NBA 2K15

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  1. Luka888
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Best basketbal game ever. Every sports game need to look like NBA 2K15; graphic is amazing, player model look amazing, gameplay is excellent. Sport GOTY.
  2. mvoelcker
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    It has some few negatives (at least my nba2k came with a bugg on the nba 2 draft class), but, in general, is a very nearly perfect NBA simulator. I play a 48 minutes games with my team no my association and the stats at the send seems identical to a real NBA game.
  3. Navagator29
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I've seen in a while. Why there are saying this game is bad is stupid. Yeah the face scan doesn't work. If they didn't have it I wouldn't care. It was an added bonus. I could care less. Yes sometimes the server is glitchy but that is usually because there are so many people online. But the actual game is amazing. Graphics 10, Gameplay 10, Visuals 10, it is probablyOne of the best games I've seen in a while. Why there are saying this game is bad is stupid. Yeah the face scan doesn't work. If they didn't have it I wouldn't care. It was an added bonus. I could care less. Yes sometimes the server is glitchy but that is usually because there are so many people online. But the actual game is amazing. Graphics 10, Gameplay 10, Visuals 10, it is probably the best NBA 2k I've played to date. The My Park is amazing. My player revamped. If u don't like this you're just complaining about stupid stuff because this game is utterly ridiculous.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. jikolp
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    great game awesome graphics
    best sport game of 2014 better than fifa 15 and a way better than nba live 15 i highly reccomend this game
    is just amazing
  9. goldfalcon43
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Yes this game was pretty good. Yes this game was pretty swell. Yes this game was pretty brilliant. Yes this game was pretty excellent.Yes this game was pretty well executed.
  10. PanthersFanStev
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Server issues during games that are not online, 2 years in a row, not acceptable. Face scan, bs. Graphics, worse than last year. Colors are dull, lots of zombies, mop hair on chearleaders. Bad menu choices make it hard to compare players. If you can get past the ugliness, 2K14 next gen was much better looking, they have tweaked the gameplay and added modes (they may or may not workServer issues during games that are not online, 2 years in a row, not acceptable. Face scan, bs. Graphics, worse than last year. Colors are dull, lots of zombies, mop hair on chearleaders. Bad menu choices make it hard to compare players. If you can get past the ugliness, 2K14 next gen was much better looking, they have tweaked the gameplay and added modes (they may or may not work due to Dollar General quality servers). The game no longer looks Next Gen, which is appalling considering how incredible Madden looks this year. 2K had a great run, but obviously some talent has left, been promoted out of game development or is unable pto adapt to Next Gen programming, all I know is we are going backward.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    Second revision of my review of this game. It's a great game. Career mode is the best I've seen in a sports game. The player interactions and presentation are second to none. I don't play online so I can't comment on that, however, that leads to the reason for the mediocre score.
  14. JMJT1998
    Dec 22, 2014
    9
    The game has nice modes like mycareer , with the scenes and stuff , and now is easier to improve your player , mypark is good , but has some network problems , and , during an online match , there's also a lot of lag too , but not all the time . Even though it has some letdowns , this is the best basketball experience out there
  15. northernlad
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    amazing to play and not even a basketball fan 2k14 was a highlight release game last year 15 builds on that would like to have seen the draft again in career mode and the new attribute system is not great but on the court the game is fantastic it really is great.
  16. prawntoast1
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    The best NBA 2K game yet, they keep raising the bar for themselves. They have fixed many problems from 2K14 and it is a more gamer friendly video game.
  17. twc004
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    Excellent game cranked out by 2k once again. Graphics are off the charts this year. They have fixed a lot of the coaches to where they don't look like aliens. I do have to rant a little bit about the servers/pre-order codes. It seems like every year that 2K has some kind of server crash at launch. It really is frustrating to me that I also cannot use my last name because it isExcellent game cranked out by 2k once again. Graphics are off the charts this year. They have fixed a lot of the coaches to where they don't look like aliens. I do have to rant a little bit about the servers/pre-order codes. It seems like every year that 2K has some kind of server crash at launch. It really is frustrating to me that I also cannot use my last name because it is "inappropriate" and believe me, it is just a usual last name. I know they will fix those issues and that is why I will not hold it against the actual gameplay.… Expand
  18. zenithhorizon
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Launch server issues, non-working locker codes, and long loading times aside. This is hands down the best basketball game I have ever played. After 4 attempts with ample lighting, I finally got a good look to my face scanned created player. The hideous monster looks people are mentioning, I think its really due to moving their head too fast or just general fail of not following theLaunch server issues, non-working locker codes, and long loading times aside. This is hands down the best basketball game I have ever played. After 4 attempts with ample lighting, I finally got a good look to my face scanned created player. The hideous monster looks people are mentioning, I think its really due to moving their head too fast or just general fail of not following the instructions. Entering my career mode, hearing the announcer say your name over the stadium, scoring your first points, dunking your first basket, all really gives you the feel and chills of realizing your a NBA pro amongst stars. Definitely one of the few games I will be playing for a long time to come.… Expand
  19. 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!
  20. MelodicMonsta
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    NBA 2k15 is the best basketball game ever made. The realism and attention to player abilities make it very authentic. The features are incredible and also allow you to play NBA 2k15 the way you want. It is very possible to buy 2k15 and the only NBA game you will have to play is that Spurs vs Heat opening game that everybody was stuck on. The My Player section of the game makes you pick aNBA 2k15 is the best basketball game ever made. The realism and attention to player abilities make it very authentic. The features are incredible and also allow you to play NBA 2k15 the way you want. It is very possible to buy 2k15 and the only NBA game you will have to play is that Spurs vs Heat opening game that everybody was stuck on. The My Player section of the game makes you pick a team but you don't have to even play a game. If the My Park is your thing then you can have fun with that for the whole year till 2k16 comes out. The one thing that kept me from giving this game a 10 is the amount of thought that goes into playing defense. The tools to play great defense it there but it sometimes feels like no matter what you do the cpu will figure out a way to do what they want anyway. That doesn't sound like a bad thing at all but in terms of seeing your game plan or play call work is 50/50. The first game I played was the Lakers at the Cavs. I played with Cleveland. This game was test to see how Kobe would play in this game. I was right about what was going to happen. He barely missed any shots even with hands in his face and it was like anything around the basket contested or not was going in. I even rotated double teams towards him on the drive and decided to pressure him before he got the ball so he would move around more and that didn't work. He just cut to the basket and got the ball anyway. That is my one gripe about the game. Other than that the game is amazing and once to get into a niche with playing defense then you will be fine.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. Magilla87
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    For a basketball maniac like me, this game is paradise. Some flaws are there, servers are struggling, but all in all it is an awesome experience.

