NBA 2K18 has an average rating of 87% based on 5 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10). The game was released on September 15, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch and Xbox 360. Players on RAWG rate the game 66%.
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What critics praise
„NBA 2K18 is once again king of the court, proving why the series has managed to remain so superior in recent years.“
„Despite the drop in graphical fidelity, connectivity headaches when in handheld mode, and barren online modes, you’ll have a hard time finding a better basketball sim experience.“
NBA 2K18 has an average rating of 87% based on 5 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10).
When was NBA 2K18 released?
NBA 2K18 was released on September 15, 2017.
What platforms is NBA 2K18 available on?
NBA 2K18 is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch and Xbox 360.
How long does it take to beat NBA 2K18?
Players on RAWG spend on average 49 hours playing NBA 2K18.
Is NBA 2K18 worth playing?
Yes. With an average rating of 87%, NBA 2K18 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to NBA 2K18?
Games similar to NBA 2K18 are for example Saints Row: Gat out of Hell, Dying Light, Dragon Age Inquisition, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions.
Statistics
Critics consensus
Critics agree
Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 6,0
Best rating
4,5/5
HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,5/10
Game Informer
The distribution of rating
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170
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490
Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)
Ranking
#94
of 711 games released in 2017
better than 87 % of games
#2
of 4 games released in 2017 on PS3
better than 67 % of games
Despite the drop in graphical fidelity, connectivity headaches when in handheld mode, and barren online modes, you’ll have a hard time finding a better basketball sim experience.
NBA 2K18 is once again king of the court, proving why the series has managed to remain so superior in recent years. While not each of the updates to the signature modes prove to be as beneficial as intended, the ones that do work, particularly in MyCareer, are further boosted by rock-solid gameplay and a presentation unrivaled within the genre. The upcoming NBA season may be growing stale in its predictability,...
Not all the shots NBA 2K18 takes are swishes, but its shooting percentage is high enough to once again recommend you step on the hardcourt.
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NBA 2K18 has only been beaten 2 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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