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Arcade Basketball
On: 2007-12-16I only played a couple of games with my friend. Im an NBA Live fan myself, but I gave 2K a shot anyway. Ive gotta say this game was really fun. The graphics werent as good as Live, but the players movements were more realistic. However, the score at the end of the game was extremely high. The players moved really fast, giving the game more of an arcade feeling. For simulation style basketball, which is what I prefer, I go with NBA Live. But for flat out, run-and-gun basketball, 2K has what you need.
Arcade Basketball
On: 2007-12-15I only played a couple of games with my friend. Im an NBA Live fan myself, but I gave 2K a shot anyway. Ive gotta say this game was really fun. The graphics werent as good as Live, but the players movements were more realistic. However, the score at the end of the game was extremely high. The players moved really fast, giving the game more of an arcade feeling. For simulation style basketball, which is what I prefer, I go with NBA Live. But for flat out, run-and-gun basketball, 2K has what you need.
Better ut not Great
On: 2007-07-18when first i bought this game i had high hopes especialy since playing the college version. the only reson i wont give this game 5 stars is because of those nasty menus because the way 2k has them set up you will be pulling out your hair in no time. Thats not to say the rest of the game is like that. There are plenty of games on those nasty menus to keep you busy for along time. the new in season scouting realy does this game a favour. although this game has great graphics the players still look like freaky mutants. almost all the players have their own shots that have been digitly captured and gives this game a personilized touch. overall i thought this game was an improvement over last years it still has some things that need to be worked out.
Better ut not Great
On: 2007-07-17when first i bought this game i had high hopes especialy since playing the college version. the only reson i wont give this game 5 stars is because of those nasty menus because the way 2k has them set up you will be pulling out your hair in no time. Thats not to say the rest of the game is like that. There are plenty of games on those nasty menus to keep you busy for along time. the new in season scouting realy does this game a favour. although this game has great graphics the players still look like freaky mutants. almost all the players have their own shots that have been digitly captured and gives this game a personilized touch. overall i thought this game was an improvement over last years it still has some things that need to be worked out.
Great NBA game
On: 2007-07-16Prior to this, I had not played a NBA video game since NBA 2k. Yup much has improved since then. The graphics, sound and physics are excellent. While most players have a great amount of precision, some players look outright scary. (like Ginobili) The arenas, the fans and the mascots are lifelike. Cant say the same about the fly girls. The create a player mode is also detailed but is very tedious. What I liked most in the game was the 24/7 game option. I would definitely recommend this game to any fan.
Good game
On: 2007-07-11Is a good game, a lot of fun... but the graphics could be better. A litle bit squares in my XBOX 360 but very realistic control.
Just shy of greatness.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-05-13
First things first, NBA 2K7 is a fantastic basketball simulation. Easily the best one this year and one of the better ones in recent memory. However thats all it is, dont expect much, if any, off the court excitement. The people at 2K focused all of their attention on the hardwood, which is fine, but leaves the finished product just a little lagging. One or two more features, off the court, could have pushed this game into the stratosphere but, sigh, well have to wait until next year to see what they can do.
The 24/7 next feature is a vailant effort, but quickly becomes a laughable attempt at the streetball genre, still its their for those who want it, and thats better than nothing. Also, the ability to set you practices as the coach is a good idea, but it doesnt even take a minute to do so and any rewards from this task are hardly noticeable, so its mostly just a time waster.
Still, with a fantastic game on the court, which is definately the most important part, this game is a gem, and with a little work off the court it could be a star.
AWSOME
by: Anonymous On: 2007-05-08
with the xbox 360 this game has really good graphics, really easy to play and very enjoyable with friends, plays 4 players.
AWSOME
On: 2007-05-07with the xbox 360 this game has really good graphics, really easy to play and very enjoyable with friends, plays 4 players.
As perfect as can be expected
by: Anonymous On: 2007-05-07
This basketball game is about as perfect as a game can be right now. The franchise mode is one of the deepest in the industry. The actual game simulation is completely life like, down to EVERY single players personal shooting form. Defense AI responds very realisticly, making you set picks and work for every single shot.
Of course this game is not without its small gliches. Sometimes player animation miss steps, or jerseys and shorts just disappear briefly (weird...) On the very rare occurance the AI reacts differently than it should, but overall it is pretty solid.
Dont bother renting this game, just go buy it!
THE BEST GAME EVER!
by: Anonymous On: 2007-03-16
This game is the best game to ever be created. The graphics are awesome, the gameplay is sweet and the game modes are the best. 24/7 Next is one of the funnest stories that I have ever played. Season mode is always a blast and The Association is so cool. The court come to life as theres moving fans going up and down the stairs, moving mascots and even some floor moppers and cameramen! The shooting styles are accurate. Shawn Marion has that funky release and Shaq has that hesitation on his free throws. This game has personalized this game so that you feel like you are actually in the game. The controls are easy after a few games. The Shot Stick is awesome. Though it will take a while to get it down, youll be swishing shots before you know it. The realism is a big factor in this game also. No more can you swish every single shot is this game. You have to work hard for your wins as it really is in the NBA. No longer can you score over 100 points in five minute quarters. Youll be lucky if you get to 60 points. This game is definitly a next-gen game! Buy and youll be very happy with the amazing results!
One of the best basketball titles to date
by: Anonymous On: 2007-03-11
2k7 is one of the most playable, fun basketball titles to be released on a high-performance console, and the online play never gets old. Being able to control nearly ever single aspect of movement, as well as easy to access play calling with the D-pad, makes you realize that you are finally playing a true basketball sim.