    First and foremost, the gameplay is amazing. Drives and rebounding especially feel great compared to previous installments, the players move well, defense is improved i.e. it's easier to rotate on shooters. There were some small annoyances,    For a basketball maniac like me, this game is paradise. Some flaws are there, servers are struggling, but all in all it is an awesome experience.

    First and foremost, the gameplay is amazing. Drives and rebounding especially feel great compared to previous installments, the players move well, defense is improved i.e. it's easier to rotate on shooters. There were some small annoyances, the biggest thing that spoiled my experience was when my opponent was down 2pts 2.8 secs before the end of the game and the cpu just passed to their PG and took a shot from their own paint which was a huge disappointement in a game that's otherwise really realistic. Oh and i'm sure i've seen Parker go for a huge alley oop dunk in the initial Spurs - Heat game (but the pass was stolen)

    My Player is really cool, although the face creation process was kinda a drag for me without a cam (so i can't say anything about the face scan too). But i'm pretty bad with faces and stuff like that so that may be the cause. I love the fact you have more control on where you play in, but still feel humble coming in due to being underrated.

    Good changes were made with the grading as well, you don't get stuck with so many bad calls for pass and bad steal attempts. After 10 games or so my PG is going for 13 points and 6.5 assists playing around 19 minutes so that's obviously good but not too much as well. Teammates are good with their passing but their shooting is pretty poor, also they could use some aggressiveness with their dunks and drives. They also tend to really go behind when i'm on the bench, and since it happened against poorer teams (my Pistons vs 76'ers for example) it seems kinda weird.

