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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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# 661 trinh @ 09/20/11 11:05 PM

Man but I also had a shootout, the defense played well but this one game it was back to back three's by both teams as if they knew they had to match it. I was playing tight D but they set screens. There were also fast breaks I saw that I loved, they ran theirs I ran mine, I alley opped, Lebron hit D-Wade for the flashy dunk.

# 662 Mos1ted @ 09/20/11 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	And this is pro casual.

That's good to hear. I knew it was on pro, but certain parts of the game looked cheeser friendly if pushed.

# 663 RB10 @ 09/20/11 11:08 PM

Just pulled a Kareem-esque running hook with Dirk....this is gonna be fun!

# 664 coolcras7 @ 09/20/11 11:09 PM

I think the demo is short to prevent people from over analyzing the game, especially with the demo being a early build. I just finished listening to the OS radio show and one of the guys made it clear that the final build it a huge leap over the demo and we all will be happy.

# 665 jrose57 @ 09/20/11 11:12 PM

First of all, I have to say, 2k12 is an improvement from 2k11, not a big one tho, but I guess thats a good thing because since 2k11 was such a good game, no need to have BIG changes...there are some points I want to make here after trying the demo from PS3:

Pros:

1. I love the post up game, can back down anywhere now, lots of new moves, can't wait to try in practice mode!!!

2. I like the new crossovers, just look way better than the ones in 2k11

3. I think the fast breaks are really a lot better, players don't just stop for no reason

4. I like the offensive rebounding, I can definitely see more realistic number in this category....

Cons:

1. I like the introduction, is something new, but I would rather have the old NBA Live intro where the announcers will call out the names of the starters when the players come out in the dark through their bench players (exactly like the NBA)

2. I don't know why, I feel like the players are sliding a little bit? I don't feel the footsteps when I dribble around?

3. The jabstep is taking too much space, their legs are spreading out too much, a little unrealistic there...

4. I feel like the players are too tall, when Chandler goes for a rebound, his hands look like is near the same level as the rim...

5. The overall LOOK of the game is same as 2k11 to me, nothing changed, the players, not really a big upgrades for me?

6. The speed of the players and the overall game is too fast for me, but thats an easy change, probably need adjust the speed sliders for these two areas...

Final Thoughts of the demo:

This demo does suck a lot, I forgot how the 2k11 one was, but compare it to NHL 12 demo, this is really bad...

1. Quarter time, at least a 5 mins, two quarters game...

2. Allow us to use both teams!

3. Allow us to sub whoever we want!

4. Let us adjust the difficulty, and also the sliders!!!

Finally, WE WILL ALL BUY THE GAME NO MATTER WHAT THE DEMO IS LIKE, I AM SURE, SO WHY NOT JUST GIVE US A MORE DETAILED DEMO!, but whocares, only 2 more weeks, anyways, great job 2k, love the game!

# 666 hoodkid205 @ 09/20/11 11:12 PM

can anyone help me with momentum jumper to left or right.....i know how to do step backs

# 667 oncl0ud9 @ 09/20/11 11:13 PM

I must say the presentation is top notch never seen any sports game since NFL 2K5. I can't put down the demo been playing it for over 1 hr. Hands down this the best NBA 2K game since the dreamcast NBA 2K2.. and this from just playing a DEMO. Can't wait for the Full Game oct. 4th.. NBA 2K team has over done themselves this year... game of the year for sure!

# 668 Da_Czar @ 09/20/11 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackRome


	Hate to be the bearer of bad news but for those who wished for the tightness the 2k series was known for before last year floaty animations you will still be disappointed. It's better than last year but not by much. Knowing 2k server issues it's going to be worst online and you probably won't notice much difference form last year. If the movement feels the way it feels offline in the demo when you take it online. If they fix the servers. . It would be an improvement. But like I said. Barely. Right now this demo can not compare at all to the tightness of 2k7, 2k8. 2k9 or 2k10. Just take a step with your defensive man forward. You stopped moving the stick but he's still moving forward. It's no where near in real time. Why am I watching his two feet plant so slowly. Which means there is no way you can feel like your on the court. It's just not real. The animations still need to be tightened up. Hopefully they have tightened it up a little before they release. It's better than last year but not by much. Looks like the fanboys are wetting their pants again when it's nowhere near necessary. Yet every time I read a hands on preview they talk about how great the game feels compared to last year. Even though these same reviewers never made a peep about how bad the animations were last year. Neither did the fanboys. It was funny reading how last year was the greatest even though the animations were the worst the series has seen on the next gen. I have both systems. I only played it on the 360.

Rome is it possible to state your opinion without insulting those who differ ? Also are you comments moreso about how you feel the lack of improvements will transfer to an online experience ? IE unless the control is drastically better you will not be able to notice it online ?

Fyi to take steps on defense you can tap the stick and for more controlled granular movements you hold the left trigger and move. That is where the nuance of the control lies on defense.

