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NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)

12:54 PM - October 10, 2011 by RaychelSnr

It's been one year since we were all blessed with the God of video game basketball in NBA 2K11, so of course our hype levels were at an all-time high with 2K12 releasing last week. The hype built up so much that we were expecting nothing less than a Jordan-esque legend. But in the end, the game didn't quite live up to all the buzz.

Don't get me wrong, this game is fantastic and a must buy for every basketball fan out there, but we were all expecting a classic. Instead we ended up with a great game, and we're disappointed by the fact. We may be greedy and selfish, but this is what happens when 2K consistently puts out a great product. The expectations become so ridiculously high that they will be near impossible to meet.

So I'm not being negative, the game is the best virtual NBA to date. And it all starts with this little thing, which everyone is falling in love with, called gameplay.

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# 1 Gramps91 @ 10/10/11 01:06 PM

I still haven't fooled around with my player much but from what I hear the trade logic must be pretty bad. The association is still great I think. Greatest Mode is awesome. The Presentation in this game is THE GREATEST I have ever seen. A patch would be much appreciated for MY Player. Once that comes the game gets a 10 in my book.

The gameplay is top notch too

# 2 Super Glock @ 10/10/11 01:08 PM

Interesting review, must admit I was believe this game deserves a 9 making it a classic but oh well. I just want this game to get the credit it deserves. To each his own.

# 3 JJT @ 10/10/11 01:14 PM

Dustin, my last names the same as yours, lets try and get it in the game next year!

# 4 J-Clutch1 @ 10/10/11 01:14 PM

I agree with the score. Online would make me go as low as 7 though. It can be that bad.

# 5 Mos1ted @ 10/10/11 01:19 PM

I agree that this game has some glaring problems but is still worth the price of admission.

# 6 Peninc @ 10/10/11 01:53 PM

Like most I was expecting a 9. Overall good and fair review.

# 7 ps3veron @ 10/10/11 02:06 PM

The most accurate review I have read! Thank you!

# 8 RaychelSnr @ 10/10/11 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Giants4Natic


	That is not true. I cant stand online play on anything except shooters To many laggy games and to many cheesers to even make it worth while. I know many love it but the off line is a master piece and lowering the grade because of the rookies is not fair because it is not 2K fault. And by next week the rookies could be back if lock out ends and no mention of that possibility

The game's score was mostly lowered because Online doesn't work and My Player is buggy, among other things. You are trying to put words in Dustin's mouth here which really isn't fair at all. Also, we review games AS-IS, not 'what they might be.' That's the only fair way to assess games at launch. You think the game's a masterpiece, that also means you play exclusively offline.

# 9 Gramps91 @ 10/10/11 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by apollooff320


	Association is messed up just like my player. All the trade logic and CPU blowing up teams happen on both.

Really? I've played about a month into association and haven't noticed it yet. The two trade offers I have got were both dumb. I just declined them. But, I don't think a single trade has actually happened yet. Only beef I've had with Association so far is that the headlines are all about rumors of trades, contract signings, or retirements. I liked how in 2K11 the majority of headlines were about games from previous nights. I could just click on the ones provided there and check out the stats and become familiar with other teams around the league. Now, I don't really know what games to check out because I don't know which ones were important. I instead have to check out all of them. However, this is a small con. But, yea if trade logic is as bad in association as in my player then 2k needs to patch it.

# 10 KOYO78 @ 10/10/11 02:26 PM

One word ONLINE this is Part of our $65 dollars EA madden does the same and it will be a mutiny on here there is no excuse for how bad online is

# 11 bigsmallwood @ 10/10/11 02:26 PM

2K12 while phenomenal, is not a perfect game...however it is well deserving of a higher score than 8.5....#thatisall

# 12 RaychelSnr @ 10/10/11 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsmallwood


	2K12 while phenomenal, is not a perfect game...however it is well deserving of a higher score than 8.5....#thatisall

Maybe on your old archaic college paper grading scale

(Insert plug to actually read the scoring rubric to see how we actually score games with a full 10 point scale here)

# 13 skillz7854 @ 10/10/11 02:39 PM

It needs a patch up because online is bad the players reactions are slow 3 pt needs to be turned down there we should also be able to choose any Jersey we want online.In till a patch comes out it deserves a 8.5 then a 9.3

# 14 llatson2 @ 10/10/11 02:46 PM

so if nba 2k12 didnt have online play all together then the rating would be higher, right.

# 15 mr_geez @ 10/10/11 02:51 PM

Good review, except one thing. I have beef with this statement:

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	The passing and player movement -- two huge upgrades in offline gameplay --

IMHO passing and movement offline is a big step back in 2k12 in comparison to 2k11 (and I even played 2k11 right after 2k12 to confirm it). Passing is so unresponsive and sluggish (only alley oop passes are the same as they were in 2k11, btw oops are the only sure thing to finish a fast break and not get sucked into this awful contested lay up animation) it kills all the openings that occur on the hardwood and I don't even want to mention amount of unforced turnovers that the "new" passing system produces.

Movement looks good, but I think players have way too much momentum which is a problem especially during inbound plays on opponents half. Way too many times receiver of the inbound pass (the whole process of "inbound plays during Time Outs is also buggy, most of the time the inbounder I choose during time out is not inbounding the ball and it leads to whole play not "playing out" properly) commits backcourt violation because of way exaggerated momentum while receiving the ball. I don't want my players to turn on the dime but right now it is a bit hardcore (2k11 had it correct).

# 16 coolcras7 @ 10/10/11 03:09 PM

Has operation sports given any game this year a score higher than 8.5 ?

# 17 DustinT @ 10/10/11 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by llatson2


	so if nba 2k12 didnt have online play all together then the rating would be higher, right.

No, it would have taken a huge hit.

# 18 DustinT @ 10/10/11 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Giants4Natic


	That is not true. I cant stand online play on anything except shooters To many laggy games and to many cheesers to even make it worth while. I know many love it but the off line is a master piece and lowering the grade because of the rookies is not fair because it is not 2K fault. And by next week the rookies could be back if lock out ends and no mention of that possibility

I didn't knock it down because of the rookies, I just stated that it sucks and that it does affect the realism of an Association. In other words, I stated the obvious.

# 19 DustinT @ 10/10/11 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by coolcras7


	Has operation sports given any game this year a score higher than 8.5 ?

No games have deserved anything higher. You should go read our grading scale

# 20 JohnDoe8865 @ 10/10/11 03:34 PM

Has any game really deserved better than an 8.5 this year??

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