NBA 2K17

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  1. DonTheGamer
    Jun 22, 2023
    6
    The last great 2K game, everything after this one is just horrible and not worth your time.
  2. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    El salto a la nueva generación en los NBA 2K fue gráfico... y ya está. En su día no hacía falta, ahora ya es otro cantar.
  3. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    one of the most purely fun 2ks, the last GREAT game in the franchise. stealing is way too easy tho
  4. AnthonyDiMattia
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    The last great MyCareer ever, along with a awesome MyTeam, and the best gameplay in a 2K game ever. In my opinion, 2K17 is the greatest 2K ever made.
  5. ItzChristian25
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite 2k of all time. this game was great and was almost perfect besides a few bugs like the loading screen
  6. TBDSkripted
    May 21, 2020
    9
    This game is great. The story is solid(None of that Vic Van Lier nonsense). Player Mechanics are smooth, like how the player handles the ball. The shooting and rebounding mechanics are great too. Small details like the Jerseys are amazing too. My only gripe is some of the mechanics. It should not be that complicated to substitute players in and out. I’m not trying to fly a rocket I’mThis game is great. The story is solid(None of that Vic Van Lier nonsense). Player Mechanics are smooth, like how the player handles the ball. The shooting and rebounding mechanics are great too. Small details like the Jerseys are amazing too. My only gripe is some of the mechanics. It should not be that complicated to substitute players in and out. I’m not trying to fly a rocket I’m trying to put Jimmy Butler in lol. The soundtrack is amazing, I can tell they really put there time in instead of just putting in the most popular song at the time like 2k’s now. I’m not that impressed with the graphics though. It seems like every year 2k gets worst with the graphics instead of better. From 2K17 on it seems like where getting worst graphics. MyTeam is alright even though I don’t really indulge in that often. MyLeague is Grade A. You can pretty much do anything you want. 2K17 is going to be a game we talk about in 10 years and miss.… Expand
  7. CJL14
    Aug 29, 2019
    0
    This game is awful in the career their is no controls on how the players pass to you but I like the graphics and the game play
  8. Xcero
    May 4, 2018
    0
    Stop monetize career mode. Monetize multiplayer not carrer mode. Too greedy, own nba2k18 3 day return for 2k17 plan on selling this for 2k16 or 2k15, this is what happen when there are no contest in one franchise. Greed took charge
  9. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    8
    They follow in their line, the best sports game, but the shots from afar in the park get in from either side.. that has to be improved...
  10. 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.
  11. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Another solid Basketball Sim. I enjoyed the time I put into it, but wow what a lot of time it was.
    As with all sports games you need to invest a vast amount of hours before you really get under the surface.
    I played for weeks and didn't even get through the first season of MyCareer. That aside, 2K17 looks great and plays just as well. Let me be clear this is a Sim and has no arcadey    Another solid Basketball Sim. I enjoyed the time I put into it, but wow what a lot of time it was.
    As with all sports games you need to invest a vast amount of hours before you really get under the surface.
    I played for weeks and didn't even get through the first season of MyCareer.
    That aside, 2K17 looks great and plays just as well. Let me be clear this is a Sim and has no arcadey feel to it at all
    There is tons of content here and as far as Basketball games this is by far, I'll say it again, by far the best on the market.
    If you have the time.    … Expand
  12. 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+
  13. SunnyG11
    Oct 12, 2017
    9
