NBA 2K14

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 389 Ratings

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  1. juniortiger
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I love feeling you in game haptic feedback control and graphic amazing and I recommend pick one up in store
  2. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    best 2k game. maybe just nostalgic but i loved this game as a kid and played it recently, still holds up
  3. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    the king of sports games!! 100% recommended! The closest I've seen of reality!
  4. endisni
    Mar 16, 2015
    3
    The game is broken. Can't score, can't pass, can't get a pass and most damning of all the score goes awry. Let's be clear; computers can keep score very well, it's just addition. This game should have had the bugs fixed by now. I shan't be buying another 2k game for a long while. Avoid like marriage.
  5. ElMuchachoJumbo
    Dec 31, 2014
    0
    This is by far the worst NBA2K ever made. General gameplay is terrible and the game modes are god-awful, especially MyCareer. I found an online thread that basically sums up everything that is wrong with the game: http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?413446-Why-2k14-is-the-worst-game-yet-Constructive-post
    I would especially like to stress how horrendous the animations are. Stealing    This is by far the worst NBA2K ever made. General gameplay is terrible and the game modes are god-awful, especially MyCareer. I found an online thread that basically sums up everything that is wrong with the game: http://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?413446-Why-2k14-is-the-worst-game-yet-Constructive-post
    I would especially like to stress how horrendous the animations are. Stealing animations really get on my nerves: my player lunges at a handoff, or jumps in the wrong direction, or the ball goes through his hand altogether. The long animations stop you from doing what a normal player would do in real life. And moving/dribbling around other players is nearly impossible to do quickly. Not to mention, on-ball defense is extremely slow (for your player, NOT the cpu).    … Expand
  6. gueli20
    Dec 21, 2014
    7
    Really great graphics, Myplayer is the funnest its ever been, and the GM is fun for those who like to run their favortie team. But honestly, all the hype around Lebron makes the game feel like its sponsored by him.
  7. CuteCheong
    Sep 17, 2014
    2
    This is my first NBA2k game, and it was a total disappointment. There's so much bugs, glitch etc. 1st. All Star Game. When you get selected to play the All-Star game in my career, i didn't get to play, it got auto simulated. I heard most of my friends as well as game forums talking about this, 2K got to do something. 2nd. Speed Burst. I hate it when you play against Rudy Gay or some otherThis is my first NBA2k game, and it was a total disappointment. There's so much bugs, glitch etc. 1st. All Star Game. When you get selected to play the All-Star game in my career, i didn't get to play, it got auto simulated. I heard most of my friends as well as game forums talking about this, 2K got to do something. 2nd. Speed Burst. I hate it when you play against Rudy Gay or some other characters, they got the speed burst animation that makes it dunk over you before you got the chance to react by blocking it. of course, during fast breaks, the opponent's center actually run faster than you when im a point guard of 99 speed. The speed problem still exist in 2K. 3rd. Replays. It's actually the dunk replays that make the player hype. I'm a point guard with posterizer signature skill. When i poster someone, there is no replay for that. When it comes to a shorter point guard or any point guard doing a simple dunk, they get the Sprite Dunk Replay. Why is this so? There's so much more bugs and glitches in this game. This is my first NBA game and probably my last.… Expand
  8. ChillionaireNW
    Aug 21, 2014
    6
