NBA 2K13 Demo Available Now For 360 and PS3, Post Impressions Here

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

He didn't have enough to stop a guy running at him full force Its not an opinion..look at what happened... You want him to just jet in the air for a block when physics aren't on his side... He was bumped back.. not suctioned, and not pulled in a directions... and his feet moved, he certainly didnt ice skate back What was told to us again was the removing of alot of the 2 man animations that will make alot of things different that what you were used to seeing last year.

Sorry - have to disagree.

Bosh started his vertical block animation and while he was gather for the block, he was pushed out the way. He feet didn't move from their spots on purpose, they moved because they are part of the block animation and Durant's animation 'pushed' him out of the way.

It's petty and I don't think people should get hung up on these gripes. It's a video game and I think some people lose sight of that. But Bosh definitely was moved without intention.

[uponablackstar]

I'm sure my impressions will get lost in the shuffle. Lots of "didn't read LOLs," haha.

I only have a few complaints with the game:

• Driving to the paint is a little too easy, even considering the superstar players' ability to do it in real life. I was able to blow past Chalmers with Westbrook without doing one crossover move tons of times. Too many easy baskets, but sliders will help.
• Player models either look the same or downgraded. Durant's model looks like he's made of clay -- strange skin texture. And his face? Odd. Very odd. Westbrook's light mustache thing looks weird too; especially when he's moving his mouth.
• Same crowd sounds as last year, save for a few new cheer bits. That lone drunk guy yelling "wooooooooooo" is back. Ugh.
• Weird moment when Thunder was inbounding the ball and Westbrook suddenly did an animation like he was breaking away from a defender. He was by himself.
• Lebron James might be a little too invincible. When I played against the Heat for a few games, Lebron missed MAYBE two or three shots in four games. I'm hoping signature skills don't make superstars too overpowered, to the point of unbalance.

As for things I like/love:

• Thank God the dribble moves are back on the right stick. It makes player movement much easier/intuitive. I get why it's a controversial change, but I love it.
• Euro-Step = so good.
• Animations are as incredible as 2k Sports billed them. Collisions are amazing, animation-to-animation segways are sensational... man, I can go on and on.
• Defense is WAY more gratifying this year; to the point where I actually enjoy it, which is a far cry from past NBA 2k games.
• Loose ball fouls and off-ball fouls are alive!
• I can't say enough over how improved the passing is. Still has a few quirks, but it's a huge leap forward for the series.

[AllStarDaDon]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cheetah Bird

Some dude tried an open backboard alley oop with Ray Allen and missed. NICE!!

SMH?

Really? this is why I'm always reluctant to play randoms. I would cringe if someone I ever played did that against me.

[gene.thompson]

2K13 did a great job with details. Only played a couple of times but I like it so far. The shooting with the trigger takes some getting used to but once you do, I am sure that people will love it. This version will also place a premium on players that can shoot it off the dribble and create their own shot. You can really tell the difference with finishers around the basket. Still a lot of questions to be answered but so far so good.

[iLLosophy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

It's petty and I don't think people should get hung up on these gripes. It's a video game and I think some people lose sight of that. But Bosh definitely was moved without intention.

I agree it's not significant. I still like what I am seeing in the demo as far as contact goes much better than 2k12. But if any body at 2k is reading this, it's definitely something to keep on their radar.

On a different note about the video, VDusen has me paying attention to the way guys grab the rim when they dunk, the more I watch it, the more amazing the animation looks.

[JasonWilliams55]

Quote: Originally Posted by AllStarDaDon

There was contact before Durant elevated. I honestly feel like in real life Bosh would of had flopped to the floor. But i think it would be a collision where both players fall and the refs try to see if they should call it a offensive foul or a blocking foul.

I would've liked to see Durant (since he had far more momentum than Bosh) take some contact on the jump and extend out for a lay or a possible "throw down" dunk, Bosh should've also fell/flopped back as well. That would be realistic.



They need to add more "move out the way" animations for defenders ala this:

[AllStarDaDon]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Sorry - have to disagree. Bosh started his vertical block animation and while he was gather for the block, he was pushed out the way. He feet didn't move from their spots on purpose, they moved because they are part of the block animation and Durant's animation 'pushed' him out of the way. It's petty and I don't think people should get hung up on these gripes. It's a video game and I think some people lose sight of that. But Bosh definitely was moved without intention.

I agree some times we just have to have a blind eye. Because if we nit picked and complained about every single thing we would never enjoy the game.

Just as long as that type of thing isn't happening 7/10 times I'm good.

[JasonWilliams55]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

Sorry - have to disagree. Bosh started his vertical block animation and while he was gather for the block, he was pushed out the way. He feet didn't move from their spots on purpose, they moved because they are part of the block animation and Durant's animation 'pushed' him out of the way. It's petty and I don't think people should get hung up on these gripes. It's a video game and I think some people lose sight of that. But Bosh definitely was moved without intention.

Quote: Originally Posted by iLLosophy

I agree it's not significant. I still like what I am seeing in the demo as far as contact goes much better than 2k12. But if any body at 2k is reading this, it's definitely something to keep on their radar. On a different note about the video, VDusen has me paying attention to the way guys grab the rim when they dunk, the more I watch it, the more amazing the animation looks.

You guys said it perfectly, its minor, its just that I want the best experience possible and hopefully the discussion about it somehow gets the attention needed as Ill stated.