    Nba 2k17 is very fun to play if you give it a chance even though basketball is not very big in the Uk the game development is extraordinarily good the aspects of this game I like is My park and Pro-am these two are particularly very enjoyable My park is when you go head to head in a basketball match with people from different part of the world like America Spain Portugal etc. the thing INba 2k17 is very fun to play if you give it a chance even though basketball is not very big in the Uk the game development is extraordinarily good the aspects of this game I like is My park and Pro-am these two are particularly very enjoyable My park is when you go head to head in a basketball match with people from different part of the world like America Spain Portugal etc. the thing I most enjoy of this particular mod is you have different level for example the worst level is rookies which people tend to hate playing with as they have no IQ of how the game works the second stage after you reach rookie 5 is all-star then after that is superstar and after that is legend me personally I was superstar another aspect of this is you can choose who you play with for example you might have a squad which is another word for teammates specifically on this game there are different “courts” on this game e.g. 1v1 2v2 3v3 and even 4v4 you can also i play competitively on something called stage where you play for VC (virtual currency) making it more interesting and upping the stakes you can also make a clan which I have got when I use to play this game this game was definitely one of my favorites the other game mode you can play is pro-am this game type is where you go head to head in a 6 man this is 6v6 this game mode earns you a lot of money and rep but the downfall is it is very time consuming each game length is 5 mins long and there are 4 quarters in total.… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. ctanthegoat
    Jul 12, 2017
    8
    The AI is horrible, running plays is almost impossible, but otherwise online play is quite fun. MyPark and Pro-Am are annoying at times because of either connection or glitches, but if you can get over a few things the game can be very entertaining.
  16. HellaSavageX
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    I love the game and all of it's amazing features, my only complaint is the fouling...If you do pretty much anything you'll get a foul... Other than that the game is a solid mix of real life basketball and a little bit of showmanship... :)
  17. 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
  18. camsnewtons
    May 27, 2017
    8
    This game is outstanding and is one of the best sports games ever made. The game includes about 15 different modes and each one is distinct and unique. The MyCareer mode let's you play a highly custimizable story letting you choose your contracts and even your schedule in the NBA. The online modes let you connect and play with your friends easily. The commentary, ai, player models, andThis game is outstanding and is one of the best sports games ever made. The game includes about 15 different modes and each one is distinct and unique. The MyCareer mode let's you play a highly custimizable story letting you choose your contracts and even your schedule in the NBA. The online modes let you connect and play with your friends easily. The commentary, ai, player models, and stadiums all feel unique and interesting. They could improve on the repetitiveness and the online lag though. Overall this is a really good game that deserves an 8.5.… Expand
  19. Jk9785
    May 25, 2017
    8
    Though the story is lacking compared to Spike Lee's outing in the last game, NBA 2K17 delivers in many ways, including the visuals and the gameplay. Takes a while to get used to, with the new presentation style, but overall a solid game.
  20. 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
  21. deceptron
    Apr 12, 2017
    1
    The server is a holocaust of game play. Just absolute garbage. Government computers work better! I don't know who the hell is working there, if anyone, but I have to update and clear cache EVERY SINGLE TIME! The game gets a 1 because you can rarely ever get a chance to play it with all the constant updates that take an eternity.

