NBA 2K11 Demo Available Now, Impressions and Discussion Here (360,PS3)

[MLB01]

After playing the demo around 20 or so times, these are my impressions ( PS3 )..

Graphics / Animation
Some of you may remember my gripe with the alaising. I still don't like it, but when I look past that, I gotta say the graphics are well done. The animations are great when playing, but when the clock stops, it can get robotic. That's not a very big deal though. I think the crowd / sideline players and coaches could use a little work, but it's probably cause they want it to run at the highest framerate possible.

Sound
It's good. The crowd could chant and react better, but overall, the actual game sounds are on point.

Gameplay
Control can feel awkward sometimes, but it isn't a big negative in the bigger picture. There's other positive aspects of control that make up for it. Players play like they do in real life for the most part. I find it too easy to get in the paint, but slider adjustments and difficulty levelwill probably change that.

I have one more additional thing.. It's a suggestion. Try to make the MLB series animation parallel the NBA series' animation. It's very well done and it's a critical aspect of sports games.

[KeepItReal420]

Anyone know if this year's PS3 version will have the option of having the in-game choice of music that the XBOX had or was it PC? I remember hearing about people talking about how they added more sounds and music to authenticate their NBA experience.

I'm thinking of picking up an XBOX to get Halo, but will most likely choose either the XBOX or PS3 version depending on whichever has the best options available.

[blues rocker]

after a few days with the demo, i have to say 2k11 is a masterpiece of human movement. every movement, from shooting, dunking, layups, jumping....each animation is completely realistic and correct for the situation and momentum of the player at the time...no unrealistic rocket dunks or awkward animations...it's all pretty much true to life.

[JWiLL02]

Quote: Originally Posted by blues rocker

after a few days with the demo, i have to say 2k11 is a masterpiece of human movement. every movement, from shooting, dunking, layups, jumping....each animation is completely realistic and correct for the situation and momentum of the player at the time...no unrealistic rocket dunks or awkward animations...it's all pretty much true to life.

When you put it in perspective and start comparing it not only to other sports games, but just games in general, you really realize how far ahead this game is from an animation standpoint. It truly animates as well or better than any game out there, and I've got all the triple A titles that could possibly challenge it for comparison: Uncharted 2, Assassins Creed 2...what else animates nearly as well? Can't think of many more. I'd put 2K11 ahead of those titles as well because of the dynamic nature of the sport it's duplicating.

The only other sports game that comes close from that "life like" standpoint is Fight Night Round 4, but we're talking about 2 guys punching each other in a ring vs. 10 players running, jumping and creating contact on a court. Not nearly as impressive a feat.

It's even more apparent after trying the Elite 11 demo today, what a difference it makes. Kudos to the entire 2K development team, hopefully they'll get the Sports Game of the Year award they deserve this year.

[threes_co]

Quote: Originally Posted by KeepItReal420

Anyone know if this year's PS3 version will have the option of having the in-game choice of music that the XBOX had or was it PC? I remember hearing about people talking about how they added more sounds and music to authenticate their NBA experience. I'm thinking of picking up an XBOX to get Halo, but will most likely choose either the XBOX or PS3 version depending on whichever has the best options available.

PS3 will have custom arena music in 2K11.

[toomerk]

I haven't bought a 2K game since 2K8, which I LOVED. One of the things that stands out to me while playing the demo is that players seem to have their own animation packages. I noticed this when I was shooting a free throw with Bynum and watching Kobe in the background. He's in this loop where he is chewing his gum and wiping his hands on his jersey. This should probably go in the "The Little Things" thread, but it is these details that bring out the realism of the game.

[rickmitchell22]

Question for those who have played the demo: Does the color white show up properly on accesories this year? In 2k10, it was a grayish color.

[erickonasis]

Man cant stop playing the demo...i absolutely Love isomotion now that i got the hang of it