NBA 2K17

NBA 2K17 is a must for any fan of the franchise or the game of basketball.

In the world of sports sims, no other game feels like it’s even on the same level as NBA 2K17. Visual Concepts continues to embrace innovation and add benchmark-setting features for hardcore fans. With unrivaled gameplay, presentation, and game modes, 2K Sports’ latest hoops game is a must-play for all sports fans.

The best episode of the series, and one of the best sports games ever. There's nothing more to say.

NBA2K17 is a most impressive basketball game. A few minor tweaks in gameplay give the game a better flow, and there are way more options to play the game.

If NBA 2K16 was already a highest level game, NBA 2K17 is even better, even if it requires patience and dedication to be really appreciated.

NBA 2K17 is a shining example for every annual series. Each iteration looks like a new, fresh title. Visual Concepts does not seem to get enough: the team renew and experiment new features every time, showing a love for basketball impossible to be found in other videogames.

Visual Concepts’ dynasty keeps growing every year. NBA 2K17 is the best sports game of the year. The gameplay is amazing, there are modes for all the season and fans of the league will like every audiovisual detail.

NBA 2K17 is significantly better than NBA 2K16: simply, this is again the best basketball simulation videogame on the market.

Visual Concepts Studio repeats its good work. We have a tight package this year. NBA 2K17 is still the best sports game out there. But it doesn’t surprise, it doesn’t innovate. We have many corrections and the perfect online game. But some people will ask for more.

NBA 2k17 is more polished and solid than the last entries. They've made good gameplay changes, except in terms of steal mechanics. It's full of online and offline content, stunning visuals and it's deeper than you want.

NBA 2K’s depth continues to set the bar for the genre. Like always, NBA 2K17 is several games within one. However, the amalgamation of modes delivers an especially tight package this year...The smaller issues only slightly hamper the overall experience. 2K has delivered another classic the moment you rip off the plastic.

Hoops: they did it again. [Dec 2016, p.73]

Visual Concepts continues to set the benchmark for sports titles with NBA 2K17.

Visual Concepts has done it again with an awesome NBA 2K17. If the graphics don't evolve at all, the gameplay get richer alongside a vastly improved IA. The basketball game to go for without a doubt.

NBA 2K17 isn't the most forgiving experience for newcomers to the franchise, but if you know your virtual basketball, this is the one and only place to be this year.

NBA 2K has been one of the greatest sport franchises over the past decade and NBA 2K17 is no different. The in-depth detail, the music, the looks and feels this game brings to the table are amazing.

With subtle adjustments to basic elements like its controls and an enormous attention to details on its presentation, NBA 2K17 remains as one of the best sports video games out there today.

NBA is about passion, story and impact and the 2K-series shows that off like no other game. Any game of basketball is an amazing experience. Basketball fans already know this, but it's time the rest of the world starts playing.

It’s hard to come up with nice new things to say about this series every year, so I’ll just say that yes, they’ve done it again, and yes, it’s worth a buy. Just be ready to put in the time if you want to turn pro.

NBA 2K17 continues the theme of excellence that has made the series so popular. It’s slick, smart, and deep. It is the model that all modern sports video games should aspire to be, appealing to virtually every type of player and fan.

At this point, EA is going to have to pull off a small miracle to compete with NBA 2K17. Visual Concepts is the uncontested developer of not only basketball games, but perhaps of all sports games, period. Every year seems to improve on the last.

Despite its few drawbacks, NBA 2K17's excitement for basketball is contagious, and it's hard not to get wrapped up in it. Apart from the lacking 2KU mode and stiff recreations of commentators, the rest of the game looks great and plays even better. After finally devoting a significant amount of time to one of these games, I now see why it's such a well-regarded series, and it makes me wish that every sport got the same treatment that basketball does in NBA 2K17.

2K crew did a great job in making NBA 2K17 even more indispensable than the previous one and to restrain any alternative offer.

Top-notch presentation and stellar, realistic gameplay drive NBA 2K17 to All-Star status, even if the sometimes overbearing microtransactions set a dangerous precedent.

Another great entry for the franchise. Not the best in the history of the Visual Concepts saga, but still a really good one.

NBA 2K17 is a nice improvement over the previous year’s version with better on court action, improved graphics, and a top notch presentation. Visual Concepts offers plenty of ways to play the game and there’s something here to offer those who want to just play the game, dig deep into managing a league, or anything in between.

2K17 follows in the steps of its predecessor, but it brings new options and tweaks its gameplay to become the best basketball simulator to date.

A triumph of style, simulation, and originality that stays true to the culture of basketball. [Dec 2016, p.76]

NBA 2K17 is another rock-solid game in the franchise. It features worthwhile updates to the dribbling and shooting mechanics, and backs up those improvements off the court in ways that make me care about managing my team.

2K Sports has set the bar extremely high for sports video games, but they deliver once again. NBA 2K17 captures the essence of basketball. [Nov 2016]

It is the most accomplished basketball game out there without a doubt, and one of the most rewarding sporting games on the market.

NBA 2K17 is the greatest basketball game ever made, bar none. That said, it's not really accessible at first for newcomers, so keep that in mind; if you intend to venture into the MyCareer mode, be prepared for lots of unnecessary cutscenes, too.

Another year and another NBA game that offers plethora of modes and activities that are sure to keep you entertained throughout the upcoming year. A dominating sports simulation, for a reason.

All of the changes made in this version are improvements. The only thing left to do is get rid of those damn coins!

If you haven’t played any of the last NBA 2Ks this is the one to pick up. But even with all little improvements in almost every area it still doesn’t feel too different from last year – or the year before.

A complete sports game package tailored to any kind of player, if they’re at least casually interested in basketball. [12/2016, p.75]

NBA 2K17’s story falls apart in the end, despite the Hollywood talents, but luckily, created players still have plenty to do with their custom creation, both online and off. With 2K Pro-Am providing an intriguing look at 2K’s esports future, and despite the presence of microtransactions, the basis is there for something long term. Taken as a whole, NBA 2K17 is a worthy if subtle upgrade to an already extensive, even exhaustive, sports sim.

Entertaining basketball simulation that allows NBA fools to adore the pleasant details. Thanks to changes in controls and the game itself, the casual virtual basketball players will enjoy it as well. [Issue #268]

While it pushes the series forward the on-court moment to moment action is just beginning to show signs of age.

The final product that is NBA 2K17 is exactly what basketball fans want, right down to Shaq at the commentating table, but in areas where it progressed it also felt some growing pains.

The entire package is as robust as a sports game has ever been, overflowing with basketball fun. The NBA 2K brand has long delivered a terrific basketball gaming experience...This year, that experience is even more stunning and addictive.

NBA 2K17 isn´t a revolutionary game, but the devs managed to improve, tweak and enhance anything they touched. NBA is truly excellent virtual basketball.

The NBA 2K series has always been a hard one to improve upon since the revolutionary 2K14, but 2K17 still manages to better its predecessors, vastly improving the MyGM and MyLeague modes while refusing to tamper with a winning formula. MyCareer is once again a very enjoyable story, and general gameplay is as strong as ever. Simply put, NBA 2K17 is a trailblazer.

NBA 2K17 is on par with 2K16, making improvements in some areas, but with a few drawbacks alonside them.

Much like the Warriors, one year removed from the title and on the brink of a repeat NBA "2K17" has come up just short of pulling it off. To even have come that close to doing so should still be considered quite an achievement.