However, the generic animation style and small player models were criticized. It was flat out unremarkable in every way. It may seem weird to imagine these days but there was a time when EA Sports and 2K battled it out for the title of the best basketball franchise. A reason for that was strong entries like NBA Live The game kept a lot of what made the previous year's installment work but added so much. The biggest addition was the inclusion of All-Star Weekend. Countless hours were spent by gamers competing against their friends in the Three-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest.
The Freestyle Air control system felt fresh and the dynasty mode was deeper than ever. This is the pinnacle of NBA Live and it did pretty well on another similar list.
Konami spent the back half of the 90s finding an abundance of success with hits like Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid. Unfortunately, that didn't transfer over when they attempted to enter the world of sports. While the first entry wasn't met with poor reviews, the sequel was. The game featured blurry graphics that made it hard to distinguish what was going on. The gameplay left a lot to be desired and the AI was poor.
It's no wonder Konami bowed out of the genre soon after. NBA 2K14 proved to be one of the best installments of the storied franchise.
Featuring LeBron James on the cover, it proved it was just like him by being the best in the business.
NBA 2K14 added a fair amount of the little things to make this special. The gameplay was smoother, the AI was smarter, and the graphics were impressive. It also added the LeBron James "Path to Greatness" mode and featured some of the best commentary in any sports game.
Released in late , this is one of the strangest NBA games ever released. Instead of allowing users to play the All-Star game, it gives you a handful of NBA players in random competitions. We're talking about one on one games, three-point shootouts, a free throw shooting contest, and H-O-R-S-E.
It's the kind of thing that would work as a mode in a game and not as its own full video game. Jordan was joined by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird as cover athletes, showcasing that the series was diving deep on classic teams and honoring the stars of the past.
Many reviewers considered it to be the best basketball simulation in history as it felt more realistic than previous games. The MyPlayer mode got a major upgrade, helping to make it one of the most popular modes in any sports game. The use of updated rosters was welcome since rookies weren't initially included due to the NBA lockout that year. There are more ties as three games scored a Once again, the series remained strong as NBA 2K13 kept up the momentum from the previous two installments.
This time, the focus moved from the past to the future, with Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, and Blake Griffin sharing the cover. Despite that, the game still kept upping the classic teams, including the phenomenal idea of having both the and United States Olympic teams.
Jay-Z served as a producer, helping to add to the unique feel. As noted, NBA 2K16 got a lot of praise for the MyLeague mode, which allowed gamers to do things like relocating franchises. NBA 2K17 took that to the next level. This time, all 30 existing teams could be relocated and expansion teams could be added. Realistically, someone could create their own totally unique league with their own teams, cities, and more. They could also control and change the rules of the league, which was unheard of.
The gameplay, presentation, and the other usual aspects were also heavily praised. All-Star Paul George was on the cover. It's kind of wild to consider that the highest-rated games in the history of the series both came so early into its run. It goes to show that these games helped changed things, even though these entries didn't have nearly the customizable options or in-depth features that the future ones did.
The gameplay was improved and it was the first to feature online multiplayer. Plus, it added iconic streetball courts like Rucker Park to enjoy if you wanted something different from traditional arenas. When this series first began, it was exclusive to the Dreamcast since it was made by Sega. That move proved vital for the series.
This entry was important in that it first introduced realistic player abilities, so taking shots at the right place on the court mattered for specific players. It would help birth things like player personalities in later installments.
This game also added modes, improved the defensive side of things, and added legends. He has written in the past for various websites covering movies, TV, pop culture, sports, and wrestling. By Kevin Pantoja Updated Jun 29, More Top Stories. Look no further than this tricky spin move. Want to become the star of your Pro-Am team? Look no further than Athletic 6. This animation is consistent and easy to use. But, fear not my If you've been wondering how you can up your game and hit those greens like nothing, you've come to the right place.
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