NBA 2K7

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 68
  3. Negative: 11 out of 68
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  1. JoeS.
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    No other basketball game can top this right now. EA move over!
  2. MarcD.
    Sep 30, 2006
    9
    This game boasts the most brilliant animations ever in a hoops sim. The impressive gameplay remains intact and the presentation has been improved. Not quite perfect...but placed in a head-to-head with 'Live'? '2K7' blows out EA's disaster.
  3. MatM.
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    This is simply the best basketball game I have ever played in my 10 years of gaming.
  4. YermakirumY.
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Very good game.
  5. KeithM.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Redefines console and internet basketball. The gold standard.
  6. NormelT.
    Sep 28, 2006
    9
    It will always be the best & realistic.
  7. JTrouserSnake
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    What sets apart basketball from other sports is the individualism and personalities of the players. there are no helmets or padding to hide who they really are. for the first time since basketball video games became popular do you really feel a sense of this. teams play like how you watch them on tv. Stars take over games like they should. They celebrate and have mannerisms exactly like What sets apart basketball from other sports is the individualism and personalities of the players. there are no helmets or padding to hide who they really are. for the first time since basketball video games became popular do you really feel a sense of this. teams play like how you watch them on tv. Stars take over games like they should. They celebrate and have mannerisms exactly like their real life counter part. and the complaining! complaints are the number one thing that happen after every whistle call - and again, all in the game. I agree, some player models aren't as crisp as they should be, but gameplay over graphics any day, that's what I always say.… Expand
  8. AllenI.
    Aug 17, 2007
    8
    Yo dawg i thought this game was pretty good but the referees make too many bad calls and the players throw bad passes. online is good though.
  9. JobAdkins
    Feb 10, 2008
    7
    This game is a good basketball simulation.The 24-7 mode is terrible compared to 2k6.There is a lot of things though that will get you aggravated with this game that will just make you stop playing.I will say that 2k6 is a much better game and there is no reason to get this one if you have it.I rated 2k6 much higher than this cause its a better game all around.I give this game a 7.6.
  10. JohnDoe
    Nov 13, 2006
    7
    2K7 Gameplay and AI are without a question way better than NBA Live 07, but overall the game is not worth over 90. 2K7 has its fair share of bugs and repetitiveness that would lose them many metacritic points. 1) Speech sounds repetitive and buggy, the announcers sounded like they read off scripts. Simply compare Kenny Smith on NBA Live with 2K7 2) Players and the ball occasionally 2K7 Gameplay and AI are without a question way better than NBA Live 07, but overall the game is not worth over 90. 2K7 has its fair share of bugs and repetitiveness that would lose them many metacritic points. 1) Speech sounds repetitive and buggy, the announcers sounded like they read off scripts. Simply compare Kenny Smith on NBA Live with 2K7 2) Players and the ball occasionally teleport. Players sometimes play with a torn jersey (hence topless) or shorts. 3) Every game has the Gatorade segment in first and third quarters. The list goes on and on. 90 - 100 is near perfection and 2K7 is still a little ways to get there, but at least on better track than NBA Live.… Expand
  11. JaeM.
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    This game is so awesome not to mention it graphics, shot stick & gamemode features like streetball & others but I'll get back to U on that I have to play the game first.
  12. RobS.
    Oct 4, 2006
    3
    1. Gameplay a lot better then EA's live 07 2. Great new animations in 2k7 3. Unfortunatly not alot more then that basicaly its 2k6 few tweaks in graphics but all the same ai an glitches an exploits of 2k6 such a shame seems the trend for 2ksports with there 2k7 range same applies to nhl2k7 updated floor texture an a hand full of new animations don't justify another full price purchase.
  13. KenH.
    Sep 26, 2006
    3
    The graphics of Steve Nash looked like a PS1 game. What's up with the DOF stuff.
  14. RileyS.
    Sep 27, 2006
    1
    I'm very dissapointed in this years version. It's the exact same as last years, with new animations.
  15. [Anonymous]
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Most Fun, most Realistic, baskeball game ever. Isomotion is a blast this year and the signature jumps shots make playing with your favorite player just that much more fun.
  16. DanH.
    Sep 29, 2006
    0
    This game is absolutely horrendous. My friend EASILY made 5 straight free throws with Ben Wallace and then made a shot from behind the free throw line - on all star - the first time he played it. Realistic? The ball hadling is rudimentary at best. It is also impossible to pass decently while running. PLEASE do not waste your money on this. No glitches were changed, no AI flaws fixed. UTTER CRAP.
  17. MaxH.
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    2K7 is the king. Live 07 is a great game.................for me to POOP on!
  18. KanceM.
    Sep 30, 2006
    7
    1. Gameplay - Much better than EA's offering, seems pretty realistic. 2. Graphics - What is up with the player models?!? Horrible! Good thing the gameplay is good. 3. Presentation - Pretty good, just slightly below NBA Live 2007, but not bad. Conclusion - Best bball game on the 360. They could have made the player models much better, strange how bad they look. In any case, the better 1. Gameplay - Much better than EA's offering, seems pretty realistic. 2. Graphics - What is up with the player models?!? Horrible! Good thing the gameplay is good. 3. Presentation - Pretty good, just slightly below NBA Live 2007, but not bad. Conclusion - Best bball game on the 360. They could have made the player models much better, strange how bad they look. In any case, the better choice of the 2 NBA games for the 360, IMO.… Expand
  19. BeeB.
    Feb 12, 2007
    8
    This game is serious stuff! Best gameplay for a sports game that I have ever been privileged to play on. New animations are good but could be better, but the main thing is it it kicks NBA Live 07's a** like Shaq would kick Kobe's!
  20. IloveNba2k7
    Mar 15, 2007
    10
    This game is the best game in the world. I can play this game over and over and over again. Live is so fun to play on. This game has the best graphics in the world I love it. This game is definitely worth buying!
  21. BobM.
    Sep 18, 2007
    9
    Near perfect game. Well deserved 9. Great graphics, best controls for a basketball game possible. Good bye nba live. Your time is over.
  22. JohnDoe
    Nov 13, 2006
    7
    To all who gave 2K7 a score of 90 or above, especially those with 100...

