NBA 2k12 (coming Oct 4th)

Sodsoulja1222 · Sep 29, 2011

BELIEVE OR NOT NBA 2K12 IS COMING TO IOS ON OCTOBER 4TH

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Michael Jordan Slam Dunks on iOS We may not see a single NBA game being played this year, but gamers won't be left out with the release of NBA 2K12 on iOS devices for the first time.

The NBA 2K series has been the top-rated basketball simulation 11 years running, and it makes perfect sense to bring the high-flying action to the iPad ($9.99), and to the iPhone and iPod Touch ($4.99). The games will be released October 4.

The game's maker, 2K Sports, takes a unique approach to the touch-screen interface by offering two ways to control the game. Classic Control is set up like your standard directional pad controller, with buttons for passing, shooting, and the all-important alley-oop button. On the flipside, you'll have buttons for stealing, blocking, and lock-down defense.

Lebron takes it to the cup!

(Credit: 2K Sports) One Finger Control allows the game to be played with the computer moving the players around. It's your job to tap or swipe the screen to pass, shoot, steal, and block shots with your finger. I like to call this "office meeting" stealth mode, and controls are extremely simplified, but it also helps you see the action when playing on a smaller screen, like on the iPhone or iPod Touch.

Basketball fans familiar with the NBA 2K series on game consoles will notice that they've thrown in the Signature Style shooting animations in the iOS version of the game. Lebron shoots like Lebron, and The Black Mamba (hisss!) strikes with his lethal jumper.

The graphics are what you'd expect on an iOS device for a sports game. Player models are decent, but player faces mapped onto a generic shaped head can look pretty bad at times.

King James and D-Wade have seen better days.

(Credit: 2K Sports) What's most important is the gameplay, and 2K12 plays smoothly; players on the floor are well spaced and the animations are great. Basketball is more than just dunking, and its not that easy get to the rim if you want to show off. The broadcast-TV-style presentation really separates it from other iOS sports games, with full commentary and replays that add extra polish.

There's so much content and different game modes in 2K12 that it's worth the price of admission. You have the standard Quick Game; there's a full 82-game Season Mode with player transactions; Playoff Mode, where you'll skip the regular season and jump right into the games that count; and Situation Mode, which allows you to create custom scenarios where you can try to comeback from 5 points down with a minute left.

The 'Jordan Challenge' mode.

(Credit: 2K Sports) Every basketball junkie is also going to love the "Jordan Challenge," where you'll relive 10 of Michael Jordan's most historic performances. This was a fan favorite feature from last year's console version, and it's nice to see that 2K Sports showed mobile gamers some love. M.J. going to work from the elbow.

(Credit: 2K Sports) NBA 2K12 for iOS will have Game Center support, so you can see your progress on leader boards and compare achievements with your buddies. Plus, the 2K Sports team says it'll be supporting updated rosters throughout the season, if there is a season.

Basketball gamers have embraced NBA 2K12 on consoles and it's a great first entry on iOS, but there are still places to improve. The graphics are passable, but when you see what else is out there on iOS, 2K Sports can definitely step up its game. The development team also told me it'll be able to add more controls once the game releases, and throwing in a few more dribble moves or a post-up button would diversify the gameplay. They don't have to get too advanced with controls, just give me a killer crossover, or something!

This is still a fun experience for sports fans, and if you're looking for the best basketball simulation on iOS right now, this one is...wait for it...a slam dunk!
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Sodsoulja1222 · Sep 29, 2011

it is much better than nba elite 11

RazvanGNR · Sep 29, 2011

WOWWWWWWWW! This just made my ... not day.... not month.... but YEAR !!!!!!
I swear i was just thinking about nba2k12 on iOS!

Sodsoulja1222 · Sep 29, 2011

GAMEPLAY VIDEO: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20113083-1/nba-2k12-slam-dunks-on-ios-exclusive/?tag=cnetRiver

arta · Sep 29, 2011

Graphics are pretty ugly, especially when compared to EA's NBA Jam, and there's no mention of online. It's a start though.

flameon · Sep 29, 2011

arta said: ↑

Graphics are pretty ugly, especially when compared to EA's NBA Jam, and there's no mention of online. It's a start though.
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NBA Jam isnt even basketball...

Taytay · Sep 29, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K1JYf4VoDs

Someone embed for me kinda busy..........arta

Sodsoulja1222 · Sep 29, 2011

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ChuckMe · Sep 30, 2011

So I guess this means there won't be a NHL2k12 then?

electroman12 · Sep 30, 2011

Size?

I wonder how much space this game will take up- any news yet?

Random_Guy · Oct 2, 2011

Great news! This will cheer me up, especially with the controversies surrounding the new NBA season.

TakenXXDeadly · Oct 2, 2011

No iPad 1 gameplay... It's probably gonna look terrible on it compared to the iPad 2.

Sodsoulja1222 · Oct 2, 2011

Nba 2k12 will be compatible for second generation and over devices

Sodsoulja1222 · Oct 2, 2011

Some more screenshots:

Sodsoulja1222 · Oct 2, 2011

I will do a video review tomorrow or a comparrison between this and nba elite 11

TiltMyTouch · Oct 2, 2011

If this is anything like NHL 2K11, then avoid it like the plague.

NHL 2K11 was so full of bugs and crashes, that it was literally unplayable.

Oh, and, I have a 2nd gen device as well, and they might not even support me this time around.

Sodsoulja1222 · Oct 2, 2011

tiltmytouch said: ↑

if this is anything like nhl 2k11, then avoid it like the plague.

Nhl 2k11 was so full of bugs and crashes, that it was literally unplayable.

Oh, and, i have a 2nd gen device as well, and they might not even support me this time around.
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dont worry cnet has said the gameplay is smooth the game will be supported for your device

TiltMyTouch · Oct 2, 2011

Sodsoulja1222 said: ↑

dont worry cnet has said the gameplay is smooth the game will be supported for your device
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Sick. Thanks for the info.

Sodsoulja1222 · Oct 2, 2011

screenshots for ipod touch 2:

AbsolutePhenom · Oct 3, 2011

I will only buy it if there is multiplayer.

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