NBA 2K18

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 742 Ratings

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  1. gaspar
    Oct 16, 2017
    1
    Just a disaster on so many levels. The game has been a creeping cash grab for some time but took it to a whole new level this year. They destroyed single player MyCareer modes, they made playing online MyPlayer even more of a mind-numbing grind, the totally neglected MyGM/MyLeague modes are hideously buggy and never corrected because they're not the cash grab the other modes are. MyTeamJust a disaster on so many levels. The game has been a creeping cash grab for some time but took it to a whole new level this year. They destroyed single player MyCareer modes, they made playing online MyPlayer even more of a mind-numbing grind, the totally neglected MyGM/MyLeague modes are hideously buggy and never corrected because they're not the cash grab the other modes are. MyTeam is the only mode I can realistically say is better than last year, but that mode also is by definition a massive cash grab.

    The gameplay overall is slightly better than 2k17, but everything surrounding it is much, much worse. If you enjoy MyCareer/MyPark gameplay, the two most popular modes, everything about them is worse than last year. There's a lot of good, ambitious ideas in here but its clear the developers bit off more than they can chew. Particularly galling is how slow they are too fix bugs that ruin the user experience but how fast they are to crush any that might make it possible for you to progress at a reasonable rate without draining your bank account. If you're on the fence about this game, get off and get something else.    … Expand
  2. Kaleexto
    Oct 16, 2017
    1
    Living in Mexico, it costs 73 USD just to buy the standard game, thank God I stopped and convince myself to check out the reviews, I've had Nba 2k9, all the way to 2k16, skipped 2k17, and by 2k16 I did notice a high requirement of VC, but to be honest, it would've been ok for the game to have. micro transactions if it was free to play, or costed 20 USD (or 30 USD here in Mexico), butLiving in Mexico, it costs 73 USD just to buy the standard game, thank God I stopped and convince myself to check out the reviews, I've had Nba 2k9, all the way to 2k16, skipped 2k17, and by 2k16 I did notice a high requirement of VC, but to be honest, it would've been ok for the game to have. micro transactions if it was free to play, or costed 20 USD (or 30 USD here in Mexico), but paying 73 USD, plus paying a commission if you don't go for the extensive grind route is ridiculous, even being a Dark Souls fan i think that is unscrupulous. Actually thinking of trying NBA Live this year.… Expand
  3. elLewy
    Oct 14, 2017
    1
    This is the first NBA game I have played, particularly because I heard good things about the 2K NBA series. However, what a disappointment this game was. Not because the gameplay wasn't amazing, or the graphics highly detailed etc. The VC ruined the entire experience for me. Now I don't know how much NBA players earn in real life, but I'm pretty sure it's more than what they pay you onThis is the first NBA game I have played, particularly because I heard good things about the 2K NBA series. However, what a disappointment this game was. Not because the gameplay wasn't amazing, or the graphics highly detailed etc. The VC ruined the entire experience for me. Now I don't know how much NBA players earn in real life, but I'm pretty sure it's more than what they pay you on this game, even when you become a starter. Everything in this game involves VC. Everything. When you earn so little and everything is so expensive, it becomes a frustrating experience. For a nice pair of Jordan's to walk about is like 4,000VC. That's maybe 5 or 6 games to play to just afford them. Then you have to spend VC to improve your stats, it's like 2K is forcing players to spend real money on VC to gain any enjoyment out of this. The story is mediocre as well, not as good as what I had heard from people to be honest. The create-a-player system was awful, my guy looked about 12 and had an annoying voice/accent. Did not enjoy this game in the slightest. If you enjoy paying extra than the base-game then go for it. To anybody else, avoid.… Expand
  4. NHL15suckss
    Oct 14, 2017
    0
    Worst 2k ever. The sad part is you can't even state everything wrong with the game in 5000 characters. Everything is broken, everything costs way too much money. 2k is flat out ignoring the consumers wants. Everyone wants to make demigods, they give us role players with predetermined badges, and we can't even pick where our stats go. A 99 overall MyCareer player is equivalent to about anWorst 2k ever. The sad part is you can't even state everything wrong with the game in 5000 characters. Everything is broken, everything costs way too much money. 2k is flat out ignoring the consumers wants. Everyone wants to make demigods, they give us role players with predetermined badges, and we can't even pick where our stats go. A 99 overall MyCareer player is equivalent to about an 80 overall in any other mode. The neighbourhood is the worst idea ever and a colossal waste of time. For those saying the gameplay is improved I don't see it. Players can't catch the ball, can't dunk as often as you want, miss wide open layups, a ton of players phasing through defenders in the paint, have to put up with completely unrealistic bump animations where the defender will literally shove you back a couple feet and it's inexplicably not a foul. Very frustrating. They are trying to toe the line between sim and arcade basketball, and failing at both in my opinion. I believe the way that 2k is trying to cater to the E-league is killing the experience for the majority of fans. We don't want 80 overalls, we don't want to pay $50 every new build. I don't want a "build" period. If 2k is gonna is gonna be so restrictive on the stats, just give us pre built players to play online with and make MyCareer fun again. If I could grind for a true 99 overall, my god that's a MyCareer worth playing. Why can't I earn every HOF badge in the game? If I grind one player for a whole year, why can't that player be a god? Why does 2k have to pick my stats and my badges for me? I understand they want a competitive balance and want stick skills to shine though, but in the process they've sucked all fun and purpose from the game. It has quite literally become a chore to play. Last year 2k never left my PS4, this year I'm already looking for something else to play.… Expand
  5. Tenacidad963
    Oct 12, 2017
    0
    Es un abuso de las empresas poner micropagos para todo. Se fijan en los usuarios que no se informan por x motivos que aun son miles. El próximo juego vendrá con otra aberración más.

    In English:
    It is an abuse of companies to put micropayments for everything. They focus on users who are not informed by x reasons that are still thousands. The next game will come with another aberration.
  6. Dee_Cartier
    Oct 12, 2017
    0
    Can't believe I'm actually writing a review, but that's how angry I am over this game. This year's rendition is an absolute slap to the face to the consumer.

    Good: Nothing that stands out. Bad: -Pay to play, must spend $50 USD to upgrade ONE player. -Reward system for grinding your player is SLOW and DOES NOT REWARD MUCH VC -THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE'S accounts were deleted -UNPLAYABLE    Can't believe I'm actually writing a review, but that's how angry I am over this game. This year's rendition is an absolute slap to the face to the consumer.

    Good: Nothing that stands out.

    Bad:
    -Pay to play, must spend $50 USD to upgrade ONE player.
    -Reward system for grinding your player is SLOW and DOES NOT REWARD MUCH VC
    -THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE'S accounts were deleted
    -UNPLAYABLE Framerate Drops in Playground
    -MISSING VC rewards after playing MyCareer
    -MISSING CLOTHES/ACCESSORIES after purchase
    -CANNOT play with friends in different timezones
    -MYTEAM is more expensive than ever
    -NUMEROUS GLITCHES (joining squads, losing players celebrating, no layup meter, short players(6'3 and under) unable to dunk with 90+ dunk rating, animation glitching, etc)
    -2K Support is unresponsive, been waiting for a week for a response to my ticket.

    I've only played this game for a week so I'm sure I'd have more to say if I wrote this next week. in conclusion, we need to boycott 2K and it's parent companies. We cannot allow companies with such terrible practices take advantage of the consumer, specifically their target market which is teenagers who might not understand what this company is doing to them. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVEN'T, BUT ARE THINKING OF DOING.    … Expand
  7. miketaha
    Oct 11, 2017
    0
    This game is too dependent on micro transactions. The product is already full price and you can't exactly enjoy the game modes without purchasing Virtual Currency. They have made it much too difficult to enjoy the game on a casual basis. In order to be able to enjoy it you will need to invest a ludicrous amount of time in accumulating Virtual Currency which is no fun! They have gone overThis game is too dependent on micro transactions. The product is already full price and you can't exactly enjoy the game modes without purchasing Virtual Currency. They have made it much too difficult to enjoy the game on a casual basis. In order to be able to enjoy it you will need to invest a ludicrous amount of time in accumulating Virtual Currency which is no fun! They have gone over the top with micro transactions this time which has made the game no fun. If you are reading this review do not buy this game, it is not worth it at all!… Expand
  8. Chronos1
    Oct 10, 2017
    1
    This game got turned into a job farming VC.. not really a game if you ask me. This is just scheme for 2k to make easy money and they are counting on suckers to keep paying for VC.. yikes.
  9. Redstripe420
    Oct 10, 2017
    10
    Gotta write a review since it's not getting a fair shake, all the people giving it a zero are plain and simple bums that suck at it. These people are complaining about playing vs the CPU.... if these guys can't beat the CPU on the 2nd to easiest difficulty can you imagine how they feel when they play against good players online. These are the bums you see with 5 - 100+ records in the park.Gotta write a review since it's not getting a fair shake, all the people giving it a zero are plain and simple bums that suck at it. These people are complaining about playing vs the CPU.... if these guys can't beat the CPU on the 2nd to easiest difficulty can you imagine how they feel when they play against good players online. These are the bums you see with 5 - 100+ records in the park. I'm dead serious. The games great, my friends and I have been dominating bums like this all day on it.… Expand
  10. jimmorrison82
    Oct 10, 2017
    1
    harder than dark souls series,where is rookie dificulty?how many vc points we have to spent just to made a single shoot?is that the realism you are looking for?this game isnt for basketball fans who want just to relax and play a game.
  11. methodroam
    Oct 10, 2017
    1
    I'm giving it a 1 just because NBA Live 18 exists, and that's a 0. As mentioned by other people here, terrible pointless grind you would expect in a freemium mobile game. Mechanically not much has changed from 17.
  12. Maikel_12
    Oct 9, 2017
    0
    Its a Pay2Win, a game for 60$ like a mobile game, that game its a joke, the game its great but
    the way they treat users is abusive, dont buy this game its a theft
  13. Spikehead
    Oct 9, 2017
    0
    pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!! pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!pay to win! Stay away!!!!!!!!!
  14. dpaudiophile
    Oct 9, 2017
    5
    This game is buggy. Numerous people couldn't (and still can't) even play the game because of server errors which require people to open certain ports within your routers settings.