A must-have for any die-hard basketball fans.
A capable Basketball game that just needs some touching up
On: 2007-03-01Ill be honest. I havent played too many basketball games since Super Nintendo, but I know quality when I see it and this game has an all around good feel to it. The controls allow for quick movement and slick ball control. The character movements and actions are among the best Ive ever seen and give the game an extra realistic feel.
The graphics are so-so when I look at it on a whole with other next-gen console games. It also seemed like the higher I set the difficulty setting, the dumber and less talented my team would get. Id miss multiple layups in a row and set an all time record for bricked dunks.
On top of that if I started getting a decent lead on the opposing team I seemed more prone to get foul calls from dumb teamates I couldnt control like 3 seconds in the paint or fouling a shooter outside the paint. I understand this makes the game harder but I dont think frustrating teamate A.I. is the answer.
Also Ill be the first to admit that Im not crazy about rap but even somebody that loves to listen to it would tell you that the music is garbage. Theres bad rap and then theres really really really bad rap.
To top it all off Kennys Halftime show with his stamp of approvals doesnt have a whole lot of variety. I think theres about ten different stamps total and youll have seen them all after playing five games or so.
I know it sounds like Im downing this game bad but its really not a bad game. I enjoy it and Im glad I bought it. I just figure you should know its shortcomings before you invest in it.
Total Control, 24/7 needs work some more !!
On: 2007-02-25I love this game, people say NCAA Hoops 2K7 is better, but to me its not. NBA 2K7 gives you total control of the game even in the franchise mode. Whatever yo want eo do you can do, not just to your team but to the other teams as well. Change positions, change player heights, and change player ratings, all of it. Override trades has always been my favorite, I wish NCAA Hoops had something like that for recruits. I know these advantages take away the challenge of the game but I really dont care, you can be challenged by choice. I hope they improve 24/7 feature though. I like that you can save at anytime, but I wish they would show your player stats and attributes, and even your outfits. You really cant tell your players strengths and weaknesses, and how to mold his game. I love this game I wish NCAA hoops was this good and did not have the gitches that it has.
Deep, Detailed, and DUNKALICIOUS!!
On: 2007-02-25Bar none, the best NBA game on the market. Dont just take my word for it -- every expert reviewer is able to see the plain truth also.
Xbox360 and PS3 versions are nearly identical. Just dont waste your money and time on NBA live.
Great gameplay, signature moves, and special features. Would take me a year to play it all!
mark
Total Control, 24/7 needs work some more !!
On: 2007-02-24I love this game, people say NCAA Hoops 2K7 is better, but to me its not. NBA 2K7 gives you total control of the game even in the franchise mode. Whatever yo want eo do you can do, not just to your team but to the other teams as well. Change positions, change player heights, and change player ratings, all of it. Override trades has always been my favorite, I wish NCAA Hoops had something like that for recruits. I know these advantages take away the challenge of the game but I really dont care, you can be challenged by choice. I hope they improve 24/7 feature though. I like that you can save at anytime, but I wish they would show your player stats and attributes, and even your outfits. You really cant tell your players strengths and weaknesses, and how to mold his game. I love this game I wish NCAA hoops was this good and did not have the gitches that it has.
great basketball game
On: 2007-02-14Bought this game for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it he plays it for hours
great basketball game
On: 2007-02-13Bought this game for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it he plays it for hours
NBA2k7 - THE BEST Nba game/series
On: 2007-01-24This is easily the best and funnest nba game series. EAs NBA Live and that other NBA game are just garbage. The Live series has actually regressed too. The NBA2K series has been pretty similiar year to year, with mostly minor tweaks every year added. The biggest difference I noticed was the free throw system this year. While its very different using the analog stick to shoot free throws on Xbox 360, it really only takes a few free throws to get it down. While the game isnt 100% perfect, its pretty close to being. Using the analog stick instead of the buttons to shoot and do layups and dunks makes a ginormous difference, and recommended. And this game is incredibly fun too! Get it!
The best basketball game out there
On: 2007-01-22It doesnt get anymore realistic than NBA 2k7 for the Xbox 360. The graphics are unreal, and it so much fun to play. What a game, highly recommended
The best basketball game out there
On: 2007-01-21It doesnt get anymore realistic than NBA 2k7 for the Xbox 360. The graphics are unreal, and it so much fun to play. What a game, highly recommended
When is somebody going to get NBA games right?
On: 2007-01-09I bought this product because it was well-reviewed and despite Shaq in a Heat jersey on the cover. However, it was deeply disappointing. The graphics are terrible for a Nextgen system. The game play is dull.
Best basketball game i've played to date
On: 2007-01-09By far the most enjoyable and realistic basketball game ive ever played. if the graphics improve on next years model, youll be looking at the perfect basketball game.
great game
On: 2007-01-05dont even think about live 07 its garbage this is your best bet holla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
great game
On: 2007-01-04dont even think about live 07 its garbage this is your best bet holla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
#1 NBA GAME!
On: 2007-01-04Everything about the game is great. Smooth game play its the clear choice for NBA. I play every day!
Best NBA simulation to date
On: 2006-12-25After playing Live throughout my childhood, I turned my attention to the 2K series in 2001 when they released NBA 2K2. Ive been with them ever since. Im 23 years old now, so my expectations of games has definitely changed over the years. I now look for games that challenge me and force me to sit back and strategize rather than button mash. NBA 2K7 definitely succeeds in that. This game captures the NBA better than any other NBA licensed game released...Ever!!
