'NBA 2K17' vs 'NBA 2K16': Latest Game Boasts Of Realistic Gameplay; New Reviews Praise '2K17' For My Career Mode
C. de LacyNow that "NBA 2K17" is just a day away from reaching the shelves, will gamers find it to be a mere incremental update to the previous game's roster or is "NBA 2K17" a totally different game from "NBA 2K16?"
The previous release of "NBA 2K16" was almost the definitive edition on its merit when released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but "NBA 2K17" might bring even more realism and features to the latest entry in the franchise that releases in about a day.
Getting a Metascore of 87 from Metacritic, "NBA 2K16" was a genre-defining game that even though predictable with its Story Mode, it was still able to get relatively highscores from numerous reviews from different gaming and sports sites.
"NBA 2K17," on the other hand, already has at least one review from Forbes with a score of 91. "NBA 2K17" attempts to improve what already was a solid gameplay experience from its predecessors.
One of the latest game's highlight is the new and improved MyCareer mode. Compared to the previous "NBA 2K16," this year's new game aims to bring in some really interesting storyline in the game that it could almost be associated with some RPG~esque feel in it.
Like EA's "Fight Night: Champ," "NBA 2K17" will also star a main player under the name of Justice Young. The guy will be playing alongside the player's created avatar and from here on, the story will be revealed.
On top of the new mode, "NBA 2K17" is also bringing in huge improvements in terms of overall gameplay experience by providing faster and smoother gameplay with easier controls. According to what Forbes already saw, the game may even pass for an actual "live" NBA game if watched from 15 feet away. That's how smooth it can get.
"NBA 2K17" also gets a host of new animations added in the mix, which adds even more realism compared to the already immersive "NBA 2K16" last year. The controls provide players almost full control of what and how they want to handle the ball while dribbling.
However, this poses a bit of a challenge compared to the former game as it complicates just the ball handling process alone. Still, while complex at first, with practice, this can be used as a solid mechanic for pulling off ankle-breakers in the game.
Overall, "NBA 2K17" would seem to be a huge improvement over "NBA 2K16," and getting it is not something fans and even non-enthusiasts can be skeptical about.
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