Re: Shot Release Offline vs Online
These replies are disappointing me because they just aren't respecting how off 2K's online shooting feels. Sure, I've played against players that obviously get it, but I don't, and I've played players that are obviously in the same position. I play around 400 games a year online; last year, my record was roughly 250 and 120. Not amazing for determined online players, but obviously winning. I've had a winning record every year I've played online 2K since the year Artest was a King (I started with 2K6 but I mostly played offline learning the controls until I jumped to the PS3 generation).
What I'm getting at with that is that I've spent enough time online to understand the various constructs of 2K's online system. And never in my life have I experience a game as frustrating to peg as 2K13. I posted in another thread about patches that the most awkward thing not just for a veteran to the series but a newcomer is that the offline and online games are so strikingly different. I haven't played a Madden or NCAA since 2010, but I grabbed this year's for some reason, and while I have plenty of problems with them I'll readily submit that the games play online like they play offline. You press button, action happens. With 2K13, you'll pump fake and fire off a 33 foot shot. With 2K13, you'll get an A- grade on your shot with no defenders nearby and brick the shot into a defensive rebound that becomes an outlet pass your A.I. teammates are running too slow to defend that becomes a breakaway dunk you saw coming seconds before.
Yes, the shot release has always been different online with 2K, and for veterans that hasn't always been an issue. But it honestly is this year, and the extent to which it's an issue (aside: shot releases are NOT awkward in Locker Room games, which adds even more chaos to the confusion) is just baffling and has started me thinking about how this game must feel to casual gamers. Obviously, some will just get it, head to the hole with Wade and cackle as they win by double digits. But especially for those new to the game who have the shot feedback activated and are playing games constantly seeing "early release" shots go in, "perfect release" shots brick out (I just played a game where I hit perfect, A grade releases with Jeremy Lin 9/14 times, yet shot 2/14 in the game) and their opponents slamming miracle dunks in their stalwart defenders' faces...I just can't imagine that's fun. Because it isn't for me.
But what do I know, the series is selling better than ever. And it SEEMS better than ever. It just...isn't. At all.
These replies are disappointing me because they just aren't respecting how off 2K's online shooting feels. Sure, I've played against players that obviously get it, but I don't, and I've played players that are obviously in the same position. I play around 400 games a year online; last year, my record was roughly 250 and 120. Not amazing for determined online players, but obviously winning. I've had a winning record every year I've played online 2K since the year Artest was a King (I started with 2K6 but I mostly played offline learning the controls until I jumped to the PS3 generation).
What I'm getting at with that is that I've spent enough time online to understand the various constructs of 2K's online system. And never in my life have I experience a game as frustrating to peg as 2K13. I posted in another thread about patches that the most awkward thing not just for a veteran to the series but a newcomer is that the offline and online games are so strikingly different. I haven't played a Madden or NCAA since 2010, but I grabbed this year's for some reason, and while I have plenty of problems with them I'll readily submit that the games play online like they play offline. You press button, action happens. With 2K13, you'll pump fake and fire off a 33 foot shot. With 2K13, you'll get an A- grade on your shot with no defenders nearby and brick the shot into a defensive rebound that becomes an outlet pass your A.I. teammates are running too slow to defend that becomes a breakaway dunk you saw coming seconds before.
Yes, the shot release has always been different online with 2K, and for veterans that hasn't always been an issue. But it honestly is this year, and the extent to which it's an issue (aside: shot releases are NOT awkward in Locker Room games, which adds even more chaos to the confusion) is just baffling and has started me thinking about how this game must feel to casual gamers. Obviously, some will just get it, head to the hole with Wade and cackle as they win by double digits. But especially for those new to the game who have the shot feedback activated and are playing games constantly seeing "early release" shots go in, "perfect release" shots brick out (I just played a game where I hit perfect, A grade releases with Jeremy Lin 9/14 times, yet shot 2/14 in the game) and their opponents slamming miracle dunks in their stalwart defenders' faces...I just can't imagine that's fun. Because it isn't for me.
But what do I know, the series is selling better than ever. And it SEEMS better than ever. It just...isn't. At all.
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