NBA 2K16

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5.7

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 80
  3. Negative: 29 out of 80

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  1. kozzy420
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    Best 2k basketball game ever. The gameplay, which is the most important aspect of any sports game, is top notch and the best it has ever been. You have to work as a team and play as a team and not just try to do everything with Lebron or Durant.

    My Career is also better now to with a story now and its great to play in High School and College now to in my Career. If you want a very    Best 2k basketball game ever. The gameplay, which is the most important aspect of any sports game, is top notch and the best it has ever been. You have to work as a team and play as a team and not just try to do everything with Lebron or Durant.

    My Career is also better now to with a story now and its great to play in High School and College now to in my Career. If you want a very realistic bball game, pick this up asap! I think some people might be overwhelmed with just how realistic the gameplay is, but for sim buffs like me this is perfect. No more cheesy play like previous years where you could just shoot 3s or dunk most the time.

    Great job 2k, I have played all the games in the series over the years and this is hands down the best one yet. Runs well, handles well, top notch gameplay, good controls and has even more features. Best sports game of 2015 and the best bball game ever.    … Expand
  2. pazmacats
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Better than 2k15. It's a basketball simulation game that actually simulates a TON of stuff determining the outcome of a basketball game.

    Currently learning some plays, re-learning how to dribble, re-learning how to pass, re-learning how to defend and everything seems improved. New motion offense works really well. AI defense strips and blocks the ball like a madman when I try to pull    Better than 2k15. It's a basketball simulation game that actually simulates a TON of stuff determining the outcome of a basketball game.

    Currently learning some plays, re-learning how to dribble, re-learning how to pass, re-learning how to defend and everything seems improved.

    New motion offense works really well. AI defense strips and blocks the ball like a madman when I try to pull of stupid layups or jumpshots. I feel I have to work hard on the offense and defense. If I hit all the right buttons AND if I make the right decisions to drive, shoot or pass, I will get the lead or mount a comeback.

    I have less rubberband feeling when playing vs AI. It's really interesting to try and find the best shot every possession. I like it.

    9.5/10 -0.5 for some minor nuisances like mycareer cheese and too many cutscenes.    … Expand
  3. Pegula
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    I'll try to be short even though this game deserves many words.

    Game is true Masterpiece. First of all, the unbelievable fact that the developers managed to capture a soul of something so complex as basketball and yet made it so simple. Don't get me wrong, simple is not same as easy. Game is really hard...and if you want to master it better be ready to sit down with your    I'll try to be short even though this game deserves many words.

    Game is true Masterpiece.

    First of all, the unbelievable fact that the developers managed to capture a soul of something so complex as basketball and yet made it so simple.

    Don't get me wrong, simple is not same as easy.

    Game is really hard...and if you want to master it better be ready to sit down with your gamepad and learn for a long time.

    But this is the second great aspect of the game, bang for the buck.

    This is probably the only game I have ever played that gives you so much that even if it had 100$ price tag it would be worth it.

    And you can get this game for 5$ or less. Some even got it for free.

    Developers like this should get our support and I really hope that in this time when gaming industry is going in one bad direction...there will be developers like this to go the opposite way.

    Toward the consumers and not just profit.

    Won't say any more.

    You have to see it to believe it - try the game, give yourself some time to learn basics, go watch few videos on youtube...and spend a lot, and I mean a lot if time in the gym and practicing.

    Then, one day...you will get the "feel" for the game and understand it's awesome mechanics.

    It's all about the flow.

    Keep up 2K and thank you!    … Expand
  4. Luckithroe
    Nov 10, 2015
    8
    For those complaining that you have to play as a black man in the 'ghetto' give me a break!!! I'm a black man and compared to his guy seems like he is from the Cosby show. He's far from ghetto. Not to mention I grew up playing every game where I had to be a white guy, get over it. I hope non whites start complaining that other games make them be white. Why is Snake a Caucasian , GRR! Lol!!!
  5. BudMeister
    Oct 4, 2019
    8
    "An almost perfect release"

    Technical analysis summary Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.5 Playability: 8.5 Longevity: 9.0 Impact: 8.0 Pro + All the charm of the NBA world, faithfully recreated + Several game modes to suit all tastes + Interesting story mode with a superb cast + Meeting other online players and see their styles in the park is funny... Cons - ...but meeting tons    "An almost perfect release"

    Technical analysis summary

    Graphics: 8.5
    Sound: 8.5
    Playability: 8.5
    Longevity: 9.0
    Impact: 8.0

    Pro
    + All the charm of the NBA world, faithfully recreated
    + Several game modes to suit all tastes
    + Interesting story mode with a superb cast
    + Meeting other online players and see their styles in the park is funny...

    Cons
    - ...but meeting tons of cheaters is absolutely not!
    - Still need some improvements when is about physical contact between players and animations
    - Needs better roster management: some historic teams don't have their key players and the Euroleague receives way delayed updates
    - Sometimes shots and passes look "predetermined" despite the timing of the player

    Overall Verdict

    8.5: Technically solid and with plenty of game modes, for both single and multi player, the 2016 version of NBA 2K is confirmed as the best basketball simulation game available on the market.
    An excellent title that basketball fans will fully appreciate, suitable for both veterans of the series, who will be amazed by the improvements, and newbies who want to approach the series, thanks to the satisfying learning curve that the game offers. Not totally optimized for competitive online games on PC.

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    PC Optimization as of 18/09/2016

    As usual when talking about NBA 2K games, the title faced technical issues throughout the year. Some issues were promptly repaired, others required a longer period to be fixed (remarkable was an online-breaking bug following the Windows 10 anniversary update which impeded almost all the players to connect to the servers for more than one week) while others were never totally resolved (such as the above mentioned online cheaters issue). All in all a well optimized and supported game which, however, didn't really favor the players who wanted to participate in competitive gaming.    … Expand

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  1. Riot Pixels
    Jan 25, 2016
    87
    This NBA 2K is surely rife for nitpicking. Annoying update notifications, clunky menus, AI blunders, Spike Lee’s unnecessary meddling with the well-oiled machine of MyCareer, a rough Gauntlet mode, and traditional connectivity problems. But still, even with all that, NBA 2K16 is like a complex, mesmerizing painting.
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  2. Ragequit.gr
    Oct 11, 2015
    87
    NBA 2k16 justifies the expectations that the series has built over recent years. The best basketball simulator can be even better.
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  3. GameStar
    Oct 6, 2015
    85
    The PC version seems to have some technical problems on some machines, but if you don't mind that and the career mode full of cliché then this is a monster slam dunk.
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