It is by no means easy, but user on-ball defenders are given the necessary tools with the trigger buttons to be disruptive either by crowding the ball handler or cutting off driving lanes. No-time-left-on-the-clock shots are now also properly implemented so you no longer have to worry about losing a game with 1.5 seconds remaining simply because your star player’s jump shot animation takes about 2 seconds to launch.Įven though the advancements on the offensive side of the ball far outrun the defense, playing D in NBA2K13 is rewarding when done correctly. This reduces the shot’s chances of going in and will make the offense go to something more efficient next time down court. Well in NBA2K13, sticking to your man defensively and putting a hand up at the right moment will cause the offensive player to actually react to the suffocating defense being played and be forced into a hanging fade-away or a double-pump heave just to get the shot off. Too many times in past NBA2K games, you’d play great defense on a player only to see him rise up and bury his signature jump shot in rhythm like you’re not even there. Not only is it refreshing to experience different shot types as an offensive player, this gameplay addition also pays dividends on defense as well. Be prepared to see something new every time you take a shot with a defender in close proximity. Equipped with what’s known as the dynamic shot generator, there aren’t a ton of shots in NBA2K13 that look exactly alike. It’s a minor hiccup in a game that’s laced with mostly spectacular animations. A few dribble animations just stop in mid-motion looking like what would be called a travel or palming violation in real life. In addition to a steep learning curve for new and old gamers alike, there are some dribble combinations that are doable, but don’t quite mesh well together visually. The change makes for a more natural combination of dribbles moves, but there are a few downsides. The main change to the new control scheme is having formerly known isomotion dribble moves mapped to the right stick or “control stick”, taking the place of the “shotstick” in past versions of 2K hoops games. With an all-new control scheme, the game comes with more intuitive moves and freedom to gamers. So it’s little surprise that NBA2K13 features the richest version of gameplay to date. Since its inception in 1999, the NBA2K franchise has been renowned mostly for its authentic and deep gameplay.
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All these factors plus an enourmous amount of new animations we’ll get to later takes NBA2K13’s presentation to that point where it looks and feel like a real game, and also pushes to entertain like a primetime cable TV broadcast. The commentary trio stays the same (Kevin Harlan, Clark Kellog and Steve Kerr), but their talking points are new and relevant to today’s NBA world.ĭon’t be surprised to actually learn something new from the game’s commentary like I did hearing the guys discuss Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley mentor sessions with former Lakers guard Norm Nixon during the offseason. On the court, textures are cleaner and more colorful than previous years, and player faces are improved upon minus a few surprising mishaps like LeBron James, which is odd since they pegged him just right in NBA2K12.
NBA2K13 literally feels like a star-studded event, as you’ll even spot a few celebrities courtside during games like Justin Bieber, Bow Wow and the aforementioned minority Brooklyn Nets owner, Mr. Showing off Steve Novak’s “discount triple check” move and Ricky Rubio’s passing flair to the tune of Jay-Z’s “P.S.A” is sure to get you pumped and ready to ball each time you turn on the game.
The game’s introduction features executive producer Jay-Z in a sizzle trailer to behold. Production value is a high note for 2K Sports yearly hoops franchise as NBA2K13 boasts some of the best presentation elements ever seen in a sports game.
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With a two-pronged attacked aimed to both satisfy basketball gaming enthusiasts and also increase pure entertainment value, 2K Sports seeks not only to produce another great hoops title, but to also engrain the franchise deeper in today’s pop culture.ĭoes NBA2K13 accomplish this full on takeover? This year’s iteration of NBA2K certainly looks to dazzle, but also features one of the biggest gameplay changes arguably since the franchise’s inception. Delivering year after year on expected greatness is no easy feat, but even harder is daring to gain new ground without losing the blueprint that originally paved a successful path.
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