    as a fan of this series i have to say 2k14 was a dissapointment ive been playing the game for 15 years or more since Dreamcast, 2k14 was missing many modes one in particular was "Online Association" in this mode you can Join an Association with up to 29 other friends , Draft your whole roster , Trade players and sign players from free agency play up to an 82 game season and simulate theas a fan of this series i have to say 2k14 was a dissapointment ive been playing the game for 15 years or more since Dreamcast, 2k14 was missing many modes one in particular was "Online Association" in this mode you can Join an Association with up to 29 other friends , Draft your whole roster , Trade players and sign players from free agency play up to an 82 game season and simulate the real NBA season from all aspects as the Team Owner. 2k14 only had 3 modes basically, MyCareer which you create a player similar to "Road To the Show" And progress his stats throughout the season,MyTEAM a mode similar to "Ultimate Team" (Virtual Card Collecting) which is actually pretty fun you can collect Legends and Modern day Players...And Finally Quick Match Online Vs Another User , the server is horrible for NBA2k has been for years , i will say On the Court gameplay is REALLY GOOD although it has issues that need to be addressed. 2k said because they had to make 2 different versions of the game one for Last-Gen(PS3-360) and One For "Next-Gen" (PS4-X1) they couldnt put all the true game modes fans wanted into next-gen and it definitely shows , the presentation was also horrible from the moment you see the Main Menu it resembled something from the Ps2 era sadly, much more to say but ill shut up now . @ChillionaireNW… Expand
  9. prawntoast1
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    Great graphics! Great gameplay! So fun to play and a must buy for any NBA fan because there is no other basketball game available which comes close.. Only bad thing is the reliance on internet in order to edit rosters and rosters have to be saved on the 2K servers.
  10. bossoFernando
    Jul 24, 2014
    9
    The game is awesome, the graphics are totally out of this world, in my opinion, the best in the ps4 up to now. There were no drastic upgrades in the controls of the game, but somehow, it got a little better and easier to play.
    All the modes are fun to play, i personally love the my career mode, but sometimes play the others modes as well. The only reason i don't give a 10 to this game is    The game is awesome, the graphics are totally out of this world, in my opinion, the best in the ps4 up to now. There were no drastic upgrades in the controls of the game, but somehow, it got a little better and easier to play.
    All the modes are fun to play, i personally love the my career mode, but sometimes play the others modes as well. The only reason i don't give a 10 to this game is two little bugs, that weren't corrected when i wrote this review.    … Expand
  11. XanderZane
    Jul 18, 2014
    0
    Horrible, horrible game. I'm glad I waited and bought this on EBay for $20. i feel bad for gamers who paid full price for this garbage. Sure the game looks better then it's PS3 counter part which has triangle shaped heads for their crowd, but the game play is hurting. Once again the defense of your players in MyCareer are horrendous. They constantly let guys drive past them for easyHorrible, horrible game. I'm glad I waited and bought this on EBay for $20. i feel bad for gamers who paid full price for this garbage. Sure the game looks better then it's PS3 counter part which has triangle shaped heads for their crowd, but the game play is hurting. Once again the defense of your players in MyCareer are horrendous. They constantly let guys drive past them for easy layups. Then your C or PF will attempt to block the shot after it's passing through the basket. Also, more teams like the Detroit Pistons will shoot 68% in the 3rd and 75% in the 4th quarter to either make a comeback or prevent you from catching their lead. Even when the defense does play "D" the CPU player will still score at will or get cheap falls, while you man is standing staight up with his hands raised. This is total BS. The CPU still gets tons of OR, but at least you team does now as well. In NBA 2K13 you player would get 4-6 OF, while the CPU would get 10-15. This happened almost every game you played. MY game also freezes sometime while checking the stats. No idea why. I've cleaned the disk several times and it still happens once in awhile. The game can still be fun and I like how they interview players on the floor and the whole story presentation is cool as first. I'm a little pissed that they removed the drills. I liked playing those. At least you get more VC points now at the end of the game do to a multiplier. Overall the game still needs lots of improvements. It's still way better then NBA Live 14, that's for sure.… Expand
  12. freddy6
    Jul 7, 2014
    0
    I have bought the NBA2k games for the last four years. The game is great when you playing with your friends in the same room. But try playing online... It is unplayable! there is a 1 - 2 second delay on every action that you perform.

