NBA 2K17
Following the record-breaking launch of NBA 2K16, the NBA 2K franchise continues to stake its claim as the most authentic sports video game with NBA 2K17. As the franchise that “all sports video games should aspire to be” (GamesRadar), NBA 2K17 will take the game to new heights and continue to blur the lines between video game and reality.
What it feels like
The game takes authentic simulation of professional basketball seriously without irony or levity.
What it's about
NBA basketball competition is the entire subject and focus of the game, with authentic leagues and player rosters.
How it plays
MyPlayer mode lets players create custom characters with deep stat allocation, skills, and equipment choices that define playstyle. Pre-game team composition, player rotation, and play-calling allow tactical preparation before matches. Career progression through repeated matches to increase player attributes and unlock gear is a central progression loop.
How it looks and sounds
High-fidelity rendering of real NBA players, arenas, and authentic presentation aims for photorealistic authenticity.
How it's structured
Campaign and career modes provide single-player gameplay alongside multiplayer options. Online competitive modes pit players directly against each other in versus matches. Split-screen multiplayer supports local head-to-head matches between players on the same device.
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