    MyCareer is filled with bugs/glitches, some of which have been patched, but just for an example, your agent Bryan's text messages can be inaccessible for some, and when you try to open them, the game will    This game is buggy. Numerous people couldn't (and still can't) even play the game because of server errors which require people to open certain ports within your routers settings.

    MyCareer is filled with bugs/glitches, some of which have been patched, but just for an example, your agent Bryan's text messages can be inaccessible for some, and when you try to open them, the game will freeze. This means that endorsements cannot be applied to your MyPlayer.

    The Neighborhood is a dumb novelty that I feel subtracts to the park experience. You have to travel if you want to buy or equip something instead of going into a menu to access it quickly. The court view, which in the last 2 years was able to be accessed by holding a trigger button; and then you would see your actual player on the same court just top down and zoomed much father out, now has to be pressed with the right shoulder button, but you can't see your player anymore! now you get a green dot, and moving to the next available court by just watching this screen is way too hard to maneuver around because the directions are different! completely retarded choice there 2k.

    Alley-oops to teammates are absolutely broken in online/offline modes, but mostly for online. They changed the setup so that you have to start throwing an alley a lot sooner than you did last year. Good luck if you want to thrown an alley to a teammate who's in the middle of the key, or directly under the basket.

    The actual "story" (I use that term very loosely) in MyCareer is amazingly weak. It's filled with annoying characters who contribute to the most self-indulgent and pointless story I've ever seen in MyCareer; and guess what? you can't skip any cutscenes, even if you're playing with a 2nd MyPlayer and you've already seen all of the same cutscenes with your first MyPlayer.

    MyLeague/GM adds different coaching system, and with that, players proficiency within whatever system; but you can't change a players system proficiency, or even see which player fits with your system unless you are signing someone from the free agency pool. This is extremely frustrating when scouting/drafting or trading for players because you can't see if they would fit the system that you like to run.

    Gameplay is good. It's not great in any one area, but overall it's pretty good. The passing is improved, and I love the hold pass button to throw passes to teammates who are farther away. CPU AI defense is more difficult than last year, but it doesn't bother me as some have said. Contact dunks are much better and feel painful when you get someone or get got yourself. I like the changes to the shot meter, which is now to the left of the players head, and has customisable colors.

    Content creation is the same as last year, the only addition is that you can make custom shirts that can be voted on in MyCareer to be added to the store to buy with VC... VC... oh yeah... VC...

    They added dual archetypes to MyPlayer's and it definitely adds for a more customisable experience, but good luck leveling up. This year the grind is absurd.

    Do you like to spend a bunch of money to upgrade your MyPlayer, MyTeam, MyLeague/GM? if you do, this game was made for you. The cost of everything in this game is ludicrous. Myteam packs go for anywhere between 4,000 VC to 12,500 VC (higher than last year) attribute points in MyCareer are about 5x more expensive than last year, and the accessories?!!? boy you better be rich, much more expensive than last year. A pair of plain shorts can cost you upwards of 5,000 VC. On top of all of that, the game is amazingly stingy with the amount of VC you can earn from park games and career games, so it really makes you want to go into that store and dish out $100 for some extra VC.

    To summerize, basically it's the same game as last year with a few cosmetic changes; the new passing (which is good), a dumb MyCareer story that can't be skipped, and a MyPark that is all flash but actually very annoying for a variety of reasons. VC is astoundingly front and center, hard to come by without spending actual money, and overall is vastly overpriced. Dual archetypes is nice for MyPlayer, but the grind is a bit too much for someone who doesn't buy VC.

    Overall a pretty weak entry into the NBA2k lineup, and considering everything that I mentioned up above, I'm going to grade it a [light to decent 5/10] [C-]    … Expand
  15. kriserich97
    Oct 8, 2017
    0
    Ultimately, this game was built to suck as much money out of your wallet as possible. You need VC to be able to do almost everything in this game, and you can't upgrade your player consistently because you can't get much VC by grinding each game (about 500 per game). You need way more than that to be able to upgrade your attributes. You start off with a 60 overall and no matter whatUltimately, this game was built to suck as much money out of your wallet as possible. You need VC to be able to do almost everything in this game, and you can't upgrade your player consistently because you can't get much VC by grinding each game (about 500 per game). You need way more than that to be able to upgrade your attributes. You start off with a 60 overall and no matter what archetype you choose, you can't shoot, pass, handle the ball, get open, make open layups and jumpshots, defend without fouling, or drive because you don't have good attributes, and you can't play okay without even half-decent attributes. You have to earn VC to play well, and you can't play well without decent attributes. you have to open your wallet to even be able to play decently. You still can't preview haircuts before you buy them(Why do we even have to buy them?!). They're trying their hardest to get rid of sniping in myteam so you can't earn MT consistently, so you have to buy VC to open packs to get good cards. Don't give this greedy company a cent of your hard-earned money, and if you do buy the game do not spend a cent on micro-transactions under any circumstances.… Expand
  16. NichRigga
    Oct 7, 2017
    1
    Everything is wrong with this trash ass game. It's boring asf and not fun to play and everything is so **** expensive. Dribbling is stiff, shooting is ass, missing open layups, game freezes, lagouts. Server's are the **** worst. Most money hungry **** game and worst than nba2k17.
  17. kingofkoopas
    Oct 6, 2017
    0
    Start taking a stand against micro transactions. The term itself is ridiculous, there is nothing "micro" about them anymore. They cost an arm and leg now.
  18. Ddrop
    Oct 6, 2017
    0
    I'm 36 years old and this is by far the worst sports game i've ever bought in my life. Never bought a game so full of bugs, glitches, problems.
    Getting "db18fc2c" error code in Ps4 nowadays and i can't access myteam for almost 10 days. 2k support doesnt seem to exist. You see the user score here, it perfectly reflects how bad this game is.
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    Oct 6, 2017
    0
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  20. Tjames23x
    Oct 5, 2017
    0
    Just terrible. The need to spend money to play is at an all time high. 2k has found a way to make MyTeam even worse this year then the last two installments! Pack and Playoffs are terrible. Not to mention plenty of glitches to go with it. Save yourself the $60 you'd have to pay to play this and want to rip your hair out after. Terrible product 2k, listen to your COMMUNITY!
  21. Hien_le272
    Oct 5, 2017
    0
    The grind for the game is purposefully intended to be painstakingly long and boring. They do it so they can push you to pay for VC, without VC you cannot be good at the game. This game is paid to win and the game company has a scam mindset.
  22. iStanley
    Oct 5, 2017
    0
    I'm so frustrated with this game that it actually made me make a Metacritic account and write this review. I'll go ahead and get the good aspects out of the way - since it's such a small list compared to the bad. The facescans for your myPlayer have been the best this year (I no longer resemble meatball and spaghetti) and gameplay feels more fluid than previous years. Still, this game isI'm so frustrated with this game that it actually made me make a Metacritic account and write this review. I'll go ahead and get the good aspects out of the way - since it's such a small list compared to the bad. The facescans for your myPlayer have been the best this year (I no longer resemble meatball and spaghetti) and gameplay feels more fluid than previous years. Still, this game is like an extremely nice house you've already paid off, but you still have to pay more **** even though you own it. You enter your home, and every other step you take, there's feces on the floor, every door you open, there's feces on the handle, and when you sit on the toilet seat, you guessed it, feces on the toilet seat.

    Alright, let's get down to the nitty, gritty, bull**** that is surrounding this once-loved basketball video game. I've played NBA 2K since 2K11, so when I say I can smell the bull**** increasing, it's **** increasing, and it's finally hit the limit. Starting with 2K16, I saw glimpses that this game would be a "pay-to-play" video game, but never to this extent. The fact that this game is so blatantly greedy is absolutely astounding. Items that were free in the past (haircuts, dribble moves, etc) costs VC now. And if it wasn't free and was cheap before, the price has been inflated. I'm an NBA superstar with a highrise in the middle of the city and I can't afford a **** haircut? I really liked how after the backlash, Ronnie2k, their media coordinator, said that they lowered the price of the haircuts to 100 vc to make it more "realistic." I understand, it's his job to spew bull**** to make 2K look better than it is, but this was clearly a cash grab by the company and they are testing the limits of how much they can squeeze out of their customers. People who have not played the game will not understand a lot of these points, but I'm still going to make a **** list because it's so preposterous

    The early release, half my friends lost their myPlayers along with all their VC they invested in it - only to have some of them returned to them FIVE days later AFTER they already created a new player and invested a ton of VC and time into grinding the badges.

    Walking everywhere - This wouldn't be horrible if it was just you, but if you want to play with your friends on walk on ProAm, you have to invite every single one of them to your neighborhood, invite everyone of them to your squad twice (theres a bug where first invite doesn't work first time), walk all the way there, and hope you all get in, it doesn't lag out, you don't get a cutscene, and doesn't crash, because if it does, you gotta do everything over again. If you lose, you have to do it all over again because apparently it places you into a different neighborhood.

    I cannot continue because it's still making me angry and I now need to make an appointment with my anger management coach and therapist. 2/10 - Stop bull****ting me 2k.

