NBA 2K8

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 7 out of 29
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Oct 17, 2007
    2
    Possibly the most frustrating game I have ever played, 2k tried to make the game to real. Why is it a trick to shooting period, foul shots, jump shots, lay ups, you name it they got it. Lay ups and foul shots are basically a gimme on the NBA level, wide open jump shots for most pros are made. But not in 2k8, the game play is horrible for the simple fact that were playing NBA 2K8 not AAU Possibly the most frustrating game I have ever played, 2k tried to make the game to real. Why is it a trick to shooting period, foul shots, jump shots, lay ups, you name it they got it. Lay ups and foul shots are basically a gimme on the NBA level, wide open jump shots for most pros are made. But not in 2k8, the game play is horrible for the simple fact that were playing NBA 2K8 not AAU 2K8. Ray Allen is one of the best 3 point shooters ever to play the game, but you… Expand
  2. bernardmorales
    Mar 15, 2008
    4
    This game is pathetic....as avid of a fan i have been for 2K8 since Allen Iverson was on the cover, this game is so unrealistic as it can get....Yes the graphics are great.....but the actually in game is HORRIBLE.......how do you miss lay up after lay up with KOBE BRYANT????.....how does the offense make EVERY rebound and put back???? How do you update the roster on XBOX live only ONCE soThis game is pathetic....as avid of a fan i have been for 2K8 since Allen Iverson was on the cover, this game is so unrealistic as it can get....Yes the graphics are great.....but the actually in game is HORRIBLE.......how do you miss lay up after lay up with KOBE BRYANT????.....how does the offense make EVERY rebound and put back???? How do you update the roster on XBOX live only ONCE so far this season and its already MARCH??? all i know is, 2K8 has lost a loyal customer...........IMPROVE NBA 2K8!!!!........… Expand
  3. MikeM.
    Oct 16, 2007
    2
    Poor effort all around, in my opinion. I was particularly not fond of their dynasty mode. There was too much flash and not enough effort spent on team pride. Very poorly produced.
  4. KenPoon
    Feb 17, 2008
    2
    THIS IS A VERY FRUSTRATING GAME TO PLAY!! - there is a second lag for all moves you make - the computer AI is stupid, runs away from defensive assignments - their attempt to be realistic takes away from the game play. - 2k6, 2k7 were much better versions, they should just go back to the past

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#29 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2007
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#61 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2007

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Game Informer
    83
    While NBA 2K8 may have some kinks to work out in its post game, it’s still the best basketball sim on the market.
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  2. IGN
    79
    It's certainly the best basketball game on any system this year. The Association is a solid franchise mode and, if VC can iron out its AI and gameplay issues, next year's model could be something very special.
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  3. GameSpot
    85
    Despite a few nagging issues, NBA 2K8 is a fantastic basketball game packed to the brim with features and game modes.
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