NBA 2K16 Reviews

NBA 2K16 is ranked in the 93rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2015

NBA 2K16 is a great sports simulation, a title packed with content that will allow basketball lovers to live out their fantasies, create some impressive matches, and experience presentation that rivals real-world broadcasts.

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ThisGenGaming
ThisGenGaming
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2015

NBA 2K16 might be the best NBA game out there today. It's one of the best sports simulations I've ever played, the TV feel has been captured better than any other sport simulation.  The gameplay also managed to feel like an actual Basketball game, and the gameplay has had some significant changes from last year to help make it that much better. There's also a lot to do in the game with MyCareer and MyGM being the best examples of sandbox modes that will keep you coming back to this great game until next year.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 12, 2015

Even though the story isn't always a hit at times, and there are some online issues that could use some looking into, NBA 2K16 remains a slam dunk when it comes to the world of virtual basketball.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2015

A game which sets the bar as the pinnacle of the current generation of sports gaming thus far.

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EGM
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2015

Marvel at NBA 2K16's drive for excellence and all they've put into making this year's sim incredible. Year by year 2K has learned to make a more solid sports title, and now it's not just a highlight-reel player, but an accomplished All-Star video game.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2015

NBA 2K16 brings another year of championship quality basketball to the console and PC.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2015

The best basketball game around, giving you an enjoyable and realistic experience with tons of modes and options that will keep you busy for hours.

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Sep 27, 2015

In 2K16 Visual Concepts proves once again that they've still got their fans in mind, adding new features and modes, re-introducing old favorites, and sharpening both the visuals, presentation, and gameplay to near perfection.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2015

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

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Sep 28, 2015

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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IGN
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2015

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

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95 / 100
Aug 6, 2016

If you like basketball and the NBA, you’ll love NBA 2K16, available for PS4, Xbox One and PC. This is, truly, a memorable experience for sports games and a welcomed step forward towards the realm of realistic gameplay, realistic graphics and game depth.

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GameCrate
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2015

Best sports game ever made (probably!). I can't wait to see them top it next year.

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Sep 30, 2015

Perfected gameplay and an abundance of addicting modes make NBA 2K16 a heavyweight contender for the greatest sports game ever made.

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Unscored
Sep 29, 2015

Yet Spike Lee's nuanced plotting and oftentimes poetic phrasing yield a promising beginning for sports game narrative, a beginning so affecting that Lee's last scenes left me staggered. It's a cautionary tale that should be refined to become far more interactive in next year's game.

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