Video Game Review: NBA 2k11

The game also struggles at times with ball movement. Passing remains imprecise, which is then exacerbated by unrealistic defensive A.I. — players will actively deflect balls they have their backs to, particularly on outlet passes. Using icon passing (engaged by hitting the right bumper) alleviates some of this, but it’s not a cure-all. Shooting and defense feel pretty much the same as years past. That’s not surprising given both aspects are handled extremely well.

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Video Game Review: NHL 11

As noted, player models and arenas look pretty much the same, which is fine as everything looks so smooth and natural gliding across the ice you won’t care. What might frustrate is the occasional bouts of slowing that occur when pucks start flying and skaters are scrumming it up along the boards. The camera angles in Be A Pro mode can also be annoying when they rotate around you rather than just staying locked. They’re small gripes, but they’re not unique to this year’s version, either.

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