I was never a fan of the isomotion because I felt like I didn’t have quite as much control as I’d like but now those days are over. Once you get used to the new controls, you have more control than ever before in a 2K game. It can still be used as a shot stick too but only while holding down the left trigger. The biggest change in NBA 2K13 is the right control stick which is now used to pull off dribble moves. Simply put, the physics have greatly improved and are more realistic now. Chalmers isn’t even staying in front of Westbrook without a great defensive effort. Bosh isn’t staying in front of Westbrook either. If LeBron is ahead of you, it’s over, just like in real life. The physics have been revamped as well so that on a fast break, Serge Ibaka isn’t chasing down LeBron. The size and weight of a player matter more than ever in NBA 2K13. Kendrick Perkins’ screens are better than Chris Bosh’s. LeBron James’ strength is impossible to miss when you are controlling him or trying to drive past him.

There is a noticeable difference in controlling each player which really adds to the game. Russell Westbrook moves just like he does in real-life from simply dribbling up the court to kicking out his leg on a contested jump shot. It’s a significant upgrade from NBA 2K12 from the graphics to all of the little detailed animations. Here are a few takeaways from playing the demo:

The hype surrounding NBA 2K is always biggest right before the launch and after playing this demo, I am confident that NBA 2K13 will be the best basketball game yet.

Nba 2k13 demo game