NBA 2K11 Review

[Rimfro]

I agree with BlackRome, in part, on the issue of controls. I played PG in JH, JV, and Varsity levels in school, and can tell you with all certainty, that when the lane opened up in front of me, like Moses parting the Red Sea, I could fly straight to the basket for an easy lay-up. I can't tell you how many times I have seen the defense blow their coverage of the paint, and I immediately go to move straight at the basket, for what should be an easy two points, only to have my player do some weird u-turn maneuver, or hesitate, instead of finishing the play. Then the defense gets time to fill the paint, and my player gets contacted by the D, and the basket is blown. Sometimes it just feels like you are playing in a foot of water.

If Wade has an open lane, he will use his speed, and finish every time. He was called flash for a reason, after all. The were times in the Jordan challenge that I couldn't beat Danny Ainge, because out of nowhere, Jordan lost the ability to size-up his defender, but felt it necessary, without me pushing the LT button, to try to back him down from the three-point line. That happens constantly. There is no benefit to having a speed guy. Basketball is a game of quickness, yet Derrick Rose, at times, handles like a Hummer when attacking the basket. I never had to do a wide turn to make a quick cut. If this game is a realistic interpretation of the NBA, then I chose the wrong Career path. I should quick everything I am doing now, and get to the nearest NBA practice facility, and see if I can walk on.

That animation that forces the bump, and you to bounce off, and turn your back to the guy, while tryin to face him to use a crossover, or cut, is making me want to shelf this game. They did nearly everything right, but there is no way that Steve Blake could keep D Wade in front of him. The controls are sluggish, not always, but an open lane, with a guy like Lebron holding the ball would always result in a quick, easy basket. In 2k11 it isn't the case. You can hold the stick in one direction, and watch the guy zig-zag on his own. It is a little disappointing to see this again this year.

[MrSimCity]

Quote: Originally Posted by bram73

and o yea good read op jus dnt get the score?????????

We only score games in 0.5 increments.

But focus on the review itself, not so much the score. This game is really great, but ONLINE play is such a big factor in sports gaming today. Inconsistent servers (so far) was one of the main things that stopped me from scoring this game higher.

[Carrington618]

Its Clear everybody didnt like JESUS. So how can you expect everyone to like 2k 11. this game is not for babies. there is a cause an effect to everything in the game. YOU say the cherry picking is back well its only a problem if you shot too many bad 3s b/c other wise that sounds like a 5 on 4 in your favor . this year game really show who is smart an who is not. IN the NBA there only TWO players on the same team on the court at the same time that can create off the dribble and still they have to set the defender up (size up) or come off a pick. (with me so far). now if your getting in to a bump fest. YOU ARE DOING 1 or 2 THINGS WORNG.
ONE your playin street ball finger on turbo tryin to pull off one move to get by the defender. They got rid of this cheese(check the czar videos). piont blank if you keep getting bump when tryin to pass the defender then SIM BALL IS NOT FOR YOU.
TWO the game is still cheesy ( hop step and the spin dunk to name few ) at the same time you cant size-up then try to pull off an in an out before the ball hits the floor.
this game is not that hard if they killing you with there piont and he cant shoot then go zone if he is the fast play half court trap to get the ball out of his hands. this game take a lil bit of focus good luck to you all

im just 5 an 1 online right now after one nite psn id carrington618

[Rimfro]

Quote: Originally Posted by Carrington618

Its Clear everybody didnt like JESUS. So how can you expect everyone to like 2k 11. this game is not for babies. there is a cause an effect to everything in the game. YOU say the cherry picking is back well its only a problem if you shot too many bad 3s b/c other wise that sounds like a 5 on 4 in your favor . this year game really show who is smart an who is not. IN the NBA there only TWO players on the same team on the court at the same time that can create off the dribble and still they have to set the defender up (size up) or come off a pick. (with me so far). now if your getting in to a bump fest. YOU ARE DOING 1 or 2 THINGS WORNG. ONE your playin street ball finger on turbo tryin to pull off one move to get by the defender. They got rid of this cheese(check the czar videos). piont blank if you keep getting bump when tryin to pass the defender then SIM BALL IS NOT FOR YOU. TWO the game is still cheesy ( hop step and the spin dunk to name few ) at the same time you cant size-up then try to pull off an in an out before the ball hits the floor. this game is not that hard if they killing you with there piont and he cant shoot then go zone if he is the fast play half court trap to get the ball out of his hands. this game take a lil bit of focus good luck to you all im just 5 an 1 online right now after one nite psn id carrington618

It's not a simball issue. I played in a high level basketball division in Memphis. I know sim ball. I'm not abusing the turbo. There are times where it feels like the controls have a mind of their own. If the lane is open, turbo or not, getting to the basket shouldn't feel like you are treading water. Maybe you know video game sim, but some of us have actually played the game in reality. Don't insult those of us who actually have shed blood, sweat, and tears for this game. The game does have it's quirks.

[spankdatazz22]

Quote: Originally Posted by MrSimCity

We only score games in 0.5 increments. But focus on the review itself, not so much the score. This game is really great, but ONLINE play is such a big factor in sports gaming today. Inconsistent servers (so far) was one of the main things that stopped me from scoring this game higher.

Then don't give out scores with games - simple. We've gone through this in the past, there's no way to not focus on the score. It's usually the first thing people want to see. If you're graded on a test, you don't look at the teacher comments and not worry about the grade itself. As it is, if someone were to compare OS scores of games this game is no better/worse than Madden 11 - which when you take into account the content and quality of each, it's not even close to being comparable. And completely unfair to 2K's efforts.

I can't really comment about the online piece because I haven't played online yet, but to me the mode would have to be near-broken to negatively affect the other content that most developers don't even attempt to put into their games. I've read complaints about online, but nothing that leads me to believe it's completely unplayable (despite the terms "broken" and "patch this" being liberally thrown around). It's like most of those things are disregarded when it comes to grading a game. Again, it's your opinion and you have a right to it - I just don't think you gave them enough credit for every area they went above and beyond. We likely won't see another game like this, this generation imo. When the "suits" only seem to focus on what the Metacritic score is and sales, fans have to hope companies are rewarded with sales when they make extensive efforts like this one. Otherwise what's the incentive to do so when their effort is essentially going to be held in the same regard as a company that mails it in year after year?

[Naej]

the game deserves a solid 9 even without Online. your score is basically 8.5-9 because the online bothers you??

[bkrich83]

It never ceases to amaze when people complain about a review "score" It's always the same handful of people, every time.

[nickelplaydit]

The game is a 9.5. best game this year and possibly one the best in sports gaming history. it has problems but its not the kind to take away from the overall experience. i personally think the jordan challlenge will take a while to die off on me. if it ever does.

but basketball has the top spot and 2ksports should be proud...... kudos to those guys!