Keep in mind that this game is very complexed and if you are new to the series, expect about 1 to 2 hour learning curve. If youre a vet to the series, like myself, then youll feel right at home when playing this game.
The thing that separates this game from similar games is a new feature called Signature Style. Signature Style captures the moves and mannerisms of your favorite NBA players and translate them to the video game world. Pretty much every player in the game has their signature shot (thats right even down to the 10th and 11th man on the bench). Albeit, some shots are not accurate, but you are able to go and edit anyones shot to one that you feel is more accurate. Some players also perform dunks, passes, and dribbling animations specific to them.
The atmosphere in this game also hits the spot. What blew me away is seeing people in the crowd walking in the stands (i.e. leaving or going to their seats). Also during timeouts, youll see the cheerleaders and mascots take the center court to do their routine. The crowd reacts to everything on the court as well.
Bottomline, this game is so deep I honestly dont feel like writing anymore lol. All I can say is this: If youre a fan of the NBA, or just a fan of basketball in general, then do yourself a favor and buy/rent this game. I guarantee you that this will be the best NBA simulation youll ever play (unless of course youre playing 2K8)
A Great SIM game
On: 2006-12-14I finally got the opportunity to rent this game from a local video store after only being able to play it in Best Buy for a few minutes. I must say that I am VERY impressed with the realism and realistic appearance of this game. It is definetely a step up from the always crappy, arcadey, unrealistic NBA Live series. My last game of NBA Live was when I was playing at a friends house, it was the most boring game I ever played in my life, nearly every shot was a dunk and it was too easy to score. I switched over to th 2K series that same year and was really impressed with the dreamcast version. Since then, admitedly I really have lost interest in the NBA overall due to whinny players, so I stopped playing B-Ball games all together. However after seeing NBA 2K7 on display in my local Best Buy I had to try it.
First off the graphics in this game are VERY impressive, the court look life like, if you are not looking close enough you would think its a real game, the courts actually look wooden like their real life counterparts and from what I have seen so far the game captures every detail of the home teams court. The crowd looks lifelike and not flat. The game even has the floor moppers! A lot of attention was given to detail and that translates to great looking game. In addition to the courts, the players look pretty good as well. My only small complaint is that the faces and facial expressions could have been done a bit better. Close ups of the players faces can look very weird at times, but this does not really take away from the overall appearance of the game.
What good is great graphics if the actual gameplay sucks? Fortunately 2K7 does not suffer from this flaw that many next gen games do. The gameplay in this game is very fun and realistic. Unlike NBA Live, you cant just run it in and dunk every play, nor can you shoot 87% from the field. Shooting the ball is pretty difficult, but at the same time realistic. On average, a "good" shooting night for a player is around 50% - 55% and this game reflects that very well. Dont expect to hit EVERY shot, and even if you are wide open, you may still miss, it can get frustrating at times, but hey, it happens in the real NBA as well. The default quarter length for 2K7 is the standard 5 minutes, but since this is a true SIM game, if you want realistic scoring, you have to raise the minutes to 7 or 8 minute quarters. Dont expect to scors 100+ points with 5 minute quarters as you can do with NBA Live, and I perfer it that way.
The controls of the game can be very cumbersome, expect to be fumbling your fingers all over the controller trying to figure out how to do things, because buttons dont always seem to be in the right place. There is also a shot stick (R-stick), but I rarely use it, because it feels unatural. The left thumbstick controls the dribbling and movement, and you can use it to do fancy moves with the ball based on your players dribbling skills and signature moves. The shooting takes some effort to perfect, and until you get used to it, you will find yourself bricking seemingly easy shots. Some players like Shawn Marion (Suns) on Josh Childress (Hawks) have very strange releases which makes jump shooting with them even more difficult. Speaking of shooting, free throw shooting is also pretty difficult, you have to have use the right thumbstick to control the player shot motion and since each player has different motions, this will take a lot of practice as well. Another thing about the controls is the the right thumbstick controlling the menus, it is very confusing and frustrating as well.
As I said before, I am not really into the NBA until it comes to playoff time, so I have no idea how accurate the rosters are except for the obvious players. Of course AI no longer plays for the Sixers, but obviously he is still on the Sixers in the game, since the pending trade is VERY recent.
Other game modes include Pratice mode which can be used to perfect your shot. There is also a street mode in which you can play 1 on 1 up to 5 on 5 using any players you like. It even has the old playground favorite of "21" in which you can play against 2 or 3 other guys from the league. There is also a seemingly deep franchise mode, which I probably wont be able to get into since I only have this game for 5 days.
I am HIGHLY impressed with this game, so impressed in fact that I am considering purchasing this game once I turn it back in. Good thing EA didnt buy itself out of competition with the NBA, or else we would be stuck with NBA Live and all the arcadey crap it has to offer. 2K7 is for true NBA ballers that know the game is a lot more than 50 inch verticals, 85% FG percentages, and pretty dunks. This game is HIGHLY recommended if you want a true NBA sim.
Close to the real deal!
