NBA 2K15

 Xbox One
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 107
  3. Negative: 34 out of 107
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  1. GodModule
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    Pros:

    -The graphics are simply amazing. My brother walked into the living room while I was playing and thought it was a real NBA pre-season game. The textures are high definition and the animations are fluid and realistic. -It's a very good simulation on the harder difficulty settings. Trying to force plays against the AI inevitably ends up working out just like it would in a real    Pros:

    -The graphics are simply amazing. My brother walked into the living room while I was playing and thought it was a real NBA pre-season game. The textures are high definition and the animations are fluid and realistic.

    -It's a very good simulation on the harder difficulty settings. Trying to force plays against the AI inevitably ends up working out just like it would in a real NBA game.

    -You can skip through MyCareer cut scenes after the first play through. I only played the PC version last year (which had a stripped down version of MyCareer mode), but it was definitely aggravating having to sit through stupid interviews after every game.

    Cons

    -The server connectivity sucks. In the first place, why the hell do I have to be connected to the network just to upgrade my player in MyCareer? And on top of that, I can't even spend my VC 60% of the time because it can't connect. Talk about annoying. I'm sure the connectivity issues will be hammered out in time, but it shouldn't even be necessary in the first place.

    -The lack of customization options in MyCareer is disappointing. No way to edit my starting stats? Seriously? Maybe I'm just missing something, but that's pretty annoying. Also, as usual, your player starts out rated way too low. It's virtually impossible to do anything at the higher difficulties when your guy can barely make a layup. A guy this bad wouldn't make the high school JV team, much less an NBA squad. I feel like the developers do this on purpose to try to make you buy VC. Lame.

    Overall, I have to say that this is easily the best game of the NBA 2K series so far. I only played the PC version last year, so I don't know how much this is improved over last year's console versions, but it's definitely a worthwhile upgrade from the PC.    … Expand
  2. Neelyry
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    The attention to detail is incredible. All the players (even the bench and rookies) and coaches are perfectly done. No more slacking on the guys nobody knows. They even touched up the old school teams. This is by far the best basketball experience in console history.
  3. Subtitles
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    It's simply the best sports game of all time, must buy if you're into the sports gaming genre, won't disappoint.

    Everything has improved from rebounding to the net physics. Game-play is crazy realistic and forces you to play SIMULATION BASKETBALL.
  4. FRYMANATION
    Oct 10, 2014
    10
    This game may be a little buggy at release but it is an amazing game. Marked improvement from NBA 2k14, which was imo had been the best sports game released on next gen prior to this. Now, the baton for best sports game has been passed to NBA 2k15. The graphics are insanely good, the gameplay feels smooth and realistic. There are a multitude of game play options, including myplayer whichThis game may be a little buggy at release but it is an amazing game. Marked improvement from NBA 2k14, which was imo had been the best sports game released on next gen prior to this. Now, the baton for best sports game has been passed to NBA 2k15. The graphics are insanely good, the gameplay feels smooth and realistic. There are a multitude of game play options, including myplayer which has improved tenfold over last years. Everything from the crowd, to the ingame menus have been improved in excellent ways. If you are a basketball fan, get this game.

    It has had some bugs were Doris Burke interviews a ghost and superslides across court to interviewed player, but other than that it has been amazing and deserving of a ten.    … Expand
  5. Pmass3129
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Once you get past the servers errors (which is the case now that they have fixed it), this game is actually great. I love playing MyCareer and MyTeam as well as playing in the park. Definitely recommend this game. Very realistic, simulation basketball.
  6. mongoman
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    I will admit this: I am not a fan of sports games, so when I'm forced to play, I play casually not as a hardcore NBA gamer. So your opinion may differ from mine. This game is gorgeous, the attention is detail is amazing, the controls are easy enough to learn that I felt like a pro in less than an hour. The sound is equally amazing and after two days of play I have only experienced a fewI will admit this: I am not a fan of sports games, so when I'm forced to play, I play casually not as a hardcore NBA gamer. So your opinion may differ from mine. This game is gorgeous, the attention is detail is amazing, the controls are easy enough to learn that I felt like a pro in less than an hour. The sound is equally amazing and after two days of play I have only experienced a few online problems and while it pissed me off, it didn't sour me on the game itself. I am not a sports oriented person, I don't watch NBA on tv, but I recommend this game to all NBA enthusiasts.… Expand
  7. PanthersFanStev
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    NBA 2K5 while not a visual upgrade over 2K14, has huge gameplay improvements and improvements in all game modes. Gameplay is extremely smooth, AI players react much more realistically and I feel you can really control tempo. The tempo is huge to me, run a patient offense and the team sets and plays half court offense, run and gun and your team will speed up noticeably, but turnoversNBA 2K5 while not a visual upgrade over 2K14, has huge gameplay improvements and improvements in all game modes. Gameplay is extremely smooth, AI players react much more realistically and I feel you can really control tempo. The tempo is huge to me, run a patient offense and the team sets and plays half court offense, run and gun and your team will speed up noticeably, but turnovers will increase as a result. Running set plays is much faster, consuming only about 10 seconds of play clock vs in the past when plays took the full 24 seconds. MyCareer is now a fun campaignlike mode, lots of cutscenes, player interactions and the AI substitutes realistically vs last year when exhausted players were left in with no chance to substitute. MyGM, MyTeam and Legacy mode (absent last year) return. This is a great game and a must buy for NBA fans.… Expand
  8. Talex
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    MyCareer seems to influence your performance, but MyGM makes up for it by being pretty good, and MyLeague is my favourite mode in gaming. There is no better basketball game out there today and there are few better sports games.
  9. Red-Opposom-098
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Played a little bit at a friends house and I can say this. This game is better than NBA 2K14 by a med-sized margin but that can be a good thing. I'd say NBA 2k14 is a 5 or 6 out of 10. I really suggest to play this game with friends. This game is just really fun in my opinion.
  10. jamessamuel
    Mar 28, 2015
    8
    NBA 2k15 has improved its graphics very much and the story mode is somewhat interesting not much you can expect anyways. Unfortunately NBA 2k15 falls short when it comes to micro transaction integration. The reward system is very slow in this game. Either you play hundreds of games to level up said traits or you pay x amount of money to unlock it. Unfortunately this ruins investment intoNBA 2k15 has improved its graphics very much and the story mode is somewhat interesting not much you can expect anyways. Unfortunately NBA 2k15 falls short when it comes to micro transaction integration. The reward system is very slow in this game. Either you play hundreds of games to level up said traits or you pay x amount of money to unlock it. Unfortunately this ruins investment into your character and the game as you are constantly being forced to pay for micro transaction or invest hundreds of hours to unlock skills.… Expand
  11. GamerNetworkFr
    Nov 11, 2014
    9
    Vous l'aurez compris, NBA 2k15 est un jeu destiné aux fans de NBA ou de la série. Pour les autres la prise en main sera plus longue et vous risquez de vous décourager avant d'avoir remporté votre premier back-to-back. Le contenu impressionnant, le gameplay technique mais jouissif, la restitution des joueurs et de l'ambiance NBA fera au contraire passer des nuits blanches aux aficionados.Vous l'aurez compris, NBA 2k15 est un jeu destiné aux fans de NBA ou de la série. Pour les autres la prise en main sera plus longue et vous risquez de vous décourager avant d'avoir remporté votre premier back-to-back. Le contenu impressionnant, le gameplay technique mais jouissif, la restitution des joueurs et de l'ambiance NBA fera au contraire passer des nuits blanches aux aficionados.

