NBA 2K17

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 318 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 70 out of 318
  3. Negative: 82 out of 318
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  1. Vegaa
    Sep 30, 2016
    5
    Not a big fan of this years game. When playing online you every notice when you are on D the point guard fades away to the back left side if you don't have control of him. When you online playing and have someone beat by 20 points but then you miss the easiest shots and the computer lets your opponent back in the game when their a bum. The post moves are garbage!!
  2. Fruitylemon11
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    Not sure if it gets better or worse but those review guys will never know the real 2K. Anyways it's gotta be one of the worst games on my collection for the last couple years concerning basketball. Graphics are acceptable but as with all online dudes the thing gets worse and worse. For the 2K player from way back playback to newjack whatever your want to call it (2K17) I know what thatNot sure if it gets better or worse but those review guys will never know the real 2K. Anyways it's gotta be one of the worst games on my collection for the last couple years concerning basketball. Graphics are acceptable but as with all online dudes the thing gets worse and worse. For the 2K player from way back playback to newjack whatever your want to call it (2K17) I know what that headache is about fellas. Anyways buy it, dump it, recycle BS were accustomed to at this point.… Expand
  3. CaptinKricket00
    Sep 25, 2016
    6
    Looks great, not a big fan of the initial 6GB update. I spent 3 hours playing MyCareer while the game updated. Unfortunately I discovered that I could not use this profile for online use because it was "not connected". Normally I would not consider this much of a problem to start over except that fact that you have to sit through all of the mini movies........again :(. I like the playLooks great, not a big fan of the initial 6GB update. I spent 3 hours playing MyCareer while the game updated. Unfortunately I discovered that I could not use this profile for online use because it was "not connected". Normally I would not consider this much of a problem to start over except that fact that you have to sit through all of the mini movies........again :(. I like the play making options but the big thing for me i was hoping 2K would address this problem when running a fast break, the damn Ref is always in the way when trying to get positioned for a corner 3, this drives me insane. Overall this pretty much feels like 2k16.… Expand
  4. Galwayer
    Sep 19, 2016
    5
    Not quite sure about the all the hype.
    Yes, myCareer is a bit better, you can tune League/GM modes in more variations etc. and it may be interesting. MyTeam got some new bells and whistles... So you can spend some time in the game for sure, exploring these modes.
    But mechanics...omg. Post action has been broken since 2k16 and there are no improvements there. Defense behaves strange,    Not quite sure about the all the hype.
    Yes, myCareer is a bit better, you can tune League/GM modes in more variations etc. and it may be interesting. MyTeam got some new bells and whistles... So you can spend some time in the game for sure, exploring these modes.
    But mechanics...omg. Post action has been broken since 2k16 and there are no improvements there.
    Defense behaves strange, points of emphasis are managed differently and less handy.
    Icing on the cake - 3s % which is ridiculously high. Patches may turn it all to the best but right now it's all far from perfect.    … Expand
  5. steenbran
    Sep 17, 2016
    5
    There is nothing really new about this game, it like 2k16 with a new main menu. Also shot meter is slightly different and you can tell ware the players hot zone is. Other than that what are the new features, it like a copy of 2k16 what a joke. Everyone will be playing it though because its new. Oh and there might be less lag have not gotten a game in the park yet.
  6. Faldo79
    Sep 21, 2016
    7
    I comes from 2K14 ( I even was still playing to mycarrer sometimes) and the changes on this new one are huge.

    Much more games modes and options. Much more things to do on mycarrer and the Park online mode is fantastic (although it doesn't work well). But the fact you can buy VC to increase your attributes **** the game completely. It is a shame a game like this has to implement a    I comes from 2K14 ( I even was still playing to mycarrer sometimes) and the changes on this new one are huge.

    Much more games modes and options. Much more things to do on mycarrer and the Park online mode is fantastic (although it doesn't work well).

    But the fact you can buy VC to increase your attributes **** the game completely. It is a shame a game like this has to implement a "pay to win" system (for me it is OK for clothes and that appearance stuff).

    it would be very interested if every player can develop his character on Mycarrer and use it on the Park. But now you go to the park and find many people with 86 average that they can score from his home because with 20€ you can buy 75.000VC and buff completely you character, seriously?

    I should have know better, because If I had known the VC system, I would have never bought it    … Expand
  7. damman
    Feb 16, 2017
    5
    Finally sold my copy on ebay due to so many patches and bugs last years game was much better. I am so done with this game I tried. I am tired of playing Goldenstate warriors and CAVS. This game blows
  8. lou_cypher
    Oct 25, 2016
    6
    I'm really disappointed with 2k17, especially with MyCareer mode. I turned up the difficulty way higher looking for a real challenge. Unfortunately all it has resulted in is weird, unexplainable behaviour from my teammates - like ton of unforced turnovers and stepping out of bounds.

    Also my player can be randomly pushed back by opposing players. Opponents set screens so illegal you    I'm really disappointed with 2k17, especially with MyCareer mode. I turned up the difficulty way higher looking for a real challenge. Unfortunately all it has resulted in is weird, unexplainable behaviour from my teammates - like ton of unforced turnovers and stepping out of bounds.

