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

03:49 AM - September 20, 2011 by 23

The NBA 2K12 demo is available now for the 360. Later today for the PS3.

Scroll to the "N" section to find it. It's 1.1 GB.

Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks (Can only play as the Mavs)
Difficulty set to default/casual
No commentary
1 - 4 Minute Quarter
Can't run plays
No sliders, options, camera views, etc.
Free throw bug, after 3 second violation, is demo bug only.

Just play the demo and post your impressions here.

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# 341 jdareal21 @ 09/20/11 02:47 PM

Smooth is definitely the operative word. Everything is just super, ultra, smooth lol. It doesn't feel like your stuck in animations anymore (so far at least, I've only gotten in 3 games before work) but the jumpshots are much more streamlined without any hitching at the top, unless that's their form. There's just a level of polish to this that makes me excited even more than I was

# 342 mkharsh33 @ 09/20/11 02:49 PM

some of the low post animations still feel a bit "warped" where the moves look disjointed and near impossible. like they are too quick in happening...most low post moves are not "rushed" but i do like the y button allowing for the face-up animation.

# 343 Altimus @ 09/20/11 02:49 PM

How are you getting the short end of the stick? It's free and they don't have to release a demo at all.

I understand it could be more but as I said, it is what it is. Soon enough we'll all be playing 2K12 and no one will remember this topic.

# 344 Kashanova @ 09/20/11 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Ball Life


	The CPU D wade just crossed over drove then stepped back to hit the open shot. I felt defenseless but it felt great. Lol

lebron did the same to me, it felt good since it's never happened to me in a basketball game before at least from the AI

# 345 jdareal21 @ 09/20/11 02:49 PM

I will say though that certain faces, in particular Chris Bosh's, seem to have taken a bit of step back, which is customary I suppose.

# 346 elprez98 @ 09/20/11 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyTouch


	For those saying that people complained about FIFA.. I was so happy about the amount of content they gave, and the gameplay didn't feel short at all for a sports game demo.. 6 minutes total, replay options, menus, restart option, statistics, substitutions, camera options, freestyle dribbling/shooting - I'm surprised people will complain about something like this..

Which only proves the point I was making. It doesn't matter how much you put in the demo. There will always be a group of consumers that will believe that its not enough.

# 347 elprez98 @ 09/20/11 02:57 PM

For any of the Mavs users out there, did JKidd still have a really high handles rating?

Also in all the time I've been playing this morning, Caron is the only one who's gotten hurt and he's been hurt 3 times. Note to self: Don't choose Mavs for Association.

# 348 KB2009Champ @ 09/20/11 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdareal21


	I will say though that certain faces, in particular Chris Bosh's, seem to have taken a bit of step back, which is customary I suppose.

He looks awful actually. They should have just kept his 2k11 face.

Another guy is Haslem, dude's face is much lighter than the rest of his body.

Wade looks the same. They changed caron slightly. Dirk is much better.

# 349 Rondo To KG @ 09/20/11 02:58 PM

Only read the first 10 pages so I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but has anybody else noticed the commercial in the corner before FT's? It's definitely a nice touch and adds to the overall presentation of the game.

Also, I'm starting to see what Da Czar meant about the computer faking you out. I've already had a play where Wade faked me out and dunked on my team.

# 350 HeavenlyTouch @ 09/20/11 02:58 PM

^ A bar has to be set in this regard imo, to each their own I suppose.. but there has to be a benchmark for demos.. this is why I say in comparison to other demos, the content in 2k12 is far too little..

# 351 23 @ 09/20/11 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by elprez98


	Wow, sorry if you were offended by that. Also, I'm guessing you meant to offend me by calling my analogy lame. It failed miserably. The analogy fits for me, so I shared it. Whether it fits for you is of no relevance to me. This thread is about impressions, yet you sit here complaining more about what the game isn't than about what it is. To me is complaining just to complain. Especially when you down the demo badly then try to sugar coat it with a "Despite its glaring flaws, I'm still enjoying the demo, 2k guy." That was actually pretty funny. You going off on me only gets your blood pressure up, not mine.

mmm for the sake of the thread I wont do it..

Believe me, you're as inaccurate as a broken pencil

# 352 TDC02 @ 09/20/11 03:06 PM

I'm a gold member and still don't see the demo on xbox. I'm in central time zone. I scroll to N and still can't find the demo.

# 353 domidomdomz @ 09/20/11 03:06 PM

I just encountered a bug:

I was called with a blocking foul when attempting to take charge on Lebron during fastbreak, he was able to attempt a layup but missed it. But the referees only gave him 1 FT attempt.

# 354 kolanji @ 09/20/11 03:07 PM

pregame presentation is worth not skipping pass
posting up is the best i have ever seen...very smooth and the transition into n out of it makes u feel so much in control
shimmy shakes are balanced off by abusing it causes u to travel....wow
backing down aggressively with dirk on d-wade resulting in him timing me and stealing my ball for a fast break at the other end
contact shots in the paint are so beautiful and responsive to the momentum of both the defender and ball handler
so far all animations can be broken out of seamlessly
players have weight and responsiveness to their weight class and ability
harder to recover from a block attempt to another block attempt
blocking is much more rewarding in terms of feeling and the look of it....ball reacts and bounce off players and body parts...shooter reacts to ball being blocked with an animation that adds a real life element to it
players(dirk) celebrated to buzzer beating shots
change shot animations in mid air (from dunk or layups) once again regains its usefulness
triple treat positions gives a whole lot more options to attack a defender or try to score
not once did i saw spider like arms on defense with the telepathic ability
tried it a lot and could cheese the cpu with lead passing in the paint
getting ur arms up in the paint really do avoid fouls and and if ur the last defender not to jump or displace urself by leaving ur feet for easier attempts at the basket
forced shot really do feel forced as u react to collision and change shot animations
explosive players like wade gains respect with first step lot of time am forced to sag off
OMG standing alley hoops are the best i got one with kid to chandler in the paint for a two hand dunk over a switch defender in chalmers
back pedaling on defense is a very welcoming addition helps u not to retreat to the paint but to do what all coaches tell u to do when stopping the break....focus early on the man with the ball

this game is gonna win many awards probably including a new sales record and am gonna be apart of that statistics

# 355 Rondo To KG @ 09/20/11 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mvpcrossxover


	damn, i have to be a gold member? or i'm doing somthin wrong here?

Xbox Silver accounts have to wait a week before they can download new demo's. It sucks but I guess Microsoft wanted to give an extra incentive to Gold users.

# 356 stlpimpmonsta @ 09/20/11 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rondo To KG


	Only read the first 10 pages so I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but has anybody else noticed the commercial in the corner before FT's? It's definitely a nice touch and adds to the overall presentation of the game. Also, I'm starting to see what Da Czar meant about the computer faking you out. I've already had a play where Wade faked me out and dunked on my team.

lol i just stop playing to come here and say that.

# 357 kolanji @ 09/20/11 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TDC02


	I'm a gold member and still don't see the demo on xbox. I'm in central time zone. I scroll to N and still can't find the demo.

when i got it it wasnt posted on the demo section u have to go to ALL in the demo sections or searched in N section of demos

# 358 stlpimpmonsta @ 09/20/11 03:12 PM

glitch i found.

Calling jason kidd jason terry.

# 359 rockchisler @ 09/20/11 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mvpcrossxover


	damn, i have to be a gold member? or i'm doing somthin wrong here?

You need gold

# 360 TDC02 @ 09/20/11 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kolanji


	when i got it it wasnt posted on the demo section u have to go to ALL in the demo sections or searched in N section of demos

Thank, I got it now.

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