NBA 2K15

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  1. ToastyPotato
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    This is the first NBA 2k I've ever owned and the first "modern" NBA game that I have actually played for more than a few minutes (my previous experience is with the 16bit era Live series, and classic NBA Jam). So perhaps my perspective is different from the typical one you might find amongst user reviews.

    My first impression of the game is that it all seems quite overwhelming. My only    This is the first NBA 2k I've ever owned and the first "modern" NBA game that I have actually played for more than a few minutes (my previous experience is with the 16bit era Live series, and classic NBA Jam). So perhaps my perspective is different from the typical one you might find amongst user reviews.

    My first impression of the game is that it all seems quite overwhelming. My only comparison for a modern sports game is FIFA 13, since its the only other one I own. While both have a learning curve, I find that NBA2k15 is completely merciless to newcomers. There are ways to practice, but they are buried within menus. There is no proper tutorial mode, there aren't even really any tool tips to help you learn anything. FIFA has numerous drills that teach you important skills, and it loaded them before each match to give you a random warm up. NBA 2k15 assumes that you already know everything there is to know about basketball and the 2k series. Thankfully, its not impossible to figure out, and watching a bunch of Youtubers play will get you the basics.

    I've mostly focused my attention to MyCareer. My impression of it so far? It is thoroughly entertaining, but it feels very limited in many ways. It tries to be very narrative, which is nice, but the lack of resources means it doesn't feel as if anything could happen as well. There are certain events that are supposed to happen, and by gum, they are going to happen, generally. You also don't really have much in the way of voice choices. In a world where games like Saints Row have way more character dialog, it is really disappointing to only have two similar voices to choose from.

    For overall game play, it seems solid enough, but I have little to compare it to. I think the worst thing about the game are the canned animations, which can create huge problems in control, since people get stuck doing certain things and can't be interrupted it seems. I am also not a fan of the shot meter and being hot or cold. I feel like sometimes the game, via dice roll (or RNG, if you prefer), simply decides that I am going to miss easy shots. I've missed open shots that were extremely close to the line on the meter tons of times, even though I've nailed the same shots many times before and after. Passing is also very weird, and the AI has some weird ideas for what an acceptable pass looks like.

    There is a bunch of stuff I haven't tried yet. I've tried to play online via the MyPark mode but the lag seems pretty noticeable, which is bad for a game where you have to actually time your button presses. There didn't seem to be a way to warm up once in the park, so the only way to get adjusted to the delay is to join a game and ruin other people's team. I suppose you could try to play head to head via exhibition, but I feel like the lag there wouldn't be the same since that is only 2 players, instead of a park filled with people. The other modes, MyTeam, MyGM, etc, I haven't tried, so I won't comment.

    The graphics are nice, but facial animations during cut scenes are terrible, and people have robot hands a lot of the time. My biggest pet peeve is that referees and other players can cover your shot meter, making it very difficult to shoot if you rely on it.

    The sound is fine, but I wish the game supported custom soundtracks. A friend of mine edited his NHL 14 to have a bunch of custom tracks, so I am not sure why 2k15 doesn't have this simple technology. GTA San Andreas even had it back on the PC. SimCity 4 had it 10 years ago!

