NBA 2k11

NBA 2k11

I am going to start off by saying this is one of the best sports games I've ever played. While it is great it also has some major flaws that need to be corrected in the next iteration of the game.

Graphics- Great. I really can't ask for much better at this time on a console. Some of the character models need to be worked out(Kobe Bryant looks like an alien).  The graphics are top notch. They also improved the animations a lot. They are very fluid, whether your doing a step back jumper, or a euro-step layup. There really isn't much to complain about in the graphics department, but they still aren't mind blowing. 

9/10


Gameplay- This is where the game really excels. If your a beginner you can take simple jump shot with ease, or if your an advanced player you can drive to the hoop and finish with a spin dunk. The better you get the more advanced you can become with the moves. The isomotion is great and allows you to perform an array of different moves. The only complaint is that it sometimes doesn't do exactly what you want and it sometimes feels a little clunky. The players also feel like a little clunky at times and doesn't do want you want.


9.5/10


Modes-  The traditional association mode is great. It provides hours and hours of fun. The Jordan challenges add something too do as well but are definitely not a reason to buy the game. However, they do allow a nice change of pace. The my player is the only real mode that leaves a lot to be desired. There is a lot of potential especially with the online "crew" but as of now it is a mode that really is just not a very lasting mode. I played about half way through the season and by then the fun factor turned more into a grind. It didn't seem fun after the first year was over. This is something that needs to be improved greatly in the next games. There also needs an option to change the season length in My Player. 82 games is great for some people, but for others is just too long.

8/10

Online- The online modes are very fun and add a ton of replayability to this game. The most basic mode is just the online ranked match. This works well, but too many people quit. This isn't the games fault, but they should probably somehow address this issue by making quitting have more of a penalty. The crew games are also very fun. The problem is that it takes some people forever to get a match. I have had it be instantaneous and I've had it take 20 minutes to get a match. This is minor issue but is very annoying and needs to be fixed.

9.5/10

Replayability- Between the Association, My Player, online, and Jordan challenges this game will last you for a long, long time.

10/10


Overall- 9.5/10      


This is currently one of the best sports games available and if you haven't picked it up yet you need to.  Its only $39.99 at Best Buy and is worth every penny.


Other reviews can be read at IGN, Gamespot, Metacritic.

It is given a 89/100 from the compiled reviews on Metacritic which is still very good.