    Actually game play is bad at best too. Free throw shooting    The server is a holocaust of game play. Just absolute garbage. Government computers work better! I don't know who the hell is working there, if anyone, but I have to update and clear cache EVERY SINGLE TIME! The game gets a 1 because you can rarely ever get a chance to play it with all the constant updates that take an eternity.

    Actually game play is bad at best too. Free throw shooting is extremely difficult and guys never miss as badly as the game makes it out to be. Too many errand passes and just way too much control button stuffing carpel tunnel action to do anything cool. Also, how Steph Curry is rated 93 and LBJ 97+ is ridiculous. LeBron isn't even a top 5 player anymore and Steph may very well be the greatest player ever. Too much LeBron love like Kobe had and neither player is at the top of the NBA.

    Playing someone living somewhere else you'll need a top of the line internet connection otherwise just throw the game in the garbage. You can't make subs before the game and the auto function always has to be engaged during game play. Sad! Also making subs without pushing pause is like solving calculus.

    F this game, it's awful.    … Expand
  22. ravenswagg14
    Apr 2, 2017
    1
    This game is sooo broken! Terrible animations, horrible graphics, cpu 3 pointer spamming bullsh*t and so many goddamn turnovers. F*ck u Ronnie2k and LD2k!
  23. Mar16
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    Hello my name is Remar and I’ll be reviewing the top selling basketball game NBA 2k 17.
    First of this year they have added new gaming features like being able to choose different archetypes which give you different badges to earn. For example if you want to be a play maker you would be able to earn the hall of fame badges for example dimer you would be able to increases the percent of the    Hello my name is Remar and I’ll be reviewing the top selling basketball game NBA 2k 17.
    First of this year they have added new gaming features like being able to choose different archetypes which give you different badges to earn. For example if you want to be a play maker you would be able to earn the hall of fame badges for example dimer you would be able to increases the percent of the pass leading to a score. Play makers would unlock all the play making badges like dimer ankle breaker and sharpshooters would unlock all the shooting badges etc. But if you want to have shooting badges when being a play maker you can still earn them, but just not be able to have the same scoring rate as the shooter visor versa.
    Following on this year they have brought the GRAND BADGE to the game. This badge can be earned by all archetypes but it increases the archetypes ability. For example if a slasher activates the badge they would have higher rate on all there hall of fame badges for around 2 minutes. Once finished you’d have to wait 2 and half minutes until it can be activated again. This badge can be activated by performing a high rate of game play.
    Also this year from 2k they have decided to keep the same parks but change some features on each park.
    Overall my review on 2k is 8/10 I enjoy playing against rivals in my park with my friends. I also like earning badges and going up rep in my park. I don’t really agree with the archetype scheme this year but overall I think it’s the best basketball game this year. The reason why I give it an 8/10 is because the servers are decent but could do with improvement. I highly recommend people to buy this game you can’t be disappointed it’s a great experience.
    Review By Remar Gordon    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. KalebJ2021
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    Pros:
    Amazing Graphics
    Many game modes to choose from Multiplayer SIngleplayer Daily roster updates Customizable Character Gameplay is great Cons: 60gb of data required to play Server is not that great Download time is a long time NBA 2K17 is a great game. Although it may be pricey, it is definently worth it. There is many game modes including: MyCareer and MyPark. I will    Pros:
    Amazing Graphics
    Many game modes to choose from
    Multiplayer
    SIngleplayer
    Daily roster updates
    Customizable Character
    Gameplay is great
    Cons:
    60gb of data required to play
    Server is not that great
    Download time is a long time

    NBA 2K17 is a great game. Although it may be pricey, it is definently worth it. There is many game modes including: MyCareer and MyPark. I will define these game modes for you. MyCareer is a game mode in which players can create their own player. Players create their own player then you play 4-5 college games and depending on those games that is what decides where you go in the NBA Draft. Players can upgrade their MyPlayer using Virtual Currency. MyPark is a game mode where online players use their MyPlayer to play online against other people. They can choose 3 parks: Sunset, Old Town,or Rivet City. (Beware: Players ankles might be broken if they are not a good overall.) This game is made by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports.

    I bought this game for $60 but it is worth it. My personal experience with this game is really great. I have not had many glitches happen to me, but when they did happen they were funny glitches. The only problem with this game was it took 2 days to download and the updates take 5-7 hours. MyPark has been a little glitchy for me but that may not be the case for you. I would rate this game a 4.5/5 stars because this game is really fun and has no major flaws. Hopefully this review helped you.    … Expand
  28. Yourboi
    Feb 13, 2017
    0
    Nba2k17 review and more!

    Pros on the game. Graphics are amazing Story mode is spot on Bunch of game modes Shoes are wonderful Cons to the game. Servers are terrible A lot of glitches Update take forever to upload Nba 2K is 60 dollars in some cases is quite pricey, but is worth the wait! Your can buy it at most gaming stores or online. Nba is the perfect game to play if    Nba2k17 review and more!

    Pros on the game.

    Graphics are amazing
    Story mode is spot on
    Bunch of game modes
    Shoes are wonderful

    Cons to the game.
    Servers are terrible
    A lot of glitches
    Update take forever to upload

    Nba 2K is 60 dollars in some cases is quite pricey, but is worth the wait! Your can buy it at most gaming stores or online. Nba is the perfect game to play if you are a basketball fan and just love basketball. You can play online in myPark and play against other people and make new friends. There are also other game modes too for example there is blacktop and myLeague or myGm or myCareer. MyCareer is the way you level up your player to go online. So if you want to have fun and play basketball Nba2k17 is for you.

