NBA 2K16

Critic reviews

• ANApple 'N' Apps

  Trevor Sheridan · Oct 15, 2015

  8.0

  NBA 2K16 is the first year that truly brings a basketball sim experience to iOS making it well worth picking up.
• ZZTGD

  Ryan Wombold · Oct 13, 2015

  8.5

  Overall the improvements to 2K16 cannot be ignored. The gameplay is better than it’s ever been, the presentation is fantastic and the expansions to My League and My GM are very welcome. For someone like me however, for whom My Career is consistently the biggest draw, it’s hard to not be disappointed. My hope is that next year 2K addresses my concerns in this area and finally delivers what I would consider the perfect hoops game.

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• UUSGamer

  Kat Bailey · Oct 07, 2015

  8.0

  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.
• GTGame Trailers

  Michael Huber · Oct 03, 2015

  8.5

  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.
• GIGame Informer

  Matt Bertz · Oct 02, 2015

  9.0

  Continue to push the boundaries of sports games with ambitious innovations in gameplay and modes. From the realistic player models to the first-class broadcast presentation, this is the best-looking sports game ever made. The already stellar gameplay gets better with new dedicated passing buttons and more size-ups. With several modes worth playing, NBA 2K16 offers the most value you’ll find in a sports game.
• CCOGconnected

  Paul Sullivan · Oct 01, 2015

  8.2

  While Spike Lee’s forced linear career mode experiment misses the mark, 2K’s basketball engine is second to none, providing a realistic on court experience that has been modified in some smart ways. Niggling issues still exist, but can’t take away from the core fun of hitting the hardwood. Fans of the series ought to be pleased with the mechanical improvements, and there’s never been a better time for outsiders to get in on the action. NBA 2K16 is the industry standard in basketball.

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