NBA 2K12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3)

[KyotoCarl]

I like how when you're playing off-ball D, if you hold LT and push into the player you're guarding your player will hold out his hand as if he's denying the pass.

[ifriedrice]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mintsa

Question for other people that played the PS3 demo......When the game starts up and the intro comes on. I dont see the Dirk/LeBron/cheerleader/mascot highlights (montage) like in the videos from the 360 demo ?? I only see the stats pop up and move around the screen and the camera is just set looking down on the court ?? Has anyone else seen this ?? Is this just a PS3 demo thing ?

This happened to me twice in about 10 plays.

[ghettogeeksta]

People need to stop complaining about not having total control, you cant have full control and realistic movement at the same time. They do a good job balancing them both. If u want full control and unrealistic animations go play Madden.

[Jasong7777]

Me after playing the demo for most of the afternoon yesterday.

[iLLosophy]

There's way too much delay on passing. I swear on a lot these passes a half second goes by before they then telegraph who they're passing to.....then pass the ball.

[Mintsa]

Quote: Originally Posted by ifriedrice

This happened to me twice in about 10 plays.

Ok, so it isn't just me. I only played the demo twice and it happened on both occasions. What are the chances ?? I just really wanted to see the intro in HD on my tv.

[RIZDRAVER]

Quote: Originally Posted by KingKongBundy

Player movement/control is still...not very fluid. To each their own...but I'm most likely will be sticking to NBA Live 10 yet again.

Wow, I assumed you were being sarcastic at first. But with your later posts it's clear you're being serious.

[ZoneBlitz]

One word: Awesome.

It didn't hit me right away, but a few games in I was flawed. This is what I noticed:

You actually have to think now when you play the computer. They will find the open man, try moves on you and keep you guessing. There is nothing like watching Los Heat take advantage of my panic and hit a wide open shot because I left someone unguarded. Or, when they pump and pass fake you out of the way. They seems so smart this year. Plus, star players seem to shine.

This game is like a zen koan. It is both easier and harder. It's easier in that if you stick to real basketball, you are rewarded. I made many shots that last year I would not have made due to CPU cheese. It's harder because the CPU is actually smarter about preventing you from getting into a good position to make a shot. So, I still ended up loosing - but did not feel cheated.

OMG the fast break. It seems so close to being possible on higher levels this year. I am so excited because I think the retail build will be awesome regarding fast breaks. Even in the demo I did not feel the CPU carrying me out of position or slowing me down on the break.

The only concern I have is that I am concerned that my CPU controlled teammates were able to keep up with Lebron and Wade even when they were pulling off serious moves. I am not sure, but I think Lebron or Wade should be able to blow by Chandler with a few moves. Hopefully the final build addresses this potential issue.

Again: awesome.