NBA 2K17

NBA 2K17 shows that even if the game may be on top, it's not content to rest on its laurels.

The best sports sim around got even better, with an improved gameplay and stunning graphics.

NBA 2K17 is the best basketball game ever. The wonderful graphics, realistic MyCareer mode, extensive MyGM, the new and better dribbling system and the balanced MyTeam make the game the best in the series so far.

NBA 2K17 is an all-around win. There is simply no equal to the depth and overall quality of this title, cementing the series as perhaps the best of all sports. Those who enjoy drama will find MyPlayer to their liking. Armchair point guards will enjoy MyLeague and MyGM. Casual ballers can hop in and play some of the most finely-tuned basketball ever. There’s more content here than most basketball fans will ever experience, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t try. Any fan needs NBA 2K17 in their library.

The ridiculously overstuffed suite of gameplay options extends even further with the inclusion of historic teams for head-to-head play and collectible card based MyTeam mode fashioned after EA Sports’ Ultimate Team. This game has no shortage of ways to hoop.

NBA 2K17 is a must have for all basketball fans. Thanks to an amazing gameplay and an incredible variety of game modes, NBA 2K17 is the best sports game ever.

May not be the most innovative sports game ever done, but it's one of the best sports games ever made.

A ludicrously polished and tight game of basketball, NBA 2K17 is representative of a series that's at the top of its game. There are a few flaws, as ever, but they pale into insignificance against the consistent excellence that shines through in almost every nook and cranny of NBA 2K17. This is a shoo-in for All-Star status.

NBA 2K17 is one of the best sports videogames to date. Deep gameplay mechanics and game modes will entertain NBA fans all year long.

If nothing else, then, the game manages to impress with the sheer level of detail it provides. You could spend months trying to work through the career mode, not even touching MyGM or MyTeam, and feel as though you got your money's worth. That, combined with the graphical upgrades and new animations, plus the fact that 2K has managed to retain the overall feel of the game, makes the 2K17 experience a very impressive one. It's not without its flaws, but the lasting impression you'll get is one of sheer admiration for the amount of work that must go into creating such a varied game.

With a renewed focus on tangible gameplay improvements and general realism, this year’s iteration of the longstanding franchise feels like the best yet. Being able to execute more accurate dribble moves and jump shots is fantastic on its own, but hearing engaging and varied commentary at the same time makes the entire experience feel fantastic.

The realism and tweaks to gameplay and options makes this year’s entry great, giving basketball fans an immersive and varied experience.

While there's still a bit of a steep learning curve for newcomers, NBA 2K17 offers up everything an NBA fan could ever want in a single package.

Without a doubt NBA 2K17 is the best basketball game on the market so far.

One of the very best looking and playing sports games on the market today, NBA 2K17 continues to take from the "Free to Play" handbook in some of its best modes. Funnelling players towards microtransactions at every opportunity take away some of the fun, but not all.