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When I played NBA 2K11, I felt that it was the best sports game I could get my hands on. 2K Sports has succeeded in disproving this by developing a more thrilling game in the series, NBA 2K12.
The most popular basketball game couldn’t get any better what with so many improvements over the earlier one. These changes to the most essential aspects have made a lot of difference as you experience it while playing the game.
All of us know that presentation has been at its best in all the NBA games and this aspect has been taken to a whole new level in NBA 2K12 that makes it all the more special.
Changes to the 2K11 Version
- Terrific presentation
- Improved menu screen
- Addition of new modes
- Better gameplay
- Players’ movements are more refined
- Faster loading time
- More control options
- New animations
2K11 had 2 two main flaws namely cheap defensive AI and the unimpressive appearance of the players. In 2K12, both these aspects have seen tremendous improvement but still they have not achieved perfection.
In 2K12, you are given full control of the game that it’s up to you to take care of the defense. You’ll be amazed by the amount of control you have.
As for the players’ appearance, still a few players do look alien and it is most annoying to see a few of them like Jarret or Nash with awful looks.
While Michael Jordan dominated the 2K11 scene, you find the Greatest mode taking over in 2K12. Of all the game modes, the Greatest mode where you find several greats such as Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Julius Irving, Hakeem Olajuwon, Scottie Pippen, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal is the best.
‘My Player’ mode is awesome and more challenging in this game than 2K11. Trying to achieve the feat of entering the Hall of Fame is one of the most thrilling aspects of the game though it does take a longer time and requires a great effort on your part.
From the main page you can gain access to any and every game mode from Quick Play to Create a Player. You get to see games featuring these legendary players and other legends such as the ’93 Hornets. Playing as and fighting great heroes of the last four decades is really awesome. I have not experienced such a thrilling feeling anytime before I got to play NBA 2K12.
NBA 2K11 was considered the best so far but the 2K12 version has made it even better and gives the gamers a wonderful playing experience.