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

02:49 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.

Game: NBA 2K12Reader Score: 8/10 - Vote Now
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# 101 Finess @ 09/20/11 07:07 AM

My Impressions of this demo.

GENIUS

The amount of polish and finesse (;D) is unreal, every aspect of the game has blown me away. Be it the contact or the way the game captures the authenticity of an NBA superstar (YES, ESPECIALLY YOU DIRK...) is truly GENIUS .

This being a demo build of not even the final version and it's still awesome. I don't remember enjoying any other NBA 2k demo as much as this one, they simply nailed it.

October has officially become my favorite month.

# 102 Kaanyr Vhok @ 09/20/11 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by iLLosophy


	My summer is officially over. Hello +10 lbs winter weight gain

For every point you give up do a push up

# 103 jinxsee @ 09/20/11 07:08 AM

The game is going to be sim players dream can't wait ,them boys a 2k are the real deal. I hope the NFL is watching this.

# 104 Da_Czar @ 09/20/11 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dlew15


	I swear, even when I hold both the back triggers they still get blown by. CPU does a decent job of staying with them though I just gotta get used to it.

One thing to keep in mind especially on offense is that Dallas doesn't have any ultra quick ball handlers in their starting 5 so the isomotion is slower than if you were playing with lebron and wade or like Drose.

Conversely on defense if you have a bunch of slow defenders like Dallas does. You will have to give space and anticipate and move a little before the offense does to stay in front. If you had a bunch of quicker defenders it would feel different. At least it did to me in the final.

That is part of the depth of this game. There is almost no way to guard fast guys with slow guys one on one without giving them wide open jumpers. IT is also part of the difficulty.

# 105 guesswhozbak17 @ 09/20/11 07:17 AM

Love the demo but already frustrated at the stupid 3 sec glitch. Hope that's not a sign for the retail game man. First possession was a 3 sec call and I had to restart smh. Everything is great so far lol

# 106 mymannemcee @ 09/20/11 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	One thing to keep in mind especially on offense is that Dallas doesn't have any ultra quick ball handlers in their starting 5 so the isomotion is slower than if you were playing with lebron and wade or like Drose. Conversely on defense if you have a bunch of slow defenders like Dallas does. You will have to give space and anticipate and move a little before the offense does to stay in front. If you had a bunch of quicker defenders it would feel different. At least it did to me in the final. That is part of the depth of this game. There is almost no way to guard fast guys with slow guys one on one without giving them wide open jumpers. IT is also part of the difficulty.

Czar is right. I've found myself having to back FAR away from Wade with Fernandez to get a good defensive possession. As soon as I suffocate him, Wade just crosses over and it's usually a wrap in the post unless I time myself PERFECTLY and block his shot, which actually has a MUCH higher probability in 2K12.

In 2K11, I could time it and not feel like it mattered since as long as an animation happens, you just gotta wait out. In 2K12, Mike Miller had a WIDE advantage running to the basket as Chalmers passed to him. I switched over to Fernandez, timed it and slapped it out his hands before he could even reach for a layup. Was a great transition!

# 107 Control-X @ 09/20/11 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by madden316


	So I ran into a glitch. Def 3secs was called on the Heat, Dirk went to the line to shoot the FT, but the game wouldn't let me shot the ball. So I was stuck there till I backed out and started up a new game. Did anybody run into this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by guesswhozbak17


	JUST happened to me. There was 4 secs left and it was tied up lol

These glitches should be noted and it'd be great to inform 2k about it.

# 108 Arod2k9 @ 09/20/11 07:20 AM

Passing is my favorite part of 2k12 so far, just moving the ball around is amazing. I just can't for this game to come out, the game runs so smooth and Dirk, Wade and LeBron jump shots are perfect!