    Edit: Changed score to 0 since it's pulling the score right now, 1.8, higher than it should be    … Expand
  23. FrenchGuy91
    Oct 5, 2017
    1
    Pros :
    - Good simulation
    - Good IA - Good gameplay overall - Good sports commentary CONS : - ABUSIVE Microtransaction system - Buggy (clipping, lags, crash, connection loss) - MyGM mode scenario useless and frustrating - MyGM IA bugged (K.Durant not prolonged at GW because salary cap full -> WTF??) - Neighborhood useless and laggy (no shortcut menu to the different shops) -    Pros :
    - Good simulation
    - Good IA
    - Good gameplay overall
    - Good sports commentary

    CONS :
    - ABUSIVE Microtransaction system
    - Buggy (clipping, lags, crash, connection loss)
    - MyGM mode scenario useless and frustrating
    - MyGM IA bugged (K.Durant not prolonged at GW because salary cap full -> WTF??)
    - Neighborhood useless and laggy (no shortcut menu to the different shops)
    - Cutscene in MyCarreer not skippable and awfully written

    At the moment, it wiil be my last NBA 2K game I purchase. Hope last year NBA LIVE step up and deliver a better game.    … Expand
  24. jarrodpercival
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2k read this. As to my career and playground/park mode. VC is the main focus in these modes and paying for it is nearly a must. You have to play heaps!!!!! of hrs once you get to 87 to upgrade your player caps it's a lot harder than last year, my career games are not enjoyable or fun at all!!!! as difficulty setting of AI is way to hard there is no rookie mode anymore just to have fun!
    Park mode has gone and been replaced with the one playground for all, definitely looks good but it stops there. There is no rep mode at all!! Gone! This is a huge NONO.
    Park mode was my most favorite mode and for that to be scrapped was a BIG DEAL for me.
    A big thing is that this game has had so many problems as it has NOT BEEN TESTED BEFORE RELEASE to fix the issues. it already has had 3 full game updates and a lot more mini updates and its only 2 weeks old and still has lots of issues.
    A couple of gameplay issues, to steal the ball all you need to do is to run into the person if you ever press the steal button you will nearly every time get a foul and usually a sec after it has been pressed and a lot of times when not near the ball.
    A playmakers constantly loses the ball, players can't catch a ball, players can't shoot the ball. Animations are very slow, did I mention that you are forced to go and workout at a gym to keep your energy at 100 percent after every single game. This takes 5-10 mins extra each time.
    In my career you have to watch hrs of cutscenes literally that you cannot skip, would be ok if you just wanted to watch a movie of it and I could see the appeal if I was just in to that kind of thing, but I just want to play basketball like so many others.
    You are also pretty much forced and pressured into getting tattoos as part of my career, bit of a moral dilemma. 2k15 and 2k16 were fun to play, 2k17 started to change abit for the worse but was still ok.
    I think as 2k has become more and more as a online game a lot of these changes have also happened.
    There is also quite a few good things with this game but they are absolutely drowned by the bad things sad to say.
    These are just a couple of the issues I have, there are still many more.
    If you want to play a easy, fun and stress free game then this is not the game for you.    … Expand
  25. strongmanjeff
    Oct 3, 2017
    0
    This game is trash. Too much of a grind unless you buy micro transactions for VC. Too many terribly written, cheesy cut scenes which you can't skip. Advertisement everywhere. gameplay hasn't improved much, still a lot of the same issues. This franchise gets worse and worse every year since 2k14 and 2k18 is pretty much rock bottom. Everything that has been hyped about this game is a scam.
  26. Teeps
    Oct 3, 2017
    0
    I have played this game every year for 19 years. Since MT entered a few years back, they have gotten more intrusive each year. Last year was pretty bad, but it was still playable. This year, MT have officially made NBA 2k18 unenjoyable.

    It's clear that the core gameplay takes a major step back. Also, my dad can't play My Career on rookie anymore, so this game isn't a viable option.    I have played this game every year for 19 years. Since MT entered a few years back, they have gotten more intrusive each year. Last year was pretty bad, but it was still playable. This year, MT have officially made NBA 2k18 unenjoyable.

    It's clear that the core gameplay takes a major step back. Also, my dad can't play My Career on rookie anymore, so this game isn't a viable option. Sickening.    … Expand
  27. Csuh94
    Oct 3, 2017
    5
    The game is fun. I love the neighborhood concept and am enjoying MyCareer.

    That being said, this is the last time I pre order 2k. I'm only having fun because I caved in and bought $60 worth of VC to get ahead in MyCareer. Everyone's criticism on the VC situation is true, the game is a total grind fest. I could do the math if I wanted to, but let's just say it would take a REALLY LONG    The game is fun. I love the neighborhood concept and am enjoying MyCareer.

    That being said, this is the last time I pre order 2k. I'm only having fun because I caved in and bought $60 worth of VC to get ahead in MyCareer. Everyone's criticism on the VC situation is true, the game is a total grind fest. I could do the math if I wanted to, but let's just say it would take a REALLY LONG TIME to upgrade your player to a decent rating WITHOUT buying VC.

    The business model is ridiculous, everyone enjoys a little challenge but upgrading your player without buying VC is basically impossible.

    A friggin haircut that you can't even preview on your self costs 100 VC.

    2k I believe is a company that listens to its fans and can redeem themselves, but I don't think the VC model will change until 2k19. So for now, we are stuck with this impossible grind fest of a game. But if 2k releases another money grabbing game next year, I'm going to pass. No longer going to support a company that has succumbed to its greed.    … Expand
  28. Jarrod2017
    Oct 2, 2017
    0
    They shove VC down your throat! It's a great game that was simply ruined with a pay to win method! They ruined a pretty much great game otherwise...
  29. Private_Gump98
    Oct 2, 2017
    1
    I'm gonna start by saying this is the first 2K I have enjoyed to play since 2K13. The game play feels tight, the shot timing feels good, and 2K cheese seems somewhat minimized. I have had a lot of fun playing offline matches with friends locally. BUT, the micro-transactions have gone too far. It is too much of a cash grab, bordering on mobile game levels. They've RUINED MyPlayer withI'm gonna start by saying this is the first 2K I have enjoyed to play since 2K13. The game play feels tight, the shot timing feels good, and 2K cheese seems somewhat minimized. I have had a lot of fun playing offline matches with friends locally. BUT, the micro-transactions have gone too far. It is too much of a cash grab, bordering on mobile game levels. They've RUINED MyPlayer with micro-transactions, cut-scenes, and the worst most cringe inducing "story" I have ever seen. Not to mention there is no offline "Association" mode ( It was removed years ago but still ) and in its place instead is MyGM, just another game mode you can dump VC into. 2K has taken advantage of their relative monopoly the last couple years and instead of perfecting their game and adding stuff people actually want they spend their time getting every last dollar out of their fan-base, shame.… Expand
  30. chocobananas
    Oct 1, 2017
    0
    This game should stand as an example of what we may be facing in a few years if we don't stop the growing microtransactions in games. NBA 2k18 is actually a well made polished RPG that provides a much more robust experience than any other sports game on the market. That being said, the developers intentionally keep all of the content behind a massive paywall. The grind to get from 60-75This game should stand as an example of what we may be facing in a few years if we don't stop the growing microtransactions in games. NBA 2k18 is actually a well made polished RPG that provides a much more robust experience than any other sports game on the market. That being said, the developers intentionally keep all of the content behind a massive paywall. The grind to get from 60-75 (the lowest overall you can have while still maintaining a semblance of entertainment ) is absolutely staggering. At this low overall your character is basically worthless and you are forced to spend your entire time playing trying to get assists or set screens to get points to upgrade your character. To make matters even worse the developer has chosen to remove the lowest difficulty setting from the game in MyCareer. This makes the 60-75 grind much more miserable than in years past. Nobody wants to spend 100+ hours shooting… Expand
  31. lonewolfshinobi
    Oct 1, 2017
    0
    i don't usually write reviews but 2k games need to be taken down and be humbled since they have been ruling the basketball scene for years they got lazy and greedy. they push microtransactions to the max everything in the game you have to buy day one you to pay for 3k for a haircut. my player keeps missing open shots jump shots and lay ups. and the games feel rigged the game does its besti don't usually write reviews but 2k games need to be taken down and be humbled since they have been ruling the basketball scene for years they got lazy and greedy. they push microtransactions to the max everything in the game you have to buy day one you to pay for 3k for a haircut. my player keeps missing open shots jump shots and lay ups. and the games feel rigged the game does its best to make you loose the game we are up by 25 they sub my and when i get back in the we are suddenly loosing by 20 and they expect me to win it in 2 minutes. stealing is impossible in this game if you so much as attempt they call foul on you. if you do not have a ps4 pro certain modes in game such as am pro or park there is so much lag it's not even enjoyable to play this game. most of the bugs i encounter are inside the gym so far like when i talk to my trainer he shrinks and turns in to a koopa from the the super mario movie. and after the drills sometimes the game will bug and the effort i put in the game is for nothing. this years nba 2k game is nothing but a cash grab playing off fan loyalty. please stay away and save your money.… Expand
  32. eqsharp
    Sep 30, 2017
    0
    I've bought this game every year for the past 7 years, and here I am a couple weeks after the release of this game and I don't want to play it. 2K forgot that people pay $60 for a game in order to have FUN. I didn't buy the game to work a job, or 'grind'. I have a job already that paid for the game which is supposed to be FUN. Remember?

    What did I get for my $60? Nothing but frustration    I've bought this game every year for the past 7 years, and here I am a couple weeks after the release of this game and I don't want to play it. 2K forgot that people pay $60 for a game in order to have FUN. I didn't buy the game to work a job, or 'grind'. I have a job already that paid for the game which is supposed to be FUN. Remember?

    What did I get for my $60? Nothing but frustration at every turn. Definitely, not FUN. 2K purposefully took every aspect of the game that remotely made it FUN and put it behind ANOTHER pay wall.

    Want to create the next Jordan or Shaq? Nope, not gonna happen unless you pay more $$$. You could play 300+ games at 20 minutes each to get your player to the level of a 6th man off the bench. Follow that up with another couple hundred games and you might be close to being the next GOAT. But seriously, who's going to slog thru all those games just to get to the point of where the FUN happens? I mean, I could be wrong, but didn't I just pay $60 to have FUN from day 1?

