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NBA 2K12 Review (360, PS3)

11:54 AM - 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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# 41 TracerBullet @ 10/10/11 07:28 PM

I guess we're just gonna keep ignoring the fact they use a new scale and have said throw out all of the old ratings when looking at these.

# 42 tril @ 10/10/11 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by elprez98


	Madden 11: 9 and 2k12: 8.5? Even if you compare apples to apples, you are saying Madden 11 was a better overall football game than NBA 2k12 is of a basketball game which is false.

no they are not.
for one, the reveiews are done ddifferently from last year.
Madden 11 most likely got a 9 based on past Madden's, and maybe taken into consideration other football games,. which last I checked there werent any. so Im sure they compared it to probably 2k5, apf2k8 and Backbreaker. those probably still hold some weight.

2k12 gettinga 8.5 is cool. Iwould have gave it a 9 or 10, cause I dont play online and rarely play the My Player. I usualluy play the bulk of MY PLayer mode during the summer, so by then the game would have been patched a few times.
so I wouldnt have noticed all the discrepencies/issues.

with that being said, the gameplay, presentation, etc is awesome as usual. 2k never disappoints me. some years are better than others, but thats expected.
IMO, The evloution of the game is superb.

# 43 WizardJay @ 10/10/11 07:38 PM

8.5 is perfect!

# 44 ManiacMatt1782 @ 10/10/11 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MissionMaximus


	8.5 you gotta be kiddin me? NBA2k11 got a 9 (as did Madden11) and you give this masterpiece a 8.5. Given I don't play Online/My player I could care less about those modes. Judging the game on Gameplay/Presentation nothing compares to NBA2k12 and this is coming from an average NBA fan, it's that good. NBA2K11 GOT A 9.0 AND NBA2K12 GOT A 8.5 I just don't know.

If online actually worked, it would be a 10.

# 45 JCEVO @ 10/10/11 07:51 PM

like I said earlier if 2k12 takes a hit because online then I better future sports game take a hit also since the past titles including 2k11 didn't take a hit and last year online didn't worked pre patch. online sports game is only a great mode when its feel like offline so Anthony other then that is a failure game mode.

# 46 truintellectplaya @ 10/10/11 08:11 PM

Yeah, the ratings are bogus. Gamespot and IGN have theres more correct this time. Madden has not made a football game that comes close to NBA 2K11 or 12 on these new gen consoles but OS would have someone just blindly clicking through ratings to think so. I just feel like the new system should have compensated for past grades. No way any Madden on this new gen is even close to NBA 2K12. I think OS is just crying out to 2K to fix online and as we all know they could keep those tears.

# 47 spankdatazz22 @ 10/10/11 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelman990


	I don't know OS. If NBA 2k12 isn't a classic(therefore a 9+ based on the above), then I haven't seen a classic sports game before. If 2k12 was the last 2k nba game, it would be the NFL 2k5 of basketball for years to come. I also think there is a bigger gap then 1 point from Madden and 2k12 on 1-10 scale. Regardless, 2k12 is a amazing game. Like you said, THE BEST NBA GAME OF ALL TIME! I think the game offeres so much for $60, I could care less if my player and online isn't perfect. Honestly, I haven't even seen a single sports game that I think is great online. Anyway, I think I'm more suprised it's only 1 point above Madden in your view, then I am it's a 8.5,lol. Just hoping one day these reviews line up at the end of the year. Just my opinion. Thanks for all you guys do, I appreciate it! Sorry to sound negative about the review score.

My sentiments exactly. I think this title easily would stand for years to come on it's own - that's also the case with 2K11. That really can't be said for most sports titles on a yearly release schedule. Don't want to bring Madden into it but it does imply there isn't that much difference - as a developer taking the kitchen sink approach versus where lesser games are, that's ridiculous. What's the incentive for going the extra mile if it doesn't garner extra considerations? What's the incentive for doing all the work programming "the little things" into a game when means next to nothing next to games that don't have that same level of effort/execution? Either way, I almost want them to take it easy next year - it's time to establish a more realistic expectations level. They probably won't though

# 48 JCEVO @ 10/10/11 08:27 PM

i decide to look at the review for 2k11 and you should to

http://www.operationsports.com/reviews/563/nba-2k11-review/

look how much details they described what 2k11 offers and even had a section describing online and stated online was lackluster but then u look at 2k12 and its not nearly as detailed like its a letdown but it the best nba game of all time

# 49 waytofailself @ 10/10/11 08:29 PM

I am encouraged by this review, but I'll add that the initial, inevitable my player bugs and online terribadness are the two exact reasons I am waiting for a price drop to purchase this game.

Unfortunately, it looks like my reasoning was justified.