On: 2006-11-30Not comparing to Live 07,I do not have the game,but 2K7 is not a floaty dunk fest like I heard Live 07 to be.With 2K7,you have to tweak the sliders to get the game to where you want,but after that,its good as gold,unless you are into 150-145 dunk fest games,then 2K7 is not for you.The basic minus for 2K7 is no All-Star Weekend,but I did not pay $60 just play the All-Star Game.
go with "live"
On: 2006-11-06When I went to the store, the first thing that caught my eye was the good looking $30 price tag. I then looked over and saw that nba live o7 was asking for $50. Well I considered being non-frugile and just grabbing the nba live, since I do have nba live 04 and it scored as one of my favorite games I have ever played. But then I thought about it and I really hadnt ever played a 2k nba game and that price tag did look awfully nice. So i went with 2k7. Mistake? In my oppinion Definitely. As I started playing I was quickly captured by the great game modes and how each player had a live picture of him when you went for the fantasy draft. I also found all the extra modes like "situation" and "street" to be a great idea and i was excited to dive headfirst into this "amazing" game. But then the game actually started. After an amazingly realistic and fun pre game announcement and comparison, I started with excitement. Then I got the ball of the jump and found that my player was slow and unreceptive. I quickly passed the ball to the best player in the nbs (lebron james of course) and to my astonishment even he was sluggish and had a terrible wide open 15 foot jump shot. I got back on d when they grabbed the rebound and as soon as i went for the steal I got a foul. I went for another steal...another foul. Everytime i went to steal the ball was an instant foul no matter how I approached it. This horrifying gameplay went on for about 20 minutes until i got dead tired of it and opened the cd drive and yanked it outta there and threw in nbs live 04. needless to say the rest of my evening was very enjoyable and nba 2k7 still sits on my shelf to collect dust. hey, it makes a good paper weight at the very least. do yourself a favor and GO WITH LIVE
Ok to finish up, here are my ratings on a sclae of 1-10:
Graphics:10-outstanding realistic players
Storyline:_- since when was there a storyline in a basketball game?
Gameplay:1- if i had the choice of playing that game again or getting kicked in the crotch i would actually have to think about it
Sound:7-decent sountrack and you can use custom soundtracks
Overall:5-I would not reccomend this game to anyone. go with live.
What seperates 2K sports from EA
On: 2006-10-22While EA Sports have made great strides over the years in making their sports titles (Live & Madden) look better and better, 2K sports pays attention to where it counts: great gameplay that is bolstered by realistic player movement.
To me the movement of the players in the NBA Live and Madden games is what completely takes me out of the game. The players may do the basic things required for it to be a simulation of the sport, but they dont act like their real life counterparts. Their moves dont flow into each other, while momentum is only an after thought. This completely ruins it for me; thankfully this is where 2K sports picks up the ball and runs with it. The more I play NBA 2K7, the more I marvel each time I see the players respond in a new way that pulls you into the game, instead of taking you out of it. It is nothing short of a tragedy that 2K is no longer in the NFL arena.
Thank you 2K sports for a great basketball Sim!!!
... and may Madden go the way of the dinosaurs so there will no longer be a contract to be honored between them and the NFL.
What seperates 2K sports from EA
On: 2006-10-21While EA Sports have made great strides over the years in making their sports titles (Live & Madden) look better and better, 2K sports pays attention to where it counts: great gameplay that is bolstered by realistic player movement.
To me the movement of the players in the NBA Live and Madden games is what completely takes me out of the game. The players may do the basic things required for it to be a simulation of the sport, but they dont act like their real life counterparts. Their moves dont flow into each other, while momentum is only an after thought. This completely ruins it for me; thankfully this is where 2K sports picks up the ball and runs with it. The more I play NBA 2K7, the more I marvel each time I see the players respond in a new way that pulls you into the game, instead of taking you out of it. It is nothing short of a tragedy that 2K is no longer in the NFL arena.
Thank you 2K sports for a great basketball Sim!!!
... and may Madden go the way of the dinosaurs so there will no longer be a contract to be honored between them and the NFL.
Golf of NBA video games: frustrating and awarding
On: 2006-10-19Smooth as silk fluid gameplay and animations are the stars of this show. Decent Next-gen graphics that cannot be fully appreciated unless on high-def. Those who say otherwise, must be kidding. There is no way the original Xbox or PS2 could handle such renderings. Renderings,animations, shooting and dribbling styles are practically personalized for every player. Each character looks remarkably like their real life counterparts (in a somewhat cartoon-like fashion) with a few scary exceptions mentioned in other reviews found here. It looks like a souped up arcade in the tone of graphics and powerful fluidness that plays strictly like a sim. And this is where the game falls on its face if you are coming off of Live.
The controls at first chance seem unnatural, clumsy and backwards. Pulling off jukes, crossovers etc is not controlled by the right-stick and who knows why. Instead the signature 2K Isomotion (fancy dribbling) as they like to call it is handled by holding down the right trigger (the one you are already using for running, turbo) and using the left-stick (yes, the one that you are already using for movement). Jabbing the left stick around in specified directions while holding the right-trigger will cause your player to perform crossovers, jukes and other various ankle breakers.
However, if you are like me and you are coming off of Live -- youll continually find yourself going to the right stick to pull off such moves. Which instead shoots the rock as the right-stick is assigned to the shot-stick (isomotion for a variation of Js, post-ups, lay-ups and dunks). Imagine how frightening this can be at first for former Live players. Im dribbling down the court with Nash, I go to pull a cross over on my opponent to give me some space to make a run yet instead (accidently hit the right stick) I fork up a brick well beyond the arch. Left astonished and with my pants down, the D grabs the easy board and goes for the fast break on the return. I want to stomp on my controller into pieces before the end of the first quarter of my first game.
Now, dont get me wrong -- the shot stick actually starts to make sense after a few disastrous plays but comes with a heavy learning curve. One that is very awarding when succesful and even more so if ever truly
mastered. But itll take some time. Your first drained three with your favorite star (ie Nash for Cash)feels like an overwhelming accomplishment in itself. Remember, this game is a sim and a strict one at that. If you are looking for the easy ride and mediocre learning curve, look elsewhere.
