NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)

[MissionMaximus]

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.

[elprez98]

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.

[TracerBullet]

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.

[tril]

Quote: Originally Posted by elprez98

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.

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.

[WizardJay]

8.5 is perfect!

[ManiacMatt1782]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissionMaximus

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.

If online actually worked, it would be a 10.

[JCEVO]

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.

[wheelman990]

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.