And people complaining about the score? I'm just glad this site doesn't hand out 9s and 10s like candy.

# 50 JCEVO @ 10/10/11 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by waytofailself


	I am encouraged by this review, but I'll add that the initial, inevitable my player bugs and online terribadness are the two exact reasons I am waiting for a price drop to purchase this game. Unfortunately, it looks like my reasoning was justified. And people complaining about the score? I'm just glad this site doesn't hand out 9s and 10s like candy.

madden has got plenty of 9 from OS and was no where near a 9 and nowhere near what 2k12 8.5 offers. JUST SAYING

# 51 truintellectplaya @ 10/10/11 08:45 PM

IGN has never given Madden of these new gen consoles anything higher than 8.9 but they gave 2K11 and 12 9.5 which is a better rep of a true review than giving 2k12 a 8.5 and having any Madden of this gen higher, bottomline. Bottomline is there is not a Madden of this gen that is better than NBA 2K11 or 12 and it is not even close. The fact that Madden's gameplay is so not representative of sim football has always been worth more than a 1 full point deduction. You take 1.5 points away for online, my player, and no offline association upgrades, but just 1 point for Madden not having realistic gameplay that comes close to matching what you see on Sunday's but people run around here talking about SimCity and Sim basketball. Sorry, but rating is bogus and not representative of what the OS community was suppose to be. I came here because I thought Gamespot and IGN were covering too many games and just handing out ratings, but I must admit this rating has shown me that I should not have been so quick to judge IGN. They have it right, no Madden on this gen consoles is better than NBA 2K11 or 12 bottomline. OS is cool though, I just learned my lesson that people around here throw around words like Sim. You are not Sim if you rate any Madden ahead of 2K11 or 12.

# 52 spankdatazz22 @ 10/10/11 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JCEVO


	madden has got plenty of 9 from OS and was no where near a 9 and nowhere near what 2k12 8.5 offers. JUST SAYING

In OS's defense I will say the Madden 11 review was a complete joke and abomination. Think it precipitated the ratings scale change. And the review scores aren't cumulative, so we can't expect review scores to only go higher than the year previous.

But if the new ratings system implies there isn't that much difference between games like Madden 12 and NBA2K12 then seems like the new system is really no better. I'm willing to bet if I look at the Madden review there's positives about the new cameras and intros, things like that. Where 2K12 has new cameras, multiple dynamic intros, outside stadium shots, players interacting with the crowd, etc. etc. etc. Don't think the new ratings system is saying much.

# 53 JCEVO @ 10/10/11 09:20 PM

Totally agree with you spank.

# 54 JCEVO @ 10/10/11 09:26 PM

Truth be told mister. I bet you 2k did everything they did possible to get ready for 2k12 online, probably bought new servers updated the net code but it's mean nothing until October 4th when customers get and load up on the servers.

# 55 shootah66 @ 10/10/11 09:37 PM

I'm offended that this game got anything below a 9.

# 56 Skyboxer @ 10/10/11 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by waytofailself


	And people complaining about the score? I'm just glad this site doesn't hand out 9s and 10s like candy.

Same here but in the end it 's just another score form an online gaming site.
I love OS and is my second "home", but in the end the reviews here are nothing more than another persons opinion.
Play the game...like it or don't. Simple as that. Someone elses opinion is a good read but nothing I personally get in a mood about.

# 57 ucas005 @ 10/10/11 10:33 PM

I retired from playing online sports games a long time ago. How good or bad online play is in no way factors into my decision to buy a game. EA can have online. I'll take 2Ks gameplay, presentation, and superior features any day. This game deserves at least a 9 even if online isn't the bees knees.

# 58 bumpyface @ 10/10/11 11:12 PM

What about slow response and sluggish controls? The gameplay is recieving too much praise. It takes atleast 2 seconds, sometimes more for a passing animation to begin. What about sliding past a defender when trying to get position in front of them? How about un-real 3 point%, or more offensive rebounds in a game than defensive? Please, can we get an experienced hooper, atleast someone who has been playing basketball games for atleast ten years to realy dig in and review this game? How about the online issues that persist year in and year out. It's not fair to the people who get up early, or work late and burn 65 bucks on a product that doesn't live up to it's end of the bargain. The game is not shot, but it definately doesn't deserve all this praise. I've still yet to hear anything from an official 2k spokesperson about online play, and I can only get into matches half of the time. Please, someone at 2k give us some kind of information.

# 59 shootah66 @ 10/10/11 11:34 PM

I love hearing everyone complain, yet I never hear I'm taking this game back. hmmm must be a good game. something to think about

# 60 T3Y FR3SH757 @ 10/10/11 11:45 PM

The online play is very bad. The lag when you icon pass or when your just playing and the servers go out. Everything else makes this the best basketball game

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