Published: 2017-09-20, Author: Phil , review by: gamesradar.com
Incredibly convincing on-court action, Unrivalled depth to all its game modes, Player progression is better communicated
It costs money to get a haircut, Unskippable My Career cutscenes challenge your will to go on living, Game engine and animations starting to feel weathered
Its generation-long strengths hold true, and just about prevail over an increasingly cynical microtransaction creep. My Career's jump to an open-world setting throws a new gauntlet down to the rest of sports gaming...
Published: 2017-09-19, Author: Steven , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Superb player likeness and individual animations, Nuanced, evolved shot/pass mechanics, “Neighborhood” offers an engaging social experience, MyTeam nears Ultimate Team caliber, Unparalleled attention to detail
Hackneyed MyCareer storyline, MyGM: The Next Chapter is half-baked
If you like basketball, absolutely. Even casual fans who feel satisfied with an older edition should highly...
Plays a damn good game of basketball, So many modes it's almost ridiculous, Presentation blows everything else away, Refined shot mechanic works a treat
Very aggressive with its monetisation, Will terrify new players at first
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Published: 2017-10-06, Author: John , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: The NBA 2K series has always been one of my favorites. I was anxious to see how they would improve for this year's version. With a very exciting NBA season coming up, I was ready to dive into more games, as well as traverse the neighborhood with my create...
Awesome production values contribute to 2K18's impressive realism, Pro stick controls offer an intuitive and gratifying way to play, The Neighborhood is a novel way to let you live the basketball lifestyle in MyCareer
Microtransactions are everywhere, and trying to advance without them feels nearly impossible
While still a solid basketball simulation, it's getting harder each year to recommend this series and NBA 2K18 feels like a continuation of that trend. Some technical issues plague many aspects of the game and at this point, myGM is the only saving grace...
Published: 2017-09-25, Author: Luke , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: I can't believe 2K managed to screw this up so badly.Note: As we've done the last few years, this is only a review of 2K18's MyCareer mode, not the entire game. I think its presence as the best-known singleplayer sports RPG, coupled with the focus 2K pla...
Published: 2017-09-22, Author: Matthew , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: From a purely technical point of view, NBA 2K18 delivers a solid on-court experience. This should come as no surprise: after all, for the past several years running, the NBA 2K series has been held up as a gold standard for sports games. That the game con...
Hits that sweet spot between depth and accessibility, Replicates real NBA broadcasts with impressive accuracy, Storydriven MyGM mode is a treat for hardcore fans, A staggering amount of content
Hamfisted writing, The Neighborhood gets old fast, Character creation needs a major overhaul, Inconsistent visuals
NBA 2K18 has a few holes in its game -- the series needs to improve its writing, the ballyhooed MyCareer Neighborhood hub falls flat, and the tech powering the series is nearing retirement age. That said, boil the game down to its essentials and you have...