    I am hoping (like most of the negative review scores) that this will get the attention of 2k sports and provide some decent servers for the next    I have bought the NBA2k games for the last four years. The game is great when you playing with your friends in the same room. But try playing online... It is unplayable! there is a 1 - 2 second delay on every action that you perform.

    I am hoping (like most of the negative review scores) that this will get the attention of 2k sports and provide some decent servers for the next iteration of nba2k.    … Expand
  13. Shadowcandle
    Jun 25, 2014
    0
    The game was repetitive, boring, has mediocre graphics, bad character creation, no value in making the game any more difficult, and nothing new is ever added to the table In terms of gameplay. So in my opinion NBA 2K 14 is a dud of all the great games that came out in 2013 showing the lack of respect that 2K sports shows it's fans.
  14. bradtheman123
    Jun 11, 2014
    3
    Good game overall but sometimes on the my player mode it will do something crazy or something really weird will happen. I do believe its the best 2k out there but I still do believe there will be better to come.
  15. markjoconnor1
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    I've been playing 2K Basketball games since the release of NBA 2K11. This game is the first one that I have played on the next generation console (PS4) and I have to say that it is my favorite so far. But I think this is simply because it is on the new console. The game has a lot of defects...the main one for me is the fact that almost all game modes are only available when connected toI've been playing 2K Basketball games since the release of NBA 2K11. This game is the first one that I have played on the next generation console (PS4) and I have to say that it is my favorite so far. But I think this is simply because it is on the new console. The game has a lot of defects...the main one for me is the fact that almost all game modes are only available when connected to the internet. I don't see why I need to have an internet connection to play a regular season mode game. It really has nothing to do with live updates and what not...and in past years, this mode has been a staple of the 2K franchise. Gameplay is solid and the graphics are by far the best on any basketball video game I've seen yet. The game is very connected to today's NBA and provides updates daily. Its a solid game and its a good start for 2K on the next gen console..they have a lot to work on so it will be interesting to see how next year's game turns out.… Expand
  16. muah_ha_ha
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    NBA2k14 is a noticeable improvement from the previous versions of the series. The players look real and the effort put into this is amazing. The gameplay has a few bugs but generally feels smooth and is really fun. The downside is the MyCareer mode that is horribly cheesy and is too embarrassing to play. If you're an nba fan you must buy this game.
  17. HB147
    Apr 25, 2014
    8
    A good improvement over the last two games on a few things. But many problems still persist:

    *Team defence is usually a joke, get ready to concede many three pointers as almost all of your perimeter players sprint into the paint and leave their men open. *2K's beloved suction animations are still here. Hate these! *MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT: In MyPlayer mode, your player can't have any    A good improvement over the last two games on a few things. But many problems still persist:

    *Team defence is usually a joke, get ready to concede many three pointers as almost all of your perimeter players sprint into the paint and leave their men open.

    *2K's beloved suction animations are still here. Hate these!

    *MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT: In MyPlayer mode, your player can't have any stat at 99. NONE. My point guard has attribute caps on many of the things he should be able to max. Speed, Quickness, Ball Control, Ball Security, Shot Medium, Free Throw, Layup etc. all capped at 92. WHO PUT THIS IN??? You have to buy +10 attributes every 5 games if you want to max them out. Butyour overall will be less than 99. That's right. Your MyPlayer's overall will always stay lower than LeBron's. Average 100 ppg, 50 rpg, 50 apg, it will still be lower.

    *The Park mode is a joke. I spent the same thought into writing this point as 2K has spent into designing the mode. Which is around 10 seconds.

    EVERYTHING ASIDE, 2K did manage to create a beautiful game with many redeeming qualities. Spectacular commentary, graphics and production quality. A great improvement on the last two year's games. I HOPE we won't have anymore suction animations on 2K15, AND PLEASE 2K, LET US MAX OUT ATTRIBUTES.    … Expand
  18. Jbeezie
    Apr 6, 2014
    4
    NBA 2K14 is the best basketball game ever!!!

    And it won't allow you to keep your settings saved. And if you own a PS4, the sound goes out randomly while in a match. And the GM mode fails regularly. And it takes a good 5 minutes on average for the game to load to the main screen from total blackness. And the online servers are only working half the time. And the players shorts like    NBA 2K14 is the best basketball game ever!!!

    And it won't allow you to keep your settings saved.
    And if you own a PS4, the sound goes out randomly while in a match.
    And the GM mode fails regularly.
    And it takes a good 5 minutes on average for the game to load to the main screen from total blackness.
    And the online servers are only working half the time.
    And the players shorts like to get all insane and flip flop around the player in crazy sparkly ways.
    And so on and so on.