    http://gamer-network.fr/actualites/reviews-item/test-nba-2k15-xbox-one    … Expand
  12. theJESTER607
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    As a huge fan of the MyCareer mode, it was a refreshing change of pace with this game and the story that unfolds. The online experience is fantastic and overall the game-play is tremendous. The graphics are simply unbelievable. The only recurring issue I have with these 2K games is simple and probably just my own problem that I need to get over, but it's how the players on my team run theAs a huge fan of the MyCareer mode, it was a refreshing change of pace with this game and the story that unfolds. The online experience is fantastic and overall the game-play is tremendous. The graphics are simply unbelievable. The only recurring issue I have with these 2K games is simple and probably just my own problem that I need to get over, but it's how the players on my team run the floor. I constantly find myself screaming at the screen, (yes, I'm one of those guys), yelling at players to run to the hoop on the fast-break rather than out to the perimeter when I pass them the ball on a 3-on-1 break. That drives me crazy. All-in-all, that's not a significant flaw at all in the grand scheme of things. Another thing is that a crossover move will get derailed by an opponents legs or feet and more often than not it will not be called a kicked ball as it should. That can be overcome by simply being careful with the ball! The players themselves are well matched with their abilities in real-life so there are no surprises there. If you watch the NBA at all, you know exactly what you're getting from a particular player on this game. The 2K franchice keeps getting better and better each year.… Expand
  13. nicolas_scala27
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    this is a great game the gameplay is so much more improved they made the lower rated players actually able to contribute and the graphics are unbelievable in my career for big men the rebounding is so much more improved the things I don't like are everything costs way too much why should and arm sleeve cost 1000 vc the face scanning is donkey **** it is virtually impossible.
  14. samdaman613
    Jan 12, 2015
    9
    Great game....... player models are stunning, you can see the sweat pouring down their faces..... myCareer took a huge step, I actually feel somewhat connected to my character........ online lag issues persist, but don't take away from most of the experience........ myGM and myLeague are awesome new association modes, allow even more control........ definitely worth it
  15. Urbanlistener
    May 4, 2015
    9
    The best NBA 2k in years, definitively a next-gen experience, fun modes, fun dunks, decent physics, but a bunch of glitches. Overall, great basketball game.
  16. skicat2001
    Jul 14, 2015
    9
    Love this game. I have never even watched much basketball until I played 2k. I love the GM mode in this game, only mode I play. Love the graphics, dunks, alley oops, and all that goes with it. I really got into the game how you interact with players, and owners that give you goals to achieve during the season. The only bad part is some repeating in the commentary, the point guard sometimesLove this game. I have never even watched much basketball until I played 2k. I love the GM mode in this game, only mode I play. Love the graphics, dunks, alley oops, and all that goes with it. I really got into the game how you interact with players, and owners that give you goals to achieve during the season. The only bad part is some repeating in the commentary, the point guard sometimes gets stuck in a postion and dribbles the ball right into the defense. 2K 16 I expect to be a 10. Great game to play.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#33 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
74
#74 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 3, 2014
    70
    One of the best sports franchises just got... exactly the same. [Xmas 2014, p.85]
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2014
    80
    As smart and slick as fans expect. [Issue#118, p.82]
  3. Gaming Age
    Nov 5, 2014
    100
    Overall, it’s hard to find any issues that can’t be overcome when it comes to calling NBA2K15 a complete package.
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