    I give it a 7/10 because it is a solid basketball game, but there is a ton they could do to make it untouchable. A good game, but very tough on new players and lacking some simple quality of life features.    … Expand
  2. fappk
    Aug 18, 2015
    0
    One of the worst games I have ever played. Shooting is terrible. The meter's pace changes with how well they are at the range, so inconsistent. Not to mention other players heads often block the meter. Not a fan of EA but at least they figured out a basic in FIFA. Defense don't try it just watch them score and try to break but again forget consistency. Mostly just lose. Glad to see 2kOne of the worst games I have ever played. Shooting is terrible. The meter's pace changes with how well they are at the range, so inconsistent. Not to mention other players heads often block the meter. Not a fan of EA but at least they figured out a basic in FIFA. Defense don't try it just watch them score and try to break but again forget consistency. Mostly just lose. Glad to see 2k sports has the cash to pay out for good reviews. But never buying this turd again. If you feel the need to buy, play on rookie and get bored quickly.… Expand
  3. Zegu
    Oct 28, 2014
    8
    I bought this game a few weeks after release to avoid the server issues.
    I really enjoy playing through. The MyCareer Mode is absolutely fantastic! I thought I wouldn't like the career mode without a draft, but it actually works out really nicely.
    The story is great and engaging so far, with nice added in clips, they have done Career mode better than I have seen before in their previous    I bought this game a few weeks after release to avoid the server issues.
    I really enjoy playing through. The MyCareer Mode is absolutely fantastic! I thought I wouldn't like the career mode without a draft, but it actually works out really nicely.
    The story is great and engaging so far, with nice added in clips, they have done Career mode better than I have seen before in their previous games, and miles better than anything I have seen from EA.
    What I don't understand and is really frustrating is the fact that my shooting % is about 25%, regardless of things I do to get space for my guy if I line up a shot in yellow. It's really frustrating making a good move to get space, releasing a little right of the line and putting it off the hoop and out most of the time.

    One other thing I don't like is free thrown you need to release when you think the motion is done. Motion changes for each player, so you don't really have a great way to know when to release.    … Expand
  4. rtkiii
    Mar 30, 2015
    8
    I was torn with this game. I say this because after I started playing My Player I was not fully immersed from the simple fact the VOs they use for our characters are simply...horrible. They let you scan your face to get a decent representation of you physically but then make you talk like a moron? I mean they did add one voice to add to the one voice they had in 2K14 but both sound likeI was torn with this game. I say this because after I started playing My Player I was not fully immersed from the simple fact the VOs they use for our characters are simply...horrible. They let you scan your face to get a decent representation of you physically but then make you talk like a moron? I mean they did add one voice to add to the one voice they had in 2K14 but both sound like a stereo-typical baller, but over the top. I played basketball but guess what...I speak English...and properly. Not slang, not smack...just a normal speaking voice. That ALONE kills the immersion. The rest of that mode is fine I guess.

    The addition of scanning your face is great...but why only one player? Why not in created player? I have friends...I want them in the game as well.

    After the two above things I was done with 2k15 and would have given a 4.0 because sure the game looks great but it just had miscues on the things I enjoy I did not want to play it. And in the end that is what it is all about. But low and behold a fan created a 90s roster that I downloaded 4 weeks ago and started a franchise with. I created a whole bunch of my friends in the limited player creator(no tats, no headbands, no goggles, no glasses, really?) and took over the Raptors.

    Before this point I had written off the series...but being able to play against the legends and players of the era I enjoyed most finally allowed me to see how well this game plays.

    This is truly a good game at the core.

    FYI - Get rid of the pregame show and work on a weekly wrapup show.    … Expand
  5. FrankTheTank0
    Jun 26, 2016
    0
    1.) Slow unresponsive controls.
    2.) 2K's response to making the game more difficult is to make the AI retarded:
    -- plays hot-potato with you and wont shoot open shots. -- AI defense is horrid. 3.) You will have to score almost all of your team's points in mycareer if you want to win 4.) Get ready to have the most lose balls ever, middle-school kids have more ball control and    1.) Slow unresponsive controls.
    2.) 2K's response to making the game more difficult is to make the AI retarded:
    -- plays hot-potato with you and wont shoot open shots.
    -- AI defense is horrid.
    3.) You will have to score almost all of your team's points in mycareer if you want to win
    4.) Get ready to have the most lose balls ever, middle-school kids have more ball control and passing vision than this game mechanic can conjure.

    Final word: Play 2k13, vastly superior game to this POS. Upgraded to current-gen console for this game and wow... sadly disappointed. New EA company in the making.    … Expand
  6. KiingSin
    Oct 13, 2014
    6
    What else can be said about 2k? After lasts years HORRIBLE NBA 2k I honestly felt like NBA Live 2015 would have a better output than NBA 2k15. I am just upset that it couldn't be released at the same time so we could officially see how much better Live is. Where do I start?