This is the golf of NBA video games; Frustrating, demands devotion and will kick your a__ as soon as you think you have it figured out. But with great challenge comes great awards and that couldnt be any truer here. Each play down the court will have to be well planned and executed; this game leaves little room for error. The days of 2nd nature, almost thoughtless gameplay have been throw out the window. Live fans will shreak in horror as I have and will want to run the otherway. Give 2k7 some time, patience and little bit of effort to grow accustom to the controls and you may find this game more awarding than any other you played before it. The shot stick is very intuitive and maybe too much so for its own good. The days of one button for every type of shot are long gone. Yet realize the shot stick allows you (the player) to almost fully control exactly what your player executes that is very dynamic to each scenario. Instance: Take the ball down w/ Nash (ofcourse), I cross-over dribble (pushing the left stick in the opposite direction of my ball hand while holding the right trigger), open up some space, I lead pass (w/ the B button) to Marion who jukes left and spins right (Isomotion glory) and drives to the hole. Shaq comes to meet the drive to the hole, I pump fake with Marion (quick jab on the shot-stick) and throw a behind the back pass (Right trigger + A button) to Stoudemire who throws down a power dunk or reverse or cocked slam (fancy) based on which direction I throw the shot-stick while holding the right trigger. Or I could go for the layup by moving the shot-stick w/o holding the right trigger. Or throw it back to Nash, pull down on the shot-stick and release at the peak of his jump for the tri-facto.
Case in point, the controls are difficult to master but enable endless possibilities and that is where all the thrills and fun of this game come from -- but not without painful frustration to learn them.
Notes: Isomotion can be tough to chew, getting used to the left-stick to both move and perform isomotion jukes, dribbles will never quite feel like 2nd nature. Dunks and lay-ups are way too difficult to pull off,
I love the variety and options but missing easy buckets happen too often. Free-throws are intuitive as you use the shot-stick (pull down and release at the verge of forward momentum for a perfect shot, every player has his own unique style for shooting free-throws).
Update: You can use the X button for shooting, easy buckets in the paint, layups and dunking. The dunks, layups and post-ups are more straight-forward than fancy or controlled but if you want the sure-shot bucket in the paint, its usually best to go with the X button than over-complicating the situation with the shot-stick. The shot-stick comes in handy for tri-factos or mid-range jumpers as holding the right stick and then releasing at the peak of the jump feels more natural. It also comes in handy for wide open fast breaks when you want to devestate your opponents with the windmill, power slam, cocked slam or various other fancy dunks. The shot-stick is also useful if your in a scenario that calls for the reverse dunk/layup, tear-drop or various post-up moves (ie hook, fade).
Are you Kidding Me!!!!!
On: 2006-10-13Come on people. Seriously, this game sucks, for numerous reasons!
The only thing thats good about it is the fluent movement, thats it.
- You cant effectively work your big man in the post
- You cant make a freakin jumpshot!
-- I played an entire game with the Suns, and I only made 2 out of about 35! Come on!!
- The players look weird
-- When Bostons SG West went to the line to shoot free throws, I got scared as all hell. He looked like a zombie on crack.. (imagine that for a sec).
- There is no stand alone button for dribble moves (spins, crossovers, etc..)
- You cant break anyone down and drive to the bucket (this is impossible)
-- When im Iverson, and im being guarded by shaq, I would be able to get around him.....Wrong, Wrong on this game Shaq beat me to every step, and i couldnt get around him to save my life!! Crazy!
Ok, we all hate NBA Live. Lets not get to worked up over a game thats a little better than Live. Frankly, i prefer Live. All that game needs is better camera angles, and it would be a pretty good game.
Please dont get this game if you value a dollar! Rent it and youll see.
negative 5 stars for me!
Great B-Ball Game
On: 2006-10-08My first sports game for the XBOX 360, and the best sports game I have ever played. Amazing graphics, great gameplay, and just the right amount of challenge. And playing online with other people is so seamless, it feels like you are in the room with them. A must buy!!
Sports Game of The Year!
On: 2006-10-02Its that time of year again and basketball season is upon us. This is my favorite time of year, not because of the pretty leaves, but because we get to see what new improvements video basketball games have made.
Like NBA Live 07, 2K7 has its faults. But ask any hoopster video game junky what their main focus is and it will come down to realistic gameplay. Is it fun and challenging? Does it remind them of a real NBA sim? Do the players move like real NBA players? I have to say NBA 2K7 is the champ when it comes to the most realism of a NBA video game.
So far from what I have played (always in HD, folks!), the players with their new signature shots and tight A.I., make this the sports game of the year. Period. Argue all you want about Lives ESPN integration, but Visual Concepts year in and year out does an excellent job of providing the best basketball game. Without being redundant from other reviews here, I wont go into detail with the game modes. Two critical faults though, do plague 2K7. Yes, the players faces do look horribly done (I wonder what Shaq would have said to the 2K produces if they made him look like a zombi?). In that regard, Shaq clearly looks like Shaq, but some of the other players look like theyre going out for trick or treating instead of lacing up their shoes and playing some serious basketball.
Second, 2K7 needs to revamp their color commentary. Compared to NBA Live 07, well, honestly, there isnt. Live out performs 2K here.
Finally, get 2K7. Its a remarkable game to say the least.
Sports Game of The Year!
On: 2006-10-01Its that time of year again and basketball season is upon us. This is my favorite time of year, not because of the pretty leaves, but because we get to see what new improvements video basketball games have made.