    Also my player can be randomly pushed back by opposing players. Opponents set screens so illegal you might as well sell drugs with it, they make impossible shots with perfect defense and block your shots without even touching the ball (sic!). Sometimes players you guard on the perimeter almost teleport like two feets closer to the basket and move by you. And the weird passing that crops up here and there is especially frustrating because it interrupts some chances to really zip the ball around the perimeter or to pass it inside for an open shot. I push the stick up to pass to the unguarded, open player and my guy passes the ball to the left with defender guarding the passing lane resulting in a turnover - I mean, this is unexplainable and totally random, how is this even possible?!

    These are things I have no control over and when they happen the outcomes can sometimes feel VERY unfair. There is no actual challenge in this. It all just feel like the game is cheating or abusing the game mechanics to get a cheapshot. It's frustrating and it completely ruins the fun for me.

    I would gladly just let it go and return the game to retailer at this point, unfortunately it's not possible.    … Expand
  9. Weron
    Aug 1, 2017
    5
    NBA 2K is hit or miss. 2K17 is huge disappointment.
    Career was better than last year with Spike Lee but it was mediocre at best.
    EA is stepping up their game with Live 18, lets see what 2K has to offer.
  10. Quality6
    Nov 15, 2016
    7
    Love it the magma is fantastic the only thing is when you play a game your center is always at the top the of the key, forcing you to fix that. Not too many game play flaws except for some animations that force your player yo pick up the ball just to get it stripped among immediate contact from the defender.
  11. DanBenevenuto
    Feb 17, 2017
    6
    NBA 2K17 is obviously the best game of the franchise. 2k work so hard and get so far ! because that game is amazing, When you play a match you feel like you're watching a real game on real life, it's perfect. Adding we have so many modes to play and have so much fun, Blacktop, Career mode, My Park, My Team, My league. If you love nba and play basketball, you've to play this game, you won'tNBA 2K17 is obviously the best game of the franchise. 2k work so hard and get so far ! because that game is amazing, When you play a match you feel like you're watching a real game on real life, it's perfect. Adding we have so many modes to play and have so much fun, Blacktop, Career mode, My Park, My Team, My league. If you love nba and play basketball, you've to play this game, you won't regret !… Expand
  12. Jrussiya
    May 22, 2017
    6
    There isn't much to be said about this game, although I believe the game mode MyCareer, is a very welcome addition to Career mode in sports video games, unfortunately this is a sports game, and I personally have trouble staying interested in a sports game, so when your game mode can actually get me hooked because of the half-decent story told for your player. you did something right.

    I    There isn't much to be said about this game, although I believe the game mode MyCareer, is a very welcome addition to Career mode in sports video games, unfortunately this is a sports game, and I personally have trouble staying interested in a sports game, so when your game mode can actually get me hooked because of the half-decent story told for your player. you did something right.

    I gave this game a 6 out of 10 because I think it's definitely above average, it was even a candidate for a 7, but it fell short, I just feel like I really love how many more features the game has than any of EA's sports titles, I'm looking at you Madden, so overall. not bad, not bad at all.    … Expand
  13. Rgc
    Jul 4, 2017
    7
    It is an amazing and addictive game if you love the Nba.
    The bad thing I find in this game and in general to all the annual games is that there are not many changes in its sequels.
    The first graphics are incredible but they have almost nothing of difference with the previous delivery. The gameplay also does not have a difference with the previous delivery, improves the career mode and    It is an amazing and addictive game if you love the Nba.
    The bad thing I find in this game and in general to all the annual games is that there are not many changes in its sequels.
    The first graphics are incredible but they have almost nothing of difference with the previous delivery.
    The gameplay also does not have a difference with the previous delivery, improves the career mode and the GM. That if in comparison with other annual games this game is the best of all time (fifa, etc)
    In conclusion is an addictive game that can entertain you for dozens of hours. Although if you have a recent previous game as the nba 2k15 or 16 I do not recommend buying this video game as it does not offer something spectacular that sets you apart from previous releases.    … Expand
  14. mellonhead
    Jan 7, 2018
    6
    This was a fine game before the patches. The gameplay was good and the different modes could keep you occupied for a long time. The patches messed up the gameplay a lot and has made it annoying to play. All 2k seems to care about is their user buying the next game.
    GRADE: C+
  15. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    5
    I enjoyed 2K16 a lot so I was happy for 2K17 but I am shocked that the game is pretty much the same just with a different roster. So it is good as a Basketball-Game by itself but as a successor I am pretty disappointed.
  16. DonTheGamer
    Jun 22, 2023
    6
    The last great 2K game, everything after this one is just horrible and not worth your time.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 12, 2016
    80
    A complete sports game package tailored to any kind of player, if they’re at least casually interested in basketball. [12/2016, p.75]
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 4, 2016
    89
    A triumph of style, simulation, and originality that stays true to the culture of basketball. [Dec 2016, p.76]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 21, 2016
    90
    Hoops: they did it again. [Dec 2016, p.73]
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