks to Chris Smoove for making a video showing you can switch camera's and run plays in the demo with kinect.

[Sundown]

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Also wanted to note that I really like all the little off-ball collision animations this year. Anytime two players collide, they try to animate like they're aware of the other guy and go into a variety of brush off/slip/collision/reaction animations. It makes the off ball game look so much less jarring with a whole lot less robotic sliding. This is a great step towards a game with zero sliding and proper foot planting.

What's cool is it happens even between players on the same team and even extends to players bumping into each other in between plays/at end of quarters. I think sometimes they even have words with each other. I knew 2K13 had this during dead ball sequences but I'm glad it was an outflow of the actual gameplay rather than just a neat thing to clean up the presentation between plays.

[risinglotus]

The hell is with Westbrook's moustache?

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[secondcity t]

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A few observations from the games I've played:

- The game is smooth once you get the hang of the control stick.

- Defense is actually called for loose ball fouls this year!

- The game reminds me of a mix between Live 10 and Pro Evolution Soccer. Live for the fluidity of the control stick and PES for the signature skills/Player I.D. and controls. I made a couple of posts last year saying that it seemed 2K was making the game like soccer with the passing. Well, it's the same this year. With PNR, you have to hold the button and lead the cutter, which is a nice addition.

- I can't wait to play with post up players this year if they fixed zone. Once again, I was reminded of Live 10's post game with 2K13's fluidity.

- Did 2K get rid of escape dribbles? I really hoped they would've brought it back a little less cheesy than last year.

- Self alley oop: tone that ish down! I can already imagine the pause and replay abusers replaying this every time.

[Bobhead]

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What exactly is a "self alley oop?"

[Panicshade]

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What exactly is a "self alley oop?"

Tosses the ball off the backboard to yourself for a dunk

[MLBTheShowShortStop]

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i think self alley oop is throwing it off the backboard then dunking it...like its an all star game lol, seen an opponent abuse this in my game today

[Panicshade]

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I know this is off topic but I would like to see someone try and make a "Rock & Jock" style mode like the old MTV specials from the 90's