Like NBA Live 07, 2K7 has its faults. But ask any hoopster video game junky what their main focus is and it will come down to realistic gameplay. Is it fun and challenging? Does it remind them of a real NBA sim? Do the players move like real NBA players? I have to say NBA 2K7 is the champ when it comes to the most realism of a NBA video game.
So far from what I have played (always in HD, folks!), the players with their new signature shots and tight A.I., make this the sports game of the year. Period. Argue all you want about Lives ESPN integration, but Visual Concepts year in and year out does an excellent job of providing the best basketball game. Without being redundant from other reviews here, I wont go into detail with the game modes. Two critical faults though, do plague 2K7. Yes, the players faces do look horribly done (I wonder what Shaq would have said to the 2K produces if they made him look like a zombi?). In that regard, Shaq clearly looks like Shaq, but some of the other players look like theyre going out for trick or treating instead of lacing up their shoes and playing some serious basketball.
Second, 2K7 needs to revamp their color commentary. Compared to NBA Live 07, well, honestly, there isnt. Live out performs 2K here.
Finally, get 2K7. Its a remarkable game to say the least.
it's real
On: 2006-09-30if you want the most realistic basketball simulation game out there... this is it. no more dunkfests kids. learn to play real basketball by running plays and knowing how to shoot the ball. the graphics are awesome. signature style is as cool as it sounds. if you dont want to play a simulation bball game, just turn option to arcade.
makes nbalive irrelevant.
Long Live 2k7
On: 2006-09-29i havent played nba live so i cant comment on the quality of that game or how it compares. But i have put in work on 2k7 and i must admit the first time u hit a jumper with Vince or Kobe u will instantly fall in love with the game play. Everything feels right, u cant just dunk every possesion, the defenders rotate well and the animations make u watch the replay every other play. The only negatives i have is passin on the fast break as players tend to break into animation to catch the ball which cause the break to slow. If anything u can use the new lead pass button which does remedy this problem some what. Also the menu can be confusing cause u have to keep flickin the right analog. Other than that 2k7 is a must buy for any basketball fan!! Long live 2k7
it's real
On: 2006-09-29if you want the most realistic basketball simulation game out there... this is it. no more dunkfests kids. learn to play real basketball by running plays and knowing how to shoot the ball. the graphics are awesome. signature style is as cool as it sounds. if you dont want to play a simulation bball game, just turn option to arcade.
makes nbalive irrelevant.
Wow
On: 2006-09-28Graphicaly, I think this is a big step up from 2K6 - there appears to be a lot more player animations and the game has a more realistic feel. This truly plays like a simulation. The addition of on the fly substituions is a tremendous feature and speeds up the game - although the game seems to move slower due to the various animations when the whistle blows can be little frustrating. The online experience is pretty good - I didnt notice as many hiccups as last year.
On the downside, Ive had a couple freezes early on but I hope thats an abberation.
All in all, this really is the best basketball game made - I gave up on Live years ago so I cant compare it.
The guy below me has no clue about sim style
On: 2006-09-28If the guy below is complaning cuz he cant score 200 points in a 10 minute game then this game is not for you. Go buy NBA Live which allows you to score 500 points at will. Everybody knows that NBA 2k games are sim games. Also dont write a review if you dont know what you are talking about. In the options menu you can change the style of play from sim to arcade for little kids who want to dunk all game long and score 500 points like you do... learn to follow the options and learn about the game before you come here and make a fool out of yourself...
This game is awsome. It represents what basketball should be. If you want to play a game where teamwork is needed then get this game. If you want to use Wade and Kobe to dunk and score 100 points with each then get live.
NBA 2K7: As sluggish as dribbling with your fingers
On: 2006-09-28NBA 2K6 was, without a doubt, the top NBA basketball game last season. 2K Sports put together one of the best basketball games I can even remember, and no one put out a more impressive next-generation sports title for the Xbox 360 launch. Everything in terms of presentation, gameplay on-court and even off the court was nearly perfect. After such an impressive season in 2006, I expected a lot out of Visual Concepts 2007 offering and I came up quite disappointed. NBA 2K7 is like watching your team fall behind in the fourth and lose by a few points-its not a total bomb of a game, but its still a loss.
NBA 2K7s miscues are almost all on-court. In fact, Id go as far as to say the only miscues, with the exception of 24/7 Mode, are on-court. 24/7 Mode makes its return this year, and its basically a street ball story mode where you create a player and try to enter a pro-am tournament at Rucker Park in New York City. Havent we been down this road a few times before? Not only is the mode unimpressive and unoriginal, the presentation is a joke. Im not being sarcastic, its laughably bad-youve got a buddy who tags along to watch you play, and his comments and gestures throughout the cut-scenes in 24/7 Mode made me want to take NBA 2K7 out of my Xbox 360 and shatter it into pieces. If the sidekick wasnt being annoying, the gameplay was-street ball isnt fun when it runs at a simulation pace, and 24/7 Mode felt as sim as The Association, NBA 2K7s other deep offering. The Association hasnt ever been deeper, and this season you can do all sorts of different things-set up and participate in team practices, trade players, manage team finances and staff, all while balancing your teams chemistry. Team Chemistry is an integral part of the mode, as it affects your players on and off the court-but thats nothing new, its been done for years in the franchise. All said, I wish 24/7 Mode was as impressive as The Association.