# 109 dlew15 @ 09/20/11 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Da_Czar


	One thing to keep in mind especially on offense is that Dallas doesn't have any ultra quick ball handlers in their starting 5 so the isomotion is slower than if you were playing with lebron and wade or like Drose. Conversely on defense if you have a bunch of slow defenders like Dallas does. You will have to give space and anticipate and move a little before the offense does to stay in front. If you had a bunch of quicker defenders it would feel different. At least it did to me in the final. That is part of the depth of this game. There is almost no way to guard fast guys with slow guys one on one without giving them wide open jumpers. IT is also part of the difficulty.

Yeah im noticing that now that you have to anticipate where the ball handler is going.

# 110 Finess @ 09/20/11 07:23 AM

I just threw alley from the elbow, OFF the glass with Chandler coming in to slam it and it looked soooO fresh. My god, I now see what they were referring to when they said they find it hard to go back to 2k11.

# 111 Jrocc23 @ 09/20/11 07:33 AM

It's crazy how much 2K improve every year. Just the little details like how the defenders on a fastbreak put their head down to run faster to get back is crazy.

DWade is ridiculous on this game, it's soooo hard to stay in front of him with all his pump-fakes and crossovers. Can't wait to see Kobe post game and everything else.

# 112 strongarmstrong @ 09/20/11 07:36 AM

gameplay

# 113 DurtySoufReppin @ 09/20/11 07:38 AM

Alright I just spent an hour playing and I must say it's much better than I thought

I can make an in depth review but I will make it quick

1. More close shots attempts, less inside shots

This was my #1 complaint with 2k11. VERY VERY VERY Nicely done

Inside shots are not easy to get off. I saw about 4 of them after playing about 8 games. great stuff.

2. The lay-ups

he lay-ups are back. It was obviously on an easy difficulty, but even the lay-ups I was pulling off with J kidd were nice. I can only imagine D-Rose.

3. CPU aren't push overs.

CPU plays tough offense. They keep you guessing. More fakes, better passing/shot decisions.

4. Defense

When you're playing against Lebron, it feels like Lebron. He feels like a brick wall. Shot blocking is a million times better. Rebounding is better, didn't see one goaltend call the whole game. You notice defenders really hustling to get back on the court. Being able to move with your hands up was a very important addition with all the fakes they've put in. Going to have to learn how to play D this year.

5. Superstars................ Are Superstars

Wade is tough to guard, he's flashy and reckless, just like the real Wade. He does his damage in the 5-15 foot area just like the real Wade. He was lighting Fernandez up with the bank shots from stepbacks and spin shots. Dirk is Dirk, can't believe they even got his high arc from close range. Very well done

This game is amazing.

I found myself pausing the game trying to replay play after play forgetting that there is no replay

# 114 MessenjahMatt @ 09/20/11 07:39 AM

Disappointed there's no replay option in the pause menu, wanted to see if there were any changes there.

.... yes my priorities are out of whack. haha

# 115 Xx Qontrolz xX @ 09/20/11 07:40 AM

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DIRK 1st GAME (Quarter?) WINNER

Spoiler

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# 116 strongarmstrong @ 09/20/11 07:43 AM

more demo gameplay

# 117 Arod2k9 @ 09/20/11 07:48 AM

Rudy Fernandez needs an updated face, just give him the 5 o'clock shadow lol

# 118 strongarmstrong @ 09/20/11 07:49 AM

& why not one more!

# 119 99centChickenSammich @ 09/20/11 07:49 AM

Even with the ridiculously short single quarter, i can see the refinements made to this game. It's a better 2k11, and that's saying a lot.

Of course, i can't wait to play it my way (HOF/Sim, 2k cam, 12 minute quarters, and with a team not named the Mavs or Heat, among other things).

Man it's gonna be a long couple of weeks...

# 120 The 24th Letter @ 09/20/11 07:54 AM

You guys asked for less bumping, you got it!

I dont want to hear any whining about d'ing up

This includes me. Bron is killing me....dude just drove to the basket and did a wrap around pass to Bosh for a dunk.

CRAZY.

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