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NBA 2K16

2K Sports, Visual Concepts
Sep 29, 2015 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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OpenCritic Rating

84

Top Critic Average

82%

Critics Recommend

IGN
9 / 10
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Game Informer
9 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
USgamer
4 / 5
Game Revolution
4 / 5
TheSixthAxis
8 / 10
GameTrailers
4.5 / 5
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Critic Reviews for NBA 2K16

NBA 2K16 is a leap forward in defensive AI, online stability, and overall polish. This is amazing basketball.

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NBA 2K 16's strong fundamental basketball smarts, world-class presentation, and multitude of options make it the most ambitious sports game I've ever played.

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With several modes worth playing, NBA 2K16 offers the most value you'll find in a sports game

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NBA 2K16 draws you in with its welcoming personality and expanded game modes. But it still manages to push you away with unexplained intricacies.

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NBA 2K16 is definitely hurt by Livin Da' Dream, which is problematic in ways that go beyond the scope of this review. It just doesn't work. Once you get past MyCareer, though, NBA 2K16 once again stands out as a top-tier sports sim. Here's hoping this setback won't stop Visual Concepts from continuing to push the envelope with their design decisions, because it continues to be their most admirable quality.

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NBA 2K16 is full of features and detail. It's possibly the most complete game to the series. . . . 2K Sports rarely take a step back and this year is no different.

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Overall though NBA 2K16 is a solid game that has great gameplay, and fantastic presentation.

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Visual Concepts has done a commendable job with just one year of development. NBA 2K16 boasts many on-court improvements over last year, most notably on defensive that help create a better flow during games. Although the microtransactions devalue certain aspects of the game, and Pro-AM has connection issues, the on-court changes and additions are worth checking out for basketball enthusiasts.

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