Although I don't know much about basketball, this game compared to the previous 2ks has been great for me as it helps when it comes to being able to learn the tricks and skills by the different modes.

graphics and gameplay behind nba live. the my career mode is fun enough but painfully slow to load. when you transition from games to the street. uploading my face into my player from the app was pretty amazing though.

The game has got lots of negative reviews for their terrible implementation of micro transactions called VC which is required for almost every purchases in game and it will affect the main part of the game i.e 'My player' or 'Run the neighborhood'.

I hate all the VC driven madness and being handcuffed into cut-scenes and story mode before you even are able to upgrade your myplayer. They MAKE you go about the story the way THEY see fit. I don't like that. In the Open world driven gaming society, this is like being in jail.

This game is defitnetly a significant step forward in the graphics and game play mechanics department. I was surprised how much more I like this game over the previous year installation (which I also loved). The face and bodies of the players are more realistic than ever.

If this game were solely a basketball sim, it would be excellent. Unfortunately, the MyCareer mode is geared entirely towards getting its consumers to pay more money to buy VC (Virtual Currency).

To all the NBA fans out there: hold your horses! In no way is NBA 2K18 a bad game, but it's certainly not worth its current price-tag, as the few improvements it offers are simply not enough, and, secondly, its sub-par single-player portion relies too much on micro-transactions.

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In recent years, 2K Games has carved out a name for itself as the go-to publisher when it comes to basketball titles. The company's latest offering is NBA 2K18 , and with the 2017/2018 season kicking off recently, it is a worthy digital companion to the real thing.

Create great atmosphere before game; The Neighbourhood a welcome addition; Shooting mechanics spot-on

MyCareer player creation options a bit limited; Defensive and passing gameplay out of whack

NBA 2K18 is the newest game in the 2K's NBA 2K series! The game is a true representation of the real-life sports that are so big in America and is starting to become a popular sport in many other countries! I have over 60 hours on the game and I'm still very addicted to the game!

Realistic - Graphically and Gameplay; Gameplay isn't as stiff; Real Life Commentators

Career Mode is pay to win; Unskippable Cutscenes; A few bugs; Career mode is so long