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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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# 561 pdawg17 @ 09/20/11 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by uponablackstar


	I agree with that... it's just that one long, loud "woooooooorrrooooooooooo" all screechy and blood boiling. Can't un-hear it! Haha, I hope they can remove that one byte, but if not, it's a very small issue.

That sound drives me crazy!!!!!!!! I was really hoping it was gone this year...I hear it every time (seems like every 30 seconds or so) and ruins the atmosphere for me...

# 562 Scifidude1 @ 09/20/11 08:19 PM

Keep in mind, guys, this is just an early build. The finished version is likely to be better then these early demos.

Who thinks Dirk's shot is awsome in 2k12 as compaired to 2k11.?

What classic team is everyone looking foward to playing with the most? For me it's got to be the Showtime Lakers with Kareem and Coop!

# 563 PkMnRangerMaps @ 09/20/11 08:21 PM

Anyone know if the music during the little vignette with all the stars and stats flying around can be changed? I would love to hear me some Foster The People while Durantula is doing his thing.

# 564 Adarkin @ 09/20/11 08:22 PM

Just my opinion! But 2k12 demo did not hit me like the 2k11 demo did. After playing the 2k11 demo there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to get the game as soon as possible. Just got done with about 5 demo games and the same hype is not there for me. The half spin tied to the speed (turbo), not too happy about that.
Last year I did not notice many flaws in the demo. Not that there were not there, but because I was so pulled in that they were not nagging. 5 games into 2k12 an I am already noticing the cpu 360 vision for deflect passes. The lack of IQ from my teammates.
Not going to rain on the 2k12 parade so I will just wait till the full version to post about it again. But the demo has save me a sleepless night on the 3rd into the 4th of Oct.

# 565 NINJAK2 @ 09/20/11 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthBeach


	Too bad Miami isn't playable yet. LeBron just hit a 3 and did the "3 goggles". I'm sold.

Maybe he was saying you can count on me doing this for atleast 3 quarters

# 566 st0rmb11 @ 09/20/11 08:26 PM

just played my first game

a few things that really stood out

-from afar, the player models look great. Wade and LeBron aren't overly bulky. however, when they zoom in on some of them, the legs on these guys are massive.

-Dirk & LeBron's shots look super smooth. didn't see Wade's, as he never shot while I was playing.

-AI is so improved. I was so sure I had a shot timed on a swing pass to the corner to Chalmers, so I flew out for the block. To my surprise, he waited, went under me, and as my defense rotated, he kicked it to the opposite corner to Wade, who then kicked it to an open LeBron as the defense rotated. Unbelievably smart ball movement by the AI during my game. if you have bad habits from 2K11 (like I do), this AI is going to own you for the first few weeks that you have the game.

-I love the new % thing on the free throws. very helpful.

-not as easy to poke a ball lose when a ball handler is just standing there dribbling it in front of you. he does a much better job of turning away to protect the ball.

-post play is going to be fun to learn. I accidentally took a 15 foot hook shot with Dirk, thinking I was about to put up a turn around, fall away. not sure if stick movement affects the shot type, as opposed to last year when distance determined it.

-Chris Bosh did serious work on me a couple of times in the post. had me jumping out of the building with Chandler.

-buzzer beater celebrations seemed to be smoother. I won the quarter on a buzzer beater 3 by Dirk, and the second it went in, Butler and Kidd jumped up and down, Dirk celebrated. No delay, like in previous games.

# 567 Scifidude1 @ 09/20/11 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Adarkin


	Just my opinion! But 2k12 demo did not hit me like the 2k11 demo did. After playing the 2k11 demo there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to get the game as soon as possible. Just got done with about 5 demo games and the same hype is not there for me. The half spin tied to the speed (turbo), not too happy about that. Last year I did not notice many flaws in the demo. Not that there were not there, but because I was so pulled in that they were not nagging. 5 games into 2k12 an I am already noticing the cpu 360 vision for deflect passes. The lack of IQ from my teammates. Not going to rain on the 2k12 parade so I will just wait till the full version to post about it again. But the demo has save me a sleepless night on the 3rd into the 4th of Oct.

Sorry, but considering all the classic teams that will be playable I'll still be sleepless. And playing in the 1960's in B&W no less! Can't wait!

# 568 blues rocker @ 09/20/11 08:27 PM

finally got it downloaded onto my ps3...played my first few games..

everything is improved, but the passing feels a bit off. a lot of times when i pass, there is a LONG delay before my player passes...not sure what is going on with that...loved the responsive of passing in 2k11, but these delayed passes in 2k12 can be pretty annoying. could be tied to the pass rating of the players i'm passing with...will take some getting used to.

cpu AI is hard...it exploits any little mistake you make...this is a great improvement.

lead passing effectiveness has been GREATLY reduced...the delayed pass animations i mentioned above also affect this as well. i find that you really can't direct receivers like you could before...it seems you can only really slightly lead the player in the direction he's already moving (which is more realistic).

every area of movement has been smoothed out and refined from 2k11...buttery smooth.