    I gave them my money on the release date, but I'm not allowed to have FUN until later (unless I give them more money for the privilege of course). Who agreed to that deal? I didn't. This game has gone from a must buy every year to a don't bother. If you're interested in FUN then please keep your $60 and spend it on something else. You won't get any fun out of this game at that price.    … Expand
  33. Valcyrion
    Sep 29, 2017
    0
    This is one of the best sportsimulation games out there. but wf...
    MT for a CHF 80.00 game, seriously ? pay2win is an absolute insolence. its not a free2play game. it is a pay (more)to play game

    Think about your business practices and your fans
  34. FearlessYxY
    Sep 28, 2017
    0
    I don't normally write reviews but I have had enough of 2k's greedy agenda in pushing microtransactions year after year. This year is the worst its ever been. If you're familiar with past MyCareers, you can change the difficulty settings from rookie to hall of fame, and at the end of the game, you can earn a VC multiplier. The higher difficulty you played on, the more VC you can earn perI don't normally write reviews but I have had enough of 2k's greedy agenda in pushing microtransactions year after year. This year is the worst its ever been. If you're familiar with past MyCareers, you can change the difficulty settings from rookie to hall of fame, and at the end of the game, you can earn a VC multiplier. The higher difficulty you played on, the more VC you can earn per game to upgrade your player. Well they actually removed the multiplier, so not only is it not rewarding to play on higher difficulty, they found another way to make it harder for your to earn VC.

    They have officially ruined MyCareer mode, which was my favorite game mode in this game. The gameplay is actually improved from last year, but the fact of this blatant push for mictrotransactions absolutely leaves a bad taste in your mouth considering you paid 60$ for a full titled game yet you feel like this is a game you downloaded for free on the App Store.    … Expand
  35. frod0
    Sep 28, 2017
    0
    This is the worst basketball game to ever be released. 2k went from great, to spike leer rock bottom to the absolute definition of hell. After Lee I figured career mode and GM mode could only get better, but forget racism, this is way worse then racism, this game is ass.
  36. cle0009
    Sep 28, 2017
    0
    I never write reviews. In fact, I just created this account just to post my review.
    I know microtransactions (unfortunately) are becoming more and more the norm in the video game industry. However, not until I got this game did I feel like a company (2k) is intentionally trying to scam me. Everything about this game is (real) money driven. This game has been created, not for the loyal fan    I never write reviews. In fact, I just created this account just to post my review.
    I know microtransactions (unfortunately) are becoming more and more the norm in the video game industry. However, not until I got this game did I feel like a company (2k) is intentionally trying to scam me. Everything about this game is (real) money driven. This game has been created, not for the loyal fan base, but for the greedy 2K company.

    You can't see the ratings of your myplayer when spending VC to level up. It almost like they expect people to put in the time, and more importantly money, just to see if the myplayer architect you created is the one you really want. And when you realize that it is not, it's too late, you have already spent a bunch of real money on a player you don't want to run with. So you start over (or 2K hopes you do) and spend more money! You can't even preview the hairstyle for the same reason I'm sure. And once you've changed your hairstyle, you can't change it back without paying more VC! Again, this is 2K hoping you don't like your first (or second) option so you have to keep spending money. This game should not be able to be sold to children, you have to be 18 years old to gamble!! And that is what this game is!

    And when you have spent more money to start another myplayer, you can't even skip these garbage cutscenes! Something that 2K refuses to learn year after year! Give people to the option to skip cutscenes. Especially ones that you have already seen.

    Camera. Why is it so hard to just choose the camera view from settings you want and have to game use that view for all game modes?? Why does it have to be different when doing shootarounds during the pre-game and again when at practice, and yet again when in the game (when it finally uses the camera view you actually selected)? Because as everyone knows, you practice as you play and vice versa. Why would 2K want you to be skilled at the game? That may stop you from throwing money at it.

    I went to 2K because they seemed a better choice then EA so many years ago (remember NBA 2K 11?) but now they are on par with the company that I always believed was only in it for the money and not the love of the game or their fan base. Congrats 2K, this is one guy that will not be pre-ordering in more games from you and will wait to hear reviews before giving you any more of my money. So next year, if I see the reviews that show you're only in it for the money, then you would have lost a customer. But I won't be worried. I'll still be grinding on 2K18, because it will take least a year it seems to get enough VC for myplayer to even be able to dunk (which I can't seem to do as shot-creator/playmaker)!

    Update: Patch 1.03 now allows you to see ratings when updating player. However, you still can't see rating when picking a build at the start of the game nor can you see all of the possible badges. You still have to get through 20 mins of cutscenes (that you can't cut) just to see your new build's potential.    … Expand
  37. Antonislak
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    This shame of a game is just a 2k17 reskin with horendous microtransactions from a company that will not see the color of my money until highlander dies.

    And it's not even f2p.
  38. ruri
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    You're paying $60 for a ad-filled game with unskippable cutscenes loading with microtransactions reminiscent of a f2p mobile game. I'm sorry 2K but YOU DONE **** IT UP. Totally regret buying from this **** dev, do the right thing and dunk your game into the trashbin, I would give this game negative score if I could.
  39. xtrmlylwky
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    It is so effing sleazy what 2k did to this game. As someone who thought I'd be buying NBA 2k every year($60 / year no big deal) count me out. No more 2k games ever.
  40. r3xv_02
    Sep 27, 2017
    3
    Complete waste of my hard earned money. A premium pricetag for a half-assed done game, so many effin' bugs and glitches. And don't even let me start on on the Player progression on MyCareer mode, there is no fun on this mode, grinding on and on just to even buy an overpriced in game shoes wtf? And where the hell is the fix for the disappearing VC bug? you gonna sleep on that too 2k? yourComplete waste of my hard earned money. A premium pricetag for a half-assed done game, so many effin' bugs and glitches. And don't even let me start on on the Player progression on MyCareer mode, there is no fun on this mode, grinding on and on just to even buy an overpriced in game shoes wtf? And where the hell is the fix for the disappearing VC bug? you gonna sleep on that too 2k? your player remains trash if you dont spend real money - but why? you already paid premium price for the whole game which is not even polished oh my god.… Expand
  41. Alviseb
    Sep 27, 2017
    1
    I've been supporting nba 2K game for the last 5-6 years, but with 2k18 they crossed the red line. I'm extremely disapointed. This is by far the worst nba 2k game ever. Lot of bugs and gliches on any of the game modes, online play is terrible, 2K servers sucks, their support department is a joke and of course you have to pay ridiculous amount of VC for everything in MyCareer (1,500 VC for aI've been supporting nba 2K game for the last 5-6 years, but with 2k18 they crossed the red line. I'm extremely disapointed. This is by far the worst nba 2k game ever. Lot of bugs and gliches on any of the game modes, online play is terrible, 2K servers sucks, their support department is a joke and of course you have to pay ridiculous amount of VC for everything in MyCareer (1,500 VC for a hair cut? c'mon guys). They removed everything good in the game and ruined it. Don't count on me next year 2K, this is the last time I buy your game.… Expand
  42. robertonunez
    Sep 27, 2017
    2
    money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money . thats the only important in this game...GIVE YOU MONEY money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money moneymoney money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money money
  43. shordje
    Sep 27, 2017
    1
    Everyone who plays this game is saying the exact same thing - "it feels like it should be a free to play game".

    If you are a "casual gamer" with 1-2 hours of playtime after your workday you will feel like you would do nearly no progress in any of the game modes. (I play MyTeam and MyPlayer) MyPlayer doesn't even allow you to earn your reputation globally for multiple chars like last    Everyone who plays this game is saying the exact same thing - "it feels like it should be a free to play game".

    If you are a "casual gamer" with 1-2 hours of playtime after your workday you will feel like you would do nearly no progress in any of the game modes. (I play MyTeam and MyPlayer)

    MyPlayer doesn't even allow you to earn your reputation globally for multiple chars like last year.
    This results into a situation where you cant help out your mates with different builds because you are forced to spent a whole lot of money without even progressing overall...