    But otherwise i'm having a blast with MyCareer, the new upgrade system is cool, the cutscenes are well crafted, entertaining and their frequency/duration is spot on, i like my player's voice acting (my mentor is ok as well but it's really uneven depending on the player from what i've heard on Youtube). Most of all the games are really enjoyable, you don't score a lot of cheesy points, and it's kind of harder to get assists but if you get them, they're really enjoyable.

    Server problems. Their pretty bad, but i've managed to play 3 MyTeam games, and once i was in game there was no lag and the gameplay was enjoyable. I like the new player quality restrictions in Road to Playoffs.

    Visually the game is simply stunning, the game presentation is fantastic as is it's audio. Music is ok, it's obviously impossible to create a soundtrack everyone will like, but i'm glad with the inclusions of some classic tracks and some new enjoyable ones. I don't like how the songs start/end when browsing through the menus though, the silent periods when something is loading etc. are too long and too frequent.

    There are some visual glitches as well - sometimes players are invisible during interviews, sometimes at a certain angle there are some weird white texture on the players' eyes/lips. The crowd could use more movement as well.

    That doesn't take away from the fact that when i first saw a replay of Kwahi Leonard dunking it down i had to pick my jaw up from the floor and it's been like that many times since.

    Also i love the fact that there really are thousands of new animations, and the nice addition of signature sizeups. It would be awesome if you could pick several to be fired up randomly or depending on input, but it's a sweet addition nonetheless. Some of the MyPark exclusive animations look sweet as hell too.

    Obviously there are a lot more modes to try out and 2K needs to get to work on their servers, but in the long run i bet those problems will become distant memories and we'll be able to concentrate on the sheer fun of fantastic gameplay and presentation 2k15 offers. The title oozes understanding and love for the game of basketball, and that's all i expect.    … Expand
  23. JoeskiLuv76
    Oct 10, 2014
    9
    Great new animations and game features make this game a basketball lover's dream. Getting fouled while driving to the hole looks so realistic. The My player mode is improved. Presentation and Graphics are much better than last year. My only wish is that they would have kept the Dream Team from 2k13 and also incorporate being able to play with the WNBA (maybe a separate add on). WouldGreat new animations and game features make this game a basketball lover's dream. Getting fouled while driving to the hole looks so realistic. The My player mode is improved. Presentation and Graphics are much better than last year. My only wish is that they would have kept the Dream Team from 2k13 and also incorporate being able to play with the WNBA (maybe a separate add on). Would have gotten a 10 if the server issues had been stable upon release.… Expand
  24. foxviewchannel
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    NBA is back and this year it manages to add even more magic to improve the overall quality of the experience.

    Shooting a 3 pointer after a tight game never felt better. Team work is key in NBA 2K15 and carefully planning your attacks after playing good defense and knowing the strength of each of your players is the key to victory. The movement of the players feels smooth and the    NBA is back and this year it manages to add even more magic to improve the overall quality of the experience.

    Shooting a 3 pointer after a tight game never felt better. Team work is key in NBA 2K15 and carefully planning your attacks after playing good defense and knowing the strength of each of your players is the key to victory. The movement of the players feels smooth and the attention to detail in how players react in dribbling and shooting like Michael Jordan is like the real thing.

    The player’s personalities are unique as they will show emotions depending on the situations of the game. Controls are solid with varied skills such as dunks, layups and fakes being easy to execute. The shooting is easier this year as there is a shooting bar shown under your player which shows you if you released the ball too early or too late and knowing where to shoot with each player will give you the upper hand.

    Playing well as a team is crucial, and this year, being able to effectively control your defender will be the key to winning games. Good spacing is one of the tactics that should be mastered as you need to know how far to be from the opponent. You shouldn’t be too close nor too far but just the right distance to block shots and dribbles; however, it is quite challenging when defending against big physical players as they will most probably score.

    Collisions are realistic and you do feel the impact between the players which adds more depth to the game. The AI is more aggressive and scoring on them won’t be an easy task, they will work together nicely to open up the game to score points. Watching a game feels like a televised match. The player animations, fans, and courts make the games more lively.