As I said much earlier, the miscues found here are all on-court. Last season, the biggest complaints were that blocks were tough and driving the lane was far too easy. This year, Id quadruple that list. The opponent A.I. was been tightened up about ten notches and I found it so difficult to drive the lane that I eventually quit trying. Its not only the A.I., but at times I felt like there were invisible walls keeping me from getting close to the hoop. It was absurd to see Dwayne Wade fail to pierce the interior defense of the Portland Trail Blazers. Free throws were a strong point last year, though many people found them to be very simple. This year, since every single player has his own specific animation, free throw timing depends on that specific animation. This makes free throw percentages drop from last years 90% to about 40% or so. The overall field goal percentages have been forcefully lowered, meaning that oftentimes you simply wont make shots because youre not supposed to. Good luck having a lights-out night with your fantasy team filled with superstars, its not happening here. As I said, the A.I. was worked on, and you can tell-defenders will collapse and switch targets very often, but when youre on defense and this happens to you, its nothing but annoying. Mismatches are created so often that its free points for the CPU.
Where did it go wrong? Last year when I thought about gameplay, I couldnt hardly complain about anything. This year, I would sit, play the game, and basically loathe the experience I was having. The game is now so slow that I forced myself to use the sliders in the pause menu, and even then it didnt help much. If its any indication, I played a game with 10-minute quarters and scored 104 points as the Miami Heat, one of the most potent and deepest offensive teams in the NBA. Anyone whos played other basketball games knows that playing a game with 10-minute quarters should yield more than 200 points from both teams. I guess you could consider it realism, but I consider it boring for a video game. Think about it-I scored an average of 2.5 points per minute. I know that Visual Concepts wanted to create a game with realism but there comes a point when realism isnt fun, its boring and tedious.
As I mentioned earlier, almost every single player in NBA 2K7 has his own animations. Youll see the worlds ugliest jump shot from Adam Morrison and the free throw that takes longer than pregnancy from Shaquille ONeal. These animations are nice and make NBA 2K7 one of the most impressively animated video games Ive seen. Youll notice other little touches, like players jumping and squaring up for long air passes or sliding and squaring up to the hoop to take a jump shot. There are a lot of improvements to the presentation. For example, youll see all sorts of broadcast camera angles and instant replay effects. Otherwise, the visuals remain largely unchanged from last year. I noticed that the cloth physics were toned down a little bit, and Im not sure if thats a good or bad thing, but it doesnt make the game look worse. Ah, if only NBA 2K7 was as nice to play as it is to look at. The audio also remains mostly the same, and I noticed that the commentary was even more repetitive this year. Its a big fault, since I heard some lines several times in the same game. For shame, Visual Concepts Get those boys back in the booth and record some new, interesting material. I will credit the on-court chatter and crowd reactions, although the crowd can become very quiet at times.
Its a shame that NBA 2K7 is such a disappointment. Its like watching the underdogs in the NBA Playoffs lose a close one in game seven. The 2K series has come a long way, but its a good thing that Visual Concepts has a year to work on some of the gameplay flaws that they arbitrarily created this season. They need to stop worrying so much about realism and start thinking about the entertainment value-NBA 2K7 is the most realistic basketball game youll play, sure, but it isnt the most fun and thats what matters.
NBA 2K7 will blow your mind!
On: 2006-09-26After playing 2K6 I was a bit hesistant to pick up 2K7. After doing my research between 2K7 and Live, the answer was pretty clear- my research proved to have worked out in my favor. 2K7 is simply sick!!! The game lives up to everything you see in the commercials. This game has every single players "trademark" move wheter it is a sloppy jump shot to crossing over 50 times before you reach half court. The graphics are crazy- 60 FPS and some of the smothest gameplay I have ever experienced. PLUS for franchise dorks like myself there is three team trading! I cant wait to see what they add for next year. Definitly the NBA game to pick up this year.
Arenas and retroes still need working, but otherwise great game
On: 2006-09-26- I recently snagged this game and immediately played it non stop. The intro is neat but after awhile I wish I can skip it.
- The ridiculous "Kid Pix" retroes are still there. They have yet to fix that.
- There are no starting lineup introductions. The halftime show "Stamp Of Approval" is alright but maybe it will be skipped after playing several games.
- The mascot is not stationary this time, it goes around the stands, does stunts, and basically, its not boring anymore. The cheerleaders/dancers are clones though! It is scary!
- Speaking of scary, the player graphics took a step back, some players look identical, but some are downright freaky. Especially Nowitzki, he looks like a zombie, Ginobili also looks like a weirdo. There are a lot of "generics" used for the rookies. Steve Nash has his long hair in this game, even though he has it shaved recently. Maybe they anticipated it growing back for opening night.
- I like the individual shooting styles. Elton Brands is not that accurate, but for most of the stars they got it down. Kobe, LeBron, Iverson, Wade, Marion, Allen, and of course Shaq. Some players have generic shooting styles. There are also individual celebrations, but they are not overdone. You can edit any players shooting style.
- Free throws are kind of hard because of the individual shooting style but youll get the hang of it. Like Shaqs, he has that hesitation and it really feels like you are controlling him and the way he chucks those bricks. Larry Bird also has his shooting motion.
- The Legends team has changed as well. The Nickel is gone, and so is Barkley and Jordan. In their place comes Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Tim Hardaway. Jeff Hornacek and Iverson are also legends. I find it weird that the PA and annnouncers dont say several legends names, just numbers. Payton has a flattop in his legends incarnation, and Snaq is a legend but with 90s West yet the number is #32.
- Announcing team is back - Kevin Harlan and Kenny Smith. For some reason the commentary is still similar to 2K6. It needs to be improved upon. Craig Sager is also there, but he just has canned comments.