    Im from germany so please apologize my english writing skills.    … Expand
  44. ecko1
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    Im tired for this micro transactions system 2k adopted,what is the next in nba 2k19,we will have to pay 1000 VC for toilet paper when u got use the restroom and needed clean the butt..this game is garbage for me now...I guess we needed start supporting nba live18
  45. Ristul
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    If you want a game that screws you over and reaches out for your pocket wallet with microtransactions, this is the game for you. Not only do you pay full retail price for this, you also pay to unlock the full game. It's basically free to play without being free.
  46. theironfistisme
    Sep 26, 2017
    1
    Please if you are reading this do not waste your money on this game! I'm trying to save you money that you don't know you're being roped into spending! The use of micro transactions in the game seem hypocritical because the community knows that 2K doesn't need this money badly. The company of 2K threw this huge thing in New York City where they invited youtubers to come and stay for freePlease if you are reading this do not waste your money on this game! I'm trying to save you money that you don't know you're being roped into spending! The use of micro transactions in the game seem hypocritical because the community knows that 2K doesn't need this money badly. The company of 2K threw this huge thing in New York City where they invited youtubers to come and stay for free in a seemingly expensive hotel and were given free Nintendo Switches and shoes. So it's hard the justify the need for micro transactions at every turn here. Here are some of the places where micro transactions are placed in crucial parts of the game. Mycareer is a mode where you control a player that you can make look and potentially play like you do. But you have to spend VC in order to even make your basic player do basic things anyone in the nba can do like make layups. You may be one of those people like me who thinks that you can just grind past those micro transactions and of course it is certainly possible but I recently so something that showed someone had done the math and it'll take you 200+ games to get to a max character! Ask yourself if you personally have that much time to spend on a game. Something else you may be thinking is "So what I have to pay a few extra buck, I'm willing to do that." Well if you want to pay to upgrade your player to it's cap of 85 you'll have to pay $100+. And I can't forget to mention how they upped the price for multiple things that make your player unique like hair, tattoos, and clothing. Myteam the other most popular game mode and you'll start the game out with not very good cards. This makes sense, because obviously it wouldn't make sense for people to start the game with the best cards. But compared to last yeah and the year before they give significantly less MT (the currency for just this game mode). This is an incentive for people to buy VC and open packs, but unlike in mycareer where you are guaranteed a good player, here you only have a chance to get a good player. I've seen many youtubers who use the money they make from making 2K videos putting that money back into the game which is their choice of course but it shows their viewers how much of a rip off these packs are. The last mode I'll talk about is Play Now Online where you pick one team and play with that team against other people online based off which "league" you are in. This mode is generally fun and I do quite enjoy it and what stops this game from being a 0 is the fact that 2K added all time teams and a whole bunch more historic teams which is much appreciated. And when I was playing the mode last year I didn't notice this but it's possible the micro transactions were in there, but this year I've noticed you can buy wins. How on earth is this even a thing. Before I forget to mention, a player earns more VC the higher the league they are in. So this means a person can just pay to earn more money??? It's hard to wrap my head around this idea which basically raises it's middle finger to people who grind their way into the higher leagues. Okay that's enough complaining on just the micro transactions (If you want to know more basically just read the other user reviews). Time to get into the game play for this year. There are people who complained that 2K 17's game play was garbage. To be honest I was one of those people. There were so many different things wrong with that game. Then NBA LIVE 18 came out and people said the same thing except that this game play was worse than 2K 17's. Ironically, NBA 2K 18's game play now feels similar to NBA LIVE 18's. The dribbling feels much more stiff than last year and now when I pass I feel like the ball almost never goes to the person it was supposed to go to. I've compared the issues with this years iteration of the game and last years and it seems that with every step forward that 2K took forward by fixing a game play flaw that the community complained about last year, they went and messed something else up that made things worse. I found myself not having a life because I could play the game for 10+ hours at a time but now after a game or two I need to take a break and do something different because the game play can be that unbearable sometimes. Don't even mention the story that is unbearable and awful to watch. Plus there's the fact that you can't skip it. The audacity to not allow people to skip a story that is garbage to compared to amazing games that have a game thats story is amazing but you can skip it bewilders me. Last but not least is the lag. Plain and simple it can makes the game unplayable. I know that my game lags not because of me 1, because other online games don't lag in nearly the same way and 2, because I hear the same complaints from lots of other people. I can't add any points to the score because is it better? No. Is it worse? Yeah. Maybe the 1 is an overreaction but at the same time I find myself arguing with myself saying "How is it an overreaction?"… Expand
  47. SanctifiedN7
    Sep 26, 2017
    3
    Money money money. The creedo of the 2k business model. The problem? Their disgusting GREED went to an entire new level with NBA 2k18. The only thing that does not go STRAIGHT in your wallet, looking for cash is the LOGIN. For now. The game is trash. 2k is straight up garbage. Full of bugs, DELETED players, STOLEN VC(virtual currency) and you are bombarded at every step to PURCHASE VC,Money money money. The creedo of the 2k business model. The problem? Their disgusting GREED went to an entire new level with NBA 2k18. The only thing that does not go STRAIGHT in your wallet, looking for cash is the LOGIN. For now. The game is trash. 2k is straight up garbage. Full of bugs, DELETED players, STOLEN VC(virtual currency) and you are bombarded at every step to PURCHASE VC, instead of earning it. Horrible and intentional grind to squeeze as much money out of you, for a subpar game with LAST GEN GRAPHICS. F 2k. F NBA 2$18.… Expand
  48. Nihelus
    Sep 26, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions ruin the career mode. The predatory way they were implemented is disgusting. Look up the review on Kotaku for a fairly complete list of how they try to force you to give them more money. Do not buy this game. 2K has lost my faith completely and unless they change I will not be giving this company another cent.
  49. QWDL
    Sep 26, 2017
    2
    No opening CG? Seriously? The visual concept team must have been working on the switch version so hard that they do not even have time to make one.

    I purchased the steam version as well as the switch version, and I generally like the switch version since I have been looking forward to an NBA game on the go for a long time. The PC high-end version, nah. It is a clear money grab, no    No opening CG? Seriously? The visual concept team must have been working on the switch version so hard that they do not even have time to make one.

    I purchased the steam version as well as the switch version, and I generally like the switch version since I have been looking forward to an NBA game on the go for a long time. The PC high-end version, nah. It is a clear money grab, no opening CG, no changes for the player profiles, and the MC story is the worst for the last couple of years, reminds me of the pre-2k 14 days of this game.

    Besides the limited effort the develop team put in this game, I have the feeling that if you are a person who has a normal life, you wouldn't even have enough time to play this thing. It requires so much grinding otherwise you need to buy and spend VC on literally everything. Even if you upgrade your character via tons of VCs you would still miss easy layups, like you are controlling a kindergarten player but not an NBA player. In the end, you still need to grind and grind to get those badges to ensure your layups...

    I mean, I totally understand 2K wants the players to hook up more with this game, but man, I have my own life, and I just want to play a video game, to do what I could not do in the real life. I surely can miss layups a lot, no need to recreate that feeling in a video game.    … Expand
  50. Teela
    Sep 26, 2017
    0
    This Deserves nothing more than 0 because of outrageous use of Cancer of the gaming industry: micro-transactions.
    Do not buy this game! Do not support this kind of BS greedy money collection!
  51. Blueeon
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    Between the unskippable cutscenes, having to buy everything with virtual currency, getting less currency than before while everything costs more than before, numerous bugs and glitches, and brain-dead gameplay design decisions, this year's 2K is by far the worst in a long, long time. You can't even use a custom roster for MyCareer. I personally haven't run into a lot of the issues withBetween the unskippable cutscenes, having to buy everything with virtual currency, getting less currency than before while everything costs more than before, numerous bugs and glitches, and brain-dead gameplay design decisions, this year's 2K is by far the worst in a long, long time. You can't even use a custom roster for MyCareer. I personally haven't run into a lot of the issues with crashes or losing VC after games but given the sheer number of people complaining, it's astounding they let this release in this state. Guess that's what happens when you have virtually no competition. Sadly, none of these issues will likely be addressed considering some of them seem to be conscious decisions on the publisher's part. Even sadder is the fact that 2k won't learn from this because they have our money and that's all they seem to care about now. RIP in pieces, NBA 2K.… Expand
  52. Jay008
    Sep 25, 2017
    1
    Greed kills. VC has ruined this game and in the process the developers haven't done anything but make the gameplay worse.
    Lots of broken aspects and modes, also there's a scripted rubber band effect in place that makes the losing team catch up even if it's human vs human. DO NOT BUY.
  53. GuyM
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions don't belong in fully priced games. Virtual currency is even worse. This company has 0 respect for consumers, they treat us like ATMs. Never touch another 2K product or any other game company's product if they pull crap like this.
  54. theplayer23
    Sep 25, 2017
    1
    this is just wrong to pay for a game which try to milk you from the first moment. it used to be bad but this year it has crossed the line. it feels like the industry went to far with robbing our money. nowadays you pay for an half game in the best case senerio and 2K took it above and beyond. Urrrr
  55. Musonu
    Sep 25, 2017
    2
    I bought this game thinking that I would enjoy the full 2k18 experience.. unfortunately I was in for a big surprise. It appears that 2k thinks that their customers enjoy spending hundreds of dollars extra on their 60$ game, otherwise I cannot explain why they chose this 'free-to-play' like business model for a AAA game. The grind is just ridiculous and it reached a point when it is obviousI bought this game thinking that I would enjoy the full 2k18 experience.. unfortunately I was in for a big surprise. It appears that 2k thinks that their customers enjoy spending hundreds of dollars extra on their 60$ game, otherwise I cannot explain why they chose this 'free-to-play' like business model for a AAA game. The grind is just ridiculous and it reached a point when it is obvious that they are not thinking on how to make their games more enjoyable.. they just want you to spend huge amounts in order to unlock the full experience.
    I am a huge 2k fan and it is a shame to see that they have reached such a low point with their games. There seems to be very little improvement from last years game and the my Career mode is truly broken. There is no replayability at all, player progress has become the most insane grind in the series ( no difficulty multiplier this time around) and the customization items in the game are impossible for me to get without investing a small fortune in VC currency (this includes the moves of your myPlayer mind you).

    I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone , not at 60$ at least... this is just a cash grab and the developer actually managed to remove the 'fun' from game.

    Not worth the full price! 2/10    … Expand
  56. Maglen
    Sep 25, 2017
    1
    You need a lot of VC to upgrade your attributes
    You can't earn VC because you can't play well without decent attributes

    This game is the definition of Pay to Win.
  57. tomtom2312
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    nba 2k 18 reach a new level of micro-transaction, the problem is you have to buy with 70€ for play f2p, p2w my carrier mode disgusting, im out i dont buy anything from 2k never again
  58. Bable23
    Sep 25, 2017
    1
    They are abandoning users who were loyal to them, users who like basketball, who see it daily and who loved the franchise for what they had achieved in degrees of realism and immersion .. And for me, that is biting the hand that gives you food ..

    NBA 2K18? NO! NBA VC18...
  59. Mr_OneTwo1104
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    This game is a well crafted game. Beautiful graphics, fantastic gameplay, great animations. The problem lies in the Virtual Currency. This kind of thing is unacceptable. Literally.
  60. AimenB
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    if you can't afford to pay for Virtual Currency and don't have time to grind then this game is not for you, I've been playing NBA2K for years and never felt cheated like this.
  61. Escobius
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    Micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions micro transactions
  62. Ornuzd
    Sep 24, 2017
    1
    Solo una palabra.

