NBA 2K11

NBA 2K11

Visual Concepts · 2010

A deeply believable basketball simulation

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SoloMultiplayerSplit-screenThird person

The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a serious basketball simulation with demanding controls, realistic possessions, and a substantial Jordan tribute, NBA 2K11 delivers. Players seeking immediate accessibility or dependable online play may find its friction harder to accept.

What it does best

  • A deeply believable basketball simulation

  • Broadcast realism with Jordan-sized spectacle

What might put you off

  • A steep learning curve and sometimes awkward animations

  • Uneven online play and court awareness

The setup

What you are walking into

NBA 2K11 is a basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports and published by 2K Sports. It was released on October 5, 2010 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows, while the Wii version came out on October 21, 2010. Michael Jordan is the cover athlete of the game and is featured in the game in different ways.NBA 2K11 is the successor to NBA 2K10. NBA 2K11 is widely considered one of the best sports video games of all time and the best basketball simulation of the seventh generation of video game consoles.

Where it lives

OnLive Game SystemPlayStation 3WiiPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation PortableXbox 360PlayStation 2

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