    The "Servers" 2K has one of the most highly used video game servers. I do not believe that their network is not    What else can be said about 2k? After lasts years HORRIBLE NBA 2k I honestly felt like NBA Live 2015 would have a better output than NBA 2k15. I am just upset that it couldn't be released at the same time so we could officially see how much better Live is. Where do I start?

    The "Servers" 2K has one of the most highly used video game servers. I do not believe that their network is not able to withstand the amount of users that they anticipate to actually purchase their game. Being as though the most commonly used feature on their game runs via online you would think this feature would be fixed already... right? WRONG. NBA 2k15s network is so bad that it ruins everything that could be perfect about the game.
    You want to go to the Park to showoff your skills.
    DENIED 2K server is going to be down for the next 6 Hours. And then it will only be running mediocre. This type of constant issue murders your motivation to even play the game anymore!

    Online gameplay is just as bad. I have had games where I honestly had to quit because the game lagged more than it played smoothly. And after blaming my Cable company for a few hours I realized that it was the crappy 2k network.

    The gameplay and controls are a lot tighter this year. Last years 2k felt like an NBA Jam game with Next gen graphics. This years is way better and more responsive. However "defense" is still almost impossible to be consistent with. Way to many times I find myself lateral shuffling pass a defender or not shuffling fast enough, There is no great "balance."

    Also at times playing the computer can be the fastest way to the emergency room... ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE THE COMPETITIVE TYPE. After utilizing all the settings given to help enhance the IQ of your AL defense. I was still scorched by the computer for about 75% shooting in the second half. After keeping them to a reasonable 40% in the 1st half.
    The shots that they were hitting were contested layups, mid range pulls ups over double teams, fadeaway 3 pointers (contested of course)
    Quite literately I slammed my controller, And the last time it almost went through my television. Oh did i mention that I was playing as the bulls and I played against THE SUNS???
    Oh not to mention that if the computer starts to drive the lane your defender is FROZEN. The game won't allow you to contest the shot, strip the ball, or even MOVE! This happens constantly so its not a glitch its a problem!

    These issues help ruin what could have been the best basketball game I feel like I've played in years. My career (when working) has the promises to finally keep players interested beyond the 1st season. Of your players career.

    All and all if a few patches are put out my review could possibly become a 10. However its a 6 because the features that could make this game perfect are its biggest weakness!    … Expand
  7. entertheziggy
    Nov 9, 2014
    7
    Okay lets get something straight. I love this franchise, I love their attention to detail, I love their passion for the game, I love that this isn't just a development company, but an organization that is committed to genuinely putting out the best basketball game in the industry. However, one thing that I can say, that I am truly not happy with in regards to this franchise is theirOkay lets get something straight. I love this franchise, I love their attention to detail, I love their passion for the game, I love that this isn't just a development company, but an organization that is committed to genuinely putting out the best basketball game in the industry. However, one thing that I can say, that I am truly not happy with in regards to this franchise is their horrendous online play. This is an issue that has plagued them since at least 2007. Last year was pretty bad, BUT somehow playable. This year, the online match is a dumbed-down version of last year. Also, its unplayable, suffering from online/input lag and connection issues.

    They do have some interesting modes that were introduced this year, including MyTeam. But, the year is 2014 and this is the age of online mulitiplayer and most games have an online element added to further the game experience. Even games, which are more known for their campaign (offline) modes, have smooth operating online modes.

    This is a black eye for a great sport simulation franchise. Great game, but without smooth online experience, its basically unplayable.    … Expand
  8. mikelies
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    Since the servers arent working correctly, you can't really play the most interesting part of the game. I'm not really interested in playing anyone online, I just want to play the MyCareer mode solo...which I cant because of the broke servers. Really bummed and feel like I wasted money on this game. Buyer beware.
  9. freddy6
    Oct 21, 2014
    0
    The game is great when you have friends around, but try going online...