- The right stick menu is awkward. If I want to exit, I cannot use the controllers back button. I have to use the right stick and it takes me to the main menu and not the submenu that I was in.
- Yes, there is edit numbers in the game. It wont allow you to assign a player number if you have another player in the same team with that number. Not only can you edit numbers, you can also edit positions, headbands, ratings, and even the players height - you can make Jameer a 7-footer if you want. Also the shooting animation for any player can be edited, even the generics. Its funny to see Iverson shoot with the Marion animation, or assign the Shaq animation to Boke.
- The shoe color can also be edited.
- There is a create your own team in the game, kinda like the Custom Jammers from NBA Lives past.
- The rosters are as of August 1. The Magic dont have BO in the game but he is a FA. Augustine is nowhere to be found. At least 2K7 has Battie unlike Live. The default starters are Jameer, Redick, "G", Howard, and Battie.
- Ariza is in the game but the announcers and the PA dont say his name for the third straight year in this series. Whats odd is the PA and announcer say the rookies names (like Redick.)
- The PA announcer is glitchy. Sometimes he will say the full name, sometimes just the first name, and sometimes just the last name, and sometimes - not at all, just silence.
- Th inbounding stupidity is still there, the inbounder will step inbounds before throwing the ball.
- A nitpick, the Spurs baseline logo should say "San Antonio SPURS Basketball" yet this damn game flipped it it says "Basketball SPURS San Antonio." Coyote does not have his name in the back of his jersey, but Clutch does.
- Speaking of mascots, Stuff looks weird, particularly the head. It looks like its bigger than the body, or something.
- Dwight Howard seems small, I think Joe Johnson is bulkier than him. He also, by default, wears black shoes at home.
- There are several rookies in the game, the Bulls also have Safolosha, and the Lakers have Farmar. Speaking of Lakers, Boke has the new #24 in here.
- The Magic dome is definitely a generic. Phoenix, LAL, LAC, NY (called Knicks Arena), New Orleans Arena, SBC Centre, and Toyota Centre are definitely authentics. There might be more. The scoreboards are all real, however. The Magics banners only say "Division Champions" and not the year.
- One neat thing about this game is that when you view stats, there is a section called "Scoring Summary" and it has every player who scored and what time they scored. Then you can do a instant replay of that particular score (it keeps it in memory.) You can basically make a highlight reel, but you have to save them individually.
- The overtime stupidity is still there. In OT you dont switch baskets but in this game you switch to the other basically you are gonna be shooting at the hoop from the first half.
- The handoff is also in the game and is very easily picked off by the comp.
- Its hard to pickup a loose ball for some reason. The player gawks at it first and then it hesistates before the animation changes.
- The game defaults everytime to auto subs, timeouts, and late game fouling.
- If you do the D-pad substitution you cannot sub a guard in the Center position unless that guards secondary position is F or C.
Overall this game is the best in this series. It is still kind of similar to last years game as far as gameplay, and the graphics particularly the player faces took a step back.
2K SPORTS DELIVERS WITH BASKETBALL GREATNESS!
On: 2006-09-26Ive been playing NBA Live for years. I was a very loyal fan of the EA series. Then, the Live games started to lose its swagger. I turned to NBA 2K5 one year and absolutely loved it. The next year, I went ahead and bought Live 06 just to give EA another chance. Big mistake. 2K Sports reigns supreme when it come to a great basketball game.
NBA 2K7 doesnt dissapoint. Its probobly the best basketball ever made to this date. The graphics are amazing, and so is the NBA arenas. The arenas make you feel like youre really at an NBA game. The players are so realistic and resemble the real life player. LeBron bites his fingernails, Gilbert Arenas throws his jersey in the stands, Allen Iverson has his killer crossover, etc. This game is as real as it gets.
The player ratings in the game are much more realistic than NBA Live 07. It seems like 2K Sports has done more research about EVERY NBA player, or they just know more about basketball than EA Sports.
The gameplay is also a key factor of this games success. The shot stick is wonderful and makes each players shot so much more realistic. Like I said before, youll actually think you are LeBron or D-Wade or whoever you are playing as.
This game helped me realize that NBA Live is a thing of the past for me. From now on, its strictly 2K Sports that will deliver my basketball video game crave. I love this game, and you will too.
2K SPORTS DELIVERS WITH BASKETBALL GREATNESS!
On: 2006-09-25Ive been playing NBA Live for years. I was a very loyal fan of the EA series. Then, the Live games started to lose its swagger. I turned to NBA 2K5 one year and absolutely loved it. The next year, I went ahead and bought Live 06 just to give EA another chance. Big mistake. 2K Sports reigns supreme when it come to a great basketball game.
NBA 2K7 doesnt dissapoint. Its probobly the best basketball ever made to this date. The graphics are amazing, and so is the NBA arenas. The arenas make you feel like youre really at an NBA game. The players are so realistic and resemble the real life player. LeBron bites his fingernails, Gilbert Arenas throws his jersey in the stands, Allen Iverson has his killer crossover, etc. This game is as real as it gets.
The player ratings in the game are much more realistic than NBA Live 07. It seems like 2K Sports has done more research about EVERY NBA player, or they just know more about basketball than EA Sports.
The gameplay is also a key factor of this games success. The shot stick is wonderful and makes each players shot so much more realistic. Like I said before, youll actually think you are LeBron or D-Wade or whoever you are playing as.
This game helped me realize that NBA Live is a thing of the past for me. From now on, its strictly 2K Sports that will deliver my basketball video game crave. I love this game, and you will too.