NBA 2K18

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User Score
4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 180 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 180
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 180
  3. Negative: 98 out of 180
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  1. mfguevar123
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    I can't believe how this game can runs there so well in the Switch, it look AMAZING!! I bought de Switch the last week and i was excited for this game, but the truth is that i was worried about the final version of this game, but to see how Nintendo Switch runs this game so well I have been amazed.
  2. Antharas
    Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Belo jogo, boa jogabilidade, o modo carreira é muito legal, faz você se sentir na pele do jogador, de como é o inicio da carreira. Destaque pra o alivio cômico transmitida pelo agente e pela colega de quarto.
  3. joshrowin2000
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    Excellent port that has the only caveat of being locked at 30fps other than that and the 720p portable resolution it is an amazing, feature complete 2k title, a great addition to the current roster of games on the switch which is quickly becoming the real pleasant surprise of 2017
  4. Dumpstereater
    Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Other than the fps I think this is a great port of this series. I primarily bought this game on my Switch rather than my Xbox One because of the portability playing with my friends at the park or lunchroom at the school with 2 separate joycon controllers is going to be awesome.
  5. somanymatts
    Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Been playing NBA2K since dreamcast days and this game is a joy to play. I have not played a 2K game since 2K13 and it wasn't as good as my NBA 2K6-9 experiences on the ps3 but was better than 2k10 which was the second to last 2K game I played before this. That set things feel good but I would like doing crossovers and drives to the basket easier and shooting should be easier. It feelsBeen playing NBA2K since dreamcast days and this game is a joy to play. I have not played a 2K game since 2K13 and it wasn't as good as my NBA 2K6-9 experiences on the ps3 but was better than 2k10 which was the second to last 2K game I played before this. That set things feel good but I would like doing crossovers and drives to the basket easier and shooting should be easier. It feels purposely difficult for like pro esport potential which I am not into. 2K TV is not playing properly either and it took 20 hours to download are the main issues keeping this from being a 10. Also, I got the Gold edition, I want a gold themed thumbnail for the switch home screen and a gold themed main page when the game starts, with like Shaq.(and a code to get a Rodman themed main page to troll Shaq) but this game is sick, looking forward to having to travel and having this on call for when I get bored on a plane or in an airport.… Expand
  6. moripi
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    Totally recommended as sports game for the Switch. Great gameplay and technical section. 30 fps are mostly solid and the sense of realism is well achieved during matches. All of other versions content, except the compatibility with the companion mobile app. Only a few bugs in the unskippable My career cinematics that turn this mode into a headache and the excessive reliance on online inTotally recommended as sports game for the Switch. Great gameplay and technical section. 30 fps are mostly solid and the sense of realism is well achieved during matches. All of other versions content, except the compatibility with the companion mobile app. Only a few bugs in the unskippable My career cinematics that turn this mode into a headache and the excessive reliance on online in several of the modes, take away this game from the best score.… Expand
  7. Luckithroe
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    Absolutely amazing port. Why I purchased this game for PS4 Pro, Xbox One, and the Switch, is a long story which I won't go into now. Though the important piece of information is, that after trying them all. The Switch version is the version in which I will be spending all of my time. No the graphics aren't quite up to par with the other systems, but it's portability, and similar breadth ofAbsolutely amazing port. Why I purchased this game for PS4 Pro, Xbox One, and the Switch, is a long story which I won't go into now. Though the important piece of information is, that after trying them all. The Switch version is the version in which I will be spending all of my time. No the graphics aren't quite up to par with the other systems, but it's portability, and similar breadth of scope as the other consoles makes it the winner for me.

    Update: This was already my favorite version, minus the horrible delay during the locker room cut scene. But with patch 3 , not only did they fix the cut-scene lag, the rest of the game runs buttery smooth. My park plays 100% better even. I seriously hope people update their reviews, because as things stand, this will probably be the best and only mobile nba2k we see on a handheld in a loooooong time. The fact that this is nearly feature complete compared to the other consoles and it runs as well as it does, I'm REALLY hoping to see more next year. Thank you Take Two! This is an amazing game, and bringing it to this platform takes it to a whole new level.

    As for those experiencing problems with cut-scenes, please be sure you power off your Switch all the way (not sleep mode) then turn it back on before playing following the download of the game. This will clear up 80% of performance issues.