    The atmosphere adds to the overall realism which is enjoyable and if you are ahead of a home town team, then the arena will be quiet with some fans leaving the arena near the end of the game. If you are playing at your home town then the fans will erupt when you make a comeback. This feeling is great as it connects you to the game. The music is well chosen and the commentary is very good. The addition of Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson is welcome as they share nice feedback about the situation of the game during loading time.

    You are now able to scan your face using the camera; however, I tried it a couple of times and the results weren’t satisfying. The menu layout is simpler than before but there is a lot of loading time in between.

    There are different game modes. In my career, you can use your created player or scanned player and begin as an undrafted player with a dream of making it. You begin with a try out game and if the performance is good, then you will earn a 10 game contract. There will be a nice cinematic story with lots of dialogue that is voiced well. Training the skills of your player and taking him from rookie all the way to Hall Of Fame is your main objective.

    My park is a street ball mode that can be played 2 on 2 or 3 on 3. There is more space here between each character which allows you to practice on your techniques; however, the server so far isn’t very good and I faced a lot of lagging.

    In my GM, you will take the responsibility of a General Manager and you will be following up on everything from checking if players are happy, reviewing finances, drafting to releasing team members. Finally, My Team mode is a card game that allows you to auction players and working on your line ups strength by playing games to unlock rewards.

    It is great to see how far the NBA 2K series has evolved and the good thing is that it never lost that magic touch that made it so special. NBA 2K15 is a game that you will spend countless hours of fun on because of its entertaining and detailed gameplay.    … Expand
  25. Ranger262015
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    I did not give this game a perfect 10 because I do not play online and basketball is my 3rd favorite sport. However, I do love the creativity in the GM MODE! There is so much to do! I truly feel like a GM!
  26. Weimar
    Jan 13, 2015
    9
    Even though the servers are still unreliable, this game has made big improvements over 2K14: rebounding now feels great (it is actually fun grabbing rebounds yourself), stealing is less frequent, there's a useful shot meter... The attention to detail is better than ever: player faces, commentary, animations, badges. The soundtrack is the best since 2K10. I've played every NBA 2K since 2K7,Even though the servers are still unreliable, this game has made big improvements over 2K14: rebounding now feels great (it is actually fun grabbing rebounds yourself), stealing is less frequent, there's a useful shot meter... The attention to detail is better than ever: player faces, commentary, animations, badges. The soundtrack is the best since 2K10. I've played every NBA 2K since 2K7, and this is the best and most well-rounded game of them all. If only the servers were up and the online games weren't so laggy...… Expand
  27. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    9
    Overall good game. The players and coaches look really good, good graphics. Gm mode, franchise mode, league mode, and my career are all cool. Also the player ratings aren't that bad but you can just adjust them anyway"..............
  28. pdpmagi
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    best 2k game since 2k11.....myteam mode is upgraded, you get cards/myteam points for collecting cards, they have challenges and a domination mode , new challenges added every week and new throwback onyx cards every thursday....it is the best basketball game for next gen systems....a must have for a basketball video gamer
  29. matthewk567
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    After owning 2k9-2k14 and nba live 10, I can honestly say that this is the best basketball game I have played and is the best basketball game of the 2k franchise.

    I will say, however, that the ps4/xbox one versions are much better with updated graphics and extra game modes. It far surpasses the previous console generation versions of the game. I am a player of basketball, a watcher    After owning 2k9-2k14 and nba live 10, I can honestly say that this is the best basketball game I have played and is the best basketball game of the 2k franchise.

    I will say, however, that the ps4/xbox one versions are much better with updated graphics and extra game modes. It far surpasses the previous console generation versions of the game.

    I am a player of basketball, a watcher and a dedicated fan. I have found this to be the most realistic basketball game on the market. It would receive a 10 from me if the producers added an all-star mode in which players could participate in an all-star weekend event including, skills, dunk and 3pt contests, playing with celebrities and playing in the all-star game.    … Expand
  30. Urbanlistener
    May 1, 2015
    9
    Really good game for any basketball fan, MY CAREER and MY GM are awesome, the graphics looks really good, the physics are decent and the regular updates on the players and the teams are more than welcomed.
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Metascore
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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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