    MICROPAGOS

    Como es posible que valiendo 60€ aun te metan micropagos (a un precio increible) que son "pay2win" vamos que son necesarios si o si para poder jugar.
  63. Viper1025
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    The critics (who clearly have been paid or played very little of the game) have given this a high 80+ score which is crazy. The game is a complete grind or pay a ton of money in micro transactions to upgrade ur toon. If u are a casual gamer dont even bother with myplayer. u constantly miss shots at low level. Worst money grab of all time! Screw 2k u should be ashamed!
  64. koolaidman486
    Sep 24, 2017
    0
    This game is the pinnacle of what gaming is turning into these days. The graphics are sub-par at best, the career mode is bland, and most importantly, a microtransacrion system that would be bad in a free to play game, in a full $60 release. If you want a 2k Basketball game for a career mode of some sort, get an earlier title. DO NOT give this game any money. The micro transactions areThis game is the pinnacle of what gaming is turning into these days. The graphics are sub-par at best, the career mode is bland, and most importantly, a microtransacrion system that would be bad in a free to play game, in a full $60 release. If you want a 2k Basketball game for a career mode of some sort, get an earlier title. DO NOT give this game any money. The micro transactions are invasive to the point where regulations (see; bound by law) should be put in place against these invasive microtransactions.… Expand
  65. Naiko
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    Absolutely disgusting f2p elements ON A 60$ GAME THAT IS PRETTY MUCH A BEST-SELLER AMONG BASKETBALL GAMES.

    DO NOT support this company, they dont deserve any money for trying to do this to consumers, at all.
  66. GamingNinja
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    Greed ruins creation.
    This is what NBA 2K18 is.
    Shame on you.
    And do better.
    It would benefit all of us if you did what was right.
    You will dig your own grave 2K if you don't make games for gamers instead of money.
  67. ujmki10
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    This game is an absolute **** joke. You can be winning 15 online and your opponent will call a timeout and ruin the game and its just a luck fest of horrible bump steals (seriously way too many) and who can make more contested makes. BUT GUESS WHAT IF YOU THREW 150 DOLLARS AT THE GAME YOU'LL WIN THAT COIN FLIP CAUSE SHAQ IS AMAZING AT MAKING CONTESTED SHOTS. No point guard that can play aThis game is an absolute **** joke. You can be winning 15 online and your opponent will call a timeout and ruin the game and its just a luck fest of horrible bump steals (seriously way too many) and who can make more contested makes. BUT GUESS WHAT IF YOU THREW 150 DOLLARS AT THE GAME YOU'LL WIN THAT COIN FLIP CAUSE SHAQ IS AMAZING AT MAKING CONTESTED SHOTS. No point guard that can play a bit of offence will be able to guard a 93 ball control 96 speed with ball kyrie no matter how hard they try. The gameplay itself isn't bad but they released an unfinished game, i've only played myteam and everyones complaining about mycareer as well so there really isn't one good part about this game and unless they drop patches you already know that no one is gonna even consider buying 2k19… Expand
  68. allkevinn
    Sep 23, 2017
    1
    jeez 2k if you really want the money charge $100 for the standard game and remove microtransactions entirely. this game screams cash grab more than recently released mobile games.

    - cant preview haircuts before purchasing, have to buy haircuts again if you change your mind - no extra vc for higher difficulty settings - grind is so bad that community is turning to glitches to get vc -    jeez 2k if you really want the money charge $100 for the standard game and remove microtransactions entirely. this game screams cash grab more than recently released mobile games.

    - cant preview haircuts before purchasing, have to buy haircuts again if you change your mind
    - no extra vc for higher difficulty settings
    - grind is so bad that community is turning to glitches to get vc
    - clothing purchased not transferable between myplayer characters
    - dunk packages, clothing, dribble moves etc. locked behind progression, means you can only buy the crap stuff before the good stuff, you have to save up again for the good stuff when you reach the required level

    safe to say, i will not be buying nba2k for the foreseeable future    … Expand
  69. ff7rule
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    Pay 2 win microtransaction simulator. 2k games are greedy money whores. Worst NBA 2kXX game ever?

    Also the devs tried to influence The Sixth Axis to remove their low review score. Oh how low they've sunk.
  70. 3dupunk
    Sep 23, 2017
    3
    Don't listen to the critic reviews, they are paid advertisements for the most part. If you want an honest review read the sixth axis review. Listen to the actual users, those who play the game for more than a week and have been playing this game for years. This years it is absolutely a disgrace, its been moving in this direction for quite some time but this year takes the cake. Not beingDon't listen to the critic reviews, they are paid advertisements for the most part. If you want an honest review read the sixth axis review. Listen to the actual users, those who play the game for more than a week and have been playing this game for years. This years it is absolutely a disgrace, its been moving in this direction for quite some time but this year takes the cake. Not being able to know what kind of player you are building because the ratings aren't shown. 2K did this so that we would make mistakes with our build and start a new build all over again. Ordinarily, that wouldn't be such a bad thing, but this year 2K has gone so hard with micro transactions and the VC grind that it makes it hard to walk away from a character you've wasted so much time as well as VC on and start all over. You'll have to buy everything all over again, clothes, sneakers, haircuts, accessories...I mean everything. They took a step further in making VC harder to get, you know, I wouldn't mind it being like this if this game were free to play, but for $60 its disgusting.

    To compound the grind for VC, the devs make myCareer hard to play because they blatantly placed code in the gameplay to cheat us gamers even further. This is beyond unethical because they are strong arming players to pay for attributes and even when we do pay they cheat us using these tactics. For instance when practicing, and in the prelude, it is far easier to hit a shot. You can get excellent (greens) at will if you've practice the timing of your shot. Well it doesn't work like that when you are actually playing a NBA game. In game you rarely get a green even if your wide open and or hit open shots, missing layups is the norm, turnovers that have been happening for years are still happening. What bothers me the most is that 2K dedicates so much time to these stupid storylines, but they cant take out time to fix these things which tells me that this is an intentional act.

    All 2K cares about is the VC system, everything they do is for us to waste more of real world currency and to protect their VC system. Its a shame because this could be a great game if the company wasn't so greedy.    … Expand
  71. Fenir8
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    I had to return this game. It has been rendered literally unplayable due to greed. While the graphics were good, I base my score on my personal experience with the gameplay. Do not support this behavior. Developers and publishers will continue if they think they can get away with it.
  72. TheGamer5543
    Sep 23, 2017
    6
    If you buy this game, buy it for offline play or buy it for modes that DO NOT require you to purchase virtual currency.

    I play mostly MyLeague and MyGM (although MyGM less and less because there are aspects that use VC), among other offline game modes. No, not MyCareer. The way 2K has implemented VC into this iteration of the game is very shady, the MyCareer storyline is awful (again),    If you buy this game, buy it for offline play or buy it for modes that DO NOT require you to purchase virtual currency.

    I play mostly MyLeague and MyGM (although MyGM less and less because there are aspects that use VC), among other offline game modes. No, not MyCareer. The way 2K has implemented VC into this iteration of the game is very shady, the MyCareer storyline is awful (again), among other issues.

    HOWEVER, the gameplay itself when you have full control over every player on the court is fantastic. In my personal opinion, don't listen to the naysayers saying "it's too hard to score". No, it's just hard to score if you're bad at the game. Although, keep in mind 80% of my experience has been in offline play, although when I have played online (with the simple play online feature), I still do not have these issues.

    To sum it up, I'll say what I said to open. This game is a sound investment if you are purchasing it for offline play or game modes that DO NOT require virtual currency to get better whatsoever. In that aspect, it is a clear money grab and 2k should be **** ashamed of themselves. The game itself is not awful. The gameplay is still second to none in the basketball market, although it is a bit harder to score.

    I must re-iterate, if you want to play this game for MyCareer, MyTeam or any other game mode that requires you to spend VC to improve in the game, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY. If you are buying this game to play it offline like in MyLeague or in MyGM (which is still shaky because it does use some VC), this isn't the worst investment in the world.    … Expand
  73. Makaveli
    Sep 23, 2017
    1
    Those review sites that gave this game a good score have been paid off and have lost all credibility..

    How can you give a game a good score when it's clearly downgraded just to force people in spending more money... BTW the game should be rated M for mature because no kids have credit cards to buy VC.. This crap should be illegal, same with loot crates (gambling) and all micro    Those review sites that gave this game a good score have been paid off and have lost all credibility..

    How can you give a game a good score when it's clearly downgraded just to force people in spending more money...

    BTW the game should be rated M for mature because no kids have credit cards to buy VC..

    This crap should be illegal, same with loot crates (gambling) and all micro transactions in paid games. Dont give us that crap where games cost much more to make because the budgets for these games remain pretty much the same since 1997 not to mention games sell a lot more than they did back then too..

    I will never buy another 2k,activision,EA or any other game with loot crates,microtransactions etc... It's time to stop this garbage, gaming sucks now because it is no longer about passion and creativity but full of corporate a-holes .

    I remember when I was a kid and was excited for a new generation to come out, now I get worried because it seems like every new gen means a new way to screw us over... How about we all just link our bank accounts to 2ks, then that way they can just take money as they please, not enough money for 2k. Seems like every-time we buy a game these days we are getting raped, I dont like being touched that way 2k. You may foolin everyone else, but you aint foolin me, you may look like a sexy woman but we all know you're a fat hairy slob in disguise, so take your halloween costume off, you look ridiculous.. Just say " give us your money"
    People shouldn't have to take out a 2nd morgage to play games...