    This game has been out long enough to be patched and working by now, but it hasn't. This shows me that the developing company who created it doesn't care. Too many bugs to consider this game anything but average or below and that is a shame.    … Expand
  19. AntonArnold
    Mar 31, 2014
    9
    With most of the bugs ironed out, this is honestly the best basketball game ever made. Yes, there are still a few kinks to be ironed out for the 2K15 issue but with slick controlling, incredible graphics and the trusted gameplay from 2KSports it simply does not get better than this. I play MyGM mode almost every day, and with imported legends it really makes a dream match up for myWith most of the bugs ironed out, this is honestly the best basketball game ever made. Yes, there are still a few kinks to be ironed out for the 2K15 issue but with slick controlling, incredible graphics and the trusted gameplay from 2KSports it simply does not get better than this. I play MyGM mode almost every day, and with imported legends it really makes a dream match up for my favorite teams. I play as the Warriors (without Legends, Mullin to the Pacers and Hardaway to the Heat) and it is quite satisfying to go up against current teams like the Jazz with additions such as Stockton and Malone and today's Magic mixed in with Penny and Shaq. Everything a basketball fan could ask for.… Expand
  20. DangerousRift
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    I was not a big fan of sports a few years ago watched a basketball game and fell in love ever since, I did not play basketball games because when I played NBA Live 09 on PS2 years ago when I was younger I didn't understand the game very well the foul calls etc I got back into playing the games during NBA 2K12 and cracked it for the PC since then I've played 2k13 and 2k14 on the PC myI was not a big fan of sports a few years ago watched a basketball game and fell in love ever since, I did not play basketball games because when I played NBA Live 09 on PS2 years ago when I was younger I didn't understand the game very well the foul calls etc I got back into playing the games during NBA 2K12 and cracked it for the PC since then I've played 2k13 and 2k14 on the PC my friend told me that the console version of the game was different regarding my career which is what a lot of people play the game for its not as bland as the pc version regarding cut scenes coach settings the overall fluidity of how the ai players perform around you etc. I bought the PS4 version after playing the PC version and there were so many other features to the game its hard to name them all. I would only take off a point from making this a 10 because I bought a digital download of the game off gamespot and it takes a while to install the game took me a full day I suggest buying a digital copy I know it wasnt my net connection. I also had a issue where my game stopped loading and the screen going black and i had to reinstall it once so theres a few bugs they have to work out with the game and the server but overall its one of the better PS4 games out atm.… Expand
  21. wavylife
    Mar 20, 2014
    6
    I somewhat like the game, but I do not like that you cannot turn off live roster. Live roster updates slow and forces you to play with injuries turned on. Also the menus are a pain to navigate. The visuals are the only step up frost last gen. Also there is an issue with the sound that hasn't been addressed by 2k. It is unbelievably annoying. I prefer the PC (last gen) version with modsI somewhat like the game, but I do not like that you cannot turn off live roster. Live roster updates slow and forces you to play with injuries turned on. Also the menus are a pain to navigate. The visuals are the only step up frost last gen. Also there is an issue with the sound that hasn't been addressed by 2k. It is unbelievably annoying. I prefer the PC (last gen) version with mods over this any day.… Expand
  22. vukasin
    Mar 15, 2014
    10
    NBA 2K14 is the BEST basketball game there is.The game has all of teams there are,has great basketball simulation than previous in ps3 and it is surely better than nba live14.
  23. jdizzle32
    Mar 13, 2014
    5
    First off this game does rock love it... I am very dissapointed in a few missing features though... There is a terrible glitch with the sound going in and out and the "My career" mode is messed up... You cant trade players and you cant start your own "franchise" like you could for the ps3 or 360... I really hope 2k knows what they are doing for 2k15 and adds these features as well as fixesFirst off this game does rock love it... I am very dissapointed in a few missing features though... There is a terrible glitch with the sound going in and out and the "My career" mode is messed up... You cant trade players and you cant start your own "franchise" like you could for the ps3 or 360... I really hope 2k knows what they are doing for 2k15 and adds these features as well as fixes all glitches....… Expand
  24. Makaveli
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    Well this is certainly the best bball game of this gen so far... Most defiantly better than NBA Live.. However I feel that this DRM crap is scary... DRM needs to get put out to pasture.....It's not even funny anymore, not that it ever was.
  25. AllHopeIsLost
    Mar 4, 2014
    7
    I have not played a basketball game in years, I mean years. First thing I noticed was how pretty the graphics are. On the other hand don't know if its just me but I find it very difficult to defend and to tell if I have got my timing right when shooting. This is probably just me and may figure it out when I play it more. Like that there is different game modes, I enjoy the 1on1's not doneI have not played a basketball game in years, I mean years. First thing I noticed was how pretty the graphics are. On the other hand don't know if its just me but I find it very difficult to defend and to tell if I have got my timing right when shooting. This is probably just me and may figure it out when I play it more. Like that there is different game modes, I enjoy the 1on1's not done much on the career mode.… Expand
  26. LTDan50
    Feb 20, 2014
    0
    No matter the score he end of the 4th the ai will always make a run and your team will noticeably play worse where all the sudden A- shots won't fall at all complete garbage of a game don't wast your time!!!
  27. Riskyreview
    Feb 20, 2014
    8
    This game is amazing!
    It's not as much a sports game as it is an RPG version of a basketball game and iv'e been playing it for about 500 hours now and i'm not tired yet and this is amazingly fun with friends as well!
  28. 1234
    Feb 18, 2014
    2
    Thought i would getthis for the PS4, dont normally buy basketball games but wanted something a bit different. My mistake...... i **** hate this game.
    great graphics but the gameplay is just frustrating. no matter what you end up with a foul against you even blocking the ball. even when you release the ball with perfect timing it doesnt go in. whats the point
  29. elterrible
    Feb 17, 2014
    1
    I bought this game as a digital download from Sony for my PS4... I enjoyed it for all of a month when Christmas rolled around, the servers crashed, 3 days later most of my progress was gone and the VC I bought with a Christmas gift card was gone with it.

