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OS Roundtable: Where does NBA 2K13 Stand?

07:29 PM - October 15, 2012 by RaychelSnr

NBA 2K13 has received some complaints in some areas, but generally it's clear the game is still quite good. If you are an online player, the server issues are probably driving you batty but if you play offline you might be enjoying one of the better playing games on the hardwood ever.

So simply put, to you at this point: where does NBA 2K13 stand?

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# 61 DBMcGee3 @ 10/16/12 03:25 PM

The game is awesome. Anyone can nitpick , but there is not a sports game on the market that offers a better overall experience than 2k13. I don't really get all the whining about the defense, either. It is difficult to defend, that I'll concede, but if you take time to learn the game then the defense becomes rewarding. Same with the rebounding, it just takes a lot of focus to switch guys EVERY time a shot goes up and box your man out. Sure there are funny bounces here and there, but if I can rebound effectively in this game, anyone can. Best sports game ever.....sorry PES (i'll still play you later).

# 62 demfl @ 10/16/12 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DBMcGee3


	The game is awesome. Anyone can nitpick , but there is not a sports game on the market that offers a better overall experience than 2k13. I don't really get all the whining about the defense, either. It is difficult to defend, that I'll concede, but if you take time to learn the game then the defense becomes rewarding. Same with the rebounding, it just takes a lot of focus to switch guys EVERY time a shot goes up and box your man out. Sure there are funny bounces here and there, but if I can rebound effectively in this game, anyone can. Best sports game ever.....sorry PES (i'll still play you later).

I'm sorry but we need to clear something up here. Nitpicking is when someone is talking about a tattoo missing or about what shoes a player is wearing. Nitpicking is not freezing, my player minute bug, allstar weekend glitch that sims you to the end of season, Not being given full VC amount earned in my player etc. I just want us to be clear.

Yes x1000 the game is good but us consumers have a right to complain about legit problems.

# 63 MrBigShot1 @ 10/16/12 03:52 PM

It's natural for us to come and nitpick and complain because....this is a forum. That's why I post here, to discuss likes/dislikes, tactics and strategies and to see what kind of innovative things other people are using.

In real life I don't go to my friends who also play 2k and say "Dude the shot tendency is too high for the CPU!" or something like that, I just enjoy the game. Criticizing is apart of this forum and at the end of the day most of us just want 2k to hear us out and either improve the game with a patch or to keep it in mind for future installments. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of "dude wtf my teammates are stupid in myplayer i want my money back", but not every complaint is as unhelpful.

At the end of the day I love playing 2k13 and I will continue to play until 2k14 comes it, it's an awesome game and easily the best sports game out there in my opinion, but there's always room for improvement.

# 64 magicman32 @ 10/16/12 04:02 PM

Gameplay wise this is the greatest 2k title ever created. It does suck that some of the legends are missing like Kareem, Webber, Dr. J ect. And rebounding needs to be patched. They also can improve on pass and catch animations, although it is way better than 2k12.

Other than that, this game is awesome. They really tightened up player movement which is huge for me. In 2k12, there was way too much sliding and player momentum (2k11 and 2k12) was way out of control. A simple pass to a player coming to the ball would make them go in the back court or their momentum would carry them way too far. Off ball movement is tighter and not as loose also. This was a huge step gameplay wise for 2k.

I love the presentation and the commentary is a little better this year. Ranked online matches are bogus as always, but at least I can play a game without feeling handicap like in 2k12 because they fixed some of the speed issues. Also defense is better once you get the hang of it.

Bottomline, 2k13 is a beast.

# 65 sportjames23 @ 10/16/12 04:30 PM

Initially, I was sorta disappointed in 2K13, mainly for cosmetic reasons. I was upset that we didn't have all the Legends from 2K12's DLC, along with missing Legends like Kareem, Dr. J and Webber, but hopefully we'll have them back with hex editing.

But, damn, the gameplay is better than it's ever been in the 2K series. I thought player movement was great in 2K11 and 2k12, but 2K13 takes it to another level.

And the shoe editing/creating...is just awesome. Finally--FINALLY--I can put 1996 and 1998 MJ in the proper colorways of his Air Jordans.

All I need are the afore mentioned Legends and I'm all good.

# 66 VDusen04 @ 10/16/12 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by theprocess


	You have to use a controller to play defense...maybe that will help.

"You mean you have to use your hands? That's like a baby's toy."

# 67 fwhitehouse @ 10/16/12 05:57 PM

"If you are an online player, the server issues are probably driving you batty"

What server issues?

# 68 baygamer707 @ 10/16/12 08:30 PM

Truth is 2k is never gonna be the game it could be. Just imagine having online leagues where it's 9, 10 human players a team like crew but u play 4 a real nba team. World round leagues 2k could be a giant but the ceo is garbage the stock holders don't no hoop. ANIMATIONS=AUTOTUNE.