Holding the stick in directions unless you feather it will cause you to move to fast to stop immediately. There are actually 2-3 speeds ( if i remember correctly) on the stick alone. If your too heavy handed that could be your issue with not being able to spot unless you really are expecting real-time and I don't believe anyone promised that.

# 669 NealN42 @ 09/20/11 11:14 PM

I've played quite a few games already today, and one thing I've noticed is that Lebron, Wade, and Bosh seem way too passive on offense. Too many times already I've seen Lebron just pass the ball off to someone at the 3 when he is wide open, or just stand there instead of driving to the rim. I know the default tendencies were a complete and total disaster in 2k11, and honestly didn't work all that well even after changing them yourself. This is a major area of concern for me in 2k12.

# 670 blues rocker @ 09/20/11 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	And this is pro casual.

CASUAL?!!!! are you sure?...i thought this had to at least be on
Default with these collisions and AI.

# 671 Eman5805 @ 09/20/11 11:16 PM

What am I doing wrong? I'm trying to get Rudy Fernandez to foul out but he keeps acting like there's an invisible leprechaun on the court somewhere and he keeps trying to catch it for the pot o' gold.

Edit: And something I was hoping for, drives to the hoop that end in layups feel like NBA layups. With all the speed and power of someone like LeBron would have, but he doesn't throw it down. Imagining D. Rose is gonna give me nightmares cuz I almost never play with the Bulls.

# 672 luda06 @ 09/20/11 11:17 PM

Graphics are nice.

The post game already feels like a chore since I have to re-learn some of the most basic go to moves (i.e. drop step)

The A.I. is getting closer to feeling like a human opponent, but doesn't play fluid enough to convince me. Why did LeBron dribble out the clock (15 secs left) when he clearly had a 1 on nothing fast break? Why is Udonis Haslem in iso nearly at the three point line? Why does Wade do so many pointless crossovers?

Single player has never won me over in any sports game. You eventually learn all of the A.I.'s tricks and it's a wrap for it every single game. 2k12 appears to be no different.

Besides that, it is what it is. October 4th was a no brainier anyway.

# 673 Da_Czar @ 09/20/11 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blues rocker


	CASUAL?!!!! are you sure?...i thought this had to at least be on Default with these collisions and AI.

Ronnie tweeted that is was so take that with whatever salt you think applies.

# 674 TheKasmar @ 09/20/11 11:18 PM

Has anyone tried shot stick 3.0 or whatever number they are on? I pulled off a couple of nice ones with Rudy and Caron. Altering your shot in mid air finally looks sweet and makes sense.

# 675 Philstat @ 09/20/11 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NealN42


	I've played quite a few games already today, and one thing I've noticed is that Lebron, Wade, and Bosh seem way too passive on offense. Too many times already I've seen Lebron just pass the ball off to someone at the 3 when he is wide open, or just stand there instead of driving to the rim. I know the default tendencies were a complete and total disaster in 2k11, and honestly didn't work all that well even after changing them yourself. This is a major area of concern for me in 2k12.

I've had the opposite experience, Lebron and Dwayne have taken center stage in most of my games. I even played one where Lebron missed two shots in a row, I blocked Wade next time down, they fed Bosh three times a row to re-establish their offense - awesome to see.

# 676 coolcras7 @ 09/20/11 11:22 PM

Just dunked on Joel Anthony with Rudy Fernandez it was a thing of beauty from the way he went up to the contact he made with Anthony before he went down to the ground followed by Rudy steering him down.

# 677 Swipe7 @ 09/20/11 11:23 PM

I dunked on LeBron wit Caron Butler n it was nasty as h e double hockey sticks hahaha

# 678 RB10 @ 09/20/11 11:25 PM

I like how you make your own size-ups this year. LT and up, keep holding LT, and go left stick to the left, then right, then up. Make your defender act a fool!

# 679 Mos1ted @ 09/20/11 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NealN42


	I've played quite a few games already today, and one thing I've noticed is that Lebron, Wade, and Bosh seem way too passive on offense. Too many times already I've seen Lebron just pass the ball off to someone at the 3 when he is wide open, or just stand there instead of driving to the rim. I know the default tendencies were a complete and total disaster in 2k11, and honestly didn't work all that well even after changing them yourself. This is a major area of concern for me in 2k12.

Did you watch the NBA Finals this past season? LOL

Also, keep it mind that the demo is set to the Pro difficulty level. The CPU is usually passive on this setting by default. If they play too passively on the higher difficulty settings, then we would have a problem.

# 680 aloncho11 @ 09/20/11 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	For me bigball I played the final and had plays and commentary and all that adds a lot plus my comments stemmed from gameplay. Gameplay alone this game makes 2k11 garbage to me. I understand you feel and other may feel differently.

Plus the demo is an earlier code as Ronnie 2K stated.

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