NBA 2K16 Review Roundup

September 30, 2015 by Ryan Parreno

Some took issue with the story mode, but this remains 2K Sports’ biggest and most refined NBA game.

This is a review roundup for NBA 2K16 A Spike Lee Joint.

Overall, NBA 2K16 is a mixed bag. While the game has never looked better, and the core gameplay remains solid, many fans took issue with Spike Lee’s story, ‘Livin’ Da Dream’. Mainly, they were used to the career giving them freedom to tell their story, only to be constrained by Lee’s narrative. There are also some issues with online play and other dissonant elements in the story.

Taking the story mode aside, however, the game remains a fan pleasing experience. The combination of the expanded modes, college teams, the five soundtracks, and the solid fundamentals make this the biggest and most refined NBA game 2K Sports has ever made.

Washington Post – Recommended

IGN – 9/10

NY Daily News – 4/5

Sports Illustrated – Recommended

Gamingtrend – 85/100

PlayStation Lifestyle – 85/100

CheatCodeCentral – 3.9/5

LazyGamer – 7.3/10

HardcoreGamer – 3.5/5

Fox Sports – Recommended

GamesRadar – 4.5/5

CBS Sports (spoilers) – Recommended