    2k14 the online was atrocious and it has happened again in NBA 2k15! The game is unplayable online. I repeat its unplayable. How they get away with this year after year is beyond me... They said they would fix their servers this year and i believed them, now look us... Submitting support tickets and waiting for    The game is great when you have friends around, but try going online...

    2k14 the online was atrocious and it has happened again in NBA 2k15! The game is unplayable online. I repeat its unplayable. How they get away with this year after year is beyond me...

    They said they would fix their servers this year and i believed them, now look us... Submitting support tickets and waiting for @Ronni2k to give us some sort of a good news on when / if this will ever be fixed

    The only comfort i have is that everyone is complaining about it this time around. I am about to trade this game in for NBA Live 15. All i want to do is go online and smash people, but sadly that never going happen with 2k.    … Expand
  10. JampaOK
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    My review is based on gameplay only. I feel like I am playing NBA 2K14. I'm not saying 2K14 is a bad game (it's a terrific bball sim), but on 2K15 I was expecting improvements and bug fixes.
  11. Melcher
    Oct 12, 2014
    2
    The game itself is good, but not revolutionary. This alone would've earned it a 5/10, but the server issues that many people are experiencing (myself included... hello to the "MyPlayer account expired" bug just make this an infuriating experience. Just google the support forums to see what sort of issues this game is having on PC especially...
  12. chhenriksen
    Oct 13, 2014
    4
    NBA2K15 by far the worst or next to NBA2K13 game ever. If NBALive had the same My Career as 2k then I would have bought it in a blink of an eye. Nba2k15 hall of fame is just way too overboard. CUP makes 96 percent of their shots while my team makes only 25 percent. Players trying to take charges is ridiculous. Every player (I swear even Kenneth Farried) taking fade aways every possession.NBA2K15 by far the worst or next to NBA2K13 game ever. If NBALive had the same My Career as 2k then I would have bought it in a blink of an eye. Nba2k15 hall of fame is just way too overboard. CUP makes 96 percent of their shots while my team makes only 25 percent. Players trying to take charges is ridiculous. Every player (I swear even Kenneth Farried) taking fade aways every possession. Ball coming through my hand. My teammates playing no defense. Shot meter sucks ass. I make on Cs but miss on Bs. MyPark barely earn VC unless you just dunk back and forth. Every (not even exaggerating) player goes over my pick and rolls. Passing is absurd. Rebounds always ends up in the CPUs hands. I get a lot of contact but no fouls. Again (kevin Martin 3pt specialist) players missing wide open 3s or mids. And last but most, 2K NEVER LISTENS TO THE COMMUNITY!!!!!!! … Expand
  13. Harpake
    Oct 9, 2014
    2
    The game might have improved, but the servers haven't. At the time of writing courts in MyPark are completely bugged out, making the game mode unplayable. MyTeam auction house is down because of a duplicate glitch, and you can't buy any packs. The game also throws you back to the main menu every few minutes whenever it loses connection to the 2K servers that don't work most of the time.The game might have improved, but the servers haven't. At the time of writing courts in MyPark are completely bugged out, making the game mode unplayable. MyTeam auction house is down because of a duplicate glitch, and you can't buy any packs. The game also throws you back to the main menu every few minutes whenever it loses connection to the 2K servers that don't work most of the time.

