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NBA 2K10

Visual Concepts · Oct 6, 2009

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Everyone

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With brand new offensive controls that enhance dribbling and post game handling, you can pull off ankle breaking Iso-Motion moves and dominate like Kobe from the perimeter to the paint. Round up your friends and build the ultimate squad, using either your created players from My Player mode or an actual NBA team, then go online and battle other Crews for bragging rights and progression points as you try to climb your way to the top of the Crew leaderboard rankings. And with NBA Today integration, all the real world matchups, news and stats are automatically streamed right into your game providing dynamic commentary and presentation elements based upon what is happening in the real NBA.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.5 (2 critics) · Gamer 8.0

PlayStation 3

Critic 8.1 (9 critics) · Gamer 8.4

8.1

Xbox 360

Critic 8.1 (10 critics) · Gamer 8.3

8.0

Critic reviews

  • Push Square

    Sammy Barker · Nov 02, 2009

    7.0
    It's a shame because the mode could have been a nice alternative, and a beefy area to spend lots of time in. But it just falls apart in the fundamental areas. That means you'll probably spend most of your play time controlling real NBA stars. Like we've mentioned, the gameplay here is most importantly exciting. That said, the experience is affected by a choppy framerate which can hinder the experience quite drastically.
  • Game Trailers

    Game Trailers · Oct 16, 2009

    8.4
    Also detrimental to the game's core gameplay is teammate AI. Players will often stop short on fast breaks, miss wide open layups, stand still when you'd expect them to cut, step out of bounds, or commit backcourt and three-second violations with abnormal frequency. Missing easy layups has been an issue in the series forever and it's still a huge problem. Why can't this be fixed? While the game certainly rewards you for running your offense and hunkering down on defense, there's very little wiggle room for unscripted moments.
  • GameSpot

    Tom Mc Shea · Oct 14, 2009

    7.0
    The emphasis is placed firmly on speed and explosiveness, creating an upbeat tempo that is fast and exciting. Strategy is less important because of the juiced-up action, though, so more thoughtful players should turn to NBA Live 10 for their basketball fix. However, if you love hanging around the hoop, NBA 2K10 is a lot of fun. Despite a few bugs and grading inconsistencies, it's easy to get lost in the in-depth My Player mode or to have an exciting online game with a group of lane-driving buddies.
  • Cheatcc

    Caleb Newby · Oct 06, 2009

    8.6
    NBA 2K10 is a fantastic, fun, and deep representation of the NBA experience. While it may be too much for a very casual basketball fan looking for an arcade experience and instant gratification, 2K10 will certainly appeal to longtime fans. Game modes like the dunk contest, 3 point shootout, 21, and pickup games give a nice variety while Association Mode and My Player Mode give plenty of reasons to keep coming back. I hate to leave you with such a tired cliché, but 2K Sports' NBA 2K10 is a slam dunk.
  • Game Informer

    Matt Bertz · Oct 06, 2009

    8.3
    With contextual analysis that discusses league happenings, this is the best broadcast commentary in sports games. Offense dictates the games more frequently than last year, as off-the-ball defensemen are slow to rotate and tend to drift off their men. The addition of NBA Today keeps 2K the most realistic hoops sim game around.
  • IGN

    Jeff Haynes · Oct 05, 2009

    8.5
    With solid, fast paced gameplay and an excellent presentation that's easily the best the series has ever had, NBA 2K10 continues its strong pedigree of great basketball. While the presentation holds down the fort, the inclusion of the NBA Today and My Player modes, as well as the addition of the developmental leagues make an already good title even better.

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