    P.S. Please any of you who are rating the game based on performance, PLEASE consider updating your review. It's clear that Take Two put a lot of love into making this THE GAME to have for Switch owners.. Let's help ensure they do it again.
    Best port, way to go 2k sports!    … Expand
  8. Crazyorloco
    Sep 25, 2017
    8
    Great game. Gameplay is fun and varied and there's a ton of replay value here. The grind for virtual currency is hard and annoying, but feels rewarding when your player starts improving. It takes awhile for that to happen that that is an issue because the game is pretty much pushing you to purchase VC. It isn't like other games with currency (Hearthstone) where you don't feel the needGreat game. Gameplay is fun and varied and there's a ton of replay value here. The grind for virtual currency is hard and annoying, but feels rewarding when your player starts improving. It takes awhile for that to happen that that is an issue because the game is pretty much pushing you to purchase VC. It isn't like other games with currency (Hearthstone) where you don't feel the need to purchase to progress. Presentation is probably my favorite thing about the game. Announcers are so talkative. It feels real. You really feel like you're watching a live telecast of a basketball game.

    Music is good. I'm a old Bulls fan and I love that they have the Sirius by the Alan Parsons Project song in the game. Graphics are missing cloth physics and sweat effects from the other home consoles, but everything else is in. Feature wise it has all of the features from the console versions included. I'm so use to portable games getting getting diluted in some way. For the switch version, I do not notice the 30 frames per second.

    There are some very apparent things 2k Games needs to address: There are currently some audio popping glitches (switch) which thankfully do not happen during gameplay, sleep mode disconnections (switch), and myplayer file corruption (effecting the console versions as well). Once these issues are patched up this will be a better game for me. Having this game in portable form is great and being able to play with someone on the go at all times is the cherry on top.

    This is the best portable basketball game to date. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  9. TheexxpertT
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Great game but fps where are you??

    Pros:

    Excelent graphics similar ps4/xb1
    Players movements equaly ps4/xb1
    Great playlist after nba 2k13
    Have all modes of play

    Cons:

    Poor frame rate
    No quick play online with friend (they do in the park)
  10. JRiv10
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    I've played the last 3 games in the series on PS4 until now when I got 2K18 for the Switch. Other than it being 30 fps, I can't see any major differences or drawbacks that outweigh being able to take 2K wherever you want. 30fps looks fine in handheld, but it does look a little choppy in docked mode. There was a bug where the audio would be ahead of the video in my career cutscenes, butI've played the last 3 games in the series on PS4 until now when I got 2K18 for the Switch. Other than it being 30 fps, I can't see any major differences or drawbacks that outweigh being able to take 2K wherever you want. 30fps looks fine in handheld, but it does look a little choppy in docked mode. There was a bug where the audio would be ahead of the video in my career cutscenes, but they have fixed this in an update. Battery life is very short in portable mode, so if you are going to take this on the go, bring a battery pack or some kind of charger with you.… Expand
  11. PaperStarNinja
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    It's the full game. Runs at a stable framerate and all of the cutscene framerate issues have been fixed with a patch. This is the best portable basketball sim you could ever hope to play. It is literally the exact same version as the PS4/XBONE version, and that, in portable form, is freaking amazing.
  12. DrAdamX
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Considering the hardware limitations, the game looks great and i have been playing it both docked and portable mode (mostly portable). It is amazing that this game can run on the Switch so well. Was waiting for this title since day 1 of the Switch! Great stuff!
  13. NovaRx
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    love it plays good and portable you can play it anywhere and the graphics or ok better then ps3 or xbox 360 i say if you love nba 2k its a must buy for the switch
  14. Tzortzis
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    i actually had really fun with it...neither bugs nor big loading times that is game crushing...pretty pretty decent basketball game both on the go and on the screen

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#87 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#29 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#26 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Switch Player
    Nov 2, 2017
    80
    As part of a wave of sports sims to be hitting the Switch right now, it's once again a great time to be a sports fan who just plays Nintendo systems, like me. Just like FIFA, WWE and the like, NBA's absence has been sorely felt by Nintendo fans, so you ought to go out and add this stellar entry to your shelves.
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  2. Cubed3
    Oct 12, 2017
    70
    Teased as a prime title for the demographic aimed at in the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer, NBA 2K18 achieves that goal of serviceable console play in the portable space, but with notable compromises. Questionable micro-transaction placement and downloadable requirements aside, NBA 2K18 is the truly authentic basketball experience, and a strong sign of things to come.
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  3. 4P.de
    Oct 12, 2017
    78
    Unlike with FIFA 18 you’ll get an almost complete package with NBA 2K18. Visually of course scaled down and with the “Neighborhood” as well as the story career confined to an online environment, Visual Concepts did their best to port the best basketball game on Nintendo’s hybrid system.
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