NBA 2K13: Demo Roundtable

[davros88]

The new gameplay features and the way players move looks pretty cool, even if i'm still quite dumb with the control stick... But does anybody else think that the graphics haven't improved much? And of course I hope that the presentation in the full game will be way better and more complete than this one...

[Babyportobello]

It does seem like the graphics took a slight hit. There is a bit of loss of detail in player faces and I think that it is time for the crowd to finally get the work it deserves too. The crowd looks pretty bad.

[tr1kz]

As I've already preordered the game after learning about all the gameplay changes, I'll skip the demo and look forward to finally getting the final game. Can't wait ...

OT: Does anybody else miss the option to shoot freethrows using sixaxis on PS3? 2ksports, will this be in back in 2k13? If not, is it possible to patch this into the game?

[Babyportobello]

This seems to be a very stripped down version of what we are going to actually be playing come next Tuesday. Overall they did do a solid effort in Improving the gameplay for us. Like every other year, my complaints will mostly be very petty and have to do with specific details not any major gripe. It would be nice though to get a more complete demo in order to truly get a feel for the game specifically this year with the new added controls.

[GisherJohn24]

The game is downright amazing. I heard if you don't like the new control scheme you can use the 2k12 controls? Not sure if that's confirmed. I love the organic feel, just feels even more realistic which I never thought was possible, but this will be the sickest NBA game in video game history. Bummed we only have 2 new classic teams. That sucks. Lucky for 2K roster share.

Can someone correct me? There is NO Team USA? Just dream team correct?

I so want my 90's Pacers. And if you got Barkley in the game, give us the classic SUNS! Come on 2k!

[Boopie26]

U can still dribble with LS u can chain moves together with RS thats sick! And the passing is amazing

[The Biscuit 07]

The game is downright amazing. I heard if you don't like the new control scheme you can use the 2k12 controls? Not sure if that's confirmed. I love the organic feel, just feels even more realistic which I never thought was possible, but this will be the sickest NBA game in video game history. Bummed we only have 2 new classic teams. That sucks. Lucky for 2K roster share.

Can someone correct me? There is NO Team USA? Just dream team correct?

I so want my 90's Pacers. And if you got Barkley in the game, give us the classic SUNS! Come on 2k!

Just to answer a few questions you asked. There is both the 1992 USA Olympic Team and the 2012 squad from this year. Secondly, not sure what you are referring to 2 new classic teams (unless you are referring to the two Dream Teams) as the only new classic team is the 2000-'01- Sixers. Also of note as has been pointed out is the lost of Dr. J, Chris Webber, and Kareem (this is unconfirmed yet but looking probable from the video that was posted yesterday on OS). The teams are still there but it looks like those players are not in the game this year. Finally, with regards to Barkley, he only gave permission for his use in the 1992 Dream Team, not for any Classic teams, so there will not be a classic Suns team with the Round Mound of Rebound. Hope this helps.

[The Biscuit 07]

i think its foolish for people to bash you guys for not liking the demo/game. I personally just wish you guys would elaborate, and also keep the concept or "what can actually be implemented" in mind. For example, people have ragged on madden for years because either they failed to hit the realism levels that the very old nfl2k games were reaching, or because they would add new features just to remove some other features, and then reintroduce those features as new (2k is doing this with crew right now, and i have a few ideas as to why)

So its fine if you find something unrealistic, and it turns you off, but explain it, try to explain how it could have been tweaked or changed, dont just point out that foot planting wasnt 100% real when no sport game has really figured out how to do that yet.

Also its always a good idea to present what you do like about the game. I refuse to believe that there i nothing you guys enjoy about 2k13, and if there really is nothing you like about 2k13, then at least mention things you have liked in other basketball games (2k, live, whatever) so at least it makes your argument more relatable, more understandable, and seemingly less trollish (even if its not your intention, simply saying negative things and calling them 'truths' is essentially trollish behavior)

I for one enjoy reading the real negatives on a product. The best products, to me, are not the ones that have the most positives, but the ones that have the least negatives.....and when it comes to games like 2k13, i like to look into how many of the negatives are true negatives as opposed to user misunderstanding....

I just want to point out THIS is why I come to OS. Well thought out intelligent posts. Substantive arguments and discussions. Respect. Yeah, we get the random fan boy or troll (not implying the people that were spoken to in this post are trolls. Regardless of how they came across trolling may not have been their intention at all). It's just nice to find a site that is both informative, active, and on top of everything that comes out. Plus a great bunch of gamers who understand the nuances and some of the challenges that these developers face. Keep up the good work.

[locos85]

I have always loved the 2K series, been playing since the PS2 days.

I played the hell out of 2K12.

BUT..... I'm not really felling 2K13.

The game feels arcadish to me. Nothing but fast breaks and too many dunks. (Might be the way I am playing it)

I also need to get used to the controls. I have always used the shot stick, never used square.

BTW. I have played the full retail copy.
They have had them on, on the floor since Tuesday at all the Best Buys here in South Florida.

Also the 2K Cam delay seems to have been fixed. It will turn immediately upon a turnover.

[americasTEAM82]

anyone know what difficulty this is? cause the cpu never misses haha

[JerseySuave4]

I love how every 2k basketball demo that creepy guy with the laugh is in there. He sounds like Joba the Hut's little pet with that crazy laugh. I know its always gone in the retail version but it wouldn't be a NBA2k demo without him.

[DatKid16]

2K13 SHOULDVE NEVER CHANGE THE BUTTONS FROM 2K12! PLAYING THE GAME FOR A YEAR THOSE BUTTONS BECAME SECOND NATURE! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you can use 2k12's control scheme if I'm not mistaken.

[jules23]

why did i just hop step with james and had an easy dunk/layup and he jumps up and does this awkward one handed shot when nobody was in front of him?

[actuallybrown]

I love how every 2k basketball demo that creepy guy with the laugh is in there. He sounds like Joba the Hut's little pet with that crazy laugh. I know its always gone in the retail version but it wouldn't be a NBA2k demo without him.

I noticed this too. It's a little strange because he's SO loud and he's SO frequent. Almost rhythmic.

Anyway, I've let a couple of games play out CPU vs. CPU, and it looks pretty arcade-like, lots of fastbreaks and lots of turnovers from bad passes. Not an abnormal amount, but a real-life preseason amount. I'm guessing the play style is set to 'Regular' and the difficulty is 'Pro'. The CPU's generally score around 8-11 per simulated quarter.

[Optik]

Re: NBA 2K13: Demo Roundtable

Quite an odd review. It's far less objective than the FIFA one. Funny how "the new controls are so amazing" is the new mantra adopted by the majority of players. How about commenting on some of the arcadish passing, especially on the run? What about the lack of collision in the paint with the up and unders? Or the fact that the continuation rule is inconsistently called? Or the fact that we have to wait in the pause menu?