    Nba focuses on one category for the game modes and that is myCareer. In my opinion they did a amazing job with myCareer, you get to experience what it like to be a true nba prospect, like going through college and getting scouted and even getting drafted! There are cutscenes that let your interact through the whole story mode. You even have a girlfriend and you have to choose whether to pick the nba or her. You can customize your character too, Like you can choose what he wears and your can even customize his personal look.

    Nba Has some cons though too. Some of the bad things is the servers to play online modes are super slow and very choppy. In Mypark You lag out of the parks and your end up playing the best people on your consoles . I wish there were levels and each level brought different people. Nba has a lot of glitches too, like when you're dribbling the ball might go through your defender and the same thing might happen on the other end to you too.

    Overall Nba2k17 is an awesome game. I recommend this game to all ages and hope that your have fun playing this game and hope this review helped you. (:    … Expand
  29. tylerl2021
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    NBA 2k17
    Tyler LeClair
    Period 4 Game Review Pros- Great Graphics Multiple games modes (Blacktop, Online, Play now, and My Team) My Career Story line Allows to play with friends and strangers Cons- Lags and glitches Released by Visual Concepts on Sep. 20th 2016, NBA 2k 17 was a hit. Sold for a reasonable price at $60, many people preordered the game and bought it the day it    NBA 2k17
    Tyler LeClair
    Period 4
    Game Review
    Pros-
    Great Graphics
    Multiple games modes (Blacktop, Online, Play now, and My Team)
    My Career Story line
    Allows to play with friends and strangers
    Cons-
    Lags and glitches

    Released by Visual Concepts on Sep. 20th 2016, NBA 2k 17 was a hit. Sold for a reasonable price at $60, many people preordered the game and bought it the day it came out. This booming game is very addicting and hard to put down. It’s game modes allow you to play in the park, blacktop, your customized player's career, and vs the computer. The My Career and the Park are the most played game modes in the game.

    The park and My career are connected. My Career allows you to customize your player and make him better for the team you play for. While in My Career you go through college, international play, and the NBA. If you have PSN (Playstation Network) or Xbox Live the Park is another feature you can access. The Park allows you to use the player you have customized and upgraded to play against other online players.

    I give NBA 2k17 5 stars. This game is masterfully done and the graphics are like I’m watching a game on tv. The multiple game modes allow for endless fun. I spend most of my time in the Park or playing games in My Career. When I’m in the Park I like to play with my friends but sometimes the game lags out or glitches. I sometimes end up having to exit the entire PS4 and restart it. Other times I have the ball dribbling up the court and I glitch out of bounds.

    The My Career Storyline is incredible. It started out showing a highlight reel of me in highschool and then allows you to choose the college you want to go to. I chose Kansas and played the five games it allows you. I then went to a special game and got chosen in the NBA draft. I upgraded my player and began using him in the Park and in games. Overall this is a great game. It satisfies the needs of any age. The controls are easy to learn and easy to master. If you have any questions leave a comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.    … Expand
  30. BENJAMINH2021
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros-
    Many game modes
    Custom characters
    Online
    Graphics
    Story line

    Cons-
    Bugs

    Nba 2k17- The 2k community and fans will agree that this year has been the best, as in graphic wise. Retailing at $60 dollars. Visual Concepts not only made a better 2K than last year but blew it out of the water. When I first saw my friend playing 2K17 I thought he was watching Nba on TNT, it was astonishing! 2K this year gave us a lot of game modes to choose from, there is 8 different choices to choose from.

    When I first got the game there was a lot of bugs to be fixed. The sharpshooter for my career was really sharp, you would never miss with that player. After many patches in the first week of 2K’s releasing, the game was near perfection. My career was very real this year, you would play in high school games pick a college and hopefully be a star there. I would like to see 2K add more college teams and make the highschool and college season longer.

    I have been playing 2K since 2009 and the changes amaze me. My Gm is my favorite game mode to play. I like building a dynasty and taking bad ones and making them dominant again. They have mastered this mode. I would rate Nba2K17 a 5 out of 5 stars. The game they have created and the exact measurements to make it perfect is the reason for this rating.    … Expand
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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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