# 69 TreyIM2 @ 10/16/12 08:54 PM

Can't say it enough - GREATEST SPORTS GAME I EVER PLAYED even with the flaws, point blank!!
And this comes from a man who HATED that convoluted nonsense called isomotion but TRIED to tolerate it yet it would really make the game unplayable for me, eventually, most years. Analog dribbling just gives me more of a connection and the "feel" of playing is damn near spot on. I'm still gunna need Mike Wang to REMOVE DRIBBLING FROM THE LEFT STICK. I deal with it but it's problematic at some of the most inopportune times. RIGHT STICK ONLY DRIBBLING, PLEASE, MR. WANG, THANK YOOOUUUU!!

# 70 esinrada @ 10/16/12 09:08 PM

And here is part of the problem...how is it possible when games claim to have online modes and pro editors claim to be grading the game, to not have an opinion one way out another about the online side of the game. This it's why online sucks and has sucked for years for 2k because reviewers still give them high ratings desire the flaws. When's the last time you heard a movie reviewer give a movie that's missing part of it a good grade? Is it possible a book would be a best seller if chapters 4-8 were missing out of every copy. But it's allowed in gaming and it's absolutely ridiculous. the developers obviously don't play online either and seems that if it's part of your job you might invest some time in it...that point is for the reviewers too to hold them responsible.

# 71 esinrada @ 10/16/12 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by esinrada


	And here is part of the problem...how is it possible when games claim to have online modes and pro editors claim to be grading the game, to not have an opinion one way out another about the online side of the game. This it's why online sucks and has sucked for years for 2k because reviewers still give them high ratings desire the flaws. When's the last time you heard a movie reviewer give a movie that's missing part of it a good grade? Is it possible a book would be a best seller if chapters 4-8 were missing out of every copy. But it's allowed in gaming and it's absolutely ridiculous. the developers obviously don't play online either and seems that if it's part of your job you might invest some time in it...that point is for the reviewers too to hold them responsible.

Sorry for the typos...on the phone typing.

# 72 Prino61 @ 10/17/12 11:24 AM

Just fix the Rebounding and the foul call for the CPU and we have the best sports game ever #IMO

# 73 fwhitehouse @ 10/17/12 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by esinrada


	And here is part of the problem...how is it possible when games claim to have online modes and pro editors claim to be grading the game, to not have an opinion one way out another about the online side of the game. This it's why online sucks and has sucked for years for 2k because reviewers still give them high ratings desire the flaws. When's the last time you heard a movie reviewer give a movie that's missing part of it a good grade? Is it possible a book would be a best seller if chapters 4-8 were missing out of every copy. But it's allowed in gaming and it's absolutely ridiculous. the developers obviously don't play online either and seems that if it's part of your job you might invest some time in it...that point is for the reviewers too to hold them responsible.

What specifically do you not like so much about online right now?

# 74 Boilerbuzz @ 10/19/12 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fwhitehouse


	What specifically do you not like so much about online right now?

He doesn't know. He doesn't have the game. Online has been pretty good this year.

# 75 JuGod72 @ 10/22/12 07:01 PM

How can this be the " Best Sports Game Ever " when there's no defense in the game?

# 76 Zeppelin8 @ 10/22/12 08:42 PM

2k13 stands where wasted potential is.

On the court the game got a great base, significantly improved this year. all they need is to have better contact mechanics. Some post moves needs a polish too from a defensive stand point. Also maybe tie the moves to low post rating? I mean guys like Fab Melo or Hasheem Thabeet should not be able to execute some of the moves.

Besides the general polish and little tweaks, it is time to improve Association/Rosters/Sim Engine etc. Those departments are showing their age. We have basically the same offline association with almost same issues for countless years. More interaction (with players & coaches) and give us something better then fixed potentials. Maybe the potential rating could drop or maybe rise depending on the performance and other stuff. My player has the press conference, assoc. not having the same feature bugs me out. Should I also add that we should have better playbooks and rosters? The things we are constantly asking are so much easier/cheaper to fix then adding new animations and other stuff into game.

If those things were to make in the game, it would be a sim gamers wet dream. Not that it will happen. We probably end up having one more dunk animation with Justin Bieber on the cover.

# 77 Championships @ 10/25/12 04:06 PM

Too many flaws to be considered the greatest sports game this year.

# 78 BustinLoose @ 10/27/12 07:38 PM

The roster updates leave a lot to be desired. Too many missing players, and players in FA's that should be on teams. If they could correct that, then I'd be happy.

# 79 T-Moar @ 10/28/12 12:12 AM

Looks like you guys need to change your pictures.

# 80 MVP9072 @ 10/28/12 11:33 AM

I wish they would have made a game where defense was important and fouls were more realistic.

I dislike these games where the score always goes to 120+

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