Best Sports game out there, period.... and MJ only makes it better!
- Michael Jordan
- Improved Gameplay
- Harder A.I.
- Improved My Player
The Bad
- Kind of a slow pace
- too many turnovers, due to steals like crazy
NBA 2k11 has received all kinds of praise, although Gamespot's 8.0 really is a crappy score...what is it with this site? anyway, in my opinion, this really is the best sports game out there. 2k sports has done it again, by improved gameplay, graphics (as if they can get any better!) and best of all, Michael Jordan!
The presentation of this game is top notch. It's amazing how much detail they gave the game. It opens with Jordan bringing you out onto the court, and then they jump you right into the game against the Lakers 91 finals! Putting you straight into the action. After the game, it'll take you to the menu and what not. However, that's not all, the presentation in the game makes you want to watch those highlights! Good commentary helps as well!
Next the gameplay, it seems slightly slower than the previous games pace, that is both good and bad. Good because it allows you to make your decisions such as drive in? or hopstep? or maybe a little hesitation move to free up for a mid range jumpshot, or even dish it off to the next guy! Lots of moves, and lots of options...however, the dishing off to another guy thing, is somewhat difficult to complete...on pro, let alone all pro. The AI is drastically better, so much better, that you can't hardly pass the ball as crazy as you used to...it will get picked off everytime. this can get a tiny bit frustrating, but it causes you to actually be careful on your play, and not just toss it to the middle for an easy dunk.
I feel the shooting is more realistic than before. You won't drain super long 3's just because your open, but you wont miss them everytime because your guarded. It feels more like an NBA game as the shots vary depending on the player you are. Great Improvement.
My player is definitely improved from last year in many ways, just started it, and I can tell it has been changed just from one practice game. I look forward into playing it more. Online play is the same, still somewhat laggy, but I don't play online much, so not a big harm for me.
Last, but certainly not least is Jordan Challenge. While I only played one challenge in the begnning they throw you in. I am very interested to join in and complete all the challenges. Micheal Jordan is awesome in the game, and being surrounded by legends such as Scottie Pippen and Magic Johnson, is a thrill!
Presentation - 10 - couldn't be better. They make loading screens and halftime reports, worth watching.
Gamplay - 9 - improved shooting, passing, and AI! The passing is hard, but it forces you to be aware. somewhat slow in my opinion. Online lags
Graphics - 9.5 - classic 2k amazement! still occassionally some wierd faces, but as real as you can get!
Sound - 9 - Nice soundtrack (Drake ftw) and the commentators are improved, even though you hear a few same comments from last year
Lasting Appeal - 10 - Jordan Challenges, My Player, deep Association, and more will keep you busy for a long, long time.
Overall - 9.5
*Check out my other reviews on my profile!* - Sportsfan_03