NBA 2K11

 PlayStation 3
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 112
  3. Negative: 14 out of 112
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  1. mrbigshot
    Oct 10, 2010
    6
    After remarkable releases over the years that changed the dynamic of simulation in basketball video gaming, NBA 2k11 delivers a highly enticing treat of basketball to fans who feel as it is there duty to engage in one of the most anticipated releases of this decade. However, aside from the fantastic gameplay and realistic style of play modeled by the NBA of today and the past, I can't helpAfter remarkable releases over the years that changed the dynamic of simulation in basketball video gaming, NBA 2k11 delivers a highly enticing treat of basketball to fans who feel as it is there duty to engage in one of the most anticipated releases of this decade. However, aside from the fantastic gameplay and realistic style of play modeled by the NBA of today and the past, I can't help but to wonder if the Michael Jordan attraction caused this game to become superior than it really is. Don't get me wrong, of course. This game is sensational, from the innovative style of gameplay dynamics, to the presentation. This is a flawless franchise and it has improved considerably from the previous year, but beware. This game is about michael jordan, not about the NBA as much as we don't like to admit such a claim, so please keep that in mind when delving into the title.… Expand
  2. teras
    May 14, 2011
    6
    Warning! This game is made for basketball sim nuts only.
    This is exactly what 2K should have put in the cover. Sim nuts will appreciate all the offensive and defensive systems the game offers and will be patient to learn how to play this simulator. Casual gamers (and by casual I don't mean just NBA JAM fans) will not. This is a game that looks pretty and inviting and at first it will trick    Warning! This game is made for basketball sim nuts only.
    This is exactly what 2K should have put in the cover. Sim nuts will appreciate all the offensive and defensive systems the game offers and will be patient to learn how to play this simulator. Casual gamers (and by casual I don't mean just NBA JAM fans) will not. This is a game that looks pretty and inviting and at first it will trick you into thinking that you can actually master it and have fun with it. That's what I thought but I was wrong. After playing half a season with it, I couldn't take it any more. I smashed it on the floor. Yes, it's that frustrating. You see, someone should teach the staff at 2K sports what difficulty balancing is. You start the game right into a historical match with MJ vs some team and you end up losing with over 20 points difference. "It must be the difficulty level" you think. You go into the options and see that the difficulty level is "pro" but the only easier difficulty is "rookie". The problem is that after you endure the steep learning curve and come into terms with the controls (just the basic ones because the advanced are just not accesible) you will find that the rookie (easy) mode is too easy to enjoy and pro (normal?) is very frustrating. I can overlook the overly complex controls, the inhuman defence (what were they thinking?) the totally bugged passing system to which the player has no control over and the extremely repetitive commentary in each game (something that wasn't there in 2K9). I can overlook the fact that your team's friendly AI is a lot worse than the CPU AI (you can't have control of all your players at all times in defence, they have to play defence themselves too but they don't). I can't stand it when the game goes point to point for the most part and you see the opponent team's star players suddenly making a scoring break being totally unstoppable while on the same time your team misses free shots and makes stupid turnovers just because the game wants to. This could be called cheating. In pro mode you will make a couple of wins and just as you think that you can play the game you will lose the 3rd encounter even if your opponents are the BUCKS. The game will decide that your streak has to end and make sure that your team players won't play their best. Is this realistic? Maybe, but is it fun? NO. In all honesty I enjoyed 2K9 a lot more than this, at least that game was accesible and not frustrating. Casual gamers stould stay away.    … Expand
  3. venneer
    Oct 17, 2011
    5
    I really wanted to like this game, and I still think it has some genuine qualities: The presentation is quite good, grabbing the game for a quick match with the Celtics against whoever is on today's line up is quite fun. But if you are not a veteran NBA 2K player, you are BOUND to be left frustrated. The game has many modes, but doesn't really bother to explain any of them. The controlsI really wanted to like this game, and I still think it has some genuine qualities: The presentation is quite good, grabbing the game for a quick match with the Celtics against whoever is on today's line up is quite fun. But if you are not a veteran NBA 2K player, you are BOUND to be left frustrated. The game has many modes, but doesn't really bother to explain any of them. The controls are obtuse and get in the way of the fun. The difficulty is completely absurd as well. I don't doubt there is a good game in here somewhere, it's just definitely not meant to be played by people like me.… Expand

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#10 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#33 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#65 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 24, 2011
    90
    Hardcore lovers of the sport will relish the challenge, enjoy every throttling by the AI, and take their skills online. But there'll only be so many times basketball punters will endure this level of difficulty without reverting to Tourette-like hysterics. So yes, it's complex. And yes, the experience oscillates between sublime and diabolical between each game, but basketball is a complex sport. With such unparalleled presentation and unapologetic gameplay, this is likely the best basketball game ever. [December 2010 p76]
  2. XGN
    Jan 12, 2011
    87
    Everything that Michael Jordan touches, turns into gold. NBA 2K11 is the best game of its kind because of all the improvements that Visual Concepts has added.
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  3. PSFocus
    Jan 12, 2011
    91
    NBA 2K11 is a fantastic game, there is nothing wrong about the game and it contains all the content like last year. One new addition is the Michael Jordan Challenge, where you can play a few of the most important moments in his career. Every basketball fan has to buy this game.
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