    Did you actually put the disc into the machine, pick up the controller, or open your eyes and ears to play it to give near perfect scores? You have every right to hate EA, but to give perfect scores for NBA 2K7 is absurd. 2K7 may play better than NBA Live but it has its fair share of bugs and design issues:    To all who gave 2K7 a score of 90 or above, especially those with 100...

    Did you actually put the disc into the machine, pick up the controller, or open your eyes and ears to play it to give near perfect scores?
    You have every right to hate EA, but to give perfect scores for NBA 2K7 is absurd. 2K7 may play better than NBA Live but it has its fair share of bugs and design issues:

    1) Audio - speech is just as repetitive as NBA Live. How many times in a game do I have to hear Kenny Smith say it's man to man half court defense? Other announcers also sounded like they're reading off scripts rather than speaking naturally, compare that to NBA Live. Announcer talk about the wrong player for shot attempts...

    2) Players slide and ball popping in certain animations...

    3) Players can play with torn jersey (hence topless) and shorts...

    The list goes on and on...    … Expand
  23. AnonymousMC
    Dec 12, 2006
    9
    The best basketball game of all time and I have pretty much played them all since EAs Bulls vs Blazers on the Sega Megadrive (Genesis). The only things that annoyed me and hence prevented me giving this game a 10, is the crappy menu interface, the ends of players shorts sometimes getting caught in their waist, too many steals and too few blocks. The gameplay is so good though that theseThe best basketball game of all time and I have pretty much played them all since EAs Bulls vs Blazers on the Sega Megadrive (Genesis). The only things that annoyed me and hence prevented me giving this game a 10, is the crappy menu interface, the ends of players shorts sometimes getting caught in their waist, too many steals and too few blocks. The gameplay is so good though that these minor annoyances don't prevent it from being the best b'ball game out there. If you're looking for an NBA game, get this and avoid NBA Live 07 on XBOX 360 at all costs!… Expand
  24. MattC.
    Sep 25, 2006
    0
    The best game ever.
  25. JustinB.
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    The most realistic ball experience you will get this year, it's very good.
  26. Gingerman
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    This is amazing. Must have 360 game, no matter if you like basketball or not...this is art.
  27. LionelE.
    May 18, 2008
    7
    This is probably the best video game basketball has to offer, but that
  28. niconline
    Oct 29, 2012
    7
    It is once again the most solid, realistic, and kick-butt hoops game on the market. Really, the only debate is which version to get. If money's no object, pick it up on 360; it's easily the cream of the crop.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#28 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. IGN
    83
    If you like basketball, you can't help but enjoy NBA 2K7. Moving forward, 2K needs to make player faces look like human beings, improve some suspect clock AI on the part of the CPU, and work on making on-the-ball defense fun. Still, this is a damn good basketball game and your best option on the 360 this season.
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  2. GameSpot
    82
    Sure, there are oodles of new animations and gameplay options, but many key issues went untouched. It's still a great choice for anyone who likes a realistic pace to their NBA video games, but it's not the defining basketball simulation that many were hoping for.
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  3. Operation Sports
    100
    I’m going to make this really simple: this is the greatest basketball game I’ve ever played. This is also the greatest one year leap I’ve ever seen in a series.
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