    Not really a review, more of a rant... but w.e.

    screw this game, screw 2k and screw any publisher/dev who accepts these practices...    … Expand
  74. GamerJosh0137
    Sep 23, 2017
    1
    This is a classic case of no competition equals worse product scenario. Due to NBA 2k being the only "decent" Basketball video game on the market currently has lead to a developer/publisher knowing they can get away with shady business practices. Micro transactions around cosmetics is one thing (and not a big deal in my opinion) but micro transactions that are designed around allowingThis is a classic case of no competition equals worse product scenario. Due to NBA 2k being the only "decent" Basketball video game on the market currently has lead to a developer/publisher knowing they can get away with shady business practices. Micro transactions around cosmetics is one thing (and not a big deal in my opinion) but micro transactions that are designed around allowing you to skip large chunks of a game tell me that your game isn't worth playing to begin with. Maybe some gamers have hundreds of hours free to grind away at NBA 2K18 but I don't, and I am certainly not going to spend 20 dollars per hour skipped. My advice would be to vote with your wallets and send a message to developers that this kind of nonsense isn't ok. 40 years from now I don't want to watch my grand children play a game with these kinds of micro transactions and then tell them "I watched these kinds of micro transactions flood the market and I supported them 100%" lol :-) Look, if you are fine with this crap then by all means pay away. Or buy the game but not micro transactions. Either way you will come across someone who DID pay for stats and you may be left in the dust. I beg my fellow gamers to not make the same mistake I did and pay for this game.… Expand
  75. Thanos2912
    Sep 23, 2017
    1
    Free to play game mechanics for 69.99 €. The good gameplay that exists,has no value since you cannot experience it ,unless you commit to microtransactions.The game was so heavily downgraded in order to steer us to VC purchasing that my career mode is honestly unplayable if you don't pay for VC. I wish i could refund.Seriously stay away unless you intend to spend money in VC.
  76. Maarifa
    Sep 23, 2017
    2
    U can swap ur game name with VC Simulator 18. Pure grab for cash. Rly. The career plot is so bad its insane. Characters are cringey, dialogs are boring, and on top of that u cannot skip it. VC is floding almost every part of gameplay. I'm sick of it. This year im going with live 18. Withous spending a dime for in-game currency i have 81 overall in my player mode. I enjoy it so much. And toU can swap ur game name with VC Simulator 18. Pure grab for cash. Rly. The career plot is so bad its insane. Characters are cringey, dialogs are boring, and on top of that u cannot skip it. VC is floding almost every part of gameplay. I'm sick of it. This year im going with live 18. Withous spending a dime for in-game currency i have 81 overall in my player mode. I enjoy it so much. And to be honest i think that next year 2k won't change...… Expand
  77. eljon
    Sep 23, 2017
    1
    I really expected that this would be a great game, but at the end I feel sick and disappointed of 2K. There are so many problems in this game and it's getting out of hand. I'll start with the pros at least if there are any

    1-The gameplay is actually smoother than 16 and 17. What I mean by this is that it feels better to control and it really feels more realistic . 2- The "Run the    I really expected that this would be a great game, but at the end I feel sick and disappointed of 2K. There are so many problems in this game and it's getting out of hand. I'll start with the pros at least if there are any

    1-The gameplay is actually smoother than 16 and 17. What I mean by this is that it feels better to control and it really feels more realistic .
    2- The "Run the Neighborhood" Concept is actually really fun. It feels like you're living the life of a NBA superstar by getting shirts,haircuts, tattoos and all of that. It's also nice where you are in the locker room and also shoot around before the game is a really nice touch
    3-The presentation is actually better than 2k17 at least. 2K17 didn't have a good presentation and interface but 2k18 is actaully good.

    And now the cons, where 2k has to suffer for what they done to us, for how they let us spend money on this garbage
    1- The difficulty is just out of control in this game. Even in the easiest difficulty which is Pro, it's still so damn difficult that sometimes it's already unplayable because you keep losing all the time. And this Pro we're talking about which is like the Hof
    2-The AI is also one of the reasons why I hate this game so bad. Your teammates suck. You can't rely on them to make a shot, they can't defend at all, they can't make a easy layup either. And also even if you defend your player he's still going to make the shot. It feels like they're unstoppable when it's a close game and you can't do anything
    3-The micro transactions is the most dumbest thing that 2k has ever done. We spent $60 for this game yet the game still wants you to buy more VC in order for you to upgrade your player. And not only that, you can't preview haircuts, you have to be a 75 to buy something from the NBA Store. It's basically telling us that if you dont' buy VC, you're screwed.
    4- The servers is still trash as well. The experience I had is you finish a game in MyCareer and it will tell you that there is a problem with the servers. It would be understandable if the game was saved but no it will let you repeat the game which you already finished which is frustating and is also the reason long load times is happening because they have a hard time trnasitionining from the game to going online.

    So that's all I have for you guys today. Thanks for reading and I hope that we learned our lesson today which is not to preorder 2k19. I hope that we will not lend our money to those greedy bastards as they don't care anymore about the quality instead all they want is the money. Don't fall for the same trick that they're going to do again.    … Expand
  78. The_Seaman_
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    After all the hate Microtransactions get these years. Publishers and developers clearly keep pulling this on the consumer.

    Overpriced cosmetics, a slow progression system (unless you pay), microtrasactions
  79. familyguy
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    Greedy **** 2k want to suck every single penny in our wallet . Don't buy this **** guy . stop letting those scumbag climb over your head . They ruin everything they touch
  80. PeaceWalker
    Sep 23, 2017
    0
    SCAM!! Paying $60 does nothing more than make this playable. The bulk of the content and actual progress requires more and more $. The career mode is pretty awful too compared to some of the earlier entries. AVOID!!
  81. fadetobolivia
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    First off: Look at user score, and look at the "critic" reviews. If that discrepancy doesn't tell you anything, then I don't know what does. Either the "critics" are out of touch, or they are bought and paid for. You be the judge. And let's not forget 2K asking TheSixthAxis to adjust their score... On to the game...

    NBA2KVC is what this game should be called. Because that's what you'll    First off: Look at user score, and look at the "critic" reviews. If that discrepancy doesn't tell you anything, then I don't know what does. Either the "critics" are out of touch, or they are bought and paid for. You be the judge. And let's not forget 2K asking TheSixthAxis to adjust their score... On to the game...

    NBA2KVC is what this game should be called. Because that's what you'll be spending. Haircuts, hair color, attributes, shoes, pants, shirts, animations, boosts, etc. All available for 500+ VC.

    How much do they want to you to buy VC from them ON TOP OF BUYING THE GAME FOR $60? Let me count the ways: 1) This year you start off with a garbage character who wouldn't cut it in a middle school B-team. The solution? Spend VC to upgrade the attributes. 2) The removed the lowest difficulty level in the game to make it harder to perform and advance through the season. The solution? Spend VC to upgrade your player. 3) They reduced the VC awarded for each game completed. 4) They removed player customization, leaving hair and clothes as the primary way of customizing. Hair styles and color? Monetized this year. Clothes and shoes? Prices jacked up. I want to give this game a 1 because of the hard work that I'm sure a lot of people put into the game. But I can't... the slime that this game feels like won't let me. I hope Ronnie2K enjoys the roasting this year is getting here and on steam.

