Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Incredible hoops sim that doubles as NBA history lesson.
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NBA 2K11
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 2 parent reviews
Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say this basketball video game is highly praised for its fun gameplay, easy controls, and accessibility for players of all ages. Many reviews highlight the competitive nature of the game, its historical references, and the ability to create custom players, though some mention minor issues like ads in the game.
- fun gameplay
- all ages
- competitive nature
- customization options
- minor ads
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What's It About?
NBA 2K11 is a simulation of the National Basketball Association. Players can control one of the league's team and guide them to victory in a single game or start a franchise and win multiple championships. Players can also create their own superstar and lead them to a Hall of Fame NBA career. New to the series are a group of modes dedicated to legend Michael Jordan. In The Jordan Challenge, players relive key moments in Jordan's career such as his 63-point performance against the Boston Celtics or the NBA Finals game against the Utah Jazz where Jordan played while battling the flu. Once players complete all 10 challenges, they unlock the MJ: Creating a Legend Mode. Players control a rookie Michael Jordan, place him on any of the current NBA rosters, and lead him to legendary status.
Is It Any Good?
NBA 2K11 is fantastic because it is a stellar simulation of the sport and league while subtlely doubling as a lesson in NBA history. Players not only see what made Michael Jordan such as spectacular player, but they explore some other notable players and teams during his era, such as Larry Bird and the classic Celtics teams and Magic Johnson's Lakers. Although the rest of the game hasn't changed as much compared to previous years, it maintains the impressive depth in controls and game options that have made the series so popular. Add authentic visuals and players have one of the best sports game of 2010.
Online interaction: The game does feature online basketball games with open chat.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how this game compares to the real NBA. How well does the game capture the sport?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii , PSP , PlayStation 2 , PlayStation 3 , Windows , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : 2K Sports
- Release date : October 5, 2010
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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