    Gotta love 2K's decision to stick with always-online at the expense of the customer.    … Expand
  14. SteeleGames
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    This game is like the little ''brother'' of the great NFL 2k5.This is a huge step forward for 2k .All the customization that they add into the game is useful when you want to create a perfect franchise mode.
    The gameplay is refined and it feel a lot different of his predecessor .I Give the game a 9/10 because of the lack of content on create a player (you can't create a full resemblance    This game is like the little ''brother'' of the great NFL 2k5.This is a huge step forward for 2k .All the customization that they add into the game is useful when you want to create a perfect franchise mode.
    The gameplay is refined and it feel a lot different of his predecessor .I Give the game a 9/10 because of the lack of content on create a player (you can't create a full resemblance of whoever like wwe (THQ/2K) did).
    The lack of DLEAGUE mode in myLeague/GM make the rookies development unmeasured.Other than that, the game is a must have. Money well-spend    … Expand
  15. Ranga67
    Oct 23, 2014
    2
    Crap, simple, bad crowds, stupid AI, terrible controls, bad character models. Only enjoyment is playing with friends. Do not buy. If you like basketball why dont you just play it in real life? I give this game 2 for effort and a tiny amount of fun
  16. RandomUser10
    Oct 24, 2014
    4
    I thought this game was gonna be good but instead the new animation ruined it and buzzer beaters are so common that I know when they are gonna make it
  17. Recoilius
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    I would advise picking this up if you are a fan of basketball and aren't looking to be competitive online.
    The MyCareer is a fun and defienetly improved than last years version, and for the first time you feel you have control of your career. Free agency, demanding trades, realistic injuries and on court strategy are engaging.
    Down side? Lip syncing and athletes are poor actors when    I would advise picking this up if you are a fan of basketball and aren't looking to be competitive online.
    The MyCareer is a fun and defienetly improved than last years version, and for the first time you feel you have control of your career. Free agency, demanding trades, realistic injuries and on court strategy are engaging.
    Down side? Lip syncing and athletes are poor actors when reading lines. More comical than distracting. There are occasional script glitches, but are in the minority.
    Online players: Just like EVERY online sports game, there will be issues depending on your internet and those you play who try and cheat with internet speed toggling. It can be fun or frustrating, but I found it's okay.
    Single Player Experience: 9
    Online: 6    … Expand
  18. raypeterson2424
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Just getting to the points that matter. When the servers work this game is a lot of fun. IF the servers are down then you're not able to enjoy the best of what the game has to offer. As of the first week of the game being out there have been a lot of problems with the servers on the PS4 for me. Hope they patch this up and get things working for those who will buy this in the future.
  19. nitro_cyanide
    Oct 15, 2014
    7
    First, the good stuff. The graphics. Beats Live by a mile. The animation. Runners, fall-aways, twisting lay-ups. It makes better sense than the usual standard jump shot you see on Live. Presentation. Superb. Teams from other era. Love the idea. The music. Great. matches most of the era.

    The bad. DEFENSE. I was against Melo so I used the small forward Durant/Sefolosha to lock him down    First, the good stuff. The graphics. Beats Live by a mile. The animation. Runners, fall-aways, twisting lay-ups. It makes better sense than the usual standard jump shot you see on Live. Presentation. Superb. Teams from other era. Love the idea. The music. Great. matches most of the era.

    The bad. DEFENSE. I was against Melo so I used the small forward Durant/Sefolosha to lock him down which I did. He was like 1/8. But man, my teammates(Faried and a gen rookie rated 80) were useless, they get beat by Brandan Wright and Aaron Gordon? regularly. Shelvin Mack makes jump shots regularly off a Westbrook/Marcus Smart double team. Next REBOUNDING. So Taj Gibson was beating Mirotic to the boards. Fair enough. So I used Mirotic to lockdown Gibson. Surprise, now Steven Adams was beating Drummond to the boards. Next PASSING. Steve Nash can't make the pass on a 3 on 1 break? Standard basketball. Stop on the 3 point/free throw line make the pass. Super defender intercepts the pass. Passing to the paint almost always gets stolen. Next OFF BALL MOVEMENT. Why the does the roller on a pick and roll always run towards the sides? Roll towards the middle. Why does fastbreaking guards always run towards the 3 point line even on a 2 on 1 or even a 3 on 1 break?

    Minor stuff. Referee taking too long to give the ball. Not playing the game to watch a referee give the ball. Too much realism there. Fantasy draft on myGM. Is there any way to change draft order?