    SECONDARY COMPLAINT: Stop with the constant unskippable cutscenes! I dont want to waste 5 mins watching some unfunny Asian YouTube chick do her shtick. I WANT TO SKIP IT AND PLAY BASKETBALL. ALLOW US TO SKIP THE CUTSCENES.    … Expand
  82. Ramsey16
    Sep 22, 2017
    5
    When you begin mycareer your player is frustratingly useless, to the point that you're compelled to spend money to improve your player; therefore grinding it out during this phase without spending money makes the game not very enjoyable. I've found that this game does get better the more you play, but there's just a huge hurdle to get over when you first create your player which does seemWhen you begin mycareer your player is frustratingly useless, to the point that you're compelled to spend money to improve your player; therefore grinding it out during this phase without spending money makes the game not very enjoyable. I've found that this game does get better the more you play, but there's just a huge hurdle to get over when you first create your player which does seem like a money grab by 2k. The new system for obtaining badges and the open world that 2k has produced is a step in the right direction, but it all comes crashing down with numerous glitches/ game crashes making the game unplayable at times. The gameplay is still second to none, but the cut-scenes and story is a real bore and you find yourself wanting to skip most of them, only to find that you can't! The player interviews are also extremely repetitive.
    Ultimately this game has a lot of pros and cons, therefore i feel like a 5/10 rating is a fair one.    … Expand
  83. TheManilaMile
    Sep 22, 2017
    2
    As a guy who has a guilty pleasure with Sport Sims, this game is an alright basketball sport sim with an obvious money pig objective which drags the game A LOT. For a guy who LOVES Career Modes in Sport sims, the fact that VC dictates mostly everything and practically revolves around it, I'm very disappointed.
  84. LegitGamer1995
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    I was gonna buy this game because I love basketball, but as soon as I heard 2K forced someone to revise there score from a 3/10 to something positive, I said **** it." There is no way they are getting my money now. Charging for haircuts, seriously? 2K must be out of their damn minds to practice something so despicable it makes Jesus weep. This microtransaction **** needs to stop, NOW. VCI was gonna buy this game because I love basketball, but as soon as I heard 2K forced someone to revise there score from a 3/10 to something positive, I said **** it." There is no way they are getting my money now. Charging for haircuts, seriously? 2K must be out of their damn minds to practice something so despicable it makes Jesus weep. This microtransaction **** needs to stop, NOW. VC is getting out of hand and 2K should be ashamed of themselves for ever implementing such a dog turd of a system into their game.… Expand
  85. Dopesaint
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    The worst 2k to date. Micro transactions are riddled everywhere that myplayer is unplayable. But if that wasn’t bad enough the whole game is unplayable, you’d think with this being the next installment in the 2k series it’d be better.. but that’s further from the truth.
  86. jaymrockman
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    I'd honestly be able to put up with the microtransactions if the rest of the game wasn't trash. From inconsistent controls, players not understanding spacing, defense leaving players open, players bodies moving independent of their legs, pointless story modes in my gm to the uninteresting mycareer story, and so much more, this game isn't worth the money or grind. Then when you add to itI'd honestly be able to put up with the microtransactions if the rest of the game wasn't trash. From inconsistent controls, players not understanding spacing, defense leaving players open, players bodies moving independent of their legs, pointless story modes in my gm to the uninteresting mycareer story, and so much more, this game isn't worth the money or grind. Then when you add to it the face that they decided that money was so much a part of the game that if you play offline you are given a total different experience, this game has made me create a medacritic account just to help bring this score down to where it should be.… Expand
  87. Scubatheo
    Sep 22, 2017
    1
    Key fundamental parts of the game are broken (layups). My 86 ovr 6'4 slashing sg misses wide open layups consistently. I have played 2k religiously over the past 5-6 years and never did I expect to experience this. I didn't listen to all the haters and I'm regretting it now.
  88. Kronka
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    Seriously, Im Canadian, i paid 79.99 + tax for a game that I am basically forced to spend another $60 to be playable. Fans are waking up, the greed is unreal, im glad nba live is stepping up, this is blatantly disrespectful for 2k to do this to it's loyal fanbase
  89. Bennern
    Sep 22, 2017
    1
    Gameplay is far better than last year, some issues needs to be patches though, like the layup system, imo last year had a better layup system when you learned how to time it perfectly. But this game has been overflown with VC, the currency in this game, it takes many hours if you want to unlock one simple animation on mycareer, it feels like i need to pay real money to enjoy this game, theGameplay is far better than last year, some issues needs to be patches though, like the layup system, imo last year had a better layup system when you learned how to time it perfectly. But this game has been overflown with VC, the currency in this game, it takes many hours if you want to unlock one simple animation on mycareer, it feels like i need to pay real money to enjoy this game, the grind is good but the greed is too much from 2K.… Expand
  90. Iwantobetheguy
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    This entire game is a blatant cash grab. Worst microtransactions I’ve ever personally experienced in a video game ever. Not only does every little thing cost way more VC than ever before, you don’t earn **** from Mycareer or Myleague games. Not only that there is a glitch that deletes your player, and a glitch that just straight up takes away your VC after a Mycareer game. You canThis entire game is a blatant cash grab. Worst microtransactions I’ve ever personally experienced in a video game ever. Not only does every little thing cost way more VC than ever before, you don’t earn **** from Mycareer or Myleague games. Not only that there is a glitch that deletes your player, and a glitch that just straight up takes away your VC after a Mycareer game. You can literally watch the game take way your VC. 2k is “aware” of these glitches but have and will do nothing about it like usual, their 2k “support” team is a joke. As for gameplay in Mycareer, your start off with a god-awful player as usual, and they took away Rookie difficulty and made the AI play like it’s the hardest difficulty even on Pro difficulty ( Which used to be one tier above Rookie). More incentive purchase their BS VC. Layups are completely broken, you will blow wide open layups and then watch the CPU make an and-one layup on the other end. You will throw 10 ft outlet passes out of bounds. The fouls are ridiculous in Mycareer as well, virtually every time you press the block button on a drive by the CPU a foul is called on either you or the player guarding it. The turnovers are awful, you still get phased into other players out of nowhere and lose the ball on their body parts. Keep in mind this is the same BS from 2k14-17. And to top it all off, the cringy hours upon hours of cutscenes in the story are unskippable and as annoying as ever. There are cutscenes after every game. There are cutscenes when you go to practice. And the Barber Shop. And the Tattoo shop, etc. They range from boring to just outright pissing you off with how bad they are. It’s just hard to have fun on this game. The only positive I have about this game that I didn’t about 2k17 is the All-Time rosters. But even that is hindered by 2k’s laziness while creating the actual rosters. Many stars on the team will have a reasonable attributes but 2k will not give them any badges. What is the point of playing with 2012 Melo if he doesn’t have a single badge? More proof that 2k will half-ass anything if they find another way to make more money instead. Also, the All-Star Team up mode, which I have enjoyed in the past, doesn’t even utilize the full rosters. It’s the same players as 2k17 just with the current players on their new respective teams. Overall this is a lazy, rushed , cash grab of a game with a terrible support team. I would give this a negative score if I could, and all of these weak ass review sites giving the game 9s and 10s for a check from 2k should be **** ashamed. *BONUS*: 2k has been exposed for forcing a game review site to remove a 3/10 review for this ****ty ass game. Screw 2k… Expand
  91. Colinator
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    Well I was having fun before I got my DAMN PLAYER DELETED. Seriously, I spent 50 dollars of VC on my player, and then it was deleted. Still waiting on a reply from 2k support after I submitted a request 4 DAYS AGO. I'm really pissed off at this company for not realizing that I spent 50 dollars only to have it go down the drain. If I don't get my player back I'm gonna be so **** pissed.
  92. Dantematthews33
    Sep 22, 2017
    1
    We all know about the blatant cash grab that this series has become but that's not my focus. I can't get past how buggy and glitchy this title is. From losing myPlayers(purchased VC) to not having VC added to your total to the actual gameplay. Ive read a few people say how great it is to finally play "sim" basketball and to anyone who chooses to disagree they call them "arcade" styleWe all know about the blatant cash grab that this series has become but that's not my focus. I can't get past how buggy and glitchy this title is. From losing myPlayers(purchased VC) to not having VC added to your total to the actual gameplay. Ive read a few people say how great it is to finally play "sim" basketball and to anyone who chooses to disagree they call them "arcade" style players. I totally disagree, the gameplay is terrible. The shot meter may be broken. I tracked 100 shots i took in practice. With no defenders my 86 overall sharpshooting shot creator SG made 9 of 44 midrange "good" release shots. Thats not "sim" basketball cause if an Nba level backup shot that way he wouldn't be in the NBA for much longer. This game needs a lot of work… Expand
  93. balldontlie
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    Personally, I like the graphics more, but I don't know how to feel about the new animation system. Body parts are clipping everywhere. NBA players have butter fingers, and always scramble for the ball like they can't even make it in a high school basketball team.

    However, I need to give props to the massive offline content in MyTeam, that's what was really lacking from last year. But    Personally, I like the graphics more, but I don't know how to feel about the new animation system. Body parts are clipping everywhere. NBA players have butter fingers, and always scramble for the ball like they can't even make it in a high school basketball team.

    However, I need to give props to the massive offline content in MyTeam, that's what was really lacking from last year. But all of 2K flaws outweighs that little improvement for me.

    The "neighborhood", open world aspect, of the game is just another way to give gamers more cringe-worthy cut scenes and advertisements. I initially liked the idea, but seeing how it was implemented, really turned me off. There's a lot of unnecessary cutscenes just to play a single MyCareer game. It would have been fun if there's an actual story but it has none of that. The mode has no depth at all.

    Don't even get me started by how 2K bombarded this game with micro-transactions. 2K has been cutting down rewards, while increasing costs of items that were used to be free. Not to mention them selling a $150 version of this game to get digital "freebies" that will be obsolete in a year. It's all greed right now in NBA 2K. I thought it was bad in 2K17, but money grab in 2K18 has gone to another level.

    Overall, 2K's "improvements" are severely outweighed by the flaws of the game, and the greed of the company,    … Expand
  94. arielrr
    Sep 22, 2017
    1
    The currency system needs an insane reboot. The system they have for the newer NBA 2k games is horrendous. The gameplay is just as good as it usually is but I can't support the greed shown by how expensive trivial things like haircuts are. Please either reduce the amount of VC needed to level up your MyPlayer or scrap the whole micro-transaction system seen in all modern Sports video games.
  95. Matilda_BBD
    Sep 22, 2017
    3
    I don't really care about annual releases in sports games even with only the tiniest tweaks here and there with new roster, but 2k has gone too far with the MICROTRANSACTIONS. I'm a long time NBA 2k fan and even I had to create an account just to review-bomb this crap. If you're gonna get this game as a casual NBA fan this game will not disappoint. The presentation and gameplay is topI don't really care about annual releases in sports games even with only the tiniest tweaks here and there with new roster, but 2k has gone too far with the MICROTRANSACTIONS. I'm a long time NBA 2k fan and even I had to create an account just to review-bomb this crap. If you're gonna get this game as a casual NBA fan this game will not disappoint. The presentation and gameplay is top notch and always has been. But if you're looking forward to mycareer I suggest sticking to 2k17 and not waste your money because spending real money is the only way you'll enjoy it for a long time. They basically made 2k18's mycareer a freaking next gen mobile game that you paid $60 for. If this is the direction this franchise is going, count me out from now on. It's a sad day in gaming when EA is holding 2k's beer while they demonstrate how to milk a full-priced game like a champ.… Expand
  96. downliner
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    Metacritic has proved many times never ever listen to the critics because these days they are nothing more than paid mouthpieces for the publisher and the payment isn't money! It's the review copy of the game providing you give it a good review! Pathetic. Look at the left for the paid review then look at the right from people who are actually playing the game past the review period . BTWMetacritic has proved many times never ever listen to the critics because these days they are nothing more than paid mouthpieces for the publisher and the payment isn't money! It's the review copy of the game providing you give it a good review! Pathetic. Look at the left for the paid review then look at the right from people who are actually playing the game past the review period . BTW the game is crap and the model is now akin to every mobile game with microtransactions. Don't waste your money on this junk.… Expand
  97. LambYaTom
    Sep 22, 2017
    1
    The greed this year is disgusting and absolutely out of hand. If you primarily play mycareer then stay the hell away from this disgrace. I've never seen a game company this shamelessly take microtransactions this far, it's gross.
  98. RoccosRant
    Sep 22, 2017
    1
    Pay to play - The Game. They don't even try to hide it in a creative way. It's blatant, insulting, and unfortunately will work. 2K17 was good, this is a slight upgrade in graphics and mechanics and 10 steps backwards in just about every other aspect. What a joke.
  99. Vitoner
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    **** microtransactions in AAA games in general. In particular, this ****ing "game" is full to the brim with them to the point they hugely impact the gameplay and the general experience. DO NOT BUY.
  100. RyanJamesSez
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    Currency system ruins the game. Returned Immediately. Be aware of critics that rate this high. Even if the design of the game is decent, you shouldn't get a pass on an awful business practice.
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Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#25 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#32 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 54
  3. Negative: 4 out of 54
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jan 28, 2018
    83
    Basketball fans, NBA 2K18 is your new best friend… until the next fall.
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  2. Cubed3
    Nov 26, 2017
    60
    In no way is NBA 2K18 a bad game, but it's certainly not worth its current price-tag, as the few improvements it offers are simply not enough, and, secondly, its sub-par single-player portion relies too much on micro-transactions.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 20, 2017
    80
    A beautiful, exciting representation of the sport. You'd be hard pushed to find a better, more accurate simulation of basketball on a modern console. [December 2017, p.82]
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