# 569 wcwecw75 @ 09/20/11 08:30 PM

ive played the ps3 demo of 2k12 a few times now and havent heard this crowd thing everybody is talking about lol or maybe im just not noticing it lol,and im wearing a headset lol. once again im not seeing any huge difference between this demo and 2k11 from just a visual/presentation standpoint lol,and im a stickler for graphics and presentation in sports video games, or maybe its just me i guess lol. or maybe the ps3 version visualy is poor compared to the xbox 360 version like some people are saying lol. but i down have the money to own two consoles let alone own to versions of the same game lol. so i guess ill keep staying with my ps3 and thats only because of the mlb the show series!

# 570 Nathan_OS @ 09/20/11 08:31 PM

Just gonna post my impressions, after about 10 games. So please don't bite me.

Pros : Game feels weighted. Feels like you cant go where you wanna go at any point, and I like that.
Player models are on point. Bosh is very ugly.
Mismatches : This game does take mismatches pretty seriously
The Pre Game warmup was amazing!
Changing layups in mid air is amazing too !
Cons: As for a Demo, its sucks that its so dry, but like Pared said... I rather the demo to be dry, not the game (not exact words)
Injuries Animation: Where everyone stops to look at a guys twisted ankle is a no no for me.
Def 3 Second. The game freezes. Pretty sure this will only be in the demo though.

Overall, I enjoy the demo, and I feel it is a great improvement from 2k11.

# 571 fradok @ 09/20/11 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by az1634


	Yes hop step is done that way but if hes talking about the gathers those are removed.

exactly... that's bad... why 2k why?!?!?!?

# 572 Super Glock @ 09/20/11 08:35 PM

This game is so awesome, the wait is going to hurt. This game is smooth as butter and Dirk's shot is a thing of beauty. Favorite thing for me has to be the y button for the post. It is so huge for me because I actually have a post game now. The y button to get out of the post is also great. For some reason in past basketball games I always struggled getting in and out of the post position. The player movement, player control, and graphics are also very much improved.

# 573 breakitdown @ 09/20/11 08:36 PM

Played the game last night & could'nt stop playing. I was burning inside cos it made me want the game a million times more then I already did.

Post game is so much better using the Y button.

Players are much more like their real life counterparts.

Graphically the jerseys, crowd, faces, shoes, everything overall looks much better.

Thank god walk up animation is back.

Your not invincible anymore when using euro, hop step or spin move to the hoop.

Mid air collision system is so much better.

There are alot more improvements but I don't want to ramble on

# 574 fradok @ 09/20/11 08:36 PM

anybody else also noticed a delay in the pass?

# 575 mlp111 @ 09/20/11 08:37 PM

Loving this, but has anyone heard anything regarding control video??? Ronnie just went MIA regarding this topic, I need help with post game and dribbling!

Also not really feeling dirks face, it's off... Guess just seals my decision for pc version!

# 576 Nathan_OS @ 09/20/11 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fradok


	anybody else also noticed a delay in the pass?

what system?

# 577 neptuneniq @ 09/20/11 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st0rmb11


	just played my first game a few things that really stood out -from afar, the player models look great. Wade and LeBron aren't overly bulky. however, when they zoom in on some of them, the legs on these guys are massive. -Dirk & LeBron's shots look super smooth. didn't see Wade's, as he never shot while I was playing. -AI is so improved. I was so sure I had a shot timed on a swing pass to the corner to Chalmers, so I flew out for the block. To my surprise, he waited, went under me, and as my defense rotated, he kicked it to the opposite corner to Wade, who then kicked it to an open LeBron as the defense rotated. Unbelievably smart ball movement by the AI during my game. if you have bad habits from 2K11 (like I do), this AI is going to own you for the first few weeks that you have the game. -I love the new % thing on the free throws. very helpful. -not as easy to poke a ball lose when a ball handler is just standing there dribbling it in front of you. he does a much better job of turning away to protect the ball. -post play is going to be fun to learn. I accidentally took a 15 foot hook shot with Dirk, thinking I was about to put up a turn around, fall away. not sure if stick movement affects the shot type, as opposed to last year when distance determined it. -Chris Bosh did serious work on me a couple of times in the post. had me jumping out of the building with Chandler. -buzzer beater celebrations seemed to be smoother. I won the quarter on a buzzer beater 3 by Dirk, and the second it went in, Butler and Kidd jumped up and down, Dirk celebrated. No delay, like in previous games.

those celebrations are cool i guess

but im still wondering about game winning celebrations

# 578 Nathan_OS @ 09/20/11 08:38 PM

Oh, and did I mention how sick, diseased, infected the post game is !?! OMG

# 579 blues rocker @ 09/20/11 08:40 PM

playing a bit more now and the passing is feeling better...i think the delayed pass animations are due to the player trying to get a better passing angle, so it seems to be coming from a better attempt at realism, which works for me. it also seems to be tied to the player's pass rating, which helps differentiate the good passers.

ps3 version looks fine to me...actually a noticeable improvement graphically over 2k11...less jaggies, smoother, crisper graphics...other than no camera men on the baseline, ps3 version looks pretty good to me.

# 580 breakitdown @ 09/20/11 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlp111


	Loving this, but has anyone heard anything regarding control video??? Ronnie just went MIA regarding this topic, I need help with post game and dribbling! Also not really feeling dirks face, it's off... Guess just seals my decision for pc version!

Yes I agree the only thing I'm not liking is Dirks face ATM he looked better in last years game

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