    Overall, 2k15 is an offense-oriented arcade style jump-shooting basketball sim.Is 2k better than Live? Yes. Is 2k superb and Live trash? No. This year I'm giving Live a chance.    … Expand
  20. JDayErrday
    Oct 14, 2014
    1
    I thought that last years game was much better! The players are almost all the same size, Damian Lillard is about the same body mass as Robin Lopez, it's weird. I feel the game plays lethargically slow in terms of pace. Overall I thought it was many steps back from last seasons installment.
  21. PSLINK
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, like every NBA 2k game. I just would like 2k re-make Michael Jordan 2012 2k with all the new stuffs and for the new gen, It is the only game I still play in my ps3
  22. joequarry
    Oct 12, 2014
    10
    Nba2k15 is the best 2k game so far. Graphics looks so good I canot stop smiling when playing. I know that a lot of people are dissapointed at those sever issues but so far for me I have access to everything with no lag whatsoever. I really like the smoothness of gameplay and really hard D
  23. OccamsRacer
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    2K servers - that is all. No; in all seriousness, this game is, for all intents and purposes, unplayable. The 2K servers have been down since launch. It's unbelievable and unacceptable. MyTeam is unplayable, Park is unplayable, even MyCareer is unplayable. Face Scan is an overcomplicated hit-or-miss feature. The gameplay is almost a carbon copy of 2K14, except with a couple of changes,2K servers - that is all. No; in all seriousness, this game is, for all intents and purposes, unplayable. The 2K servers have been down since launch. It's unbelievable and unacceptable. MyTeam is unplayable, Park is unplayable, even MyCareer is unplayable. Face Scan is an overcomplicated hit-or-miss feature. The gameplay is almost a carbon copy of 2K14, except with a couple of changes, that are arguably a step down from last year. However, the biggest fault in this year's game is that you simply can't play it. You can't play over half the game modes of the $60 game you just purchased. Keep your money in your wallets, guys. At least until 2K comes out with a big patch and they sort their server issues.… Expand
  24. durantula
    Nov 15, 2014
    0
    If you like waiting 5 seconds to pass the ball in, this game has no fast break and is for you. The game wastes so much time while you wait to pass the ball in the time just ticks away, so if you are losing or in a close game, its a serious disadvantage. Also have to mention that in NBA2k14 the charge was too easy to take, in 2K15 its impossible to take, even when you set up nicely. NoIf you like waiting 5 seconds to pass the ball in, this game has no fast break and is for you. The game wastes so much time while you wait to pass the ball in the time just ticks away, so if you are losing or in a close game, its a serious disadvantage. Also have to mention that in NBA2k14 the charge was too easy to take, in 2K15 its impossible to take, even when you set up nicely. No charge possibility and everytime you go to steal a ball, expect a foul and everytime you go to block a drive or shot at the rim, expect a foul. I had such high hopes for this game, glad i rented it before I bought it. Terrible game, ill stick to 2k14… Expand
  25. Forkzilla
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Their is a huge difference in this 2k and the others. It is a completely new experience. With all the features will keep your face glued to the TV screen
  26. wavylife
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    I've played every installment since the original 2k on Dreamcast, and this is easily the best 2k yet, but it's not perfect.

    Gameplay: The defense still slides around out of defensive position with the slightest nudge of the analog stick causing the ball handler to blow by you easily, and sometimes an offensive move will work, but the timing is off so you'll pull back and miss an    I've played every installment since the original 2k on Dreamcast, and this is easily the best 2k yet, but it's not perfect.

    Gameplay: The defense still slides around out of defensive position with the slightest nudge of the analog stick causing the ball handler to blow by you easily, and sometimes an offensive move will work, but the timing is off so you'll pull back and miss an opportunity to drive. This probably just takes some getting used to the new mechanics. Also if you play any help defense at all you will give up an offensive rebound.

    Presentation: The commentary is just as good as ever with Ernie and Shaq adding some personality to pregame and halftime reports. The menus aren't too cumbersome. My issue this year is that I didn't see an option to edit players. I love to customize accessories and items as true to life as possible and tinker with stats as players improve or or struggle throughout the season.