    I contacted Sony to get a refund on the VC or the Entire package because I didn't pay for a game that required me to be online to use    I bought this game as a digital download from Sony for my PS4... I enjoyed it for all of a month when Christmas rolled around, the servers crashed, 3 days later most of my progress was gone and the VC I bought with a Christmas gift card was gone with it.

    I contacted Sony to get a refund on the VC or the Entire package because I didn't pay for a game that required me to be online to use it. Sony basically said, "Not our Issue!" I explained to them that I bought all of it through the PSN Store and Sony, maintained that it wasn't their issue that it was all on Take Two!

    I reached out to Take Two (their phone number never got answered) and I wrote a complaint in their forums where I waited 3 weeks for an initial response! When they responded, they asked for the profile name and the platform (both were previously included in the initial complaint) so, I gave them the information again! Next response I get is another week later where they pretty much told me I could delete my player and they would completely reset my VC but, if I wanted to keep my player they wouldn't give me anything back! I objected to their approach and they decided it best to close my ticket and leave me without the merchandise I paid for!

    I escalated this issue with Sony but, the Supervisor pretty much told me it wasn't their issue and I pretty much was left without any options... I informed Sony, they were on the verge of losing a customer and all they said was, "We would hate to lose you!" Just not enough to give back eighty bucks!

    As for the game, it plays great when it works and the graphics are okay (they're actually better on the Xbox One which is odd because the PS4 is supposed to be more powerful) but, it's hard to get over the flaws of the fulltime online requirement and the poor customer service.

    I will say, it does weird things like setting goals for you to protect the lead when you're actually trailing and if you lost the game it penalizes you for not protecting the lead. Then of course, if you're using a headset or the camera it will pick up words and if it assumes one of them is a swear it flags you for a technical foul, breathe too deep and it thinks you've called timeout!

    For the record, I had similar save issues with the NBA 2K13 on the Wii U but, I never bought any VC so it was little more than an annoyance and the real issue was that the Wii U didn't have any place to manage the saved files.

    Anyway, I cut my losses, sold the PS4 and refuse to give Take Two anymore of my money! You would do well to avoid these clowns as they simply cannot build the game right!    … Expand
  30. ender732
    Feb 15, 2014
    2
    There are only a few things to know if you have not purchased this game: 1) they try to force you to pay (cash) just to edit your lineup, 2) the game is unplayable offline, 3) a bug that rendered the game unplayable and could be easily fixed was not addressed for 2 months, 4) the same bugs have been in the series for years and still require months for them to fix. 2K started out as aThere are only a few things to know if you have not purchased this game: 1) they try to force you to pay (cash) just to edit your lineup, 2) the game is unplayable offline, 3) a bug that rendered the game unplayable and could be easily fixed was not addressed for 2 months, 4) the same bugs have been in the series for years and still require months for them to fix. 2K started out as a great gaming company, but now they've sunk to the dregs of the industry, utterly disgusting at the same level as EA. For those who work at 2K, I feel ashamed to have purchased your games and pity those who have been taken advantage of by your obviously anti-consumer practices.… Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2013
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#14 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2013
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#16 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2013

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Games Master UK
    Dec 19, 2013
    87
    A genuine step-up for the NBA 2K series, and a great showcase for next-gen visuals. [Jan 2014, p.71]
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Dec 11, 2013
    60
    The inclusion of microtransactions and the need for an internet connection have a major impact on how easy it is to recommend this game. Still, it’s the best basketball game on the market.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Dec 6, 2013
    90
    In this next gen' era filled with crappy ports, NBA 2K14 is an exception, a great example with brand new graphics engine allowing impressive graphics. Visual Concepts's Basketball sim delivers graphics never seen in a sport games, and gives a meaning to the term next gen' on par with Killzone : Shadow fall and Battlefield 4. But beyond impressive graphics NBA 2K14 keeps touching perfection in terms of gameplay, still as precise as ever, with a game experience still more satisfying due to the very well done AI. You still don't know what game to buy for your PS4 or your Xbox One? Think again.
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