    Graphics: This game boasts some of the most impressive graphics ever seen in a sports game. With that said I'd say that most player models are amazing, but you can tell that some players did not receive much attention. I could easily recommend this game. It's a definite step up from last years game.    … Expand
  27. lamesjees
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Simply put, NBA 2K15 is the best basketball game ever made.

    The game looks better than 2K14 (which already looked beautiful) and the gameplay is so much smoother. It feels tighter to play, animations are smoother, the presentation is fantastic and the arena atmospheres and pre-game team intros are incredible. MyCareer is excellent and contains a much better storyline than last year    Simply put, NBA 2K15 is the best basketball game ever made.

    The game looks better than 2K14 (which already looked beautiful) and the gameplay is so much smoother. It feels tighter to play, animations are smoother, the presentation is fantastic and the arena atmospheres and pre-game team intros are incredible.

    MyCareer is excellent and contains a much better storyline than last year too. It'll keep you hooked.

    It's a bit annoying that Steve Kerr is still one of the three commentators despite also being a coach, but this is due to him becoming a coach so late in the off-season and is no reason to deduct from the game's score. This will almost certainly be rectified in 2K16.    … Expand
  28. Mattyice
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    NBA 2k15 is easily one of the best basketball video games to date. All of the modes/features that 2k14 left out are reintroduced, including create a player and association mode, and the ones that 2k14 dumbed down are back in their old state once again. MyGM and MyTeam are back to being content rich modes. In addition, the presentation has been much improved and looks like an actual TVNBA 2k15 is easily one of the best basketball video games to date. All of the modes/features that 2k14 left out are reintroduced, including create a player and association mode, and the ones that 2k14 dumbed down are back in their old state once again. MyGM and MyTeam are back to being content rich modes. In addition, the presentation has been much improved and looks like an actual TV broadcast, not some cartoony crap that 2k13 and 14 had. To top it off, player faces have been improved and the graphics in general look considerably better than 2k14, a game that already looked visually stunning.… Expand
  29. TheMeltingMan
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    A true "next gen" title. Revamped my career, updated animations. Nice soundtrack. Online play very solid. Would love to be able to take my player and team and play online (not park). I am very happy with this iteration. Good work!
  30. K1laC87
    Oct 19, 2014
    5
    This game is odd to me, since they made the ps4, the gamplay is smooth as hell, but game feels slower. 2k14 on the ps3 is a better feel, better playing game easily.. gameplay feels sloppy, 2k15 why is the d-pad so hard to use, i dnt wanna read thru a bunch of tempos n w/e. make it more simple. ifeel like the animations kind of take over the game, it slows it down, its just slowww whatThis game is odd to me, since they made the ps4, the gamplay is smooth as hell, but game feels slower. 2k14 on the ps3 is a better feel, better playing game easily.. gameplay feels sloppy, 2k15 why is the d-pad so hard to use, i dnt wanna read thru a bunch of tempos n w/e. make it more simple. ifeel like the animations kind of take over the game, it slows it down, its just slowww what happend, like turn the game speed up, when i wanna dunk the ball it takes so long for my player to eventually get into the air, i just wanna mash the button n be jammin aldy, everything is going towards the graphics n feels like gameplay is sufferering from the lack of attentnion or wrong attention its gettin.. this game should be better, its becoming almst too realisitc, its great yes, but its a game. so make it feel more like a game. its the best nba game out, but its kind of the only nba game out. its guna be a nba live comeback in yrs to come.… Expand
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#28 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#39 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
62
#62 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    85
    The latest rendition of the series does not introduce many changes to the gameplay, but offers so much content, that it’s almost impossible to play it all. [13/2014, p.72]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 28, 2014
    90
    Gripping even to those with no interest in the world of hoops and dunks. [Christmas 2014, p.89]
  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    89
    Early server issues were a real worry, but it's hard to stay mad at such a supreme sports package. [Christmas 2014, p.61]
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